Northwest Iowa — The first day of school for most students in our area is this Friday, August 23rd. The beginning of a new school year also means the return of the big yellow vehicles that transport schoolchildren to and from class. Read more
Council Removes Fees From Proposed Utility Franchise Agreements
Sheldon, Iowa — Discussion on the proposed franchise agreements with MidAmerican Energy again took center stage at Wednesday’s Sheldon City Council meeting. Several of the speakers opposing the agreements complained that the council was now trying to ‘ram this through’, and proposed that the matter be delayed for six months. Former Mayor Katricia Meendering pointed out that the idea of a franchise had been brought up in goal planning sessions as long as four years ago. It was again brought up in 2017 , and later discussed as a way of funding the increased costs of emergency services, where the cost of new equipment has gone up sharply. Read more
Little Rock Corn Show To Feature Exhibits, Rides, Much More
Little Rock — It’s the 72nd Annual Little Rock Corn Show, starting this Thursday in Little Rock. Read more
Northwestern Receives Nationwide Honor
Orange City, Iowa — A northwest Iowa institute of higher learning has been honored again. Read more
Study: Vaping Among Iowa High School Students Four Times As Popular As Cigarettes
Statewide Iowa — (RI) — A new study finds the popularity of electronic cigarettes among Iowa teenagers is growing at what one activist says is an “epidemic” rate, worthy of a national health emergency declaration. Read more
NCC Hosts ‘Taste Of Sheldon’ Event For Students
Sheldon, Iowa — With the new school year starting, Northwest Iowa Community College held a special event Wednesday that brought the college’s students and community businesses and organizations together on the NCC campus. Read more