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O'Brien County to temporarily suspend payments to Archer Public Library as it remains closed

By Elle Johnson | Oct 21, 2020

O'Brien County Board of Supervisors will temporarily not fund the Archer Public Library while it remains closed for the winter.

O'Brien County receives emergency funds for drought recovery

By Elle Johnson | Oct 17, 2020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded O'Brien County emergency funds for the drought it has been facing since June.

Iowa farmers concerned with grain quality after drought, derecho, hot weather

By Elle Johnson | Sep 21, 2020

This year, Iowa's crops are maturing earlier than usual as the state has been hit by a drought, derecho and hot weather, which has many concerned with grain quality.

Farmers receive much needed rain, while other farmlands are damaged

By Elle Johnson | Aug 18, 2020

After the storms last Monday in Iowa, farmers received some much needed rain.

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Iowa sees three candidates for House District 3

By Elle Johnson | Jun 12, 2020

Iowa sees three Republicans running for House District 3: Dennis Bush (R-Cleghorn), Lynn Evans (R-Aurelia) and Mark McHugh (R-Sheldon), according to Sioux City Journal.

Sioux County offers online permit applications for weapons

By Elle Johnson | Apr 17, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to impact and change the way businesses are conducted, Sioux County Sheriff's Office is starting to processing permits to carry weapons and permits to acquire weapons through an online application form for residents.

Clay County declares state of emergency due to COVID-19

By Elle Johnson | Mar 31, 2020

Clay County Public Health Director has order all gatherings in the county to consist of 10 individuals or less for two weeks, which started on March 18, to help contain the spread of COVID-19.