Courthouse Suspects in Custody; Courthouse Reopening Tuesday

Two suspects wanted in connection with last week’s burglary at the Lyon County Courthouse are now in custody. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says both suspects were arrested early Saturday […]
Latest on Lyon County Courthouse Burglary

The Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids remains closed following a burglary that occurred during the late hours of December 16th into the early morning hours of December 17th. According […]
Lyon County Courthouse Closed Following Overnight Incident

Update at 11:30 am on Wednesday, December 17th More details have been released regarding the incident that led to the closure of the Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids. According […]
USDA Offering Up To $44,000 In Home Repair Grants For Flood-Affected NW IA Homeowners

Northwest Iowa residents who suffered damage during the June 2024 floods and severe storms may now qualify for significant federal assistance.
NCC Explores New Rock Rapids Satellite Facility

Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon is exploring the possibility of opening a satellite facility in Rock Rapids. NCC President Dr. John Hartog says the proposed site would primarily serve […]
Six Iowa Cities Hit by 2024 Flooding Await FEMA Decision on Buyouts

Communities in northwest Iowa are waiting for FEMA to approve buyouts for properties that were damaged by flooding in the summer of 2024. Tom Van Maanen, the city administrator in […]
Iowa DOT Taking Comments On 2027 Highway 9 Work Near Rock Rapids

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a planned culvert replacement project along Highway 9, about two miles east of Rock Rapids—or roughly 1.4 miles west of […]
Inwood Man Charged with Sex Abuse After Rock Rapids Incident

An Inwood man has been arrested on a felony sex abuse charge following an incident that occurred in Rock Rapids in August. According to a criminal complaint filed by the […]
Sioux Falls Man Arrested on Several Iowa Charges

A Sioux Falls man has been arrested on a Lyon County warrant for theft and other charges, accused of driving a stolen pickup and making unauthorized purchases in Inwood last […]
Rock Rapids Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges

A Rock Rapids man faces multiple felony charges, including drug distribution, sexual abuse, and incest. According to a criminal complaint filed with the Lyon County Clerk of Court by the […]