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A Former Area Judge Has Passed Away

Hartley, Iowa (KUOO) – A former area judge has passed away. The Honorable Tom Hamilton died of natural causes on December 23rd, in Arizona where he had been spending the

Road to Iowa Governor 2026: Eddie Andrews Outlines Priorities

Sioux Center, Iowa — Republican gubernatorial candidate and state representative Eddie Andrews says restoring Iowa’s standing in education, reforming property taxes, and strengthening mental health care are central to his

Lakes Area Businessman Butch Parks Dies

Okoboji, Iowa — An extremely well-known businessman in the lakes area has passed away. Butch Parks died Tuesday evening. He was 81. Parks founded Parks Marina and the iconic Barefoot

Longtime Extension Beef Expert Honored

Ames, Iowa — An extension expert who served northwest Iowa for several years recently received a big honor. Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, the leading grassroots organization supporting Iowa’s beef cattle industry,

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