IMPORTANT: All District Schools Closed Oct. 2 Due to Sewer Backup at the Primary Building Please be advised that all district schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, October 2, due to …
(SBA) - As October arrives, fields around Sergeant Bluff and across Woodbury County come alive with combines, grain carts, and tractors. Harvest season means months of planning and waiting come to …
(SBA) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today invited Iowans to hit the road and explore local farms and small businesses during the second annual Choose Iowa Fall Crawl on Friday and …
(SBA) SIOUX CITY, Iowa — The League of Women Voters of Sioux City, in partnership with Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Mass Media Department, will host a candidate forum on Monday, Oct. 5, …
(SB) – Sworn in as Iowa’s Attorney General in 2023, Brenna Bird came up the hard way in pursuit of earning her law degree. Upon earning her JD (Juris Doctor) degree, Bird served as county …
(SB) - He grew up with Iowa values. Born on a family farm near Winterset, IA., the home of John Wayne, James Loomis learned the principles of hard work from years of walking beans, cutting thistles, …
AMES, Iowa – As part of National Farm Safety and Health Week , Sept. 21–25, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is reminding drivers of all-terrain vehicles to operate with safety in …
(SBA/ISU Extension and Outreach) - As summer flowers fade and many garden plants wind down for the season, asters and chrysanthemums step into the spotlight. Their colorful blooms bring vibrant …
With all the pomp and splendor of Homecoming at Sergeant Bluff-Luton, one of the many highlights is the coronation of the King and Queen, this year held indoors Monday, Sept. 21, at SB-L High School. …
(SB) – The Fort Dodge Dodgers brought their undefeated record with them to Sergeant Bluff to match up with SB-L’s 4-0 slate, and played the Warriors to a 13-13 tie at the half. It stayed that way …
AUGUST 2026 ARRESTS AND CHARGES 08/11/26 – BASS, JOSHUA R, - Theft 5th -- Possess/Control Under $300. 08/12/26 – BASS, JOSHUA R , - Theft 5th -- Possess/Control Under $300. 08/05/26 – CRILLY, …
MARCH 2026 ARRESTS AND CHARGES 03/11/2026 – Murphy, Roderick Lawayne , 36, Sioux City, IA - Warrant 2 cts. 03/11/2026 - Juvenile , 15, Operate MV w/o Owners Consent. 03/13/2026 - Herry, Leeon , 59, …
MARCH 2026 ARRESTS AND CHARGES 03/11/2026 – Murphy, Roderick Lawayne , 36, Sioux City, IA - Warrant 2 cts. 03/11/2026 - Juvenile , 15, Operate MV w/o Owners Consent. 03/13/2026 - Herry, Leeon , 59, …
DECEMBER 2025 - Arrests 12/4/2025 – McNamara, Samantha , 36, Sergeant Bluff, IA -Domestic assault 1st 12/5/20025 – Todd, Eriksen , 39, Sergeant Bluff, IA -Violation of probation 12/14/2025 – …
JANUARY 2026 ARRESTS AND CHARGES 1/5/2026 – Cooper, Trevor, 21 , Sioux City, IA -Driving while barred, failure to provide proof of financial liability 1/11/2026 – Wriedt, Keaton, 25 , Emerson, NE …
(SBA/INA) - American democracy succeeds by trial and error. Our history is littered with flaws and mistakes, corrected and amended, re-broken, and fixed again, often thanks to citizen input. That is …
(SBA/INA) As Chair of the Local Government Committee in the Iowa House, I am often asked: Where should decision-making power reside? I believe the answer lies in the principled balance that local …
Property tax reform has been a pressing issue for years. Iowans are facing higher costs on nearly every front and are desperate for relief. Property values have skyrocketed, and property …
When your home state is repeatedly rated as one of the worst in the country for property tax burdens, something has to change. When you are consistently hearing from Iowans worried about property …
(SBA) - Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers. As part of its deportation efforts, the Trump administration has ordered states to hand over personal …
(SBA) - According to a letter released to the public by St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salix, the parish is seeking sponsors to help replace trees lost during the May tornado that caused significant …
(SB) The topic of mental illness raises difficult spiritual questions in the body of Christ and is often kept off the radar and out of sermons and Bible studies. Many Christians are ignorant on the …
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY STARTS JULY 7TH @ 2PM - NEW Women's Bible Study will be started on Monday July 7th @ 2:00 PM. This group will meet at the church on 1st and 3rd Monday's Monthly.
