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Contractor and Subcontractor for Woodbury County Law Enforcement Center reach a settlement

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 1:31


The general contractor, Hausmann Construction, and subcontractor, Leiber Construction, have settled their claims related to the Woodbury County Law Enforcement Center construction.

Sioux City School Board expected to approve plans for West and North High pool upgrades

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 0:50


The Sioux City School Board is expected to approve plans and estimated costs for the district's upgrades to the pools at West and North High and to set a public hearing in their meeting Monday.

Sioux City could get grant for outreach to people experiencing homelessness

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 1:52


The Sioux City Council is expected to approve the city's application to the Iowa Finance Authority for two grants for outreach to people experiencing homelessness.

WITCC President Murrell announces upcoming retirement from college in Sioux City

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 12:14


WITCC President Murrell announces upcoming retirement from Sioux City College after board approves early retirement package.

Tourism benchmarks fall in South Dakota in 2025 & Clay County Fair begins

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 0:47


Tourism benchmarks fall in South Dakota in 2025 & Clay County Fair begins.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services investigates Legionnaires' disease outbreak

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 0:47


The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is investigating an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in central Iowa that has resulted in one death.

Sioux City inspectors deem Luma Heights apartments unfit for occupancy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 0:50


Luma Heights apartments were officially red-tagged by Sioux City inspectors, deeming them unfit for occupancy due to numerous code violations.

Denison projects: WITCC/HS career academy & $16M wellness center creation have advances

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 2:10


Denison projects: WITCC/HS career academy & $16 Million wellness center creation keep moving

Cultural Continuum with Brock Bourek

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 9:38


Cultural Continuum with Brock Bourek

Gas prices in Iowa hold steady just below $3 for last two months

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 0:40


Gas prices in Iowa hold steady just below $3 for last two months.

Community members create fundraising campaign to address Sioux City's school lunch debt

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 0:59


A GoFundMe campaign was launched Wednesday in response to the school board's decision to use a collection agency to recover unpaid student lunch debt.

Siouxland Community Health Center's behavioral health clinic moves to main clinic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 0:39


The Siouxland Community Health Center's behavioral health clinic services will begin operating out of the main clinic starting Tuesday.

South Dakota faces ongoing nursing facility closures

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 1:09


As South Dakota faces ongoing nursing facility closures, the South Dakota Department of Social Services is seeking input for its Rural Health Transformation plan.

After flurry of final day filing, 9 people are running for 3 Sioux City Council seats -- And no incumbents are running

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 1:31


After flurry of final day filing, 9 people are running for 3 Sioux City Council seats

With one day left to file, 5 people pursuing 3 Sioux City Council positions

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 1:17


With one day left to file, 5 people pursuing 3 Sioux City Council positions

Kemps Dairy plant strikers accept agreement

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 0:39


On Tuesday, striking employees at Kemps Dairy plant were presented with a tentative agreement that all but one accepted.

KWIT Exclusive: Siouxland Democrat Dawson announces for Iowa 4th congressional district race

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 0:54


Siouxland Democrat Dave Dawson announces for Iowa 4th congressional district race, as third Dem in field.

Sioux City Council selects Craig Clark as new city manager & Addresses vandalism at soccer field

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 2:26


At its meeting on Monday, the Sioux City Council moved forward with selecting Craig Clark as the next city manager.

Sioux City Council to Advance City Manager Selection Monday & Two Siouxland Groups Protest in downtown Sioux City

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 2:19


At its meeting on Monday, the Sioux City Council is expected to move forward in selecting a new city manager.

NW Iowa election filing starting & New U of Iowa intellectual freedom center leader named

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 3:38


August has arrived, which will be a busy period for people who want to become candidates for school boards and municipal city positions in Northwest Iowa.

Billboard shines light on MMIP crisis & New Iowa Medicaid director appointed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 2:18


Aiming to shed public light on the longstanding problem of many unsolved cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, a woman has placed a billboard about that on a busy Sioux City street.

