Siouxland Public Media News

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.

The Sioux City Council approved the purchase of properties from Auditorium Shopping Area LLC, located on Pierce Street, in its meeting Monday.

Woodbury County Board of Supervisors plan to keep special fund to pay for jail maintenance needs.

Iowa CCI advocacy group seeks to push lawmakers to boost public school funding

The Iowa Economic Development and Finance Authority has awarded Lake Park a $900,000 Community Attraction and Tourism Grant for a park renovation project.

The City of Sioux City has installed a new electric vehicle charging station at the Martin Luther King Jr. parking ramp located at 6th Street and Nebraska Street.

The Sioux City Council members in their Monday meeting will discuss submitting an application for state funding to help an expansion by the Sioux Honey Association business.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Thursday, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure program board, approved 108 projects to support and expand biofuel and ethanol use across the state.

Sioux City airport could get $20 million in federal money for improvements that benefit 185th Air Guard unit.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, along with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, announced Wednesday Nebraska will be the first state to implement Medicaid work requirements.

A new report from the Nebraska Statewide Workforce and Educational Reporting System shows students involved in the ACE Scholarship Program are more likely to enroll in college.

The South Dakota Attorney General's Office and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit are holding an event to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives.

MidAmerican Energy wind farm in Woodbury County will not proceed.

The Sioux City Council accepted a land purchase proposal from Knife River for an expansion project in its meeting Monday.

A vote to reappoint Ron Wieck to the Law Enforcement Authority board failed in the Sioux City Council meeting Monday.

Nebraska State senators on Monday will have the ability to tour the McCook Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center, following a senator's complaint.

The U.S. Senate has passed the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site protection bill, moving it closer to becoming law.

Grants for water & humanities awarded to Iowa towns of Denison and Sioux City.

City of Sioux City & state agencies agree on $300K penalty over employee actions at wastewater treatment plant.

In an effort to reduce property taxes, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen said Wednesday he will once again propose the state start paying for school operations.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has issued a cease and desist letter for Mayday Health's ad campaign.

Another NW Iowa college joins Western Iowa Regents Resource Center initiative smoothing joining public university programs.

Leave of absence for Sioux City Superintendent Juan Cordova extends into second month.

A Nebraska senator says she was unlawfully denied entry to the McCook Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center.

The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors awarded a contract to Lieber Construction for the demolition project of the former jail in its meeting Tuesday.

The Storm Lake City Council will discuss approving the transition from Digital Ally to Axon body and in-car cameras for the Storm Lake Police Department.

The Sioux City Council will discuss approving plans and costs for the reconstruction project for 8th Street in its meeting Monday.

Iowa Board of Regents President Sherry Bates announced Monday that she is resigning from the board effective December 4th.

War Eagle Human Rights Award honors to Lopez-Walker, 2 groups in Sioux City.

With 2025 holidays season at hand, Iowa & South Dakota officials say to watch out for scams.

Many people participated in the 23rd annual memorial march to honor lost children that started earlier on Wednesday morning.

Sioux City resident, Brandon Bradshaw, has signed an agreement that would allow him to continue painting flowers with permission.

Officials not commenting on concluded mediation over Woodbury County jail delay problems.

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska released a statement on Tuesday expressing their concerns about the changes to the federal Department of Education.

ACX Promenade Cinema in Sioux City remains closed, amid lawsuits by both parties.

Woodbury County Board of Supervisors Mark Nelson and Dan Bittinger go to mediation next week for the Law Enforcement Center.

Iowa Representative Bob Henderson announced Wednesday that he is seeking a third term in the Iowa Legislature.

Little Priest Tribal College announced it has received a $5 million donation from the Mackenzie Scott Foundation.

Kingsley-Pierson High School students will start attending in-person classes at the Kingsley Community Center on Thursday.

The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors approved plans and specifications for the demolition of the old jail in their meeting Tuesday.

Grace United Methodist Church food pantry in Sioux City surged in usage during SNAP benefits shutdown this month.

A Sioux City resident who was charged for spray painting flowers on manhole covers last week has pleaded not guilty.

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska announced it is changing its enrollment processes and procedures.

$300,000 grant will go to linking two county trails in Okoboji area near Milford.

Two Siouxland groups, Siouxland Good Troublemakers and Sweetgrass Uprising, in partnership with the Food Bank of Siouxland, are holding a food drive on Saturday.

The Nebraska State College system announced on Thursday it is launching an initiative called Re-engage Nebraska.

Recount requested after Sergeant Bluff-Luton Iowa school bond issue narrowly fails by 6 votes.

SNAP food benefits now returning in all 3 Siouxland states following shutdown end.

A second baby has been safely surrendered since the expansion of Nebraska's Safe Haven law.

The Iowa Board of Regents held two public forums on Wednesday and Thursday for the presidential search for Iowa State University.