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Sandy Hollow not yet open for swimming
SIOUX CENTER—Visit but don’t swim yet. That’s the message Sioux County Conservation park ranger and maintenance technician Zach Weyer has for anyone coming to Sandy Hollow Recreation Area three miles east of Sioux Center. Weyer, who has managed the county park for 11 years, saw the worst...
Hull Man Arrested After Threats, Vehicle Pursuit, Faces Several Charges
On July 6, 2024, at 10:10 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office arrested Isidro Encarnacion, age 44, of Hull, IA; the arrest was the result of a joint investigation between the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa State Patrol. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s office, the...
Iowa man arrested after Sioux County pursuit
HULL, I.A. (Dakota News Now) - A 44-year-old man from Hull, Iowa, was arrested after threatening family members with a large knife and fleeing in a stolen vehicle. The nine-mile pursuit ended after the man lost control of the vehicle and struck a culvert. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s...
Hull Man Arrested on Several Charges
A Hull man was arrested after leading Sioux County deputies on a vehicle pursuit Saturday evening. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, authorities received a report of an attempted vehicle theft from a residence in Hull, where 44-year-old Isidro Encarnacion of Hull also threatened family members with a large knife.
Iowa man admits to drinking during pursuit, faces several charges
HULL, Iowa (KCAU) — A local man was arrested after he allegedly brandished a large knife and then led officials on a pursuit on Saturday. According to a release, officials received a 911 call reporting that a man had stolen a vehicle using a large knife to threaten the victims.
Hull man arrested after threats, pursuit
HULL—A 44-year-old Hull man faces numerous charges following a high-seeped chase Saturday evening, July 6, near Hull. The arrest of Isidro Santos Encarnacion stemmed from a report about 6:15 p.m. of an attempted vehicle theft at a residence in Hull where he threatened a woman and her 13-year-old son with an 8-inch knife, according to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office.
Hull man arrested after pursuit
HULL, Iowa -- A Hull man was arrested Saturday after allegedly threatening people with a knife and leading law enforcement officers on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle. The Sioux County Sheriff's Office had been notified earlier of an attempted vehicle theft at a Hull residence, where Isidro Encarnacion was accused of threatening family members with a large knife. When officers arrived, they observed Encarnacion driving the vehicle that had been described as stolen.
Leon Freeman and Robert Klocke
Buy Now Disaster recovery and administrative specialist Leon Freeman from Des Moines follows Sioux County Conservation director Robert Klocke through the damage done at Sandy Hollow Recreation Area east of Sioux Center. Mikaela Mackey mmackey@iowainformation.com.
Van’s Implement and Service
Fred Van Schepen had Van’s Implement and Service on the east side of the building he put up on Second Street. (Photo/Sioux County Index-Reporter archives) The town of Hull purchased the former Van’s Implement building to use for storage of town equipment when Fred bought land one mile east of Hull on Highway 18. (Photo/Sioux…
Rock Valley Man Taken To Hospital After Hawarden Area Crash
Hawarden, Iowa — A Rock Valley man was taken to a hospital after an accident on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office reports that at about 4:00 p.m., 43-year-old Pieter Hanekom of Rock Valley was driving a 2009 Peterbilt semi-tractor eastbound on Highway 10. Hanekom reported a tire ruptured, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. The truck entered the north ditch, where it came to a rest on the driver’s side.
Arizona Man Facing Felony OWI Charge After Traffic Stop Near Sioux Center
Sioux Center, Iowa — A Yuma, Arizona man has been arrested on a felony OWI charge after a traffic stop near Sioux Center. According to a criminal complaint filed with the Sioux County Clerk of Court’s Office by the county sheriff’s Office, 37-year-old Michael Walker of Yuma, Arizona is accused of driving drunk. He was arrested on Sunday.
The impact June’s flooding has had on farmers
(KTIV) - Flood water has had an impact to communities all around Siouxland and one group that is seeing challenges from the flood waters is farmers. “We knew as a total loss, no too much you can do but we tried our best...” said Chase Fitch, a Correctionville farmer.
North West REC Announces Business Disaster Loan Program
Orange City, Iowa – A northwest Iowa rural electric coop has announced that they are activating a business disaster loan program. Officials with North West REC , based in Orange City say that one of the Touchstone Energy core values is “Commitment to Community,” and as a Touchstone Energy electric cooperative, North West REC officials tell us they are pleased to partner with area communities and counties to provide assistance to small businesses who have been impacted by the recent flooding event.
Arizona man arrested on third OWI charge
SIOUX CENTER—A 37-year-old Yuma, AZ, man was arrested about 11:40 p.m. Saturday, June 29, in Sioux Center on charges of third-offense operating while under the influence and failure to stop for a red light. The arrest of Michael Patrick Walker stemmed from the stop of a 2020 Honda Fit...
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