Hull Cleans Up After Powerful Storm Causes Tree Damage, Power Outage
Cleanup and damage assessments are underway in Hull after a powerful storm brought down large trees and power lines Tuesday night, knocking out electricity to a large portion of the […]
New Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Program Adds Drop-Off Sites Across Northwest Iowa
Residents across northwest Iowa now have designated locations to safely dispose of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries through a new regional recycling program. The Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste Agency has installed […]
Multiple Departments Battle Large Bale Fire Near Maurice
A large bale fire at a rural Maurice farm Wednesday afternoon brought firefighters and emergency personnel from communities across Sioux County and beyond. The Maurice Fire Department says crews were […]
Sioux County EMA Urges Residents to Report Controlled Burns
Sioux County Emergency Management is reminding residents to notify dispatch before conducting a controlled burn. Emergency Management officials say local fire departments respond each year to reports of smoke that […]
Sioux, Plymouth Counties Strengthen Dive Team Response Through New Mutual Aid Agreement
A recent joint training exercise at Mill Creek State Park near Paullina showcased more than just underwater search techniques. It also highlighted a new automatic mutual aid agreement between the […]
Sioux County Avoids Major Damage after Two Nights of Severe Weather
After two consecutive nights (Monday and Tuesday) of severe weather, Sioux County Emergency Management officials say northwest Iowa escaped with relatively minor damage despite numerous reports of downed trees, branches […]
Sioux County Opens Cooling Shelters as Dangerous Heat Continues
As dangerous heat and humidity continue across northwest Iowa, Sioux County Emergency Management is encouraging residents to take precautions and seek relief from the heat when needed. Heat index values […]
Sioux County EMA Urges Residents to Stay Weather Aware Amid Severe Storm Threat
As dangerous heat and humidity continue across northwest Iowa, Sioux County Emergency Management officials are urging residents to stay weather aware as multiple rounds of thunderstorms could bring severe conditions […]
Heat, Humidity, and Storm Chances Move into Northwest Iowa
(KIWA Radio) – Northwest Iowa is no stranger to temperature extremes. Our winters can bring bitter cold and dangerous wind chills, while the summer months often deliver stretches of intense […]
Severe Weather Awareness Week Takes Place Across Iowa This Week
Iowa is observing Severe Weather Awareness Week from Monday, March 23rd, through Friday, March 27th, as state and local agencies encourage residents to review safety plans ahead of the spring […]