December 22, 2016

Judge Denies Motion For New Lawyer

Sibley, Iowa — One of the defendants in the case of four people charged with robbery in Osceola County requested a new lawyer. That request has been denied by District Court

Wreath-Laying Will Be Friday In Sheldon

Sheldon, Iowa — A Wreath Laying Ceremony is scheduled for Friday evening (December 23rd) in the Sheldon City Park. Jeremy Beenken of Sheldon American Legion Post 145 says it’s their

Firefighters Prevent Disaster In Two Communities

Northwest Iowa — A couple of incidents in northwest Iowa on Wednesday night and Thursday morning (December 21st and 22nd) could easily have turned into house fires. The Wednesday night

Little Rock Man Arrested On Felony OWI Charge

Sibley, Iowa — Checking on a vehicle in the ditch turned into a felony arrest north of Sibley on Wednesday. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office reports that their deputies arrested

12/22/16 Girls Basketball Rankings

Des Moines Iowa — The latest Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union polls are out. Sioux Center is the highest rated team in the listening area as we hit the

Lyon Sheriff Makes Two Felony Arrests, One Misdemeanor

Rock Rapids, Iowa — The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that they made three felony drug-related arrests on Wednesday, December 21st. Two of the arrests happened in Rock Rapids,

Women Taken To Hospital After Accident

Alton, Iowa — A Whittier, Iowa woman and an Alton woman were taken to a hospital after an accident near Alton on Wednesday night, December 21st, 2016. The Sioux County

Online Harassment Focus Of Study

Northwest Iowa — Nearly half of all internet users have experienced some form of online harassment or bullying.  And an Iowa State University researcher is part of a team studying

School Choice Advocates Make Case For Vouchers

Northwest Iowa — Area residents who send their kids to private schools would benefit from a program that was pitched to Governor Terry Branstad last (Wednesday) evening.  The proposed “voucher” program

Santa & Friends “Land” On East Elementary Roof

Sheldon, Iowa — Last year, when the students at East Elementary School in Sheldon arrived for their final day of school before the Christmas break, they were welcomed by the