April 12, 2016

School Officials Concerned About House Bill

Sioux Center, Iowa — School officials in Sioux Center are a little concerned about the extra attention they are receiving. Sioux Center School Board President Tim Gesink says that Jake Highfill,

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Sibley, Iowa — They are the calm voice you hear on the other end of the phone when you need help, and dial 911.  They are the public safety telecommunicators, more

Beware Of Current IRS Telephone Scam

Sheldon, Iowa — With the April tax filing deadline approaching, the scammers are at it again. Sheldon Police Chief Lyle Bolkema says he has received calls from local tax preparers

FD Called To Structure Fire Near Hospers

Hospers, Iowa — The Hospers Fire Department was called to a barn fire on Monday, April 11, 2016 near Hospers. According to Hospers Fire Chief John Schwartz, about 9:40 PM,

Fish Hatcheries Busy Netting Walleye

Spirit Lake – The late night, week-long annual walleye collection is underway at Rathbun Lake, Storm Lake, Clear Lake and the Iowa Great Lakes. Crews with the Iowa Department of

Landowners File Lawsuit To Block Bakken Pipeline

Des Moines, Iowa — Nine Iowa landowners have filed a lawsuit against the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) in Polk County District Court over the permit issued for the Bakken oil

Farmers Waiting On Soil Warm-Up Before Planting

Northwest Iowa — The U-S-D-A crop report released Monday showed high winds and frequent showers kept many northwest Iowa farmers from getting the planting season underway. Iowa State University Extension Crops

Three Taken To Hospitals After Accident

Alton, Iowa – Three people were taken to the hospital after an accident near Alton. The Iowa State Patrol reports that on Monday night, April 11, 2016, someone was driving