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Sioux City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Sioux City News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Sioux City and the Siouxland region. From local government and business developments to agriculture, healthcare, education, public safety, community events, and everything happening across Woodbury County and the surrounding tri-state area, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes each weekday. Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer, or simply want…
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Nebraska Hoops 2026-27 Non-Conference Preview | Sioux City News
Nebraska’s 2026-27 hoops squad just unveiled a brutal non-conference slate designed to test their mettle early—exhibitions against Saint Louis, BYU, and Kansas…
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July Rainfall Recap and August Outlook | Sioux City News
July in Sioux City started wet but ended dry—until late month storms dumped much-needed rain on drought-stricken Nebraska, bringing powerful winds and…
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Nebraska Animal Neglect Case Update | Sioux City News
In a shocking April raid in Nebraska, authorities found seven kids and 52 animals—including dogs, cats, goats, and even miniature ponies—living in horrific…
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Energy Secretary Orders Grid Backup for Heat | Sioux City News
U.S. Energy Secretary issues emergency order to prevent blackouts as sweltering heat grips 17 states, authorizing backup power and grid tweaks via the…
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Twins Rally Behind Kody's Grand Slam | Sioux City News
The Minnesota Twins pulled off a jaw-dropping comeback, rallying from a 3-0 deficit to win 4-3 against the Kansas City Royals on a night that will be…
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Cyclones Rebuild After Big Losses | Sioux City News
Iowa State basketball is rebuilding for 2026-27, losing its top three scorers but keeping key pieces like Blake Buchanan and Killyan Toure, who combined for…
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Severe Storms Brewing in Siouxland | Sioux City News
Severe storms are brewing across Siouxland with potential for flash flooding, 65 mph wind gusts, and hail nearly an inch in diameter—especially in Nebraska’s…
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Severe Weather Alert for Siouxland | Sioux City News
Storms brewing for Siouxland tomorrow — brace for possible severe weather with hail up to one inch and wind gusts hitting 60 mph. Heavy rain expected, with…
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Son Convicted of Killing Father | Sioux City News
A son convicted of murdering his own father in a rural Nebraska home faces life without parole — Carl Ruskamp, 34, was found guilty of first-degree murder and…
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Coyotes Face Tough Summit League Slate | Sioux City News
The South Dakota Coyotes women’s basketball team kicks off a brutal 2026-27 Summit League season with home games against Oral Roberts and Kansas City, then…
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Winnebago Sting Targets Traffickers | Sioux City News
A major crackdown in Winnebago saw federal, tribal, and local forces unite to dismantle a human trafficking ring tied to child sexual exploitation. Five…
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Sioux City Stormwater Fee Hike Explained | Sioux City News
Sioux City residents brace for a July 2026 stormwater fee hike—your monthly bill will jump from $2.27 to $9.08, plus other adjustments like a $15 to $60 annual…
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Plywood Trail Construction Hits Sioux City | Sioux City News
Sioux City drivers, brace yourselves—County Highway D12 (46th Street) is shutting down starting August 3rd for the Plywood Trail construction. Expect full…
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Body Found Near Empire Mall | Sioux City News
Body Found Near Empire Mall | Sioux City News
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Tragic Fishing Boat Collision on Clear Lake | Sioux City News
A tragic boating collision on Clear Lake in Iowa claimed the life of 59-year-old Dennis Ritter after his 16-foot fishing boat was struck from behind by a…
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I-29 Closures Starting August 10 | Sioux City News
Drivers heading through Onawa on I-29, watch out—starting Monday, August 10th, both lanes will be shut down nightly from 6 p.m. to midnight for five days as…
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Eurasian Watermilfoil Threat in West Lake Okoboji | Sioux City News
Eurasian Watermilfoil is spreading fast in West Lake Okoboji’s canals, choking native plants and ruining fishing and boating — but officials are racing to…
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Hinson vs Turek: Iowa Senate Race Heats Up | Sioux City News
Iowa’s Senate race is heating up as Rep. Hinson hits the fairgrounds in Le Mars, rallying farmers around her “Save Our Bacon Act” to shield ag producers from…
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Silver Lake Algae Alert for Pets and People | Sioux City News
