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The Woodbury County Democrats announced Friday that they will hold a special nomination convention for the Woodbury County Board of Supervisor seats.

The Sioux City Chapter of the NAACP will be hosting their Juneteenth event Friday at the Sanford Community Center.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced Thursday he has requested President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration for severe storms that impacted the state in May.

Three agencies in South Dakota are increasing efforts to close gaps of injustices of violent crimes on reservations.

New sculptures will be unveiled along the sculpture trail just west of the Pearson Lakes Art Center in Okoboji.

A new report released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows that South Dakota ranks 38th for education.

The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors had a long discussion regarding the possible data center in Salix during its meeting on Tuesday.

The World Cup is the world's international soccer tournament and is held every four years in a different country.

May's tax receipts show Nebraska's deficit may exceed its projected shortfall of $170 million.

More than a hundred people gathered at the Salix Community Park Monday evening to protest against data centers.

Restored Grant Wood mural now at the Sioux City Art Center.

Nelson says Woodbury County will take up issue of data centers, including placing a temporary moratorium on them

Lahn picks Wulf as Republican running mate for Iowa governor contest.

As the Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals continues to be debated in federal courts, recipients are already seeing impacts.

Gas prices drop for third straight week in Iowa.

A MidAmerican Energy spokesperson disclosed the company is involved with a proposed development of a data center during a Salix City Council meeting on Wednesday.

$8 million in FEMA funding coming to NW Iowa for 2024 flooding.

All nine tribal nations in South Dakota voted in favor of developing legislation to return federal lands in the Black Hills to the Oceti Sakowin on Tuesday.

Robert Plant to perform concert at Sioux City's Orpheum Theatre.

Residents in Sioux City protested outside city hall on Monday to show their support for the Warming Shelter.

Democrat Steiner seeking different elective position, pursuing Iowa House seat.

Jebediah Hibbs joins Sioux City School Board via appointment to fill vacancy.

New housing in Sioux City & Biden keynotes South Dakota Democrats event.

As drought conditions continue throughout Nebraska, crops and trees could suffer even more.

An immigration task force in South Dakota is expanding its operations after seeing successful results.

Bellefy seeks to oust fellow Republican Evans in NW Iowa state senate race.

Sioux City Councilman Bertrand proposes $2,500 permit for Food Truck Fridays businesses.

Nebraska launched a campaign called Bring Her Home Nebraska on Monday to address the growing problem of missing Black women and children in the state.

As another year of the popular Food Truck Fridays endeavor approaches, a Sioux City Councilman is wondering if some money from it could be directed to the city.The Sioux City Council on Monday approved closing downtown streets to carry out the food trucks initiative. Councilman Rick Bertand said some thought should be given to the program directing money to the city revenues.No decision was made in the meeting.This year the events will run for three months, from June 5 through August 28.Construction near Pearl Street Park necessitated the change in location this year. The area will be bounded by Jackson Street, Jones Street, Fourth Street and the Discovery Parking Ramp.Food Truck Fridays began in 2015, and trucks will be ready to serve a wide variety of cuisine from late morning until 1:30 p.mA press release said the quality-of-life initiative over 11 years has morphed into a regional destination event.

South Sioux City park with add storm safe room for $1 million.

Governor Kim Reynolds on Monday signed a bill into law that she says will provide about 4-billion dollars in property tax savings over six years.

Salix community members raised concerns about a possible data center being built during a city council meeting Wednesday evening.

The Sioux City School Board extended the interim superintendent's contract on Thursday.

The mayor of Sergeant Bluff was arrested late Monday evening after failing a sobriety test for an OWI.

The Sioux City School Board on Monday signed off on a plan to discontinue specialty statuses for five of six elementary schools.

Early voting in Iowa begins for primary election, with limited turnout in Woodbury County.

With voting turnout of 26%, Nebraska people support mostly incumbents in primary election.

As the Sioux City School Board continues to consider candidates to fill the open superintendent position, people used the public comment portion of Monday's meeting to share opinions on the topic.

As Nebraska primary election plays out, South Sioux poll worker enjoys tasks.

Earlier this week the Woodbury County Democrats, along with the Morningside University Democrats, held a forum for Iowa's 4th Congressional District seat.

An important link in the Sioux City metro recreation trails is slated to be completed, with a pedestrian bridge over the Big Sioux River.

As droughts across the Siouxland area continue, there are rising concerns about the long-term effects.

Sioux Gateway Airport in line to get $10 million in state money for runway.

Colleges and universities in the Siouxland area will have their graduation ceremonies Friday and Saturday.

There are a series of challenges facing undocumented college students in Nebraska including ability to access in-state-tuition.

Democrats Moyer & Backemeyer vie for nomination in Nebraska 1st Congressional District.

Multiple Siouxland organizations and agencies held events and marched on Tuesday in honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Awareness Day.

Republicans Smith, Huebner facing off in primary election contest for Nebraska 3rd congressional district.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen on Thursday vetoed bills dealing with emergency services, university contracts, maternity leave, Medicaid and affordable housing.

New federal campaign finance filings show Republican U-S Senate candidate Ashley Hinson raised the most money in the first quarter of this year.