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Sioux Center, Iowa — The combination of one well being out of commission and dry conditions have teamed up to cause the City of Sioux Center to issue mandatory water restrictions. The City of Sioux Center has elevated the water conservation level to what they call a Water Warning....

When God is happy the human race benefits. Thanks to the SCOTUS for their abortion ruling on Roe v. Wade. That takes us one step closer to making God happy. --Tim Plueger, Le Mars, Iowa. Opinions expressed in the Mini Editorial are those of the writer and do not necessarily...

IRETON—Both drivers were injured when a pickup struck a utility terrain vehicle about 3 p.m. Friday, June 21, near Ireton. Sixty-two-year-old Robert Charles Vander Hamm, driving a 2016 John Deer Gator XUV825i, had stopped at his mailbox at 4240 Dogwood Ave., about five miles northwest of Ireton. He was...

SERGEANT BLUFF – Despite district baseball pairings for Class 3A-Substate 1 being released before Friday’s game between MOC-Floyd Valley and Sergeant Bluff-Luton, there was still something to prove for the third-seeded Warriors. “We talked about if we win or lose, big or close, is really irrelevant,” Warriors coach...

IRETON—The Ireton City Council reviewed a timeline for paving the gravel portions of LaSalle and First Streets with Dan Van Schepen of DGR Engineering in Rock Rapids at is June 20 meeting. The council at is May 16 meeting unanimously approved moving forward with getting and engineer’s official estimate...

SIOUX CENTER—U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra attracted another Republican star for his second annual party get-together Thursday with Nikki Haley speaking in Sioux Center. The former United Nations ambassador and former South Carolina governor hawked her dual experience over domestic and foreign policy at the Feenstra Family Picnic on June 30.

HAWARDEN—One person was injured in a two-vehicle collision about 4:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at the intersection of Highway 10 and Coolidge Avenue, four miles east of Hawarden. Twenty-nine-year-old Brandon Dean Dekkers of Ireton was driving a 2014 Mack 600 semitruck pulling a feed trailer north on Coolidge when...

“It is my pleasure to introduce one of the most important ambassador groups for our annual Tulip Festival…” sounded a loudspeaker over Central Avenue in Orange City, Iowa. Hushed murmurs and creaking lawn chairs gave way to the crisp, practiced staccato of klompen (wooden clogs) on pavement, “the 2022 festival queen…Naomi Mellema, and her lovely court!”

SIOUX CENTER—A 30-year-old Sioux Center man was arrested Tuesday, June 28, on charges of first-offense possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of an open container of alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in property damage, no valid driver’s license and possession of a fictitious license, identification card or form.

ORANGE CITY—A 48-year-old Orange City man was arrested about 10:10 a.m. Monday, June 27, on a charge of first-offense operating while under the influence. The arrest of Jason Lee Goembel stemmed from a report from Orange City Area Health System, according to the Orange City Police Department. Goembel had...

SIOUX CENTER—The City of Sioux Center has elevated the water conservation level to a Water Warning. Previously, conservation was voluntary, but this level prohibits using water outside of set times and purposes. The purpose of the Water Warning is to decrease the demand on the local water system and...

"Firefighters did an excellent job of controlling the fire. This was an exceptionally large fire that moved very rapidly causing an extremely dangerous situation. The weather conditions also were tough on the firefighters with several of them being checked and rehabbed by EMS personnel. A total of forty-five Fire and Ems personnel responded to the emergency," said a statement from Fire Chief David Schipper.

Iowa Republicans came together in Sioux Center Thursday afternoon for Iowa 4th District Congressman Randy Feenstra's annual family picnic. At the picnic, Feenstra shared the spotlight with a potential 2024 presidential candidate.

Hawarden, Iowa — An Ireton woman was taken to a hospital after an accident near Hawarden on Tuesday, June 28. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, a few minutes before 5:00 p.m., 20-year-old Yazmin Topete of Ireton was driving a 2004 Jeep Liberty westbound on Highway 10 four miles east of Hawarden. They tell us that 29-year-old Brandon Dekkers of Ireton was driving a 2014 Mack 600 semi-truck pulling a feed trailer northbound on Coolidge Avenue.

Le Mars alum Caleb Cline has been elevated to a full-time position on the men’s basketball staff at the University of Arkansas, Razorback head coach Eric Musselman has announced. Cline, who helped the Razorbacks to NCAA Elite 8 appearances the last two seasons serving as graduate assistant, has been...

A full day and evening of activities are planned for Le Mars’ Independence Day celebration. Judy Bowman of the Plymouth County Historical Museum says this post-covid celebration will include a couple of key features, including a parade and a luncheon. Bowman says they have one immediate need for the...

Sioux Center, Iowa — Fourth District Iowa Congressman, Randy Feenstra, held his second annual family picnic fundraiser Thursday in Sioux Center. The Republican from Hull got emotional as he addressed the crowd. Feenstra says he is proud to be a conservative and talked about the recent U.S. Supreme Court...