Northwest Iowa saw several severe storm move through the area last week. This rainbow appeared just south of Salix, IA.

Severe Weather and Tornadoes Strike Northwest Iowa on April 16

     (SBA) Sergeant Bluff, Iowa - A widespread severe weather event, including hail, winds, and at least two tornadoes, occurred across eastern Iowa, northeast Missouri, and far …
Jeff Wright, SBL-CSD school board president, opened the segment on the district school at COMCON-17

SB-L CSD addresses facilities program at COMCON-17

     (SB) – At the COMCON-17 gathering (April 17) held at the Community Center, Sergeant Bluff-Luton CSD Superintendent Chad Janzen out lined the results of the district’s …

SB-L softball girls into SBA subscription fund-raising drive

     (SB) – Last year, the Sergeant Bluff-Luton girls’ softball team and the Sergeant Bluff Advocate (SBA) have teamed up for the annual SBA subscription drive. Last year, …
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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
(SBA) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly …
IBU Denies to Request to Consolidate Summit's 16 Carbon Pipeline Applications into One.
(SBA) - Des Moines, IA. On Thursday, Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) issued a decision that burdens parties, landowners, and the public by allowing Summit to move forward with 16 separate applications for …
Reviving Iowa’s Pristine Prairie Beauty
(SBA) - Back in 1905, when Henry J. Cuddeback acquired his family farm near Washington, Iowa, the landscape was already transformed with crop fields and pastures. Yet, long before settlers arrived, …
New Yard and Garden Website Offers Timely Info and Answers
(SBA) - Home gardeners and homeowners can find timely information on the Yard and Garden website  – launched this spring by the horticulture team with Iowa State University Extension and …
Swine Producers Should Inspect Barn Ventilation before Summer Arrives
(SBA) - Properly functioning ventilation systems are vital to today’s pork production facilities, and following a regular process for maintaining their operation can pay big economic dividends. …
Sports
Section III Class AA

Warriors at State tournament

SB-L Boys at State
The SB-L Warriors turned in another outstanding wrestling season, taking the State runner-up trophy in Dual Team competition, then followed that up by ...

Lady Warrior Golf Swings Into Action

     (SB) - On Monday, April 15th the Lady Warriors headed to Floyd Park Golf Course for a matchup with Sioux City West. The ladies came off the greens with a resounding defeat against …
LOCAL ATHLETICS

SB-L Girls Golf secures an impressive 2nd place finish during first season match-up

      (SB) - Due to Mother Nature, the Sergeant Bluff girls golf team had a bit of a delay to the beginning of their season. But they had their first matchup on Friday, April 5th, at …

Top Iowa Fishing Spots for the Week of April 18

(SBA) - DNR’s weekly fishing report is broken down by counties or regions – northwest, northeast, Mississippi river, southeast and southwest. You can check the activity of your …

SB-L Archery Fundraiser for Nationals

SBL Archery is in need of your help to cover the costs associated with attending the National Archery Tournament in Sandy, Utah which includes travel expenses, lodging, registration fees, food, and …

CLARKONOMICS: $52.3 million Added to the State Economy

(SBA-IA) - The Common Sense Institute (CSI) of Iowa released Clarkonomics, a detailed analysis of Caitlin Clark's economic impact on the Iowa economy. Authored by Ben Murrey, CSI Director of Policy …
SPORTS AUTHORITY DIGEST

Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center

Yoga at the Nature Center

Yoga at the Nature Center

     (SBA-SC) - Join us for yoga class at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center on  Wednesday, April 24 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.  This is an all-levels class that focuses on …

Review safe hunting practices ahead of spring turkey season

     (SBA) - Coming off record harvests in 2020 and again in 2023, Iowa’s spring turkey hunters could be living in the “good ol’ days.” And with three straight …

School news
Art SUX Gallery presents "Art Affair 2024"
(SBA) - Join us for the vibrant Art Affair 2024 on June 22nd, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., where local artists and free family activities transform Downtown Sioux City into a bustling hub of …
Morningside University to hold commencement on May 11th
2024 COMMENCEMENT CELEBRATING YOU On behalf of the Morningside University Board of Directors, President Dr. Albert Mosley, and the faculty and staff of Morningside University, we invite you …
Wayne State College to Hold Two Graduation Ceremonies on May 4th
(SBA) - Wayne State College will hold commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students on Saturday, May 4, in the college’s historic Willow Bowl amphitheater. The graduate …
UNI introduces online pathway for special education endorsements
(SBA) - The Iowa Department of Education identifies a shortage of teachers with special education endorsements in school districts across Iowa. To address this need, the University of Northern Iowa …
College Savings Iowa Blooms with Benefits for Families
(SBA) - State Treasurer Roby Smith is sharing a bouquet of benefits when saving with the College Savings Iowa 529 plan to nurture their children’s education dreams. “With the promise of …
Spotlight on Business
Floyd Senior Living Front Entrance.
Sergeant Bluff’s Floyd Senior Living
     (SB) – Everything about Floyd Senior Living tells you that you’re at home. Quiet, warm sunlight, well-appointed tables for breakfasts (8 a.m.), lunches (Noon), and …
Sioux City Sprinkler
    (SB) – A successful business always, always, provides superior customer service. No matter what the business is, whether a grocery store, barber shop, restaurant, auto body …
The SB Advocate puts the Spotlight on LOCAL Businesses
The Sergeant Bluff Advocate’s Spotlight on Business are Local stories on LOCAL businesses.
Enhancing lives through Respect, Dignity and Kindness
(SB) – Embassy Rehab Care Center of Sergeant Bluff has been a part of the community for many years and the center of professionals take pride in that fact.
A nice place to hang out
    (SB) – Seated in a comfortable lounge chair located near Hawks Coffee Shop huge front window, a customer passing by spotted me, smiled, and said: “This is a nice place to hang out, isn’t it.” Yes, I said while nodding to confirm her comment.
Entertainment

WAYNE STATE HOSTING SUMMER SPEECH CAMP

(SBA-WAYNE, Neb.) – Registration is now open for Wayne State College’s Summer Speech Camp being held Monday through Friday, June 17-21, in the Peterson Fine Arts Building. This …

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