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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 · 14h

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North Linn takes down West Sioux 52-21

Hawarden, IA · 15h

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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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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 · 18h
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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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‘Superhero’ teen who came to farmer’s rescue now a college senior and still helping with harvest

Editor's note: This story originally aired on November 7, 2022. Four years later, Abi Reetz, the former town kid, remains a farmer through-and-through. She's now a senior at South Dakota State University majoring in agricultural science, with minors in ag business and marketing, and animal science. Despite her heavy course...

Wilmont, MN · 3d

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New Tool Can Help Prevent Real Estate Fraud

("Recorder" word on transom window in courthouse - KIWA Staff Stock Photo) Rock Rapids, Iowa — It seems like every day there is a new reason to be concerned about scams. That’s the case today as well. But, according to staff at the Lyon County Recorder’s Office, this time the information comes with a way to help prevent the scam as well.

Lyon County, 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 · 17h

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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 · 1d

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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 · 17h

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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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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 · 18h

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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 · 17h

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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29th “Charitable Chariot” Awarded At NCC Thursday

(NCC Automotive Students & Charitable Chariots Recipients - KIWA Staff photo) Sheldon, Iowa – A donated vehicle and the skills of NCC students are helping make reliable transportation possible for another northwest Iowa family, following Thursday morning’s presentation of the 29th “Charitable Chariot” vehicle. Through Charitable...

Sheldon, IA · 1d

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Johnson seeks input from Sutherland about hazards

SUTHERLAND—O’Brien County Emergency Management director Jared Johnson sought feedback from the Sutherland City Council during Monday evening’s meeting to improve the hazard mitigation plan. O’Brien County, Sioux County and Osceola County have a joint plan, and Johnson is going to O’Brien County communities to get their input...

Sutherland, IA · 15h

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Paullina City Council makes plans for short-, long-term

PAULLINA—The Paullina City Council made plans on properties, agreements and the future of what council meetings will look like during its Oct. 19 meeting. The council deemed a residential home a nuisance property during the meeting. The property at 213 N. Maple St. will move forward with the abandoned...

Paullina, IA · 2d