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Iowa marks fifth hottest year; drought conditions are diminishing after heavy recent rains 09.10.2026 1:04 ↓

Iowa marks fifth hottest year; drought conditions are diminishing.

Sioux City college holds National Banned Books Week events 09.10.2026 0:56 ↓

Sioux City college holds National Banned Books Week events.

Northwest Iowa $3M river recreation project takes step forward 08.10.2026 1:07 ↓

Northwest Iowa $3M river recreation project takes step forward

In debate, both Hinson, Turek say they want Iran war to end, as they seek Iowa Senate seat 08.10.2026 0:51 ↓

In debate, both Hinson, Turek say they want Iran war to end, as they seek Iowa Senate seat.

South Dakota governor extends time National Guard will help ICE efforts, immigration advocates express concern 07.10.2026 1:07 ↓

South Dakota governor extends time National Guard will help ICE efforts.

Sand, Lahn air education policy disagreements in first debate of campaign; Lahn to hold NW Iowa event 07.10.2026 1:07 ↓

Sand, Lahn air education policy disagreements in first debate of campaign; next debate comes to Sioux City

Sioux City Council drops infrastructure fee that rose by 300 percent, for more staggered increases 06.10.2026 1:01 ↓

Sioux City Council drops infrastructure fee that rose by 300 percent, for more staggered increases.

State of the governor races in all 3 Siouxland states, with debates & fundraising 06.10.2026 1:22 ↓

State of the governor races in all 3 Siouxland states, with debates & fundraising.

Candidate forum in Sioux City on Monday & early voting underway in two states 05.10.2026 1:40 ↓

Candidate forum in Sioux City on Monday & early voting underway in two states.

Big Day: Benson inaugurated as 14th president at Morningside in Sioux City 01.10.2026 1:04 ↓

Big Day: Benson inaugurated as 14th president at Morningside in Sioux City.

Iowa governor race: Sand wants more details on steel plant incentives, Lahn campaigns in Grimes, Iowa 01.10.2026 1:04 ↓

Iowa governor race: Sand wants more details on steel plant incentives, Lahn campaigns in Grimes, Iowa.

Dawson, McGowan discuss gas prices, health care in sole debate of 2026 Iowa 4th congressional district race 01.10.2026 1:29 ↓

Dawson, McGowan discuss gas prices, health care in sole debate of 2026 Iowa 4th congressional district race.

Gas prices track backwards in Iowa the final week of September 30.09.2026 0:34 ↓

Gas prices track backwards in Iowa the final week of September.

Iowa water quality a key issue in Secretary of Agriculture race with Naig & Jones 30.09.2026 1:35 ↓

Iowa water quality a key issue in 2026 Secretary of Agriculture race with Naig & Jones.

McGowan, Dawson to debate issues of Iowa 4th congressional district race tonight in Sioux City 30.09.2026 0:56 ↓

McGowan, Dawson to debate issues of Iowa 4th congressional district race tonight in Sioux City.

Ahlers, Rhoden debate South Dakota issues 5 weeks out from election 30.09.2026 1:05 ↓

Ahlers, Rhoden debate South Dakota issues 5 weeks out from election.

As naming rights for Tyson Events Center end, Sioux City mayor says no hurry to get next naming rights finalized 29.09.2026 0:51 ↓

As naming rights for Tyson Events Center end, Sioux City mayor says no hurry to get next naming rights finalized.

State archeological dig in Sioux City turns up possible 1916 discovery when railroad terminal began 29.09.2026 1:11 ↓

State archeological dig in Sioux City turns up possible 1916 discovery when railroad terminal constructed.

Iowa lawmakers are returning in special session to consider incentives for a proposed steel plant 29.09.2026 0:11 ↓

Iowa lawmakers are returning in special session to consider incentives for a proposed steel plant,

Legal wrangling continues over State Historical Society of Iowa closure 28.09.2026 2:20 ↓

Legal wrangling continues over State Historical Society of Iowa closure.

Sioux City naming rights for Tyson Events Center could end this week; City wants United Express flights to keep EAS status 28.09.2026 1:39 ↓

Sioux City naming rights for Tyson Events Center could end this week; City wants United Express flights to keep Essential Air Service status.

U.S. Postal Service report acknowledges slower mail time in South Dakota 25.09.2026 0:57 ↓

U.S. Postal Service reports acknowledges slower mail time in South Dakota.

Drought conditions in Northwest Iowa expected to continue into September 10.07.2026 1:05 ↓

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday that drought conditions in Northwest Iowa are expected to last into September.