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Sioux Center Christian's new head of school
SIOUX CENTER—Being born in North Dakota and raised in South Dakota and Colorado, moving back to the Midwest feels like coming home for Sioux Center Christian School’s new head of school. Paul Brenner, 55, was also the second generation of his family to attend the University of Sioux...
Olson Pleads Not Guilty to Embezzlement Charges
In Hancock County court, Rebecca Olson has pled not guilty to charges of embezzling thousands of dollars from the Garner Chaber of Commerce where she was formerly the executive director. The Garner Chamber did an audit of their finances and books only to discover that the money was missing between...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Iowa Police On The Hunt For 10 Vicious & Unpredictable Fugitives
Iowa crime never takes a vacation. You can never be too cautious when you're out and about. Personal safety should truly be a priority. It almost seems a little silly at times. On the other hand, it's usually best to be alert and to just always let someone know where you are going.
Reminder: 2nd Annual Fundraiser in Memory of a Greene Co Teen
A reminder that today is the 2nd Annual Road Trip in Memory of Harley McDonald. Nina McDonald says the festivities include the road trip to six locations, starting and ending at the Scranton Community Center. Registrations are 9-11am, with a $20 fee. The afternoon includes the beer garden opening at noon, followed by the 515 Cornhole Tournament at 2pm. Dinner is then served at 6pm, along with a variety of raffles at 7pm and a live auction at 7:15pm. The event wraps up with live musical entertainment at 8pm with Dirt Road Divide.
Mural commemorates manufacturing company’s importance
When Ross Rocklin drives to work, he has a visual reminder of his family’s manufacturing legacy. His grandfather, I.J. Rocklin, and his father, Jim Rocklin, are there on the side of the Rocklin Manufacturing Co. building for him and all of Sioux City, Iowa, to see. A mural, first...
More Iowa High Schools Opt to Restrict Students’ Cell Phone Use
At least two more Iowa schools have recently moved to ban smart phones from high school classrooms. Casey Berlau, the superintendent of Carroll Community Schools, says cell phones were already prohibited in elementary and middle school classrooms in the district, but the ban now extends to the high school. High schoolers will be allowed to put their cell phones, smart watches and ear buds in their lockers.
2024: Iowa Breaks Tornado Record
If you thought the skies over Iowa seemed particularly volatile this year, you weren't imagining things. The National Weather Service says there were a record-breaking number of tornadoes in the Hawkeye State in 2024. The final tally is 122, which is two more than the previous high of 120 in 2004.
Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
‘American Pickers’ Will Film in Iowa This September
Earlier this summer, the show 'Antiques Roadshow' made a stop in Iowa to film a couple of episodes. Now, another popular show will be returning to the state to film!. A recent article from the Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that 'American Pickers' is set to do some antique-hunting in Iowa in September of 2024. If you're not familiar with the History Channel series, the official website reads:
Seasons Center To Host Free Training For Caregivers At Dordt Next Month
Spencer, Iowa – Seasons Center for Behavioral Health is hosting a free training for caregivers in Sioux Center next month. According to Seasons Center officials, the training, called “Cultivating Resilience with Trista Miller; Strategies for Professionals and Kinship Families,” will be on Friday, September 20, 2024 at the Dordt Ag Stewardship Center at Sioux Center.
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