October 31, 2016

Matlock Man Sentenced To Ten Years In Prison

Orange City, Iowa — A Matlock man recently convicted of sexual assault has been sentenced to ten years in prison. Court records say Sioux County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 30-year-old Daren

Weekly Crop Progress & Condition Report

Northwest Iowa — Here in northwest Iowa we currently lag behind the state average for corn harvested for grain, according to the latest Iowa Crop Progress & Condition Report released

Rock Rapids Firefighters Fight Two Fires

Rock Rapids, Iowa– The Rock Rapids Fire Department responded to a couple of calls recently. A truck-mounted manure spreader was destroyed in a fire on Monday, October 31, 2016 near

Van Ginkel Named GPAC and NAIA Player-of-the-Week

Orange City, Iowa — Northwestern defensive end Sam Van Ginkel is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America and NAIA Sports Defensive Player-of-the-Week. Van Ginkel, a senior from Rock Valley, Iowa, totaled a

It’s Insurance Open Enrollment Season

Northwest Iowa — Well, it’s that time of year again, the time when decisions must be made about our healthcare insurance coverage for next year. We talked to Joel Gesink

Nagels Sentenced To Prison

Rock Rapids, Iowa — A rural George couple have been sentenced to prison in a plea agreement regarding a drug case. Court records indicate that 46-year old Shannon Nagel, and 38-year

SCDC Begins Search To Fill Chamber Director Position

Sheldon, Iowa — Last week we told you that Allison Cooke had resigned her position as Chamber Director with the Sheldon Chamber and Development Corporation. Cooke says she’s pursuing an

Sheldon United Fund Grows By Over $1000

Sheldon, Iowa — A little bit less was donated to the 2016 Sheldon United Fund drive this past week, but donations are on track for the goal. The drive continues

Prescription Take-Back Day Nets 85-Hundred Pounds Statewide

Northwest Iowa — On Saturday, October 22nd, several locations in our are observed National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, by setting up stations where unused and outdated prescription drugs could be dropped

Paullina Woman Sentenced To 10-Yrs In Federal Prison

Paullina, Iowa — A 33-year old Paullina woman, along with a 30-year old man from Mexico, have each been sentenced to 10-years in federal prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine