REMSEN, IA – Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc. is accepting applications for two $500 Richard Hatz Scholarships. Recipients of the scholarships are chosen based on service to their community and their plans to further that service through educational advancement. Applications must be postmarked Friday, March 8, and sent to the Mid-Sioux Administrative Office, 418 S Marion St., […]
Head Start recruits preschoolersMid-Sioux Opportunity, Head Start and the Child Development Center are recruiting 3- and 4-year-old children for the 2024-2025 school year.Head Start centers are located in Akron, Cherokee, Ida Grove, LeMars, Orange City, Rock Valley, Rock Rapids and Sioux Center. There is a Child Development Center located in Hawarden.Head Start Provides children with […]
Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency not regulated by a bank or financial institution and may be used for purchases or investments. Cryptocurrency automatic teller machines (ATMs) work like a bank or credit union ATM and convert traditional currency into cryptocurrency for a fee, but scammers are using these machines to exploit Iowans. The […]
Shane D. Johnson | NCP Editor Since 2021 when ANEW Nutrition set up shop in Hull, the business has been ever-increasing its product lines for those who want a more health-conscious and nutritious drink offering. Owner Shelly Van Otterloo is proud of her accomplishments with the business, located inside B. Fierce Boutique at 207 Black […]
(StatePoint) If you’re like many people, you may view the change in seasons as a sign that you can give up your skin protection routine. Experts say that everyone, regardless of gender or lifestyle, should be careful not to neglect their skin health in winter.“Don’t let your guard down in winter. Not only are you […]
Rapids Chiropractic offers care for infants, children, pregnant women Dominique Kooiker | Editor Women’s bodies go through many changes during and after pregnancy. That’s why Dr. Paulette DeWeerd of Rapids Chiropractic recommends seeking chiropractic care throughout pregnancy and also postpartum. DeWeerd’s specialty is in chiropractic pediatrics. She sees pregnant and postpartum women as well as […]
Whether you call it hypertension or high blood pressure, this health condition is often called the “silent killer.” That’s because, frequently, people are unaware they have high blood pressure until it causes a severe health problem, such as heart disease, a heart attack, or a stroke.Michelle K. Seekford, DNP, FNP-C, MPH, COHN-S, CCM, is a […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor The first major snowstorm of the 2023-24 winter season swept through northwest Iowa Monday, Jan. 8 into the early morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 9. Snowfall rates during the storm ranged upwards of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Rapid accumulation of 4 to 8 inches of snow was reported throughout […]
Central Lyon, George-Little Rock to compete at large group speech districtsMadalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff InternThe Central Lyon and George-Little Rock large group speech teams will compete with 25 other schools from northwest Iowa Saturday, Jan. 20, at Northwestern College in Orange City at the large group district speech competition.George-Little Rock has 18 large […]
