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Alton man jailed for assaulting his wife

ALTON—A 35-year-old Alton man was arrested Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 10, on a charge of first-offense domestic abuse assault resulting in injury or mental illness. The arrest of Brett Stephen Snodgrass stemmed from an argument with his wife, during which he struck the right side of her head with his hand, causing her to get a black eye, about 12:40 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at their residence at 706 Fifth Ave. in Alton, according to the Orange City Police Department.

Alton, IA · 4h
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Three Taken To Hospital After Crash Near Hudson

(Sioux Center Ambulance - KIWA Staff Stock Photo) Sioux County, Iowa, east of Hudson, SD — Three people were taken to a hospital after a crash on the extreme western side of Sioux County on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office reports that at about 6:05...

Hudson, SD · 12h
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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 · 5h
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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 · 1d
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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 · 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 · 22h

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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 · 18h

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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 · 22h

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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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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 · 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 · 21h

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Hull Area Fire Destroys Bales, Damages Trailer

(Fire engines at night - KIWA Staff Stock Photo) Hull, Iowa — Some cornstalk bales were destroyed, and the trailer they were on was damaged in a fire on Wednesday night, November 11, 2026, near Hull. According to Hull Fire Chief Greg Van Roekel, at about 9:55 p.m., the...

Hull, IA · 1d

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New Marcus Roundabout to Get Official Ribbon Cutting, Educational Tours

After years of planning, months of construction and a history of deadly crashes, a major safety improvement near Marcus is ready for its official celebration. The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday for the newly constructed roundabout at the intersection of Iowa Highways 3 and 143, just south of Marcus.

Marcus, IA · 5h

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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 · 22h

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Paullina man cited for kicking caretaker

PAULLINA—A 20-year-old rural Paullina man was arrested about 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, on a charge of assault. The arrest of Corey James Perdue stemmed from his caretaker reporting that Perdue was threatening him at their residence at 4482 Silver Ave., about three miles northeast of Paullina, according to the O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office.

Paullina, IA · 2d

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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 (Thursday) 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.

Le Mars, IA · 9h

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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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#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