Northwest Iowa — It’s that time of year again. Many of us are considering which lights and decorations to put out or purchase to make our homes more festive for the Christmas holiday period. The weather couldn’t be better — but there are some safety considerations to keep in mind. Read more
Dordt Says Their Student Loan Default Rate Is Much Better Than Average
Sioux Center, Iowa — Word comes to us from Dordt University in Sioux Center that their loan default rate is significantly better than the national average. Read more
Sheldon First Reformed Sees BIG Jump In Thanksgiving Meal Reservations
Sheldon, Iowa — Each Thanksgiving several churches around the area serve Thanksgiving dinner to those in their communities who have no family, or nowhere to go for Thanksgiving dinner. Read more
Dirt Work Continues For MOC/FV Elementary
Orange City, Iowa — Work continues toward a new MOC/Floyd Valley Elementary School building between Alton and Orange City on Highway 10. Read more
Gov Reynolds On Rising COVID Outbreaks In Nursing Homes
Northwest Iowa — Less than a week ago we reported that there were four nursing homes in the four-county KIWA listening area that had COVID-19 outbreaks among the residents. The news has not gotten better since then. Tuesday, the state coronavirus website reports that number has risen to seven. Read more
O’Brien County To Share Engineer With Osceola County Temporarily
Primghar, Iowa — The O’Brien County Board of Supervisors has given the OK to sharing their engineer with Osceola County temporarily — until Osceola County can find and hire a replacement engineer. Read more