SIOUX CENTER—William “Bill” Roelofs, 89, of Sioux Center, died suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial service time and date are pending. Arrangements ...

SHELDON—Two vehicles were damaged after a collision about 12:20 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at the intersection of Highway 18 and Lilly Avenue two miles west of Sheldon. Thirty-three-year-old Brady ...

SHELDON — A first-place finish for Josilynne Lennon led the Akron-Westfield girls wrestling team at Sheldon on Saturday. Lennon finished 3-0 on the day at 120 pounds, beginning with a pair of wins by ...

SUTHERLAND—The Sutherland City Council held a short, transitional meeting Monday evening, Dec.1, at R.L. Johannsen Center for its final gathering of 2025. Former council member Tyler Draper was sworn ...

REGIONAL—N’West Iowa has resembled a winter wonderland over the past month. While that should ensure a white Christmas, that might not be the case due to warmer temperatures forecast from today ...

AMES, Iowa – The annual Iowa State University Land Value Survey found that average farmland values increased 0.7%, or $83, to $11,549 per acre. The nominal value of an acre of farmland this year ...

After 38 years in the ministry, the Rev. Kevin Gingerich will call it a career. Gingerich has served in Sheldon as the pastor of Faith Community Church since July 1, 2013. His last service will be ...

LE MARS — They came to thank Clark Goodchild. For 12 years, Goodchild has been a member of the Le Mars City Council, where he questioned city officials and at times, clashed with residents. He asked ...

The Sheldon City Council recycled some discussion during the Dec. 3 meeting about what to do about recycling in community per council member Ken Snyder’s request. Snyder received a phone call from one ...

Windy. Snow during the morning will taper off during the afternoon but it will remain cloudy. Morning high of 27F with temps falling to near 10. Winds NW at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of snow 80%. 1 to 3 ...

WEST DES MOINES — As part of its commitment to improving access to heart care across Iowa and the Midwest, UnityPoint Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter George, MD, FACC as Chief ...

SIOUX CENTER—A 33-year-old Orange City man was arrested about 10:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, in Sioux Center on charges of first-offense possession of a controlled substance — cannabidiol, possession ...