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 […]
Sioux Center Library Responds to Concerns Over Book Access for Minors
The Sioux Center Public Library says it has completed a formal review of the adult romance novel Icebreaker by Hannah Grace after a local family raised concerns when their young […]
New Harassment Charges Filed Against Sioux Center Man in Ongoing Child Exploitation Case
A Sioux Center man facing dozens of child exploitation charges is now accused of sharing explicit images of others without consent. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, 19-year-old Gavyn […]
Sioux Center Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges After Traffic Stop
A Sioux Center woman faces multiple charges — including two felonies — following a traffic stop last Thursday. According to a criminal complaint filed in Sioux County, 28-year-old Brookelyn Schelling […]
Northwestern College Earns “Best Christian Workplace” Honor for Third Straight Year
Northwestern College has once again been recognized as a Best Christian Workplace, marking the third consecutive year the Orange City institution has earned the designation. The 2025 survey conducted by […]
Board of Supervisors Approves Funding for Preventing Opioids
Community Health Partners requested $50,000 every year for the next 5 years to help their efforts in preventing and treating opioid addiction. Ryan Dokter, Director of Operations and Finance at […]
Sioux Center Moves Forward With Developer for Proposed Affordable Housing Project
Sioux Center is moving ahead with support for a potential affordable housing project on the city’s northeast side. Speaking at the city council meeting on December 1st, Assistant City Manager […]
Garage Destroyed in Friday Night Fire Near Boyden
A garage was destroyed in a fire late Friday night, November 28, northwest of Boyden. Boyden Fire Chief Chris Starkenburg says crews were called just before 10 p.m. to 3821 […]
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 […]
Transformative Gift Elevates Dordt’s Performing Arts
Dordt University is celebrating a significant act of generosity from Jim and Marilyn Dean — a gift that will help shape the future of the performing arts in Sioux Center. […]