Silver Lake in Dickinson County, Iowa, is under a warning after tests revealed dangerous algal toxins—linked to fertilizer runoff—that can make humans sick and…
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Circus Brings Big Fun to Hawarden | Sioux City News
A classic circus rolled into Hawarden, bringing lions, clowns, trapeze artists, and fire-eaters for a nostalgic blast from the past. Partnered with the local…
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Nebraska Aims Higher in 2026 | Sioux City News
Nebraska’s football team is firing on all cylinders this year, aiming for championships—not just winning seasons. After a breakthrough 2024 with seven wins and…
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Mayor Thiesen Steps Down Gracefully | Sioux City News
Mayor Thiesen Steps Down Gracefully | Sioux City News
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July’s Heat Wave and August’s Shift | Sioux City News
July turned into a heat rollercoaster, with 17 scorching days blasting past normal temps—peaking at 101°F and pushing the heat index to 120°F. The month swung…
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Westside Little League Shines at State | Sioux City News
Westside Little League lit up Pulaski Park with a double triumph: their nine-year-olds clinched the state title with a dominant 10-5 win, while the…
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Shooting at Rural Iowa Property | Sioux City News
A deadly confrontation unfolded on a remote rural property in Plymouth County, leaving one man dead and sparking a murder investigation. Thirty-five-year-old…
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Saving Sioux City’s Historic Theater | Sioux City News
Sioux City’s historic theater threw a lively fundraiser to save its century-old roof—yes, the one that’s leaking like crazy in Midwest weather. But it was more…
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Renae Hansen Fights After Being Let Go | Sioux City News
Renae Hansen, the beloved caretaker of McCook Lake who rallied the community through devastating floods, has been abruptly fired after eight years of dedicated…
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Former Caretaker Pushes for Member Accountability | Sioux City News
Former caretaker Renae Hansen, ousted from the Izaak Walton League chapter at McCook Lake, is rallying members to demand accountability—spending hours outside…
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New Program & Airport Director Announced | Sioux City News
A new hospital support program launches this week to help families during tough times, while Shawn Streck takes the reins as director at Sioux Gateway Airport…
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NCC Data Breach and Credit Monitoring | Sioux City News
Northwest Iowa Community College is responding to a recent data breach that exposed sensitive student and alumni information between November 24 and 26, 2025…
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Lawton Mayor Steps Down, New Candidate Search Begins | Sioux City News
Mayor Jesse Pedersen of Lawton, Iowa, is stepping down after six years, proud of the city’s progress but ready to pass the torch for fresh leadership. The city…
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Norfolk Dumpster Fire Suspect Arrested | Sioux City News
A dumpster fire in Norfolk, Nebraska, turned into a criminal investigation after surveillance caught a suspect—identified as 37-year-old Jesse J. White—near…
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Lawton Mayor Steps Down Seeking New Leader | Sioux City News
Lawton, Iowa, is searching for its next mayor as current leader Jesse Pedersen steps down after six years, praising the city’s progress and calling for fresh…
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Iowa Steer Show Funds Hospital Families | Sioux City News
Iowa’s beloved Charity Steer Show returns for its 44th year, kicking off with a powerful community effort to raise funds for Ronald McDonald Houses across the…
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Girls Ride Bold: Bike Colab Program | Sioux City News
Girls Inc. in Sioux City just launched the revolutionary Bike Colab Program, teaching young women not just how to ride—but how to ride safely, confidently, and…
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Nebraska Speed Enforcement Alert | Sioux City News
South Sioux City’s cops are hitting the roads hard next week with extra support from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety to crack down on speeding — a…
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Nebraska Dems Face Senate Shake-Up | Sioux City News
Nebraska Democrats are in chaos after Cindy Burbank, their primary winner, abruptly stepped aside—claiming she never intended to hold office, a move the state…
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Colonel Streck Takes Helm at Sioux Gateway | Sioux City News
Colonel Shawn Streck, deputy wing commander with the 185th Air Refueling Wing, is set to take the helm at Sioux Gateway Airport starting September 14, 2026 —…
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Firefighters Feed 25K Meals | Sioux City News
Sioux City firefighters and local supporters just dropped a five-thousand-dollar donation — enough to feed 25,000 people — helping fight hunger in the…
