January 5, 2017

Sheldon Sweeps Sibley Ocheyedan

Sheldon Iowa — Sheldon took both ends of a Siouxland Conference basketball doubleheader in Sheldon Thursday night. The Sheldon girls won 58-49 with the Orabs turning back the Generals 73-65

Library Director Search Continues

Sheldon, Iowa — The search for a new Director for the Sheldon Public Library continues.  Following a Library Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday night, the Board has decided how to move

Sheldon Graduate To Appear On NBC’s Chicago Fire

Sheldon, Iowa — A graduate of Sheldon Community High School will make an appearance in an episode of a network TV drama later this month. Tobi (Lowrance) Mattingly, a 1995

Wills Says He Wants To Make Iowa More Competitive

Spirit Lake, Iowa — Representative John Wills, a Republican from Spirit Lake is ready to start the new legislative session on Monday in Des Moines. Wills’ district includes all of

1/5/17 Basketball Rankings

Northwest Iowa — The latest IGHSAU High School basketball rankings are out for 2017 and Western Christian maintains their position at #3 and West Lyon jumps into the rankings at

Dordt Recruits Two More Western Athletes

Sioux Center, Iowa — Ben Gesink, a senior at Western Christian High School, has announced his intention to attend Dordt College and join the Defender basketball program, and Jesse Jansma,

Huseman Says Legislature Will Face Budget Challenge

Aurelia, Iowa — It’s almost time once again for the Iowa Legislature to convene in Des Moines. Many changes have taken place and there are many issues to discuss. District

Ireton Man Arrested After Accident

Ireton, Iowa — An Ireton man was arrested following an accident near Ireton on Tuesday, January 3rd. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office reports that at about midnight Tuesday morning, 53-year-old