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HAWARDEN MAN INJURED IN SIOUX COUNTY ACCIDENT
A HAWARDEN, IOWA MAN HAS BEEN HOSPITALIZED FOLLOWING A ONE VEHICLE ACCIDENT MONDAY AFTERNOON IN SIOUX COUNTY. THE IOWA STATE PATROL SAYS 76-YEAR-OLD CHARLES MCMILLAN WAS HEADED WESTBOUND ON 390TH STREET AROUND 1:45 PM WHEN HIS PICKUP TRUCK CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND ENTERED A DITCH. MCMILLAN WAS NOT WEARING...
Sioux Center Woman Charged After Single-Vehicle Crash
Sioux Center, Iowa – A Sioux Center woman faces several charges related to a single-vehicle crash that happened in the wee hours of Monday morning (July 15th). The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says about 3:25 Monday morning, 21-year-old Alexis Trejo of Sioux Center was westbound on 390th Street, ten miles west of Sioux Center, when she lost control of her 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, entered the south ditch and came to rest in the ditch.
Sioux Center driver's license spot closing
ORANGE CITY—The driver’s license station at the Centre Mall in Sioux Center will close this week, according to Sioux County treasurer Dan Zomermaand. He updated the county board of supervisors during its Tuesday, July 9 meeting about the planned move to the new treasurer’s building at 211 Central Ave. S. in Orange City across from the county courthouse.
Mayor Administers Oath of Office
Sioux Center Mayor Dale Vander Berg administered the oath of office to Lance Hulstein and David Walker, two new police officers hired to serve in the Sioux Center Police Department. Both will complete their training at the police academy later this year. The Sioux Center City Council will start moving...
Dordt’s 2024 BSN graduates achieve 100% NCLEX pass rate
Dordt University’s Nursing Department is thrilled to announce that 100% of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students in the class of 2024 passed the NCLEX exam on their first attempt. “This means our graduates’ hard work paid off and that they can enter their profession with confidence,”...
Van Wyk takes on instructor role at Dordt University
Kyle Van Wyk has accepted a new position at Dordt University as Instructor of Health Sciences for the Health and Human Performance Department. A 2010 graduate from Dordt University, Van Wyk received a master’s degree in Exercise Science at Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska, and has served at Dordt as a Sport Performance Coach since 2018.
Two Officers Sworn in with Sioux Center Police
The Sioux Center Police Department is welcoming Lance Hulstein and David Walker as new officers. Hulstein and Walker were sworn in Monday at the City Council meeting. "We're very honored to have both David and Lance in the police department, and there is no doubt in my mind both of these guys will do a phenomenal job for the City of Sioux Center," said Police Chief Josh Koedam.
John Deere Announces New Layoffs: Iowa Employees Brace for Impact
One of the biggest employers in the Midwest announced yet another round of layoffs. John Deere is a huge player in the agricultural industry and has multiple facilities and factories spread out across the country, several of them being in Iowa. The company's headquarters is in Moline, Illinois; and has...
Companies claim state approved THC drinks with 10 ‘servings’ per 12-ounce can
The companies that are fighting the state’s efforts to restrict THC levels in carbonated beverages claim the state knowingly approved the sale of 12-ounce cans with up to 10 “servings” per can. Ten different Iowa companies are suing the state to block enforcement of a new hemp law that restricts the levels of THC in […] The post Companies claim state approved THC drinks with 10 ‘servings’ per 12-ounce can appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Storm Across Iowa Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Without Power [VIDEO]
Iowa was greeted by an extreme storm yesterday that produced 90+ mph wind gusts, hail, tornados, tree damage, and power outages. The storm traveled east from Iowa to Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, as 3 other states suffered the same wrath as we did in Iowa. Check out this graphic showing how much area this storm covered.
National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado in central Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — The National Weather Service hasrated the tornado that tore through the Des Moines metro Monday an EF-1. Based on damage surveyed, peak winds were estimated at 105 mph, putting it on the higher end of the EF-1 range. You can see footage of the tornado...
Dirty Honey ‘Can’t Find the Brakes,’ But Makes Stops in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
Fans of classic rock are in for a treat as Dirty Honey brings their "Can’t Find the Brakes World Tour" to North America, with dates lined up in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Known for blending classic rock riffs with Marc LaBelle’s searing vocals, Dirty Honey has been hailed as one of the most exciting bands in recent years.
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