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, …

Fiber Optic Installation Will Enhance Connectivity in Sergeant Bluff

     (SBA-Sergeant Bluff, Iowa) – In a significant stride toward modernization and improved connectivity, Long Lines Broadband, a leading provider of phone, cable, and internet …
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AG NEWS
AG NEWS
Attorney General Bird Warns Iowans of Storm-Chaser Scams and Price Gouging
(SBA) - Following the severe weather this past weekend, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is warning Iowans of scammers and shady contractors who exploit natural disaster victims. These fraudsters …
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 …
Iowa Attorney General Warns Iowans of “Pig-Butchering" Scams
(SBA) - Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today issued a warning to Iowans about a rise in “pig-butchering” scams. In a pig-butchering scam, con artists build trust with their …
Roadway Safety Tips for Motorists and Farmers during Planting Season
     (SB) - Planting season has begun with vigor, and it is crucial for motorists to be aware of safety precautions while sharing the roadways with farm machinery.     …
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 …
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 ...

Leave wildlife babies where they belong --- In the wild

(SBA) - It's as predictable as May flowers - from border to border, the Wildlife Baby Season has arrived in Iowa. From now until at least mid-June, DNR field offices across the state will be …
LOCAL ATHLETICS

Time to start planning to control plants in Iowa ponds

(SBA) - A healthy pond needs aquatic plants, but too many plants can limit the pond’s use and cause imbalances in the fish population. If you had problems using your pond last year because of …

Walleye season opens May 4 on Iowa’s Great Lakes

(SBA) - The 148th walleye fishing season officially opens May 4 at Spirit Lake, East and West Okoboji lakes. “Walleye sampling this spring shows a very robust and healthy population,” …

April 24 Iowa Fishing Report

(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 …

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 …
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 …

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 …

School news
Woodbury County Residents Can Boost Their Education Savings with $1,000 College Savings Iowa Giveaway
(SBA) - State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating 529 Day with the College Savings Iowa 529 plan by giving away a $1,000 account contribution. "The cost of education is rising, and saving ahead of …
2024 Sergeant Bluff-Luton Prom King & Queen Announced
This years 2024 SB-L Prom Queen was Olivia Ruskamp and Prom King Carter Eldridge .
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 …
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

The Historic Hills Scenic Byway

Hello Byway Friends, May 12 is Mother’s Day and what better way to celebrate the moms in your life than a peaceful drive along the Historic Hills Scenic Byway ! Enjoy the Spring Shop About …

Web extras
Ranking the biggest NFL Draft busts of the last 30 years
BestOdds.com ranks the 10 biggest NFL Draft disappointments of the past three decades.
How bird flu virus fragments get into milk sold in stores, and what the spread of H5N1 in cows means for the dairy industry and milk drinkers
The discovery of fragments of avian flu virus in about 20% of milk samples from stores in initial testing across the U.S. suggests that the H5N1 virus may be more widespread in U.S. dairy cattle than previously realized. …
How the pretzel went from soft to hard – and other little-known facts about one of the world’s favorite snacks
The pretzel, one of the fastest-growing snack foods in the world, recently crossed a billion dollars a year in sales. It has its own emoji, comes in flavors like pumpkin spice, mocha and banana, and is now available as an aromatherapy scent. …
Gen Z is averaging higher credit scores than millennials: Is it financial competence or just good timing?
Rocket Loans analyzed its own data to see which generational group is faring better financially than the others.
6 popular Kentucky Derby traditions, explained
OLBG compiled and discovered the history behind some of the Kentucky Derby's most popular annual traditions using a variety of online sources.