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SPM NewsIowa Senate Debate No. 2
Iowa Senate candidates Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek met in their 2nd Debate Last Night in Des Moines
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Iowa Constitutional Amendment
Iowans will vote on November 3rd on whether to make it harder for lawmakers to raise income taxes.
SPM NewsPolitical forecasting firm sees trends increasingly favoring Democrats in Iowa congressional races
Political forecasting firm sees trends increasingly favoring Democrats in Iowa congressional races.
SPM NewsIowa marks fifth hottest year; drought conditions are diminishing after heavy recent rains
Iowa marks fifth hottest year; drought conditions are diminishing.
SPM NewsSioux City college holds National Banned Books Week events
Sioux City college holds National Banned Books Week events.
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Northwest Iowa $3M river recreation project takes step forward
Northwest Iowa $3M river recreation project takes step forward
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In debate, both Hinson, Turek say they want Iran war to end, as they seek Iowa Senate seat
In debate, both Hinson, Turek say they want Iran war to end, as they seek Iowa Senate seat.
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South Dakota governor extends time National Guard will help ICE efforts, immigration advocates express concern
South Dakota governor extends time National Guard will help ICE efforts.
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Sand, Lahn air education policy disagreements in first debate of campaign; Lahn to hold NW Iowa event
Sand, Lahn air education policy disagreements in first debate of campaign; next debate comes to Sioux City
SPM NewsSioux City Council drops infrastructure fee that rose by 300 percent, for more staggered increases
Sioux City Council drops infrastructure fee that rose by 300 percent, for more staggered increases.
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State of the governor races in all 3 Siouxland states, with debates & fundraising
State of the governor races in all 3 Siouxland states, with debates & fundraising.
SPM NewsCandidate forum in Sioux City on Monday & early voting underway in two states
Candidate forum in Sioux City on Monday & early voting underway in two states.
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Big Day: Benson inaugurated as 14th president at Morningside in Sioux City
Big Day: Benson inaugurated as 14th president at Morningside in Sioux City.
SPM NewsIowa governor race: Sand wants more details on steel plant incentives, Lahn campaigns in Grimes, Iowa
Iowa governor race: Sand wants more details on steel plant incentives, Lahn campaigns in Grimes, Iowa.
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Dawson, McGowan discuss gas prices, health care in sole debate of 2026 Iowa 4th congressional district race
Dawson, McGowan discuss gas prices, health care in sole debate of 2026 Iowa 4th congressional district race.
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Gas prices track backwards in Iowa the final week of September
Gas prices track backwards in Iowa the final week of September.
SPM NewsIowa water quality a key issue in Secretary of Agriculture race with Naig & Jones
Iowa water quality a key issue in 2026 Secretary of Agriculture race with Naig & Jones.
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McGowan, Dawson to debate issues of Iowa 4th congressional district race tonight in Sioux City
McGowan, Dawson to debate issues of Iowa 4th congressional district race tonight in Sioux City.
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As naming rights for Tyson Events Center end, Sioux City mayor says no hurry to get next naming rights finalized
As naming rights for Tyson Events Center end, Sioux City mayor says no hurry to get next naming rights finalized.
SPM NewsState archeological dig in Sioux City turns up possible 1916 discovery when railroad terminal began
State archeological dig in Sioux City turns up possible 1916 discovery when railroad terminal constructed.
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Iowa lawmakers are returning in special session to consider incentives for a proposed steel plant
Iowa lawmakers are returning in special session to consider incentives for a proposed steel plant,
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Legal wrangling continues over State Historical Society of Iowa closure
Legal wrangling continues over State Historical Society of Iowa closure.
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Sioux City naming rights for Tyson Events Center could end this week; City wants United Express flights to keep EAS status
Sioux City naming rights for Tyson Events Center could end this week; City wants United Express flights to keep Essential Air Service status.
SPM NewsU.S. Postal Service report acknowledges slower mail time in South Dakota
U.S. Postal Service reports acknowledges slower mail time in South Dakota.
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Committee working to review Sioux City public high school facilities meets first on Oct.6
Committee working to review Sioux City public high school facilities meets first on Oct. 6.
SPM NewsOne Sioux City LWV forum canceled, after Republican Iowa Legislature officeseekers decline to take part
One Sioux City League of Women Voters forum canceled, after Republican Iowa Legislature officeseekers decline to take part.
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Federal funding will create mobile crisis services for substance abuse and mental health issues in South Dakota
Federal funding will create mobile crisis services for substance abuse and mental health issues in South Dakota.
