More Than $3 Million in FEMA Funding Awarded to Sioux County, Rock Rapids
More than $3 million in federal disaster funding is headed to northwest Iowa for infrastructure repairs in Sioux County and efforts to reduce future flood damage in Rock Rapids. Two […]
CROP REPORT: Rock Rapids Records Iowa’s Highest Weekly Rainfall as Crops Continue to Develop
Northwest Iowa received some of the state’s heaviest rainfall during the final full week of August as warmer-than-normal conditions helped push corn and soybean development. The weekly Iowa Crop Progress […]
Turek Discusses Rural Issues, Answers Questions from Local Media During Rock Rapids Stop
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek met with residents and two Lyon County mayors Tuesday during a campaign stop at Rosie’s in Rock Rapids. The appearance was one of five […]
Sibley Woman Killed, Man Airlifted After Lyon County Crash
A Sibley woman was killed, and a Sibley man was injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Lyon County. The Iowa State Patrol says the crash happened at approximately […]
Rock Rapids Man Charged with Burglary After Leaf Blower Allegedly Taken from Neighbor’s Garage
(KIWA) — A Rock Rapids man has been arrested on burglary and theft charges after authorities say he entered a neighbor’s garage and took a leaf blower. Doorbell Camera Allegedly […]
Rock Rapids Woman Pleads Guilty to Child Endangerment Charge
(KTIV) — A Rock Rapids woman has pleaded guilty to an amended felony charge in a case involving life-threatening injuries suffered by an infant. Court documents state 19-year-old Morgan De […]
Hawarden Receives Nearly $1 Million in FEMA Funding for Flood-Damaged Property Acquisitions
The City of Hawarden has been awarded nearly $1 million in federal funding to acquire properties damaged during the devastating June 2024 floods. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency […]
Northwest Iowa Native Hannah Sieperda Hired as Director of Operations for Iowa State Wrestling
Rock Rapids native Hannah Sieperda is returning to Iowa State University after being named Director of Operations for the Cyclone men’s wrestling program. Iowa State men’s wrestling coach Brent Metcalf […]
Local Iowa Football Players Helping Support Haiti School Through Rock Rapids Fundraiser
A pair of northwest Iowa natives and Iowa Hawkeye football players will be back in Rock Rapids Wednesday night for a community fundraiser supporting children and families in Haiti. The […]
Gov. Kim Reynolds Endorses Cody Hoefert In Lyon County Supervisor Race
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has endorsed Republican Lyon County Supervisor candidate Cody Hoefert ahead of the June 2 primary election. The endorsement was announced Monday in a campaign press release […]