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SPM NewsFEMA sending millions of dollars more to Siouxland after 2024 floods
FEMA sending millions of dollars more to Siouxland after 2024 floods.

SPM NewsSioux City artist selected as a 2026-27 Iowa Artist Fellow
Sioux City artist Prindaville selected as a 2026-27 Iowa Artist Fellow.
SPM NewsFirst Woodbury County town hall meeting concerning data centers takes place Monday
First Woodbury County town hall meeting concerning data centers takes place Monday.
SPM NewsTwo years after flooding, North Sioux City major road reconstruction completed in time for school
Two years after flooding, North Sioux City major road reconstruction completed in time for school.
SPM NewsSalix meeting on data center issue rescheduled to August 20 & residents voting Tuesday to fill city council vacancy
Salix meeting on data center issue rescheduled to August 20 & residents voting Tuesday to fill city council vacancy.
SPM NewsPublic input meeting seeks views on option of demolishing Lewis Park Pool in Sioux City
Public input meeting seeks views on option of demolishing Lewis Park Pool in Sioux City.
SPM NewsStats show homeschooling in Nebraska continues to increase
Stats show homeschooling in Nebraska continues to increase.
SPM NewsFirst female officer in Sioux City Police Department history has died
First female officer in Sioux City Police Department has died.
SPM NewsLahn, Sand discuss their governor campaign priorities at Iowa State Fair
Lahn, Sand discuss their governor campaign priorities at Iowa State Fair.
SPM NewsTyson Foods is scaling back its beef operations amid historic cattle shortage
Tyson Foods is scaling back its beef operations amid historic cattle shortage.
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Archeological investigation will be carried out at Milwaukee Railroad Shops Historic District in Sioux City
Archeological investigation will be carried out at Milwaukee Railroad Shops Historic District in Sioux City.
SPM NewsBack to School: South Sioux City Schools kick off year in Siouxland
Back to School: South Sioux City Schools kick off year in Siouxland.
SPM NewsShould Sioux City get new public high school buildings? A committee will dig into options
Should Sioux City get new public high school buildings? A committee will dig into options
SPM NewsHydrologist warns about historic rise of nitrates in Iowa rivers
University hydrologist warns about historic rise of nitrates in Iowa rivers.
SPM NewsSiouxland schools in 3 states ramping up to start new year
Siouxland schools ramping up to start new year.
SPM NewsJury selection in Sioux City trial for former cold case where Native woman killed
Jury selection in Sioux City trial for former cold case where Native woman killed.
SPM NewsData center moratorium? Salix Iowa City Council could make moratorium decision this week
Data center moratorium? Salix Iowa City Council could make moratorium decision this week
SPM NewsMore money? Sioux City School Board works to set 2026-27 goals & legislative priorities
Sioux City School Board works to set 2026-27 goals & Legislative priorities.
SPM NewsSioux City Mayor says too soon to know if should restart police chief hiring process
Sioux City Mayor Scott says too soon to know if should restart police chief hiring process.
SPM NewsPolls on Iowa notable races of Lahn-Sand and Hinson-Turek
Polls on Iowa notable races of Lahn-Sand and Hinson-Turek.
SPM NewsVermillion’s community members visit sister city in Germany
In July many community members of the city of Vermillion took a trip to the town’s sister city as part of the German American Partnership program.
SPM NewsSiouxland organizations to hold back-to-school event for foster children
The Siouxland Foster Closet, along with Lutheran Services Iowa, is holding a back-to-school event on Monday.
SPM NewsIowa’s 4th Congressional District candidates to hold debate
It appears the two nominees for Iowa’s 4th congressional district contest will hold a debate prior to the November election.
SPM NewsThe importance of powwows
Pow wows play a significant role in Indigenous culture, featuring traditional dancing, drumming, and singing.
SPM NewsIowa Republican governor nominee Lahn to visit Northwest Iowa
Iowa’s Republican candidate for the governor race continues his 99 counties tour on Thursday, where he will be visiting parts of Northwest Iowa.
SPM NewsSouth Dakota Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate ends campaign
South Dakota’s Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate announced on Tuesday he is ending his campaign.
SPM NewsLocal Tribes receive funds to improve healthcare workforce and facilities
Tribes in Siouxland have been awarded a combined amount of $4.1 million for projects that support the healthcare workforce and facilities.
SPM NewsWoodbury County files petition against City of Salix for land annexation
Woodbury County has filed a petition with the Iowa District Court against the City of Salix for its land annexation process.
