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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 · 1d

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Speed Limit Changes Planned Near Rock Valley and Sioux Center

Speed limit changes near Rock Valley and Sioux Center would extend or create 45-mile-per-hour zones to give drivers more gradual transitions between lower and higher speeds. Sioux County supervisors approved the changes November 10th. County Engineer Joel Sikkema says the Sioux Center change can proceed, while the Rock Valley change also requires approval from that city’s council.

Rock Valley, IA · 10h

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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 · 23h

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West Sioux rolls into Iowa State A title game behind Braylon Lopez

CEDAR FALLS, IA (Dakota News Now) -The Falcons of West Sioux are no strangers to the Uni-Dome in Cedar Falls where they were frequent flyers in the Hunter Dekkers days. They are back in 2026 and this time it’s a strong run game that leads Ryan Schwiesow’s team. Braylon Lopez had 26 carries for 228 yards and 4 TD’s in Thursday’s semi-final win over North Linn 52-21.

Hawarden, IA · 16h

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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 · 1d

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No. 2 West Sioux and No. 10 North Linn Meet in Class A Semifinals

(Football Goal Post - KIWA Staff Photo) Cedar Falls, Iowa (RI) — Second-ranked West Sioux takes on No. 10 North Linn Thursday afternoon in the UNI-Dome with a trip to the Class A state championship game on the line. West Sioux enters the semifinal matchup at 11-0, while North...

Hawarden, IA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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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C-70 road closure discussed at supervisors meeting

LE MARS — The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing at their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10 to discuss the Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) proposed road closure at the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and Fulton Street. The closure is part of the Iowa...

Plymouth County, IA · 2d

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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 · 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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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...

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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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#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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Developing apartments in Le Mars

LE MARS — The current housing market in Le Mars faces significant shortages in both rental and entry-level availability. Overlook Apartments, a brand-new apartment complex with 100 units, was filled to capacity within just 60 days after opening on Feb. 11, 2026, according to Le Mars Community Development director Mark Gaul.

Le Mars, IA · 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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Millions more in disaster-relief funding headed to N'West Iowa

REGIONAL–More than two years after historic flooding swept across N’West Iowa, disaster-relief funding continues to flow into the region. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced two new rounds of funding late last month, including more than $4.3 million to the city of Rock Valley for permanent repairs to its water and wastewater treatment, collection and distribution systems.

Rock Valley, IA · 4h

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Bruinsma embraces role as West Lyon 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 · 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 · 3d

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Pastor Dan De Groot reflects on 50 years of ministry

When Dan De Groot began his pastoral ministry at Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Rock Valley in October 1976, he could not have imagined the places his calling would take him and his wife, Mary. Fifty years later, that journey has included serving congregations in Canada and the Midwest, leading...

Rock Valley, IA · 8h

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