Thunderstorms pummel Siouxland & Contractor files lawsuit related to Woodbury County jail

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 2:18


Thunderstorms pummel Siouxland; Hausmann Contractor files lawsuit related to Woodbury County jail; Brain drain in Iowa; News on tuition at University of Northern Iowa

Briar Cliff softball will move off campus to new field & South Dakota education officials say federal funds are being released

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 2:19


The Sioux City Council approved a lease agreement during its Monday meeting, allowing the Sioux City Fast Pitch Association and Briar Cliff University shared use of Hubbard Park.

Number of Iowa abortions plummet after new law & Restored paintings at Okoboji area historical center

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 3:36


This week marks one year since Iowa's law banning abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancy went into effect, and it has had drastic effects on Iowa's abortion numbers.

Le Mars Schools to stop allowing religious events on grounds & Siouxland National Guard may help federal immigration enforcement

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 2:20


The Le Mars School District in Northwest Iowa will stop letting religious groups hold events on school grounds.

Sioux City Council begins city manager interviews & Iowa preemie baby sets world record

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 2:20


Sioux City officials on Thursday began the process of interviewing three finalists for the open city manager position.

Woodbury County officials holding hearings on nuclear energy options & Local colleges receive TRIO grant renewals

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 2:51


The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed another case of measles in an adult residing in Western Iowa.

RAGBRAI bicyclists wrap days in Northwest Iowa & More Iowa Board of Regents on DEI issues

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 3:49


After three days with thousands of bicyclists pedaling through Northwest Iowa, RAGBRAI participants by Tuesday afternoon were exiting the area for a more easterly route.

Crystal Rhoades announces candidacy for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 2:18


On Monday, Crystal Rhoades announced her candidacy for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, which will be vacated by Representative Don Bacon, who has decided to retire from public service.

Fed funding cuts impact 1,000 public media stations and Iowa research grants & RAGBRAI bicyclists coming thru Siouxland

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 3:03


Fed funding cuts impact 1,000 public media stations, Sioux City School District and Iowa research grants: RAGBRAI bicyclists coming thru Siouxland

Mexican Consulate begins outreach in Nebraska, Iowa as immigration enforcement intensifies & Feeding America leader says fed program cuts will cause harm

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 3:54


The Mexican Consulate in Omaha is organizing trips throughout Nebraska and Iowa to meet with local leaders and residents.

St. Luke's College merging with Morningside University & Omaha Tribe legalizes recreational use of marijuana on reservation lands

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 2:51


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 considers early retirement package for president & possible Woodbury County lawsuit over jail delays

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 2:17


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

Siouxland Hospitals say Medicaid cuts won't impact services

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 1:57


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

Kayla Buffalo-Chief Sirom gives a voice to her mother, Lori Ann Decora

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 21:10


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

Drey nominated as Democrat for Iowa Senate special election & North Sioux City flooding recovery

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 1:30


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.

Republican Prosch nominated for Iowa Senate special election in Woodbury County; UNI students from outside Iowa could get in-state tuition rates

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 3:53


Windschitl launches Iowa congressional campaign & recreation projects updates in Siouxland

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 2:19


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.

Republican & Democratic parties to hold special nomination conventions in Sioux City; PlyWood Trail in city not done until 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 3:13


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

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 1:41


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 food banks & English language learner courses in Iowa

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 4:47


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 flawed soundproofing in courtrooms & New law allows concealed handguns on S.D. colleges

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 3:50


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 Siouxland U.S. Senators vote in support of Big Beautiful budget bill & Transgender Iowans no longer have state civil rights protections

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 3:46


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

Official gives tips to farmers if ICE shows up & Paid parking could be coming to busy Okoboji tourist spots

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 2:59


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.

Daughter of Siouxland man receives his posthumous prestigious congressional medal & Lawmaker DeWitt dies

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 3:37


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

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 1:41


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

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 2:19


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

"Scariest" incident in man's life, as people from Sioux City synagogue stuck in Israel, while missiles come in from Iran

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 2:21


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.

Eliminating LIHEAP funding raises concerns in Siouxland

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 1:31


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

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 1:40


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

Recreation changes in Okoboji region & Tuition going up for Nebraska students

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 3:53


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

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