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Rock Valley soldier balances service and family life

Tom Even is no stranger to military service and the sacrifice it requires. The sergeant first class with the Iowa Army National Guard’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division has been deployed three times, but this last time was a little bit different for the man who had become a father.

Rock Valley, IA · 15h
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South-side estate tops sales report at $2.1M

The most expensive residential sale for the week of Oct. 19 was $2.1 million for a house in south Sioux Falls. The 6,000-square-foot ranch walkout was built in 2007 on a 1-acre lot in the Prairie Vista Estate neighborhood near 69th and Western. It has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The private backyard features an in-ground pool. It sold for $1.5 million in 2020.

Sioux Falls, SD · 2d
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Activation Church kicks off building campaign

Michael De Jong is used to building people up as he seeks to ensure that all hear the gospel of Jesus Christ; now, he and a team at Activation Church are seeking to build a new home for the growing body of believers. Activation Church began in 2020 as De...

Sioux Center, IA · 15h
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Vink still flying through life

SIOUX CENTER—When it comes to life’s adventures, Gerald “Jerry” Vink belongs in the driver’s seat. He started out on a Farmall tractor in rural Iowa, flew F-105 jets in Vietnam and then transported cargo in DC-6, B737 and C-130 planes all over Alaska. Vink, 82,...

Sioux Center, IA · 14h
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Bruinsma embraces new role as West Lyon's superintendent

INWOOD—Terry Bruinsma had an exciting process throughout the spring and summer as he acclimated to his new role as the West Lyon School District’s superintendent. “The year has been great,” Bruinsma said. “West Lyon is a place that has really great people, people who really love their school and communities that love the school. People have been really open and welcoming to me and my family as we transitioned to West Lyon.”

Inwood, IA · 14h

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New program announced at Northwest Iowa Community College

Students interested in combining technology, science, and patient care have a new career opportunity at Northwest Iowa Community College.

Sheldon, IA · 2d

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Freedom doesn't come free

At just 18-years-old, Jim Huenink wasn’t thinking about joining the military, leaving his family behind or spending his nights surrounded by rice paddies in a country halfway around the world. But in May 1968, the Hawarden-area young man received a call that would change his life forever. He had...

Hawarden, IA · 14h

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Sioux Center Targets November 20 for Highway 75 Reopening

Sioux Center’s Highway 75 reconstruction project is nearing the finish line, with crews targeting a reopening to traffic by the end of Friday, November 20th. Craig Lauritzen with DGR Engineering outlined the remaining work following the project’s final monthly update meeting Tuesday, November 10th, at the Sioux Center Public Library. He says the reopening goal depends on the remaining work going according to plan.

Sioux Center, IA · 1d

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#1 Northwestern and #3 Morningside pick up semifinal wins in GPAC Volleyball Tournament, setting up all-local showdown in Orange City on Saturday

Here’s a look at our local GPAC volleyball tournament highlights and scores from the semifinal round: Scores #1 Northwestern 3, #5 Dordt 0 #3 Morningside 3, #7 Dakota Wesleyan 0 GPAC Championship: #3 Morningside at #1 Northwestern – 7:30 p.m.

Orange City, IA · 1d

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AP facing West Lyon in 1A semifinal Friday

#3 (1A) Aplington-Parkersburg will take on #2 (1A) West Lyon in a 1A semifinal Friday, which will air on 99 The Wave. Coming off last week’s 24-0 quarterfinal win over West Marshall, the Falcons will play in a semifinal for the first time since 2003. Having dominated their opponents with six shutouts, Head Coach Zach Pfantz says an entire season of preparation has made them ready for this moment.

Inwood, IA · 21h

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NWICC begins renovation on old motel for renovation

Northwest Iowa Community College (NWICC) recently purchased the Marcus Guest House Hotel on Highway 3 for renovation.

Sheldon, IA · 12h

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Rock Valley discuses veterans rock for City Park

Plans continue to be ironed out as the Rock Valley leaders discussed logistics for a monument to the town’s veterans at the City Park during the Nov. 4 Rock Valley City Council meeting. The veterans rock is a proposal brought forward by the Rock Valley Pfarrer-Fox American Legion Post...

Rock Valley, IA · 22h

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Lyon County Riverboat Foundation Awards $1.4 Million to 28 Area Organizations

Larchwood, Iowa — The Lyon County Riverboat Foundation (LCRF) distributed $1.4 million in 2027 grant funds to 28 organizations across Northwest Iowa, Southeast South Dakota, and Southwest Minnesota during its annual competitive grant award ceremony last week at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort. Approximately 120 representatives from nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments attended the event.

Lyon County, IA · 3d

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Sioux Center High School Continues Veterans Day Tradition

Sioux Center High School will welcome veterans and community members this morning for its annual Veterans Day program. A year ago, the featured speaker was Senior Master Sergeant Jonathan Leffring. He reflected on the opportunities and relationships his military service had provided. He also thanked his family and community for their support.

Sioux Center, IA · 2d

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Montag excited to share FFA experiences with students

INWOOD—Laney Montag has a passion for agriculture. The 22-year-old began the school year as West Lyon High School’s FFA adviser and agriculture teacher, and she has already made fun memories with students and hopes to grow a love of agriculture at the school near Inwood. “That’s mostly why...

Inwood, IA · 1d

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Heintz Highlights Unseen Sacrifices at Sioux Center Veterans Day Program

Anna Heintz became the first female veteran to speak at Sioux Center High School’s annual Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday, November 11th, urging students and community members to recognize the sacrifices that military service can leave unseen. Heintz, 27, a 2018 Sioux Center graduate who served as a combat medic...

Sioux Center, IA · 23h

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Iowa Receives $216 Million More for Program Supporting Sioux Center Health

Iowa is receiving another $216 million through a federal rural health program that Iowa’s congressional delegation has credited with helping Sioux Center Health expand prenatal care. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced the second-year award Monday, November 9th. It is nearly $7 million more than Iowa’s first-year...

Iowa · 1d

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Clarion-Goldfield-Dows’ playoff run ends at West Lyon’s hands, 42-14

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows’ deepest playoff run in 15 years ended Friday night in Sioux Center, where No. 2 West Lyon beat the No. 6 Cowboys 42-14 in a Class 1A quarterfinal. CGD finishes 9-2. The quarterfinal trip was the program’s first since 2011, RadioOnTheGo reported after the Cowboys scored 22 points in the fourth quarter to come back and beat No. 10 South Hardin 32-26 in the second round. It was their second win over South Hardin this fall.

Inwood, IA · 2d

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Growing O’Brien County Business Set to Open Paullina Storefront

Paullina, IA (northwestiowanow) — A local online apparel business is moving forward with a permanent location in downtown Paullina. Primghar-based Collins & Company is moving forward with plans to open a brick-and-mortar storefront at 108 South Main Street in Paullina after several years of operating online and through shared retail locations.

Paullina, IA · 2d

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Orange City Area Health Cuts Ribbon on New Home Health and Hospice HQ

Orange City Area Home Health & Hospice has officially transitioned into a new, accessible office location at the Highway 10 Plaza just West of Casey’s in Orange City, marking a new chapter for the agency as it celebrates two decades of hospice care in the community. The department relocated...

Orange City, IA · 1d