Rock Valley News

A rural Rock Valley man was killed when he was pinned under a farm tractor 8 miles northwest of Rock Valley.

BROOKINGS - Jordan Dykstra is single again. That is, he is in the market for a college after recently ending a three-year commitment to Iowa State, a situation he likened to a breakup.

This week on "Our Hometown" we visit Sanborn, Iowa, where folks pride themselves on having some of the finest recreational facilities in the area.

A Rock Valley, Iowa, man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Monday for felony third-degree burglary, operating while intoxicated-third offense and eluding law enforcement while operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

It's been three years since Darlene VanderGiesen was brutally murdered in Sioux Falls, and her parents, from Rock Valley, Iowa, have just received the first published copy of a book they wrote about forgiveness.

She let America hear her talent when she finished third on NBC's hit show "Nashville Star." But, this week, country singer Shawn Mayer is back in Northwest Iowa gearing up for a concert tour.

THE ROCK VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO USE EXTRACATION EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE 19-YEAR OLD WILLIAM WARNTJES FROM HIS VEHICLE.

Megan Abrahams and Andrew Kelley, both of Hesston, were married Oct. 11. The wedding took place at First Mennonite Church in Hillsboro with pastor Randy Smith officiating the double-ring ceremony.

A Rock Valley, Iowa, man has died after a three-vehicle accident last week near Rock Valley.

A book about triumph after tragedy, written by a Rock Valley, Iowa, woman, will be available Monday.

The shortage of priests is driving a planned restructuring of the Sioux City Diocese, impacting churches in Le Mars and the surrounding area.

Four teenagers face charges in connection with a Jan. 8 burglary at Doon Steakhouse in Doon, Iowa.

BEV BREMER EXPERIENCED THE BEAUTY OF FLOATS CREATED WITH FLOWERS WHEN SHE JOINED FOUR-THOUSAND PEOPLE AS "PETAL PUSHERS" FOR THE NEW YEAR'S DAY ROSE BOWL PARADE IN PASADENA, CALIFORNIA.

Henry Van Den Top, 51, was brought to his heavenly home on Monday, October 20, 2008, while on the job doing what he loved. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hull Protestant Reformed Church in Hull. Private burial was at Hillside Cemetery in Doon. The Reverend David Overway officiated.

Henry Wayne Van Den Top was born June 26, 1957, to Minard and Cora (Maasen) Van Den Top in Sioux Center. He was raised in the Doon area. Henry was united in marriage to Marlene Fisher on August 12, 1978, in Randolph, Wis. Henry worked construction his whole life with the last 13 years being with Hoogendoorn Construction, Canton, S.D. He was a member of the Doon Protestant Reformed Church. Henry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and especially spending time with his family.

The 2008-2009 basketball season continues to heat up with some major matchups tonight on the court.

KLAVER IS A TEACHER ASSOCIATE IN THE CLARK RESOURCE ROOM. ACCORDING TO A NOMINATION, "KLAVER COMES TO SCHOOL EVERY DAY WITH A GREAT ATTITUDE AND WORKS TIRELESSLY TO HELP STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH ...