Much of the upheaval and uncertainty in the health insurance market is being caused by our own elected representatives. If our politicians were truly concerned about the health and welfare of their constituents, they would pass legislation and approve funding to continue the Affordable Care …
In his column in Wednesday's Journal, Cal Thomas rightly points out the naivete of President Trump’s assumption that visiting three locations representative of the three Abrahamic religions is somehow going to allow peace to break out between Israel and the besieged Palestinians . But then T…
Recently, the House of Representatives passed a health care bill that lists individuals with Down Syndrome as having a pre-existing condition. I am a father to a young man with Down Syndrome and I am writing this not to make a political statement, but to hopefully help with the understanding…
I would like to thank the farmers of the tri-state area and across America for all their hard work. Now that planting season is in full swing, let's please be patient with them on the roads and byways, as they are doing what they do to feed us and the world.
Iowans take pride in showing respect and kindness to everyone. I always hear from out-of-staters how everyone is “Iowa nice.” Whether it’s at a tailgate in Ames or a convention in Des Moines, our reputation is built and sustained on civility.
In a few weeks our City Council will vote on the sale of land and a development agreement for the proposed hotel adjacent to the Sioux City Convention Center. The proposed hotel would be part of a state economic redevelopment district program that would allow the city to capture $14 million …
Around Earth Day each year we often look for ways we can all be more sustainable. For me, I don’t have to look much further than out my office window at the ethanol plant I manage. What better way to help sustain our environment than to power our nation’s engines with a fuel that is literall…
Recently, the House of Representatives passed a health care bill that lists individuals with Down Syndrome as having a pre-existing condition. I am a father to a young man with Down Syndrome and I am writing this not to make a political statement, but to hopefully help with the understanding…
I would like to thank the farmers of the tri-state area and across America for all their hard work. Now that planting season is in full swing, let's please be patient with them on the roads and byways, as they are doing what they do to feed us and the world.
Tell the Senate "no" to the health care bill. Email, call, or post however you can. In the House, King, Noem, Smith and Fortenberry voted "yes" as they folded to party lines.
I see former President Obama made a public announcement that he and Michelle promise to donate $2 million to a charity of their choice. Personally, I commend them for their generosity. However, the political side of me wonders why he doesn't honor his "patriotic duty" and simply send it to t…
Iowans take pride in showing respect and kindness to everyone. I always hear from out-of-staters how everyone is “Iowa nice.” Whether it’s at a tailgate in Ames or a convention in Des Moines, our reputation is built and sustained on civility.
Why is it taking Congress so long to take care of the health care issue? We citizens have done our part and made our wants very simple. Only two needs must be met: We want the best health care on the face of the Earth and we don't want to pay for it. Come on, Congress, do your job.
Firefighters work to put out a fire at Sioux Laundry, 510 Centennial Dr., in North Sioux City City, South Dakota. Tuesday morning, May 17, 2022. Fire was reported at the commercial laundry building in the early morning hours.
Firefighters work to put out a fire at Sioux Laundry, 510 Centennial Dr., in North Sioux City City, South Dakota. Tuesday morning, May 17, 2022. Fire was reported at the commercial laundry building in the early morning hours.
Friends of bride and groom Grace Markovich and Jack Dunn have organized a fundraiser for Younes Dayekh. He was severely injured in a crash in Davenport on Friday, where he was visiting to serve as an usher in the wedding.
The Sioux City Musketeers play the Madison Capitols in USHL Clark Cup championship hockey action played Monday, May 16, 2022, at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City.
Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana and the ACLU of Nebraska said requiring petitions to obtain the signature of 5% of voters in 38 of the state’s 93 counties diluted the votes of residents in the more densely populated urban areas.
Several new “prairie ambassadors” are frolicking at the Crane Trust. Small and adorable baby bison will keep arriving through May at the habitat conservation area in central Nebraska.
Friends of bride and groom Grace Markovich and Jack Dunn have organized a fundraiser for Younes Dayekh. He was severely injured in a crash in Davenport on Friday, where he was visiting to serve as an usher in the wedding.
Jury Commissioner Troy Hawk said they've always had people here or there not show up. But in the past three to six months more people have been ignoring the summons they're required by law to fill out.
NORTH SIOUX CITY -- Emergency crews battled an early morning blaze at a North Sioux City business on Tuesday.
Before Judge Steven Andreasen
Per a release from the Iowa Department of Corrections: The Walthill, Neb. resident was admitted to the Sioux City Residential Treatment Facility on Feb. 11, 2022 and failed to report on Friday.
"When officers arrived on scene they did not locate any victims or involved persons but did locate evidence of a shooting."
Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana and the ACLU of Nebraska said requiring petitions to obtain the signature of 5% of voters in 38 of the state’s 93 counties diluted the votes of residents in the more densely populated urban areas.
Hundreds of newly released court exhibits pull back the curtain on how the Rams left St. Louis.
SIOUX CITY -- A nonprofit group is no longer considering the former Sioux City YMCA as a potential site for a faith-based restoration ministry for individuals struggling with addiction.
SIOUX CITY -- Sioux City Police Chief Rex Mueller told Sioux City councilmembers that two mobile speed kiosks will be operational in Sioux City beginning Tuesday.