Help Wanted - Shop Foreman M-K Industries, Inc./Kaptain Inc., the manufacturer of Hopper cones for grain bins & Sparky Roping Machines, is seeking motivated individuals with a desire for success. Applicants need to be knowledgeable with CNC machines, welding, reading drawings, lean manufacturing, and all-around shop experience. We offer competitive wage, health & dental insurance, paid vacations, and 401k. Wage dependent on experience. We also have a need for experienced welders. M-K Industries, Inc./Kaptain Inc. 197 Westview Dr Rock Valley, IA 51247 Email: malcolm@hoppercone.com Published Jan 27, 2010 - 09:40 AM

Expansion at Quality Machining The company will expand its production of industrial and commercial jacks and related products. This new product line will add some 14 new jobs to the company. The $800,000 project will add machines, paint booths, equipment and warehousing. The company received financial assistance from Sioux County, Rock Valley and the regional loan funds as well as job training funds through the area community college. Published Oct 05, 2009 - 10:11 AM

Rock Mills Enterprises Rock Valley has landed a new industry that produces and markets manhole cover lifters. This unique hydraulic product mounts on a pickup and then lifts and resets manhole covers. The product will be produced in Rock Valley and marketed around the country and worldwide. The company received financial incentives from the RVEDC loan fund as well as loans from the county and regional funds. Published Oct 05, 2009 - 10:10 AM

Dutton Family Concert With gas prices rising, why travel to Missouri for entertainment? Be entertained by Branson’s ‘Dutton Family’ on September 10 at the B.J. Haan Auditorium in Sioux Center. The Dutton Family will sing, dance and smile their way into your heart. This fast -paced variety show is jam-packed with feel good music, including classic favorites from the 30s to present, country, gospel, and the best musical family in Branson. Make your reservations now to see the Dutton Family perform live. Call 712-476-2628 for your tickets. The Dutton Family concert is a fundraiser for the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs. All seats are reserved. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 the night of the show. CALL today as Tickets are Going FAST! Published Aug 19, 2009 - 09:35 AM

MID-SIOUX OFFERS HEATING ASSISTANCE Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc. will be taking applications through April 15, 2009 for the Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP). This program is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Iowa Department of Human Rights/DCAA, and has been established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs. Published Feb 25, 2009 - 10:51 AM

Roses...Just Because Hegg Memorial Health Center will be selling tickets good for a dozen roses. The dozen roses will cost $20.00 and can be ordered from February 15th - March 16th. Published Feb 18, 2009 - 10:25 AM

Fresh Pecan's for Sale Just picked-up in New Mexico by a JFA truck in January. These are delicious and freeze wonderfully. $9 per pound Stop by JFA Monday-Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 to pick up your pecans. This is a fundraiser for Justice for All Ministries. Published Feb 18, 2009 - 10:25 AM

Sioux County Extension Office - Tip of the Week This week's tip from the Sioux County Extension Office looks at Dealing with Tough Times. Published Feb 18, 2009 - 10:25 AM

Siouxland Homemakers Meeting The Siouxland Homemakers will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25th at the home of J. Van Grootheest. Hostess will be W. Swier, E. Boon will be having devotions and J. Van Berkum will be in charge or recreation. B. Boon will be directing the craft project and reminds everyone to bring scissors and glue guns if you have one. Each member is requested to share a recipe featuring cherries for roll call. Published Feb 18, 2009 - 10:24 AM

New Professional Development Service Offered by CCR&R REMSEN, IA – Child Care Resources & Referral (CCR&R) in collaboration with Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children (IAEYC) and the Department of Human Services (DHS), is offering a new service to early childhood educators and daycare providers. Published Feb 10, 2009 - 01:51 PM