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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.

The Sioux City Council approved a HOME investment partnership program loan for Web Apartments LLC in its meeting Monday.

The South Dakota legislature discussed on Monday a proposal to remove the lieutenant governor as the head of the state senate.

The Sioux City School Board will discuss the human resources report during its meeting on Monday.

The Iowa Farm Bureau announced Monday farmers can begin enrolling in the Farmer Bridge Assistance program.

The Sioux City Council will discuss approving a grant application to the US Department of Transportation's Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development Grant Program in its meeting Monday.

The South Dakota Legislature on Friday advanced a bill that prohibits distribution or advertisement of materials used for abortions.

The River Valley Community School District announced Friday they will transition to a four-day school week.

The Nebraska Legislature Health and Human Services Committee discussed two bills during its session Thursday.

Rhoden at Dakota Dunes & South Dakota bill would increase animal torture penalties.

Spencer, Iowa residents force special election for city council post.

Democrat Sage drops candidacy, field seeking U.S. Senate seat in Iowa now at 4 people.

On heels of failed mediation, jury trial set for 2027 on Woodbury County jail delays issues.

Earlier this week, the designation for temporary protected status for Nicaragua, Honduras, and Nepal was terminated.

Chairman aims to not raise Woodbury County property tax levy for FY2027.

The Orange City Area Health System is currently remodeling its surgical center to include more space and increase services.

The Lancaster County District Court dismissed a lawsuit against Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen.

Democrat Scholten will not seek re-election to House district in Sioux City.

Unleaded gas prices in Iowa have bounced up & down since December.

A bill that would allow healthcare providers the right to deny care based on conscience failed in the South Dakota legislature on Tuesday.

Dan Ahlers is Second Democrat now seeking South Dakota governor post in 2026.

First Day Hikes will be held in Iowa state parks on January 1.

Count to pinpoint homeless people in South Dakota by state agency coming in January.

The annual run honoring the Dakota 38+2 began Thursday at Fort Snelling and will end Friday in Mankato, Minnesota.

The Sioux City Council approved a development agreement with Lieber Heights in its meeting Monday.

The Sioux City Council approved the purchase of properties from Auditorium Shopping Area LLC, located on Pierce Street, in its meeting Monday.

Woodbury County Board of Supervisors plan to keep special fund to pay for jail maintenance needs.

Iowa CCI advocacy group seeks to push lawmakers to boost public school funding

The Iowa Economic Development and Finance Authority has awarded Lake Park a $900,000 Community Attraction and Tourism Grant for a park renovation project.

The City of Sioux City has installed a new electric vehicle charging station at the Martin Luther King Jr. parking ramp located at 6th Street and Nebraska Street.

The Sioux City Council members in their Monday meeting will discuss submitting an application for state funding to help an expansion by the Sioux Honey Association business.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Thursday, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure program board, approved 108 projects to support and expand biofuel and ethanol use across the state.

Sioux City airport could get $20 million in federal money for improvements that benefit 185th Air Guard unit.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, along with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, announced Wednesday Nebraska will be the first state to implement Medicaid work requirements.

A new report from the Nebraska Statewide Workforce and Educational Reporting System shows students involved in the ACE Scholarship Program are more likely to enroll in college.

The South Dakota Attorney General's Office and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit are holding an event to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives.

MidAmerican Energy wind farm in Woodbury County will not proceed.

The Sioux City Council accepted a land purchase proposal from Knife River for an expansion project in its meeting Monday.

A vote to reappoint Ron Wieck to the Law Enforcement Authority board failed in the Sioux City Council meeting Monday.

Nebraska State senators on Monday will have the ability to tour the McCook Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center, following a senator's complaint.

The U.S. Senate has passed the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site protection bill, moving it closer to becoming law.

Grants for water & humanities awarded to Iowa towns of Denison and Sioux City.