Dordt University in Sioux Center is undertaking a broad slate of summer improvement projects including a cadaver lab expansion, residence hall bathroom renovations, new green space, 47 additional visitor parking spaces, and a new outdoor quad near Squares Apartments.

Sioux County Conservation and the City of Hawarden are partnering to build the first boat ramp on the Big Sioux River in Hawarden in several years. The Conservation Board hopes to close on the property around July 1 after receiving support from the city council.

A Hull man faces multiple felony counts of second-degree sexual abuse after Sioux County authorities say he sexually abused two children under the age of 12 several years ago. The case is separate from the ICAC investigation announced the same week.

A powerful storm system moved through Northwest Iowa on Sunday evening, May 17, producing multiple funnel clouds, reported tornadoes, and wind gusts exceeding 70 mph — leaving widespread power outages and structural damage across Sioux County and neighboring Lyon County.

Iowa farmers recorded 6.5 suitable fieldwork days in the week ending May 17 — the longest stretch of the spring. Corn planting jumped from 42% to 72% complete, now even with last year and 9% ahead of the five-year average. Soybean planting reached 60%.

Jakob Gamboa, 34, one of three people charged in connection with a February 2026 burglary of a Hull business, accepted a plea deal this week. He pleaded guilty to third-degree burglary and was sentenced to five years in prison.

Evan Daniel Marra, 30, of Hull was arrested May 14 following an ICAC investigation by the Sioux County Sheriff's Office. He faces 59 Class D and 4 Class B felony counts related to alleged possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.