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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

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

Sheldon United Fund Reaches Goal

Sheldon, Iowa — The 2025 Sheldon United Fund has finished the drive above the goal. Organizers tell us that the final total was $30,811 — an increase of $2,200 from