7+ hour ago   (1730+ words) Students stream into a back-to-school open house the week before school started this month. Like many Iowa schools, the Sioux Center School District joined the Storm Protection Fund, a risk pool that helps districts absorb the rising cost of insurance....

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (561+ words) Friday, April 24, 2026 1:24 PM ORANGE CITY—Orange City Area Health System has received a ge… REGIONAL—Did you know that if you live in a “100-year flood plain,” i.e., Special Flood Hazard Area, you have a 26 percent chance of experiencing…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1471+ words) Larry Smit is an insurance agent for Perspective Insurance and based in the company's Sheldon office. He said insurance premiums have soared in recent years, but there are signs the market is stabilizing, at least for now. The Sioux Center…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1462+ words) Larry Smit is an insurance agent for Perspective Insurance and based in the company's Sheldon office. He said insurance premiums have soared in recent years, but there are signs the market is stabilizing, at least for now. The Sioux Center…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (321+ words) REGIONAL—As spring approaches, many people find themselves facing extra expenses or lingering debt. However, research shows that “Money Smart,” a financial education workshop, delivers proven steps on how to take charge of your financial future. Beginning March 24, Iowa State…...