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New Federal Vax Recommendations Worry Iowa Doctor

Statewide Iowa (RI) — Some Iowa pediatricians are concerned about recent changes to childhood vaccine recommendations by federal officials. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced this week

Talk of the Town Podcast for January 7th

Today’s Talk of the Town podcast features our guest, KIWA’s newest family member, early-afternoon host Sam Heyn. Talk of the Town can be heard live at 8:30 am each Monday

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

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