Rock Rapids Man Charged after Nearly 300 Grams of Marijuana Found in Search Warrant
A Rock Rapids man is facing felony and misdemeanor drug charges following the execution of a search warrant at his residence earlier this month. According to a criminal complaint filed […]
Hawarden Man Arrested in Rock Rapids on Sexual Exploitation Charges
A Hawarden man has been arrested in Rock Rapids on multiple charges involving the alleged exploitation of a minor. According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, 24-year-old Dillon Anderson of […]
NCC Awarded $1 Million State Grant for Rock Rapids Regional Center
Northwest Iowa Community College has been awarded a $1 million state grant to help support the development of a planned Regional Center and Career Academy in Rock Rapids. Governor Kim […]
Lyon County Continues Waiting on FEMA Funding for Flood Recovery
While FEMA reimbursements are beginning to reach some flood-damaged locations in northwest Iowa, others remain unresolved nearly two years after the devastating 2024 floods. That uncertainty is affecting both property […]
Sioux County Radio News Summary for the Week of February 16th
News Headlines used in this week’s summary…. FEMA Funds Approved for Rock Valley & School District Iowa Lakes Bus Crash Investigation & Memorial Scholarship Maurice Resident Sentenced for Illegal Re-Entry […]
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Receives Grant for New Rescue Boat
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has added a new rescue boat to its emergency response fleet thanks to a $35,048 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. According to […]
Lyon County Drone Helps Locate Unconscious Individual
A drone deployed by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office may have prevented serious injury or death after locating an intoxicated individual unconscious in below-freezing temperatures. According to the sheriff’s office, […]
Ohio Man Arrested in Lyon County Grooming Sting
An Ohio man has been arrested in Lyon County following a sting operation that led to felony and misdemeanor charges involving alleged online communication with a minor. According to records […]
Two Men Plead Not Guilty in Lyon County Courthouse Break-In Case
Two men accused of causing thousands of dollars in damage during a break-in at the Lyon County Courthouse late last year have now both entered not guilty pleas. Authorities say […]
Lyon County Annex Building Likely Headed for Demolition as FEMA Delays Continue
For more than two decades, Lyon County has used a downtown Rock Rapids building commonly known as the county annex. Originally built in the 1960s for DeWild, Grant, and Reckart […]