April 15, 2015

Garbage Truck Destroyed In Fire

Larchwood, Iowa — A garbage truck was destroyed in a fire on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 near Larchwood. According to Larchwood Fire Chief Damon Langenhorst, about 8:55 AM, the Larchwood

Elevator Unification Vote Continues

Rock Valley, Iowa — Voting continues on the unification of several grain cooperatives in northwest Iowa. Three co-ops would merge into one: United Farmers Cooperative, Farmers Elevator Cooperative and Cooperative

King Calls For End Of IRS

Washington, DC — April 15th is Tax Day in the United States. Congressman Steve King has released a video statement calling for the end of the IRS and the establishment

Le Mars Standout Headed To Northwestern

Orange City, Iowa — Emily Pick (Le Mars, Iowa) has signed a letter of intent to continue her softball career at Northwestern next year. Pick is a multi-sports standout who

West Lyon Big Man Signs With Northwestern

Orange City, Iowa — B.J. Van Roekel (Larchwood, Iowa) has signed a letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Northwestern College next year. Van Roekel is a 6’6”

Sports Schedule for Thursday 4/16/15

Northwest Iowa — Siouxland Conference golf meets are on the sports schedule for Thursday. The boys will be hosted by Sibley Ocheyedan with the girls meet hosted by Rock Valley.

Wolthuizen Headed for Southwest Minnesota State

Marshall, Minn. – Southwest Minnesota State University head men’s basketball coach Brad Bigler announced Wednesday the signing of one junior college and two high school student-athletes to a letters of

Western Christian Jets Compete Nationally

The Western Christian JETS (Junior Engineering) program recently competed in a national engineering test based on the theme of “The Power of Engineering”. Three Western Christian teams (2 varsity and 1

Half Staff Flags To Honor President Lincoln

Washington, DC — President Barack Obama has declared this Wednesday, April 15, 2015 as a Day of Remembrance for President Abraham Lincoln. As one of the signs of remembrance, Obama