SPM NewsSalix, Iowa people who oppose data center to host national bus tour stop this week
Salix, Iowa people who oppose data center to host national bus tour stop this week.
SPM NewsSioux City Council votes to fund $391K towards Explore Siouxland for tourism expansion
Sioux City Council votes to fund $391K towards Explore Siouxland to push for tourism expansion.
SPM NewsSubstantial opposition to data centers voiced in Woodbury County zoning meeting
Substantial opposition to data centers voiced in Woodbury County zoning meeting.
SPM NewsDemocrats head to six county NW Iowa candidate event; Republicans open campaign office in Sioux City
Democrats head to six county NW Iowa candidate event; Woodbury County Republicans open campaign office in Sioux City.
SPM NewsProsecutors will retry a man accused in cold-case killing of Native woman in Sioux City
Prosecutors will retry a man accused in cold-case killing of Native American woman in Sioux City.
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Meeting concerning Woodbury County data center moratorium to be held in Moville
Meeting concerning Woodbury County data center moratorium to be held in Moville.
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South Sioux City officials aim to add $1 million for boardwalk & more in city park
South Sioux City officials aim to add $1 million for boardwalk & more in city park.
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Board of Regents approves plan for Grassley Center at UNI & updates Center for Intellectual Freedom
Board of Regents approves plan for Grassley Center at the University of Northern Iowa/UNI & updates Center for Intellectual Freedom independence.
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Vice President Vance campaigns for Iowa Republicans in Council Bluffs ahead of midterm elections
Vice President Vance campaigns for Iowa Republicans in Council Bluffs ahead of midterm elections.
SPM News60 people from 22 nations become citizens in Sioux City ceremony
60 people from 22 nations become citizens in Sioux City ceremony at WITCC.
SPM NewsMcManamy will succeed McGowan as CEO of Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
McManamy will succeed McGowan as new CEO of Siouxland Chamber of Commerce,
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Sioux City Schools officials weighing buying property on city's westside
Sioux City Schools officials weighing buying property on city's westside.
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Crypto mining business is expected to open in South Sioux City in 2026
Crypto mining business is expected to open in South Sioux City in 2026.
SPM NewsScientists: Data centers in Iowa exacerbate rapid increase in electricity demand
Scientists in Iowa Climate Statement: Data centers in Iowa exacerbate rapid increase in electricity demand.
SPM NewsSioux City people sign up to vote at National Register to Vote Day event
Sioux City people register to vote at National Register to Vote Day event at WITCC.
SPM NewsIowa Supreme Court will hear case about Dordt University student who sought exemption from getting Covid-19 vaccination
Meeting in Spirit Lake, Iowa Supreme Court will hear case about Dordt University nursing student who sought exemption from getting Covid-19 vaccination.
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Iowa Utilities Commission weighs proposed schedules for deciding on granting permits to build two carbon pipelines
Iowa Utilities Commission weighs proposed schedules for deciding whether to grant permits to build two carbon pipeline.
SPM News$68 million going to Iowa programs after Meta lawsuit settlement
$68 million going to Iowa programs after Meta lawsuit settlement.
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Three Northwest Iowa instructors are finalists for 2027 Iowa Teacher of Year
Three Northwest Iowa instructors are finalists for 2027 Iowa Teacher of Year.
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Gas prices in Northwest Iowa move back above $4
Gas prices in Northwest Iowa move back above $4 per gallon.
SPM NewsSioux City native recalls his work to help people in aftermath of 9-11 attacks 25 years ago
Sioux City native Grote recalls his work to help people in aftermath of 9-11 attacks 25 years ago.
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Osborn, Ricketts debate issues as seek U.S. Senate seat in Nebraska
Osborn, Ricketts debate issues as seek U.S. Senate seat in Nebraska.
SPM NewsCommunity activist has concerns on new Sioux City initiative to pinpoint homeless encampments
Community activist Scarlett has concerns on new Sioux City initiative to pinpoint homeless encampments.
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South Dakota official joins federal court case seeking to restrict mail voting
South Dakota official Jackley joins federal court case seeking to restrict mail voting.
SPM NewsNPR Study shows heat related deaths in Iowa under-reported by CDC
NPR Study shows heat related deaths in Iowa under-reported by CDC.
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60 Years: Western Iowa Tech Community College will celebrate notable anniversary with yearlong events
60 Years: Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City will celebrate notable anniversary with yearlong events.