3 Day Blinds reports a ranking that reveals homeowners, particularly in the Northeast, are renovating instead of moving, driven by low mortgage rates.
Rug Source reports that homeowners are shifting from cold minimalism to mixing antiques with modern design, favoring warmth, craftsmanship, and authenticity.
HomeServe reports 10 reasons your thermostat may read wrong temperatures, including dust buildup, faulty sensors, outdated models, improper placement, HVAC issues, and more.
HomeServe reports on DIY hacks for cooling your home during heat waves, including making a simple air conditioner, using shade, adjusting ceiling fans, and managing humidity.
HomeServe reports that to run your window AC efficiently, choose the right size, set it to 78°F, use eco mode, enhance air circulation, and seal leaks.
(SB) – Theirs is a history that goes way back. Sioux Valley Community Credit Union took off in 1952, when it was granted a State Charter. The long-time resident of Sergeant Bluff started off as …
Derek S. Schulte, 53 of Salix, died Thursday, September 10, 2026 at a Sioux City hospital. Private family memorial service was held. Derek Scott Schulte was born on November 27, 1972 in …
Logan James Loftus, 25, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2026. Logan was born on February 27, 2001, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Timothy Loftus and Lauren Hahn. Although his life was far …
Donna was born on July 13, 1943, in Los Angeles, California, to Geneva Simons and Donald Lee Jones. She was a devoted wife to her husband of more than 60 years, a proud mother and grandmother, and a …
Janene “Nene” Marian Coffie Watson, 89, died January 26, 2026, in Charles Town, West Virginia. She passed in her Bobcat doing one of the things she loved most—working on her farm just steps …
Sheila Maria Perkins, 56, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Atlantic after a 4.5-year battle with cancer. The funeral service will be held on Monday, August 24, at 10:30 AM, at Gass …
(SBA/ICD) - In forming opinions about public policy, I always try to look at alternatives, both for and against a proposed course of action. There is one conservative advocate that I read most …
(SBA) - Every two years, campaign season arrives, and our mailboxes begin filling with oversized postcards. Most travel from the mailbox to the kitchen counter to the recycling bin without anyone …
(SBA) - Drive through almost any neighborhood where utility work has recently taken place and you will see the evidence: bright red, and blue paint sprayed across sidewalks, curbs, streets and lawns. …
On Sept. 6, I received the call no parent ever expects to receive. It was the kind of call that throws a parent’s mind into complete shock because its implications are final. There is no fixing …
I’m sure most of us have heard someone say it. “We’ve always done it this way.” I’ve probably said it myself a time or two. It’s an easy answer, especially when someone …
(SB) – Not only is today’s media the purveyors of fake news, but they are also dumb, lazy-ass hacks when it comes to English grammar. They call themselves writers, a misnomer that borders on a …
(SBA) - The Sergeant Bluff American Legion Post 662 hosted its Legion Breakfast and 3rd Annual Car Show on Sunday, Sept. 13, drawing car enthusiasts from around the Siouxland area. Over 75 vehicles …
(SBA) - Uncooperative weather may have put a damper on parts of the week, but it did little to dampen the community spirit as Sergeant Bluff celebrated Pioneer Valley Days Aug. 12-16. Despite …
(SBA) – The Market kicked off its third season on July 12 at the Sergeant Bluff Recreation Complex. Located in the northwest corner of the walking trail near the newly installed light tunnel, the …
