Residents Evacuated after Carbon Monoxide Incident at Rock Valley Assisted Living Complex
Rock Valley, IA (KIWA Radio) — There were some tense moments late Sunday night into early Monday, March 9th, as several residents of an assisted living complex in Rock Valley […]
Major Weekend Winter Storm Could Bring Blizzard Conditions to Northwest Iowa
A major spring snowstorm could bring heavy snow, strong winds, and dangerous travel conditions to Sioux County this weekend. According to Sioux County Emergency Management, the National Weather Service in […]
Hog Confinement Destroyed by Fire Near Boyden; Hundreds of Pigs Lost
A hog confinement building southeast of Boyden was destroyed in a fire on Wednesday evening, resulting in the loss of hundreds of animals. According to a joint press release from […]
Sioux County EMS Day Offers Hands-On Training Ahead of License Renewals
First responders from across Sioux County will have the opportunity to sharpen critical, real-world skills during Sioux County EMS Day, scheduled for Saturday, March 21st at Dordt University’s Ag Center […]
Sioux County EMA Coordinator Highlights Preparedness Following Rock Valley Chemical Incident
A recent chemical-related incident near Rock Valley is serving as a real-world example of what Sioux County’s Emergency Management Agency does behind the scenes. Sioux County EMA Coordinator Ryan De […]
Sioux County Officials Warn of Weekend Snow and Dangerous Cold
Sioux County officials are warning residents about another round of winter weather expected this weekend — and asking motorists to plan before travelling. Emergency Management Coordinator Ryan De Kruyf says […]
Old Burn Pile Reignites Near Orange City, Prompting Fire Response & Safety Reminder
Strong winds earlier this week caused an old burn pile to reignite southwest of Orange City, drawing a response from three area fire departments. Orange City Fire Chief Dan Roghair […]
Four Individuals Rescued from Big Sioux River Near Oak Grove
This past Sunday, at approximately 6:00 pm, Sioux County Conservation, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, and Sioux County Emergency Management responded to a call for assistance on the Big Sioux […]
Elevated Fire Weather Danger Saturday
Sioux County Emergency Management is warning residents about high fire danger this weekend. Strong southerly winds, with gusts between 35 and 45 miles per hour, combined with dry conditions, are […]
Sioux County Emergency Management Launches New Facebook Page to Strengthen Community Connection
Sioux County residents now have a new way to stay informed and connected thanks to a dedicated Facebook page launched by Sioux County Emergency Management. The page, introduced earlier this […]