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Sioux City Bandits Owner Donald Belson Passes | Sioux City News
Sioux City Bandits Owner Donald Belson Passes | Sioux City News
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St. Luke's Earns Top Heart Care Awards | Sioux City News
UnityPoint Health St. Luke’s in Sioux City just earned top honors—Gold and Platinum Performance Achievement Awards from the American College of Cardiology for…
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Sioux City Infrastructure Moves Forward | Sioux City News
Sioux City braces for bigger floods as the Big Sioux River levee gets a major upgrade—replacing a failed sandbag setup—with construction set for spring 2028…
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Storm Lake Weighs E-Bike Rules | Sioux City News
Storm Lake is drafting new rules for e-bikes and e-scooters, with city council members carefully reviewing a 13-page proposal during a recent work session. The…
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Nebraska Halts Data Center Subsidies | Sioux City News
Nebraska’s Governor Jim Pillen just halted taxpayer subsidies for big data centers, pausing state incentives under the ImagiNE Nebraska Act—but didn’t ban them…
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South Sioux City Paving Begins This Week | Sioux City News
Get ready, South Sioux City drivers—fresh pavement is rolling in starting Thursday, July 23rd! Key streets like East 11th & 12th, West 13th, and parts of 9th…
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Frank Caliendo Brings Laughter to Siouxland | Sioux City News
Get ready to laugh and celebrate as Frank Caliendo takes the stage at the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce’s 40th annual dinner — now bigger, bolder, and set for…
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Jesse Van Leeuwen Pleads Guilty to Sex Crime Charges | Sioux City News
Jesse Van Leeuwen, facing 15 counts of possessing disturbing minors content, struck a deal pleading guilty to just two—buying or possessing such material—with…
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Woman Rescued from Missouri River | Sioux City News
A woman took a risky dip in the Missouri River in Sioux City, sparking a rescue by fire crews and search boats who pulled her out unharmed near the train…
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Generations of Horse Love in Nebraska | Sioux City News
For five decades, the Cunningham family of Nebraska has turned their love for horses into a multi-generational legacy, with Dave Cunningham’s passion for 4-H…
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Tornado’s Toll Reversed at Oto Cemetery | Sioux City News
After a devastating tornado toppled sixteen to eighteen headstones at Oto Township Cemetery, restoration expert Russ Gardner and his team pulled off an…
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Wheel of Fortune Live in Siouxland | Sioux City News
Wheel of Fortune is live in Siouxland this fall—Grand Falls Casino in Larchwood, Iowa, hosts the real deal on October 17, 2026, at 8 PM. Audience members can…
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Alcester Water Advisory Update | Sioux City News
Alcester, South Dakota’s water woes just got real — the whole town’s under a boil water advisory as crews race to fix a decades-old valve causing service…
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Hull Burglary Case Finally Closes | Sioux City News
Jesse Van Leeuwen has pleaded guilty to burglary and criminal mischief in the Hull, Iowa case, avoiding harsher charges in exchange for a potential five-year…
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Iowa’s Long-Waited Park Finally Opens | Sioux City News
After years of delays and floods, Sherwood Forest Park in Iowa is finally open—bringing a $11M, 75-acre oasis packed with a three-level bike pump track, two…
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Levee Progress, E-Bike Rules, and Safety Updates | Sioux City News
Levee Progress, E-Bike Rules, and Safety Updates | Sioux City News
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Salvation Army Camp Expands with New Tabernacle | Sioux City News
The Western Plains Camp Salvation Army is diving into phase two of its ambitious expansion, building a central tabernacle, storm shelter, and new…
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Sioux City’s National Night Out | Sioux City News
Get ready to unite, unwind, and vibe with your neighbors this August 4th at National Night Out in Sioux City! From 6 to 8 PM, hit up Dale Street Park, Latham…
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T Denny Sanford Legacy and Impact | Sioux City News
T. Denny Sanford, South Dakota’s wealthiest man and a titan of banking and philanthropy, passed away at 90, leaving behind a legacy of immense generosity and…
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First Responders Battle Heat Wave | Sioux City News
When the heat wave hits, first responders like firefighters and police officers are on the front lines—often working outside in sweltering conditions or even…
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Norfolk City Portal Just Got Smarter | Sioux City News
Norfolk just made it easier than ever to get stuff fixed—no more calling 911 for potholes or broken benches. Their new Citizen Request Portal lets you report…