ORANGE CITY—Due to an increased strain on existing Sioux County Jail staff, a proposal to add a new full-time jailer position was brought before the county Board of Supervisors Tuesday. With work ...

SUTHERLAND—A 74-year-old Sutherland man was arrested about 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor — cause to engage in act and grooming. The arrest of Leon Hugo Klotz ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Judy Lyn Berkenpas, 80, of Le Mars, who passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb ...

LARCHWOOD—A 36-year-old rural Ireton man was arrested about 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, near Larchwood on charges of first-offense operating while under the influence, possession of an open ...

LAKE PARK — The Akron-Westfield boys basketball team lost in a Class 1A district play-in game on Friday. The Westerners fell 52-43 to Harris-Lake Park. Karter Evans led the Wolves with 15 points while ...

PRIMGHAR—One person was injured when her SUV struck a semi’s trailer about 7:55 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Primghar. Sixteen-year-old Addilee Lucille Odenbrett of Primghar was driving east on Fourth ...

OCHEYEDAN—A 31-year-old Ocheyedan man was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 10, on a charge of child endangerment. The arrest of Zachary Taylor Sik stemmed from a call shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, from ...

SPENCER — The Le Mars Community boys basketball team will enter the postseason on a season-best winning streak of three games following a 55-39 win over Spencer on Friday. The Bulldogs had a balanced ...

AKRON — The Trinity Christian girls basketball team beat Akron-Westfield 51-38 in the regular season finale on Feb. 10. Just two days later, the score was nearly identical, but this time in favor of ...

PAULLINA—A 15-year-old rural Paullina resident was injured in a one-vehicle crash about 7:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, on the 5600 mile of 470th Street southeast of Paullina. Kyzaiah Douglas Matthews was ...

SUTHERLAND—Michael Schnoes of rural Sutherland is campaigning for a seat in the Iowa House of Representatives for the second time. Schnoes announced Monday he is running for the Iowa House District 5.

LE MARS — The city’s community development plan will no longer be known as Vision 2045. The often-controversial moniker was stripped from the plan during a special Le Mars City Council meeting on ...