SPM NewsSioux City Council discusses search process for chief of police position
The Sioux City Council discussed the search process for the chief of police position in its meeting Monday.
SPM NewsNorth Sioux City Commission approves change to agreement for North Shore Bypass project
The North Sioux City Commission approved an amendment to its agreement with Stockwell Engineers for the North Shore Bypass project in its meeting Monday.
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Manhole cover artist plans to run for mayor of Sioux City
A Sioux City resident who sparked controversy by spray-painting flowers on manhole covers announced his intent to run for mayor.
SPM NewsWoodbury County zoning commission to hold three town halls for citizen input on data centers
The Woodbury County zoning commission will hold three listening sessions regarding the moratorium on data centers on unincorporated county land.
SPM NewsGoogle finalizes agreement with MidAmerican Energy for possible data center in Salix
A spokesperson for Google announced on Monday that the company has finalized an agreement with MidAmerican Energy for a possible data center development…
SPM NewsSiouxland Coalition Against Human Trafficking holds event to raise awareness
The Siouxland Coalition against Human Trafficking held its Red Sand Event Thursday afternoon to raise awareness.
SPM NewsOwning group could sell Hard Rock Hotel & Casino-Sioux City
Owning group could sell Hard Rock Hotel & Casino-Sioux City.
SPM NewsIowa Department of Education awards grants to school districts for therapeutic classrooms
The Iowa Department of Education announced on Wednesday it’s awarding over $2.3 million in grants to 10 school districts to establish therapeutic classrooms.
SPM NewsIowa DNR treats the West Okoboji Lake canal for Eurasian Watermilfoil
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday it’s working with Iowa Lakeside Laboratory to treat the West Okoboji Lake canal for Eurasian…
SPM NewsAfter flooding damage, reconstruction of major North Sioux City road moves towards completion
Reconstruction of the Northshore Drive in North Sioux City moves toward completion, more than two years after the 2024 flood damaged the McCook Lake area.
SPM NewsRhoden wins historic South Dakota runoff South Dakota election over Doeden, advances to November general election
Rhoden wins historic runoff South Dakota governor election over Doeden, advances to November general election.
SPM NewsSioux City Council approves final reading of traffic ordinance for UTVs
The Sioux City Council approved the final reading of a traffic ordinance for utility vehicles within city limits in its meeting Monday.
SPM NewsSouth Dakota holds runoff election for governor's race
For the first time in its history, South Dakota is holding a runoff election on Tuesday for the governor’s race to determine which GOP candidate will be placed…
SPM NewsCity of Sioux City announce two finalists for chief of police position
The City of Sioux City announced on Monday the two finalists for the Chief of Police position.
SPM NewsBadlands Park in South Dakota achieves International Dark Sky Park certification
Badlands Park in South Dakota achieves International Dark Sky Park certification.
SPM NewsSalix to hold special election to fill open seat on city council
The Woodbury County Auditor's office announced on Thursday that a special election will be held to fill an open seat on the Salix City Council.
SPM NewsDrought conditions in Northwest Iowa expected to continue into September
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday that drought conditions in Northwest Iowa are expected to last into September.
SPM NewsIowa National Guard Soldiers heading to Washington D.C.
Over 100 Iowa National Guard members are being deployed on Friday to Washington, D.C.
SPM NewsNebraska Governor Pillen announces plan to address state’s budget shortfall
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced on Wednesday plans for additional cuts to the state’s budget and imposing a hiring freeze on positions.
SPM NewsEstherville City Council approves agreement with Northwest Iowa Planning and Development Commission
The Estherville City Council approved entering an agreement with the Northwest Iowa Planning and Development Commission to help the city apply for a state…

SPM NewsCherokee City Council discusses delay with wastewater treatment plant project
The Cherokee City Council discussed a delay with its wastewater treatment plant relocation project in its meeting Tuesday.
SPM NewsWoodbury County Sheriff continues advocating for adding a bus route to county LEC
The Woodbury County Sheriff continues to advocate for adding public transportation that people can use to get to the county Law Enforcement Center.

SPM NewsDemocrat Sand brings governor campaign to NW Iowa for second week in a row
Democrat Rob Sand brings governor campaign to NW Iowa for second week in a row.