April 4, 2017

West Lyon Voters Approve Bond Issue

West Lyon School District, Iowa — West Lyon voters have overwhelmingly approved a $2.89 million bond issue. The issue needed 60 percent to pass, and unofficially received 70.68% of the vote.

Use Tech To Help You Find Easter Eggs

Sutherland, Iowa — Easter is just around the corner, and the O’Brien County Conservation Board will again be holding an egg hunt with a technological twist. O’Brien County Naturalist Charlene

Wellmark To Leave Individual Health Insurance Market

Des Moines, Iowa — If you are among the northwest Iowans who have an individual health insurance policy through Des Moines-based Wellmark, you may find yourself with no healthcare coverage

Alliant Energy Seeks Electric Rate Increase

Northwest Iowa — Electric customers in parts of the KIWA listening area may soon be seeing the rates they pay for their electric power increase. Alliant Energy has filed a

Council To Hold Two Public Hearings

Sheldon, Iowa —  The Sheldon City Council meets  this afternoon with two public hearings.  The first will be on an Amendment to the Multi-Residential Urban Revitalization Plan in the Trilogy

VNU Promotes Autism Awareness Month

Sheldon, Iowa — April is Autism Awareness Month and Village Northwest Unlimited in Sheldon is using it as an opportunity to raise awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, in support of

Orab Vocalists Sweep Solo & Ensemble Contest

Sheldon, Iowa — Yesterday we told you about the rankings earned by Sheldon High School instrumentalists had a good day at the State Solo & Ensemble Contest this past Saturday.

Hawarden Teen Injured In Motorcycle Accident

Rock Valley, Iowa — A Hawarden teen was injured after he lost control of his motorcycle near Rock Valley on Saturday, April 1st. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office reports that