Sioux Center
Sioux Center man in crash jailed for OWInwestiowa.com8 HOURS AGO
Rock Valley recovery efforts continue
Dakota News Now1 DAY AGO
![Dakota News Now's avatar](https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_90x90&url=https%3A%2F%2Fui.prt.news%2F0t04ebo9ne543miuzj.jpeg)
Storms possible on Monday with heavier rain and severe storms possible Monday night
KTIV2 DAYS AGO
![KTIV's avatar](https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_90x90&url=https%3A%2F%2Fui.prt.news%2F4ikfn7gz1nix3miuzj.jpeg)
Four People Taken To Hospital After Monday Accident Near Sioux Centerkiwaradio.com5 HOURS AGO
LATEST NEWS
Four People Taken To Hospital After Monday Accident Near Sioux Center
Sioux Center, Iowa — Four people, including drivers from Ireton and George were taken to a hospital after an accident on Monday, July 1, 2024, near Sioux Center. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, at about 2:50 p.m., 59-year-old Lynnette Reekers of Ireton was driving a 2021 Ford Explorer eastbound on 410th Street, a mile east of Sioux Center. They tell us that 18-year-old Quinn Master of George was driving a 2006 Honda Accord northbound on Hickory Avenue, and the vehicles collided in the intersection.
Galloway Walks to His Own Tune
A senior music major writes the organ processional for the class of 2024 commencement ceremony. Associate Professor of Music Dr. Carrie Groenewold ('06) has been impressed with Aaron Galloway since he took her classes on music theory and ear training. “Aaron is a naturally gifted musician and quiet leader,” she...
Studying Abroad in Three Weeks or Less
Several Dordt faculty believe so strongly in the value of off-campus experiences that they have prioritized taking students to far-flung places, even for just a short period of time. Professor of Language Studies Dr. Leendert van Beek has offered his course Core 283 “Dutch Culture and Reformed Worldview” since the...
Senior Students Flush Out Innovative Solutions
Horwitz, Inc. is a full-service specialty contractor in the Twin Cities that provides design-build, installation, and ongoing support for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical markets. They have been looking for a simplified way to transport and correctly position their massive, complex commercial restroom plumbing. Who did they look to for a...
Sioux Center man in crash jailed for OWI
SIOUX CENTER—A 23-year-old Sioux Center man was arrested about 10:55 p.m. Friday, June 28, on charges of first-offense operating while under the influence, failure to maintain control, no valid driver’s license and failure to provide proof of vehicle liability insurance. The arrest of Santos Manuel Chavez stemmed from...
TMU Grad and Senior Take Part in WORLD Journalism Institute
This summer, Josephine Lee (’24) and Jeremiah Yonemura (’25) were selected to participate in the WORLD Journalism Institute (WJI). The two-week program, hosted in Sioux Center, Iowa, provided them with a crash course in multimedia journalism. WORLD is a Christian journalism organization with print, online, and podcast outlets....
Village's Independence Celebration on July 3
SHELDON—Village Northwest Unlimited in Sheldon will be filled with games, food, animals and music during its annual Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 3. The celebration starts at 5 p.m. at the Village’s campus at 330 Village Circle, and it will conclude with a fireworks display after the sun goes down.
Sheldon Residents Urged To Report Any Flood Damage, No Matter How Small
Sheldon, Iowa — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) isn’t convinced that O’Brien County has suffered enough damage to be included in their declaration. That from Sheldon Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director, Wayne Barahona. He tells us they need to spread the word to all those in...
Practice rounds continue at the John Deere Classic
Practice rounds continue at the TPC at Deere Run heading into Thursday’s start of the John Deere Classic in the Quad Cities. Defending champion Sepp Straka says it is a market that takes great pride in hosting a PGA Tour event. Straka says it will take a low score...
Mosquito season ramping up because of rain
Most of Siouxland has seen heavy rain in the past few weeks, leading to a lot of standing water, which is a prime breeding ground for mosquitoes. Experts say we could see a significant increase in the mosquito population in about two weeks.
Sheldon man on scooter arrested for OWI
SHELDON—A 59-year-old Sheldon man was arrested about 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, on an O’Brien County warrant for first-offense operating while under the influence. The arrest of Roy Carl Persson stemmed from a report of him putting vodka into a tea he purchased at a convenience store about 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, according to the Sheldon Police Department.
Tornado Watch in Effect for Adair, Guthrie, Union and Ringgold Counties
(Des Moines) A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9:00 p.m. for Adair, Guthrie, Union, and Ringgold counties, along with all of south-central and southeast Iowa. At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by email to news@westerniowatoday.com.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued as storms bring strong winds, hail to central Iowa
After a day of rain on Monday and Tuesday morning, severe conditions are popping up across Iowa. A severe thunderstorm warning for the Des Moines metro was in effect from around 2:50 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. More storms are expected to develop through the evening and tornadoes are possible across central and eastern Iowa. ...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.