SIOUX CENTER—William “Bill” Roelofs, 89, of Sioux Center, died suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial service time and date are pending. Arrangements ...

SHELDON—Two vehicles were damaged after a collision about 12:20 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at the intersection of Highway 18 and Lilly Avenue two miles west of Sheldon. Thirty-three-year-old Brady ...

DES MOINES — Iowans eligible for a federal utility assistance program are applying for assistance at higher rates this winter than last year, according to some distributors. The low-income home energy ...

I understand it must be frustrating to serve on a library board in today's climate. I offer a suggestion to the book problem. First a question, are there sections for different age people? Children ...

HULL — The Akron-Westfield girls basketball team weathered a scoreless third quarter on its way to a 48-39 win over Trinity Christian in War Eagle Conference action Friday. The Westerners outscored ...

REGIONAL—N’West Iowa has resembled a winter wonderland over the past month. While that should ensure a white Christmas, that might not be the case due to warmer temperatures forecast from today ...

AMES, Iowa – The annual Iowa State University Land Value Survey found that average farmland values increased 0.7%, or $83, to $11,549 per acre. The nominal value of an acre of farmland this year ...

After 38 years in the ministry, the Rev. Kevin Gingerich will call it a career. Gingerich has served in Sheldon as the pastor of Faith Community Church since July 1, 2013. His last service will be ...

LE MARS — They came to thank Clark Goodchild. For 12 years, Goodchild has been a member of the Le Mars City Council, where he questioned city officials and at times, clashed with residents. He asked ...

SIOUX CENTER—A 33-year-old Orange City man was arrested about 10:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, in Sioux Center on charges of first-offense possession of a controlled substance — cannabidiol, possession ...

LE MARS — The Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce is announcing the appointment of Erica Krohn as its new executive director, effective Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Krohn will lead the Chamber’s strategic ...

WEST DES MOINES — As part of its commitment to improving access to heart care across Iowa and the Midwest, UnityPoint Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter George, MD, FACC as Chief ...