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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.

The Iowa Democratic Party held an event in Sioux City on Friday that was critical of Republican Party policy moves on healthcare

Iowa Supreme Court rules Sioux City School Board members did not violate open meetings law

The family of Vicente Manzo Hernandez is suing the City of Sioux City and officer Dyllon Frederickson for assault and battery.

Heavyweight secret revealed: Champion boxer George Foreman buried in Sioux City, as family carries out his wish.

3 finalists for Sioux City Schools superintendent position include Miller, Pickens & Vanderloo.

Committee likely coming to look into modernizing high schools in Sioux City School District

A poll commissioned by Nebraska gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz shows that Governor Jim Pillen is in the lead by a small margin.

Iowa state representative J.D. Scholten gave his retirement speech during Tuesday's legislative session.

South Dakota's gubernatorial candidates discussed agriculture, taxes, and pro-life policies during the debate Monday evening.

The Sioux City Council approved a settlement statement of about $161,883 from Tyco Fire Products LP in its meeting Monday.

Sioux City School District new budget spends more than $210 million, with slightly lower property tax rate.

Move by Sioux City Transit to mobile app to pay for bus rides causes challemnges for people without modern technology.

The Sioux City School Board has received 10 applications for the superintendent position for the school district.

Unity in the Community event in Sioux City cancelled for 2026.

The South Dakota Department of Health released its plan to lower birth mortality rates for mothers and their babies.

The Sioux City Council will consider appointing Teresa Fitch as Assistant City Manager and to include the Finance Director under the role in its meeting Monday.

Second debate for Republican South Dakota governor candidates is next week.

WITCC president finalist Lindsay advocates "welcoming community for all" & improving student services.

The Sioux City Homeless Task Force, created in November, is shifting how it addresses homelessness-related issues.

Order placed for Sioux City Police Department armored vehicle.

Sioux City Schools administrator Bemus moving to new post at nearby SB-L.

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.