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Son pleads in drug case; his parents await

ORANGE CITY—One of three members of a rural Sioux Center family facing drug-related charges has pleaded guilty and been sentenced. Twenty-five-year-old Chayce Thaniel Hooyer and his parents, 49-year-old Brian Dale Hooyer and 46-year-old Heidi Lynn Hooyer, were arrested Sunday, May 3, following the execution of a search warrant at their residence at 2920 400th St., about a mile west of Sioux Center, according to the Sioux Center Police Department.

Sioux Center, IA · 21h
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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 · 16h
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Le Mars Community Schools responds to second instance of threatening comments in as many weeks

Le Mars Community Schools responds to second instance of threatening comments in as many weeks. Yesterday morning, a student at Le Mars Community Middle School made comments to other students regarding a potential threat to school safety. This is the second time in as many weeks that a Le Mars Community Schools student has made threatening comments. The Le Mars Police Department has investigated both threats and found neither one was credible. There is growing frustration with parents on how the district is communicating threat investigations to the public.

Le Mars, IA · 5h
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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 · 17h
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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 · 13h

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Pair sentenced on firearms charges

SIOUX CITY—A Hull man and his girlfriend were recently sentenced in federal court on firearm-related charges. The charges against 36-year-old Joseph Dennis Garlic of Hull and 44-year-old Andrea Nicole Harrington of Sioux City arose from Harrington fraudulently claiming she was not an unlawful user of controlled substances and that she was buying a firearm for herself on March 7, 2023, according to evidence presented in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa in Sioux City.

Sioux City, IA · 22h

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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 · 1d

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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 · 17h

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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 · 1d

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Rock Valley erratic driver cited for OWI

ROCK VALLEY—A 32-year-old Rock Valley man was arrested about 10:25 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, on charges of first-offense operating while under the influence and no valid driver’s license. The arrest of Derwin Olivas-Galeano stemmed from the stop of a 2008 Ford Explorer being driven erratically on the 1300...

Rock Valley, IA · 1d

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Man charged with attempted murder of a NW Iowa police officer enters plea

ROCK VALLEY, Iowa (KIWA) - A Rock Valley man accused of intentionally striking a police officer with a pickup and leading authorities on a pursuit has pleaded not guilty to charges that include attempted murder of a peace officer. According to court records, 47-year-old Iram Jesus Ayala Rodriguez submitted a...

Rock Valley, IA · 17h

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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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Sheldon Man Taken To Hospital After Single Vehicle Crash In Town

Sheldon, Iowa– A Sheldon man was taken to the hospital after a crash in Sheldon on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The Sheldon Police Department reports that at about 9:00 a.m. , 30-year-old Eduardo Juarez-Escobar of Sheldon was driving a 2014 Honda pickup eastbound on 11th Street in Sheldon. They tell us that.

Sheldon, 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 · 16h

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KLEM Newscast for Thursday, November 12, 2026

The Browns Music Theater to present “A Brown Family Christmas Show”. The Browns Music Theater in Downtown Le Mars will present “A Brown Family Christmas Show” through December 23rd. About three dozen performances are set with buffets to take place before most shows. For more information, visit thebrownstheater.com.

Le Mars, 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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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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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

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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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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