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Kickin' Country 99.1/100.5

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More Mountain Lions Spotted Near South Dakota Park & Small Town

South Dakota Rangers are urging residents to take precaution, especially when it comes to their pets

South Dakota · 9d

Kickin' Country 99.1/100.5

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Former Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken Comments On Blue Wave

Former Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken shared an encouraging message on what he says should be a wake-up call.

Sioux Falls, SD · 3d

siouxcountyradio.com

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Wheeler Wins Reelection to Iowa House District 4

Republican State Rep. Skyler Wheeler won reelection Tuesday in Iowa House District 4, defeating independent challenger Garth Van Donselaar in the district covering Lyon County and part of Sioux County. Unofficial results show Wheeler received 10,849 votes, or 82.83%, while Van Donselaar received 2,194 votes, or 16.75%. Another 55 votes...

Lyon County, IA · 2d
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KELOLAND

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Feeding South Dakota Thanksgiving Meal giveaways

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Feeding South Dakota is gathering donations this month to provide food for their annual Thanksgiving Meal giveaways. While volunteering is one way to help families in need across South Dakota, a small donation can go a long way in making sure everyone gets a meal this holiday season. “The best way […]

South Dakota · 2d

kiwaradio.com

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Cities’ Overnight Parking Bans Taking Effect

Northwest Iowa — The nice weather forecast may have lulled some of us into a sense that winter is far off, but rest assured, winter and the snow and ice it brings are not far away. That means you might have to make other arrangements for parking your vehicle. Several cities in the KIWA listening area have ordinances regarding overnight parking, especially during the snow removal season, and the amount of the fine varies widely. So if you routinely or occasionally park a car on the street overnight or have overnight guests, you’ll have to come up with a different place to park in most cases.

Sheldon, IA · 1d

Kickin' Country 99.1/100.5

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She Flew a Damaged A-10 Out of Baghdad. Now She's Coming to Sioux Falls!

Doors open 10 AM Nov 11 at The Alliance for the Sioux Falls Veterans Day program. The next evening, Colonel Kim KC Campbell tells her story at A Night With Heroes.

Sioux Falls, SD · 1d

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Minnesota DNR donates 23 bison to boost conservation efforts

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources donated 23 yearling bison to three conservation organizations this fall as part of efforts to expand bison populations across the region. The DNR maintains a herd of 115 to 145 bison between Minneopa State Park in Blue Earth County...

Minnesota · 1d

kiwaradio.com

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Sheldon City Council Votes To Give $60,000 To Children’s World

(Sheldon Community Services Center - KIWA Staff Photo) Sheldon, Iowa — The Sheldon City Council met in regular session on Wednesday. By approving their consent agenda, they approved the meeting minutes from the previous meeting, the list of claims, the 3rd quarter ambulance insurance adjustments, a resolution and pay application for the upper story project, a beer permit renewal for Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh, and a liquor license renewal for Hy-Vee Food Store.

Sheldon, IA · 1d

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New growth takes root in Hawarden

A little more shade, a lot more beauty and a renewed sense of community pride are taking root in Hawarden. On Friday, Oct. 30, city employees began planting trees at the Leo Anderson Sports Complex and near the summer recreation ball fields along Falcon Drive, kicking off a two-year effort to restore trees lost to disease and flooding throughout the community.

Hawarden, IA · 1d

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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 · 1d

siouxcountyradio.com

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Sioux Center Reports Benefits from Highway 75 Sewer Upgrades

Sioux Center officials say sewer upgrades made during the Highway 75 reconstruction project are reducing the amount of rainwater and groundwater entering sewer lines along the highway, freeing up capacity and lowering the cost of treating excess water. The city replaced about two miles of sewer main between 16th Street...

Sioux Center, IA · 2d

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Nitrates in Siouxland’s tap water: a science experiement

Nitrates in drinking water have been a growing concern across the state of Iowa, bringing water quality to the forefront of many people's minds.

Siouxland, IA · 2d

siouxcountyradio.com

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Sioux County Farmers Urged to Meet December Farm Program Deadline

Sioux County farmers are being urged to complete enrollment in federal farm safety net programs before December 11 to remain eligible for payments for the 2026 crop year. Teresa Van Sloten, county executive director for the Sioux County Farm Service Agency, says sign-up is moving slowly as the deadline approaches.

Sioux County, IA · 1d

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Planning commission rejects downtown tower

Plans to construct two telecommunications towers in Hawarden took a different direction Friday morning, Oct. 30, when the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted against a proposed tower near downtown while supporting another location and a possible alternative site to the one they voted down. Premier Communications is seeking...

Hawarden, IA · 13h

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Sioux Falls roadwork nears seasonal finish

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Several road construction projects in and around Sioux Falls are expected to wrap up for the season, with major work at the intersection of Arrowhead Parkway and Veterans Parkway set to reopen before winter. During a media briefing Wednesday, Public Works Department Principal Engineer Brad Ludens said the contractor at […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 3d

KELOLAND

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Cliff Avenue interchange progress ‘like a dream come true’

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — The orange cones will soon be exiting a major road construction project in Sioux Falls. The City says that all lanes of traffic and ramps at the Cliff Avenue I-229 interchange will be open starting November 20th. Drivers are excited about the latest milestone in this nearly $50-million project. Kathy […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 3d

South Dakota Searchlight

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Democrats gain seats in South Dakota Legislature for the first time since 2008

No Democrat won a statewide race Tuesday in South Dakota, but the party picked up four seats in the Legislature. Nationally, Democrats racked up historic gains. They retook control of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, and scored major state-level wins, including the governorship in Texas for the first time since 1994 and Iowa […]

South Dakota · 3d

KELOLAND

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3 SD towns still without driver’s license stations

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s been at least eight months since the driver’s license exam station in Milbank was temporarily closed. Residents in the area are curious, said city administrator Steve Pendergrass. “We’re getting two to five calls a day from people asking if it’s open,” Pendergrass said. The Milbank station and the stations […]

Milbank, SD · 1d

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Two South Dakota students named U.S. Presidential Scholars

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Two South Dakota students are being recognized among the nation’s top high school scholars. Emma Plamp of Mitchell and Ronan Maher of Sioux Falls have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars, the South Dakota Department of Education announced. The honor is considered one...

Sioux Falls, SD · 3d

Argus Leader

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Construction season 2026 nears an end: 10 Sioux Falls updates to know

Numerous Sioux Falls Road projects are nearing completion as the 2026 road construction season comes to an end. Major roadways across the city have seen various levels of work completed by city and South Dakota Department of Transportation crews. Here is a list of 10 projects, five led by Sioux Falls and five joint efforts, as they currently stand, according to a Sioux Falls city press release. City construction updates Arrowhead Parkway and Veterans Parkway intersection: Pending weather, the Arrowhead Parkway and Veterans Parkway intersection is expected to reopen to traffic by Nov. 20. However, restoration work is ongoing and will continue into 2027. Thus far, the project has reconstructed and expanded roadways with new street lights, traffic signals, signage and pavement markings. This includes upgraded water, sanitary sewer and stormwater infrastructure. Work on a retaining wall is also complete, while most concrete paving along the west side of Arrowhead Parkway and the southbound lanes of Veterans Parkway is complete. Crews are still installing median concrete and sidewalk. Additionally, a pedestrian underpass is nearing completion. Minnesota Avenue: The Minnesota Avenue reconstruction project from Second Street to Eighth Street is nearing completion. The release notes that the contractor is working to

Sioux Falls, SD · 1d