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Two colleges in Sioux City will merge, as St. Luke's College will be added into Morningside University by the end of 2026.

Western Iowa Tech Community College officials are pondering an early retirement package for a few employees, including the president.

Critics say funding cuts to Medicaid will have an impact on rural and small town hospitals.

According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, there are approximately 4,200 unsolved cases for missing and murdered Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

The Woodbury County Democratic Party held its nominating convention Wednesday evening selecting Catelin Drey as the party's candidate for the District 1 State Senate seat.

The field of candidates for the Iowa 4th congressional district continues to grow on the Republican side, as a longtime state lawmaker is in the race for 2026.

Both Republican and Democratic parties of Woodbury County will hold special nominating conventions this week related to August special election for an Iowa Senate seat; PlyWood Rec Trail in Sioux City now has 2026 completion; Tornadoes in South Dakota are lessening.

New Library of Things collection in Sioux City & Iowa gas prices dip under $3

Impact of federal budget cuts could mean more rural hospital closures, less money for people served by the Food Bank of Siouxland & for English language learner courses in Storm Lake, Iowa, and Iowa man dies in fireworks accident.

Latest problem at new Woodbury County jail includes poor soundproofing in courtrooms, Northwest Iowa schools get classroom grants; South Dakota colleges setting rules for concealed guns on campuses

All six Republican U.S. senators from Siouxland voted on Tuesday in support of President Donald Trump's priority tax and spending bill; Transgender Iowans no longer have state civil rights protections; Noem connection to dark money

Some Iowa farmers are wondering how to protect their employees without legal status in the U.S.; paid parking could be coming to busy Okoboji fun spots; Rob Sand campaigning in Iowa; Job Corps programs in Iowa.

The daughter of a Siouxland man received a prestigious medal that was posthumously awarded; New program to boost downtown Sioux City; Siouxland lawmaker DeWitt dies.

McGowan running for Iowa congressional seat; Fireworks returning to Mount Rushmore; Siouxlanders tell Ernst not to vote for Trump budget bill

Morningside University president departs; Sioux City Schools set first ever Artificial Intelligence policy; Sioux City could get new downtown link to riverfront trail

People from Sioux City Beth Shalom synagogue stuck in Israel; as Iran missles rain in, "the scariest" incident in man's life, Greg Giles says.

*Even though it is summer, advocates worry about a winter heating program for Iowans.

Juneteenth hosted by NAACP in Sioux City; Severe heat weekend in Siouxland; More measles cases identified

Recreation changes in Okoboji region; New ranking for Iowa health system; Tuition going up for Nebraska students

Democrat Ryan Melton exits 2026 Iowa 4th congressional district field; Iowa Legislators work towards possible special session; Iowa Pride events losing corporate sponsors

Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley says the deep cuts to Medicaid proposed in the federal reconciliation bill won't affect those who need the program.

The Sioux City Human Rights Commission has proposed to add a Citizen Advisory Committee.

Almost a year after devastating flooding hit northwest Iowa, the community of Rock Valley is moving ahead with housing projects; Dickinson county lawsuit over wind farm; More measles in Iowa; Spanish class additions in Sioux City School District.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents launched enforcement actions in Omaha on Tuesday, although details were scarce.

Severnal new Iowa laws signed by Reynolds; Siouxland Splash opening delayed; Crescent Hill area could be expanded in Loess Hills

Morningside University could build new baseball stadium; The Marquee music venue to close in Sioux City; more trails in Okoboji; Pride events set for June; Iowa colleges consolidate

Members of Governor Kim Reynolds' Iowa Department of Government Efficiency Task Force are considering recommending the consolidation of counties or county services.

The U.S. House has passed a budget that would eliminate approximately $700 billion from Medicaid, raising concerns of those who rely on the program.

A prominent downtown Sioux City corner that is now empty could become a new building with apartments.

Democrat J.D. Scholten enters race for U.S. Senate contest in Iowa for 2026, will oppose incumbent Joni Ernst

It appears that Sioux City Democrat J.D. Scholten will run for the U.S. Senate seat in Iowa that will be before voters in 2026.

Job Corps in Denison, Iowa to close after federal cuts; Iowa Democrats say Medicaid cuts will decimate rural health care; Vaccination rates in South Dakota are dropping

Food Bank of Siouxland offerings drop & free summer meals program for children in Sioux City.

After several years of discussing a merger, the two hospitals in Sioux City will combine, as UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's will acquire MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center

Woodbury County carries out annual borrowing, now owes $48M on jail; Contentious town hall for Nebraska congressman Flood; Bidder wants to bring TikTok to South Dakota; Okoboji recreation changes

Planned Parenthood in Sioux City to close; Sioux City high school graduation events; Wind turbines in Dickinson County & Measles cases now in Iowa and Nebraska

The Trump administration has proposed to eliminate habitat destruction and redefine harm under the endangered species act.

Thirty entities get MRHD funding: Republican U.S. House advances budget bill with Fenstra vote; One year since tornado killed 5 in Iowa & High asthma rates in Sioux City

Saturday in the Park lineup includes Teddy Swims & Marvis Staples; Vermillion Shakespeare Festival gets funding; Iowa sheriff rejects voluntary agreements with ICE.

Afrikaner families in Iowa, TRIO cuts cut hurt Iowa college studentsm Nebraska budget debate, Wayne State College former president and Iowa gas prices dropping

The Iowa Legislature passed major bills this session limiting eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines and removing civil rights protections for transgender Iowans.

Officials working on flooding mitigation in North Sioux City, a daycare center in Woodbury County and wind farm details in Dickinson County.

South Sioux City voters cast 59 % percent of ballots against the school expansion measure.

Actions taken by Sioux City Council on DEI, Sioux City School Board for EV buses & Iowa Legislature on eminent domain

Iowa governor race in Iowa widens with Democrat Sand for 2026, possibly Republican Congressman Feenstra

Voters will settle $127 million school bond issue for South Sioux City

The Democratic nominee for Iowa's 4th Congressional District seat for the last two elections is running for a third time.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Governor Kim Reynolds' plan to provide monthly boxes of food for low-income Iowa kids over the summer instead of sending their families money for food.