September 9, 2015

Clay County Fair To Start Saturday

Spencer, Iowa — Final preparations are underway in northwest Iowa for what’s billed as “The World’s Greatest County Fair.” Jeremy Parsons is general manager of the Clay County Fair, which

King Weighs In On County Clerk’s Jailing

Washington, DC — Republican Congressman Steve King says if the courts can command a Kentucky clerk to violate her religious beliefs and issue same-sex marriage licenses, then the courts can order

SiouxPreme Packing Sold As Part Of Larger Transaction

Sioux Center, Iowa — The SiouxPreme packing plant is changing hands. Perdue and LNK Partners have announced that Natural Food Holdings, including the well-known Niman Ranch® brand, is being purchased

NCC To Offer Crane Operator Training

Sheldon, Iowa — Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon will be offering a Certified Crane Operator training course, beginning October 19th. The training, which is intended for new crane operators

Construction Means Congestion During Fair

Spencer, Iowa — Construction on what’s known as the “North Y” at Spencer is going to mean even more traffic congestion with the Clay County Fair starting this weekend. Iowa State

One Transported By Air After Bus, Car Collision

Hull, Iowa — One person was airlifted to a Sioux Falls hospital after an accident involving a bus and a car near Hull on Wednesday morning, September 9. The Sioux

West Sioux Write-In Winner Announced

Orange City, Iowa — The votes have been hand-counted in West Sioux Director District 3, because no candidates filed for the position, and the winner was a write-in. The Sioux

Sheldon Police Arrest 2 In Separate Incidents

Sheldon, Iowa — A 24-year old Algona woman was taken to the O’Brien County Jail after being arrested in Sheldon late Sunday evening on drug-related charges. Sheldon Police say 24-year

Jansen GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Player-of-the-Week

Sioux Center, Iowa — Dordt College defensive specialist Summer Jansen is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Volleyball Defensive Player-of-the-Week for matches played August 31-September 5. Jansen, a sophomore from Sheldon,