January 6, 2026

Hawarden Regional Healthcare Joins Avera Health Network

Hawarden, Iowa — Hawarden Regional Healthcare is now an Avera Health Partner. The partnership, effective January 1, 2026, follows a letter of intent signed in October that allowed both organizations

Sioux County Deputy Is Now Chief Deputy

Orange City, Iowa — A Sioux County Deputy Sheriff has been promoted to second-in-command. New Sioux County Sheriff Nate Huizenga tells us he is pleased to announce the promotion of

Dordt University Student Killed in Skiing Accident

Sioux Center, Iowa — A Dordt University student has died following a skiing accident overseas. Nikolas “Niko” Begalke, a 22-year-old student at Dordt University, passed away on January 3rd after a fall

Sports Scores For Tuesday January 6th

High School Basketball was on the air Tuesday night with Sheldon hosting MOC-Floyd Valley. Broadcast on KIWA AM 1550/FM 100.7. On KIWA FM 105.3 it was Boyden-Hull at Western Christian.

Sheldon, Other Fire Departments Receive Grants

Iowa — Some area fire departments have been awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance grants through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Nearly $350,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants were awarded to

Gov. Reynolds Appoints Nuclear Energy Task Force

Statewide Iowa (RI) — Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed a task force to advise state officials and lawmakers on nuclear energy technology and infrastructure. Reynolds signalled this move during her