Western Iowa

Le Mars based Wells Enterprises, known for its creation of Blue Bunny ice cream, has been acquired by a global confectionery company.

A northwest Iowa amusement park is building housing for its large population of seasonal international employees.

A Morningside University professor is compiling the life experiences of Sioux City Latinos, in hopes of sharing it with the community.

The Spirit Lake Community School District voted to authorize 10 staff members to be armed on campus. It’s an effort to protect against a potential active shooter situation.

Native communities in western Iowa marched through Sioux City in remembrance of children who have been separated from their families and placed into foster care.

Twenty years ago, Native communities in western Iowa protested the disproportionate number of Natives placed in the child welfare system. They’re still marching today.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources found the presence of dangerous chemicals in one of Sioux City’s water treatment plants. The contamination levels are above the Environmental Protection Agency’s health advisory threshold.

Shelby County’s newly adopted ordinance limits where hazardous liquid pipelines can be built in the community. It’s a response to Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposal to build a carbon capture pipeline through the county.

Oracle Aviation is teaming up with colleges in the Sioux City area to launch a new training program for pilots, mechanics and aviation professionals.

A southwest Iowa woman claims her late father killed at least 50 women and disposed of their bodies on his property in Thurman, according to a report by Newsweek.