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Sioux Center School District sees unwelcome enrollment trend

SIOUX CENTER—For the first time in 20 years, the Sioux Center School District faced its second consecutive year of declining enrollment numbers. For the 2026-27 school year, the district counted 1,726 total students, 16 fewer than last year’s numbers which already saw a drop of 25. That has...

Sioux Center, IA · 1d
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Lawton-Bronson eighth-grader makes most of varsity chance

LAWTON—There is no doubting Hannah Baker’s talent and desire to excel in the sport of cross country. The Lawton-Bronson eighth grader has taken advantage of a law passed by the Iowa legislature over the summer, allowing eighth graders to compete at the varsity level. Baker, though, has taken...

Lawton, IA · 1d

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Western Christian Claims Class 3A State Volleyball Title, Ties Iowa Record

(Western Christian Wolfpack volleyball team photo following its 3-0 Class 3A state championship victory over Cherokee. Photo by KIWA's Sam Heyn) Hull, Iowa — The Western Christian Wolfpack captured the Class 3A State Volleyball Championship Thursday, defeating Cherokee in three straight sets and tying an Iowa record in the process.

Hull, IA · 1d
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South Sioux City reacts to passing of school bond

A school bond aimed at improving South Sioux City Public Schools passed Tuesday night.

South Sioux City, NE · 2d

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Sheldon schools to put on Veterans Day programs

The Sheldon School District and Sheldon Christian School will all be hosting Veterans Day program on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Sheldon Middle School will host the first program at 8:30 a.m. with an assembly. There will be some music, a presentation by students and a slideshow from students’ families. Dr....

Sheldon, IA · 11h

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Bishop Heelan's 'wild ride' takes them to quarterfinal bout with Algona

(Sioux City) -- Bishop Heelan Catholic football has had its back against the wall since late September and has answered every challenge. Now, just one win separates the Crusaders from their third trip to the UNI-Dome in the last four years. "It's been a wild ride," Coach Jon LaFleur said....

Sioux City, IA · 2d

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Emmetsburg School Referendum Fails for 3rd Time

–Voters in the Emmetsburg Community School District failed to approve a bond referendum that would have funded the construction of a new elementary school this week for a third time in recent years. Emmetsburg Schools Superintendent Cory Jenness tells KLGA News they are still encouraged that over 54% of votes cast were in favor of the proposal.

Emmetsburg, IA · 1d

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Northwestern Professor Explores Connecting with the Nonreligious in New Book

Orange City, Iowa (SiouxCountyRadio) — A Northwestern College professor’s new book explores how Christians can connect with people who do not consider themselves religious and rethink their approach to the culture wars. Dr. Jason Lief is the author of “Unbelievers: Secular Faith and the End of the Culture...

Orange City, IA · 1d

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Gehlen Catholic Reaches $10.45 Million Legacy Campaign Goal

LE MARS — Gehlen Catholic is excited to announce that it has officially reached its $10.45 million fundraising goal for the Legacy Campaign through the generosity of pledges and donations, marking an incredible milestone for the school and the community that helped make it possible. Launched on April 1,...

Le Mars, IA · 11h

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High school mosaic immortalizes Warrior mascot

SIOUX CENTER—Sioux Center High School students were integral in creating a beautiful mosaic tile mural of the Sioux Center Warriors mascot, thanks to grant funding. If you walk through the atrium to the entrance of the gym at Sioux Center High School, you’ll likely notice a large piece of artwork composed of intricately arranged tiles that form the shape of the Sioux Center Warriors mascot, Scor. At second glance, you’ll see that a significant portion of Scor’s armor is a stunningly bright shade of orange. If an upperclassman walked by, they might tell you that they came up with the concept for the mural and helped create it. If an industrial tech student walks by, they’ll point out the custom-made stand they built to hold it. And if Andrew Hobson, the high school’s art teacher, walked by, he’d tell you even more.

Sioux Center, IA · 6h

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Sioux Center Christian sees small decline

SIOUX CENTER—The Sioux Center Christian School has only seen a slight drop in enrollment going into the 2026-27 school year, according to the school’s official numbers. Sitting at 519 students overall, the number is only a 10-student decrease from last year’s number of 529. The Christian school...

Sioux Center, IA · 14h

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Knights get another shot at Spirit Lake with UNI-Dome berth on the line

(Carroll) -- The only team to beat Kuemper Catholic over the last two seasons is standing between the defending Class 2A state champions and another trip to the UNI-Dome. The Knights (9-1) will travel to Spirit Lake (8-2) on Friday night for a Class 2A state quarterfinal showdown, looking to avenge a 31-13 loss to the Indians earlier this season.

