Daily news from Siouxland Public Media

NAIA women's basketball national championship will wrap in Sioux City on Tuesday.

Aesthetic lighting will be added to Sioux City viaduct project by 2031 completion.

The Sioux City School Board will be covering multiple topics in its meeting Monday, including the interim superintendent contract, the appointment process for the open board seat, and the budget for FY'27.

The Sioux City Council will discuss approving plans and cost for the water main replacement project in its meeting Monday.

March 24 is makeup date for Iowa 4th congressional district Democratic candidates forum.

Filing period for county office in Iowa ends, one Woodbury County Supervisors contest has no opponents.

The Sioux City Parks and Recreation Department announced Friday it has received funds to continue the free swim pass and learn-to-swim programs.

Booking incentive fund of $300K could be created to land more acts at Tyson Center in Sioux City.

A trial date was set for a Sioux City resident who spray-painted flowers on manhole covers during a pretrial conference on Thursday.

Sioux City projected CIP budget for 2027 is $97 million, for arenas, airport, wastewater plant, pools & more.

Gas prices reach $3 gallon in all three Siouxland states.

After appearing dead a bill regarding school meals in the South Dakota legislature was revived.

A teacher who has been at East Middle since 1990 was named the Sioux City School District Teacher of the Year.

A second soldier from Iowa has been identified among the Army Reserve soldiers killed on Sunday.

Residents in two Iowa school districts voted in favor of funding measures on Tuesday.

As filing period ends, Nebraska Republican incumbents Ricketts, Pillen face combined 9 opponents.

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed a bill that bans the purchase of soft drinks with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on Wednesday.

Woodbury County FY2027 government budget could increase property taxes.

The quest to bring a first ever splash pad to the city of Spencer, Iowa, is getting closer.

A bill reclassifying synthetics like psilocybin mushrooms has passed through the South Dakota legislature and awaits the governor's signature.

The North Sioux City Commission awarded a contract to Reede Construction Inc. for the Northshore Drive reconstruction project in its meeting Monday.

Democrat Mulford running for Woodbury County Attorney position in November election.

A bill aiming to remove cell phones from the state's public school classrooms failed in the South Dakota legislature on Monday.

The League of Women Voters of Sioux City held a legislative forum on Saturday for legislators to speak with community members about concerns they may have.

Sioux City library director Rigdon says budget cut of 25% would have "scary" impact on services & branches.

Iowa State Senator Dave Rowley announced he has been diagnosed with tonsil cancer on Monday.

A bill that would expand free and reduced lunch advanced in the South Dakota legislature on Monday.

The Sioux City Council approved a HOME investment partnership program loan for Web Apartments LLC in its meeting Monday.

The South Dakota legislature discussed on Monday a proposal to remove the lieutenant governor as the head of the state senate.

The Sioux City School Board will discuss the human resources report during its meeting on Monday.

The Iowa Farm Bureau announced Monday farmers can begin enrolling in the Farmer Bridge Assistance program.

The Sioux City Council will discuss approving a grant application to the US Department of Transportation's Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development Grant Program in its meeting Monday.

The South Dakota Legislature on Friday advanced a bill that prohibits distribution or advertisement of materials used for abortions.

The River Valley Community School District announced Friday they will transition to a four-day school week.

The Nebraska Legislature Health and Human Services Committee discussed two bills during its session Thursday.

Rhoden at Dakota Dunes & South Dakota bill would increase animal torture penalties.

Spencer, Iowa residents force special election for city council post.

Democrat Sage drops candidacy, field seeking U.S. Senate seat in Iowa now at 4 people.

On heels of failed mediation, jury trial set for 2027 on Woodbury County jail delays issues.

Earlier this week, the designation for temporary protected status for Nicaragua, Honduras, and Nepal was terminated.

Chairman aims to not raise Woodbury County property tax levy for FY2027.

The Orange City Area Health System is currently remodeling its surgical center to include more space and increase services.

The Lancaster County District Court dismissed a lawsuit against Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen.

Democrat Scholten will not seek re-election to House district in Sioux City.

Unleaded gas prices in Iowa have bounced up & down since December.

A bill that would allow healthcare providers the right to deny care based on conscience failed in the South Dakota legislature on Tuesday.

Dan Ahlers is Second Democrat now seeking South Dakota governor post in 2026.

First Day Hikes will be held in Iowa state parks on January 1.

Count to pinpoint homeless people in South Dakota by state agency coming in January.

The annual run honoring the Dakota 38+2 began Thursday at Fort Snelling and will end Friday in Mankato, Minnesota.

The Sioux City Council approved a development agreement with Lieber Heights in its meeting Monday.