Mark Buss

Sep 6, 2024 | siouxcountyradio.com | Mark Buss

Schools in the Sioux Center, Rock Valley, and Boyden-Hull school districts were placed on lockdown Thursday after a threat was found written on a bathroom wall at the Sioux Center High School. In a phone interview, Sioux Center Police Chief Josh Koedam says that during the investigation, a juvenile was identified and detained. He declined to give further details except to say the juvenile court system has been notified. Koedam reiterates that there is no threat.

Sep 5, 2024 | siouxcountyradio.com | Mark Buss

Several Sioux County school districts were placed in a lock down today. According to authorities, a threat was found written on a bathroom wall in the Sioux Center High School referencing a school shooting and mentioning schools in the Rock Valley and Boyden-Hull school districts. Authorities ordered Sioux Center schools and schools in the surrounding communities of Hull, Orange City, and Rock Valley to lock down and secure their buildings.

Sep 5, 2024 | siouxcountyradio.com | Mark Buss

A Sanborn man has pleaded guilty in federal court following the robbery of a bank in Sanborn last January. Court documents show that 40-year-old Del Matinnez Evans Jr. is accused of robbing the Sanborn Savings Bank back on January 22. He originally faced state charges of second-degree robbery and second-degree theft, which he pleaded not guilty to in February. Those charges were dismissed in favor of a federal case where Evans was charged with bank robbery by force or violence.

Sep 5, 2024 | siouxcountyradio.com | Mark Buss

According to a press release from FEMA and Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the Disaster Recovery Center for Lyon County will permanently close this Saturday at 6pm. The center is located at the Forster Community Center at 404 1st Ave. in Rock Rapids. Those still needing assistance can visit DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA app., or call FEMA directly at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).

Sep 3, 2024 | siouxcountyradio.com | Mark Buss

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced in a press release Tuesday afternoon, that Lt. Governor Adam Gregg is stepping down from his position to pursue a career opportunity that allows him to focus more on his family.  “Adam has been a tremendous partner and an important part of my team over the last seven years, and I greatly appreciate his service to Iowans,” remarked Governor Reynolds. “It comes as no surprise that he would choose to step down to prioritize his personal life.