March 14, 2016

School Board Approves 2016-17 Teacher Contracts

Sheldon, Iowa — The Sheldon Community Schools Board of Education met in special session Monday night, and approved the negotiated contract for the 2016-17 school year with the Sheldon Education

Former Orab Second at Portland Indoor Meet

Portland Oregon — Sheldon native A.G. Kruger placed second in the men’s weight throw Friday at the USA Track and Field Indoor Championships held at the Oregon Convention Center in

Sioux County Fire Departments Respond To Calls

Rock Valley, Iowa — Sioux County fire departments responded to some fire calls recently. Several corn stalk bales were destroyed in a fire on Friday, March 11, 2016 near Rock

Sports Schedule for Tuesday March 15th

Storm Lake — A Lakes Conference indoor track meet is set for Tuesday on the campus of Buena Vista College in Storm Lake.   Lakes Conference Indoor Meet Cherokee, Emmetsburg,

Lt. Gov. To Stop In Sibley, Rock Rapids, Hawarden

Sibley, Iowa — Iowa Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds will be visiting northwest Iowa this week. She’ll attend the Osceola County Home Base Iowa Designation ceremony, which will begin at 1 PM

Area Man Dies In Apparent Fall

Ashton, Iowa — A George man is dead following an apparent fall at an Ashton elevator. According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, 20-year old Ethan Dean Christians of George was

Teen’s Vehicle A Total Loss

Rock Rapids, Iowa — A Rock Rapids teen’s vehicle was a total loss after an accident near Rock Rapids on Friday, March 11th. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office reports that

Prairie Queen Bakery To Close

Sheldon, Iowa — A long-time Sheldon business will be closing it’s doors on Saturday, April 2nd.  Amy Strouth, the owner of Prairie Queen Restaurant and Bakery says she has decided to close