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NAIA women's basketball national championship will wrap in Sioux City on Tuesday

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 0:41


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

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 1:15


Aesthetic lighting will be added to Sioux City viaduct project by 2031 completion.

Sioux City School Board to discuss interim superintendent contract

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 1:05


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.

Sioux City Council to discuss water main replacement project

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 0:37


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

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 0:37


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 candidates

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 1:01


Filing period for county office in Iowa ends, one Woodbury County Supervisors contest has no opponents.

Sioux City Parks and Recreation receives fund to continue swim programs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 0:48


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

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 0:58


Booking incentive fund of $300K could be created to land more acts at Tyson Center in Sioux City.

Trial set for Sioux City manhole cover artist

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 0:50


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

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 1:45


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, on heels of Mideast military strikes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 0:45


Gas prices reach $3 gallon in all three Siouxland states.

South Dakota legislature discusses bill regarding free and reduced lunch

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 0:56


After appearing dead a bill regarding school meals in the South Dakota legislature was revived.

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Sioux City School District awards Kate Albrecht district teacher of the year

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 1:17


A teacher who has been at East Middle since 1990 was named the Sioux City School District Teacher of the Year.

Second soldier from Iowa killed in Iran conflict identified

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 0:59


A second soldier from Iowa has been identified among the Army Reserve soldiers killed on Sunday.

Two Iowa school districts approve funding measures

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 0:48


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

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 0:50


As filing period ends, Nebraska Republican incumbents Ricketts, Pillen face combined 9 opponents.

South Dakota Governor Rhoden signs SNAP bill into law

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 1:07


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

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 1:01


Woodbury County FY2027 government budget could increase property taxes.

Spencer City Council approves plans for splash pad to open in 2027

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 0:40


The quest to bring a first ever splash pad to the city of Spencer, Iowa, is getting closer.

South Dakota bill for therapeutic use of psychedelic compounds awaits governor's signature

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 0:59


A bill reclassifying synthetics like psilocybin mushrooms has passed through the South Dakota legislature and awaits the governor's signature.

North Sioux City Commission awards contract for reconstruction project

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 0:54


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 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 0:42


Democrat Mulford running for Woodbury County Attorney position in November election.

Bill regarding cellphone use in classrooms fails in South Dakota legislature

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 0:33


A bill aiming to remove cell phones from the state's public school classrooms failed in the South Dakota legislature on Monday.

League of Women Voters holds legislative forum

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 1:41


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 says budget cut of 25% would have "scary" impact on services & branches

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 1:29


Sioux City library director Rigdon says budget cut of 25% would have "scary" impact on services & branches.

Iowa State Senator Rowley announces cancer diagnosis

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 0:59


Iowa State Senator Dave Rowley announced he has been diagnosed with tonsil cancer on Monday.

South Dakota legislature advances free and reduced lunch bill

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 0:45


A bill that would expand free and reduced lunch advanced in the South Dakota legislature on Monday.

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Sioux City Council approves $600k HOME loan for housing project

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 0:58


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

South Dakota legislature discusses bill removing lieutenant governor as head of state senate

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 0:55


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

Sioux City School Board to discuss stipend for Associate Superintendent Bemus

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 0:41


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

Iowa Farm Bureau announces farmers can enroll in Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 0:45


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

Sioux City Council to discuss BUILD grant application

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 0:52


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.

South Dakota legislature advances bill that penalizes distribution of abortion materials

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 0:49


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

River Valley School Board approves four day school week

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 0:45


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

Nebraska Health and Humans Services Committee discusses bills on medical marijuana and SNAP benefits

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 1:05


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

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 0:51


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

Spencer, Iowa residents force special election for city council post

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 0:41


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

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 0:40


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 Woodbury County jail delay issues

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 1:06


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

Immigration lawyer Oligmueller speaks on temporary protected status

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 0:56


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

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 1:01


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

Orange City Area Health System remodeling its surgical center

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 0:54


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

Nebraska Secretary of State Evnen gives DOJ voter information

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 0:55


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

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 0:47


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

Gas prices in Iowa have bounced up & down since December

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 0:53


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

Bill that allows providers the right to deny services fails in South Dakota legislature

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 0:44


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

Second Democrat seeking South Dakota governor post in 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 0:44


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

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

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 0:31


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

Count to pinpoint homeless people in South Dakota coming in January

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 1:11


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

Annual run honoring Dakota 38+2 continues

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 1:09


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

Sioux City Council approves development agreement with Lieber Heights

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 1:03


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

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