Spirit Lake, IA · 2d

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Coon Rapids-Bayard falls in state quarterfinal matchup

(Gladbrook) -- Coon Rapids-Bayard saw its season come to a close in an 8-player quarterfinal matchup on Friday night. The Crusaders fell one game short of a state semifinal and a trip to the UNI-Dome after a 56-8 loss to the No. 6-ranked Gladbrook-Reinbeck. “We just didn’t handle adversity well,”...

Coon Rapids, IA · 22h

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Know The Foe 1A Quarterfinals: #6 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows at #2 West Lyon

SIOUX CENTER, Ia. — The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowboys football team returns to the grid iron on Friday Night, as they make the long trip to Northwest Iowa to take on the West Lyon Wildcats in the quarterfinal round of the Class 1A Playoffs at the Open Space Athletic Complex in Sioux Center. CGD enters at 9-1 and ranked #6, while West Lyon enters at 9-1 and ranked #2. Friday’s meeting is the 2nd all-time between the 2 programs, as West Lyon won a 2A First Round playoff matchup against the Cowboys in 2023 by a score of 50-0. West Lyon enters Friday fresh off a 35-0 shutout of Hinton in the 2nd round, as the Wildcats only blemish is to the lone undefeated team in Class 2A in their county rivals at Central Lyon/George-Little Rock 14-13 in week 2. The defending 1A State Champions are led by senior quarterback Easton DeJong, who’s thrown for 1,124 yards and 16 touchdowns, while rushing for another 689 yards and 8 touchdowns. DeJong’s favorite target has been junior River Kramer, who’s caught 26 passes for 622 yards and 10 touchdowns, junior Jaxton DeJong was 12 catches for 183 yards and 3 touchdowns, as senior Daxtyn Metzger has 8 catches for 178 yards and 3 scores. The rushing attack has two dependable backs, as sophomore Chasyn Westra has 739 yards and 7 touchdowns, as River Kramer has also spent time in the backfield, rushing for 646 yards and 10 touchdowns. The offensive line is a hallmark of West Lyon football, and the Wildcats have another strong unit, anchored by seniors Jerrence Knoblock and Micah Van Beek.

Sioux Center, IA · 1d

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Gehlen Catholic’s state volleyball run ends against Janesville in semifinals

CORALVILLE — Gehlen Catholic’s attempt to upset another higher-seeded team fell short in a Class 1A semifinal match at Xtream Arena on Wednesday as the seventh-seeded Jays fell in straight sets to third-seeded Janesville. Gehlen’s offense struggled to get in sync, especially in the first two sets. A...

Le Mars, IA · 1d

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Woodbury Central buries West Hancock, moves to quarterfinal

MOVILLE—West Hancock became the latest Class A football team to feel the wrath of Woodbury Central here Friday. The top-ranked Wildcats rolled to a 50-8 victory in a Round of 16 contest, moving to 10-0 on the season. Woodbury Central once again scored early and often, while clamping down...

Moville, IA · 1d

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Carroll School Board Weighs Next Steps Following $51M Bond Issue Defeat

This week, the Carroll Community School District’s (CCSD) $51 million bond issue for its $63.7 million district facility plan fell short of the required 60 percent majority to pass. At their work session last night (Thursday), the CCSD Board of Education reviewed the bond’s failure and next steps. A frequently asked question about the district facility plan to close Adams Elementary was what would become of that building. Board member Jill Johnston says this is a question she has heard, and says that is a decision for future school board members.

Carroll, IA · 11h

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This Small Nebraska College Is Getting National Attention For Its Quality Education And Affordable Tuition

Students who qualify for a Pell Grant can earn a bachelor’s degree here without paying tuition. That is a real promise, built from grants, college remissions, and scholarships. The pleasant surprises keep stacking up. This public school ranks as one of the least expensive public colleges in Nebraska. Its...

Wayne, NE · 4d

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Northeast athletic director Jerrett Mills steps down after eight years at college

NORFOLK, Neb. — Northeast Community College Athletic Director Jerrett Mills is stepping down to pursue new professional opportunities, the college announced Thursday. Associate Athletic Director Bobby Frost has been named interim athletic director and will oversee the department during the search for a permanent replacement. Mills spent eight years...

Norfolk, NE · 1d

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Central Community College announces retirement of Columbus President Kathy Fuchser in 2027

Columbus, Neb — Central Community College announced Thursday that CCC-Columbus President Dr. Kathy Fuchser will retire effective Jan. 4, 2027. Fuchser has led the Columbus Campus since January 2018, succeeding Dr. Matt Gotschall, who was appointed college president. During her tenure, Fuchser oversaw the addition of The Center for...

Columbus, NE · 1d