FEMA Highlights Statewide Flood Funding as Rock Valley Reimbursements Continue

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced more than $62 million in disaster recovery grants awarded across Iowa following the 2024 floods. Included in that statewide total are allocations for […]
Charging Battery Believed to Be Cause of Sibley House Fire

A Sibley home has been left uninhabitable after a fire on Tuesday night, January 20th, with a charging laptop battery believed to be the cause. According to Sibley Fire Chief […]
New Osceola County Jail Taking Shape in Sibley

If you’ve driven past the Osceola County Courthouse in Sibley recently, you’ve likely noticed a large new structure taking shape—the future Osceola County Jail. Osceola County Sheriff Kevin Wollmuth says […]
Access Limited to Sibley-Ocheyedan Boys Locker Room Following Reported Incident

Officials with Sibley-Ocheyedan Community Schools have announced new restrictions on access to the boys’ locker room at Sibley-Ocheyedan High School following what the district describes as recent inappropriate behavior. In […]
Colorado Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges in Sibley

A Colorado man has been arrested in Sibley on felony drug charges. A criminal complaint filed in Osceola County by the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement accuses 37-year-old Fabian Flores […]
Giant Corn Silo Unveiled at Hawkeye Point

Iowa’s highest natural point has a new landmark that’s hard to miss. Hawkeye Point near Sibley now features a silo painted to look like a giant ear of corn, designed […]
Sibley Teen Faces Five Burglary Charges

A Sibley teenager has been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries in Sibley. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has charged 18-year-old Isaac White of Sibley with five counts […]
Several Candidates File for Local City and School Board Races

Several candidates have filed to run for city and school board positions in the November election, with the filing period wrapping up last week. Here’s a look at the contested […]
Northwest Iowa Election Results
In local election results, Randy Feenstra won his third term as Iowa’s 4th district U-S Rep. For State Representatives, District 3 was again won by Republican Thomas Jeneary; District 4 […]