Siouxland Public Media News

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.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order on Thursday designed to halt tax funds from going to abortion services.

Petition aims to get charges dropped for man cited for painting Sioux City manhole covers.

Amid the ongoing uncertainty surrounding supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits, a food truck in South Sioux City is providing meals to residents in need.

The City of Sioux City has been awarded $104,000 from the Iowa Finance Authority to support local agencies to prevent and reduce homelessness.

Governor Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday that the state has submitted its application for the Rural Health Transformation program.

Sioux City Mayor Bob Scott on election results, sees no problems working with 3 new members on city council.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced that people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement are expected to begin arriving at the former McCook Work Ethic Camp sometime this week.

Hear from the 2 newly elected members of Sioux City Council & Sioux City School Board.

The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors approved removing Supervisor Mark Nelson as the county representative on the Law Enforcement Center Authority.

All bond issue measures in NW Iowa go down to defeat, including in Sergeant Bluff-Luton by 7 votes.

The Sioux City School Board held two closed sessions on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the investigation.

Voters continue to cast their ballots early, before next week's election for school board and city council members.

The Sioux City School Board in its meeting Monday will discuss approving the bid for the North and West High pool upgrades.

The Sioux City Council, in its meeting Monday, will discuss approving a memorandum of understanding between the City of Sioux City and the Sioux City Community School District.

Iowa food banks bracing for historic need if government shutdown shutters SNAP funding.

Many bond issue measures for school, jail & library projects in Northwest Iowa in November.

McCook Work Ethic Camp will be utilized for detention of individuals accused of immigration violations as part of ongoing efforts by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

South Dakota is expecting a significant payout from the recent opioid manufacturing settlements.

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska has announced plans to hold its first Cannabis Commission meeting to swear in members and review regulations.

Biggest MRHD grants of $250K go to Morningside University and Boys & Girls Home of Sioux City.

As President Trump continues to make comments on importing beef from Argentina, cattle producers in Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska have all voiced their concerns.

Gas prices up in Iowa, after a prior month of declines.

The Woodbury County LEC Authority talked about soundproofing issues in the jury rooms in their meeting Tuesday.

Iowa Lakeside Laboratory on West Lake Okoboji embarking on $6M project with more research, classroom space.

While the tourism industry has been impacted nationally by tariffs and other economic impacts, South Dakota tourism remains strong.

The Donna Reed Foundation seeking $250K towards museum improvements & workshops that honor noted actress from Denison, Iowa.

There was a protest outside of the Woodbury County Law Enforcement Center on Saturday, in support of Des Moines schools Superintendent Ian Roberts, who was jailed after federal authorities say he is in the country illegally.

In last week's meeting the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended that Covid-19 vaccination decisions be made on an individual basis.

If Congress fails to pass an appropriations bill before the start of the next fiscal year, the federal government will shut down.

A recent report by the Prison Policy Initiative found that South Dakota leads the world in the incarceration of women.

Federal immigration enforcement officers arrest worker in Iowa City grocery store Thursday.

Judge grants temporary order halting termination of University of South Dakota professor Hook who criticized Charlie Kirk.

Two free speech lawsuits in South Dakota, Iowa after instructors terminated over Charlie Kirk comments.

The bill approving the construction of a new South Dakota men's prison is now officially law.

The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors approved funding to Copperstone Development from the county's opioid settlement funds in their meeting Tuesday.

Juliet Everist shifting to new role with Sioux City Symphony Orchestra.

Change guaranteed in Sioux City Council composition, Sioux City School Board could get all returnees after November election

Celebrando Siouxland is a week-long annual festival hosted by Unity in Action. The festival celebrates the cultural diversity of the Siouxland region, with a focus on honoring and uplifting the Latino community.

Federal Emergency Management Agency to give $1.8 million for Rock Valley schools flooding recovery & Spencer flooding details with FEMA.

Seven candidates have filed to run in the upcoming Sioux City School Board election in November.

In their meeting on Thursday, the Iowa Board of Regents approved the advisory committee for the School of Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa.