Michael Aguirre shares his love of cooking and shares great grandmother’s cherished recipes

SBA - On Palm Sunday evening, April 13th, at Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church in Sergeant Bluff, Michael Aguirre shared his great grandmother’s cherished Italian rigatoni and meatballs recipe, …

A Season of Firsts and Lasts for SBL Tennis Players

(SBA) - The SBL tennis program is a relatively young program at Sergeant Bluff-Luton. Prior to 2020, SBL tennis players donned a Sioux City East jersey and played with the Black Raiders in one of the …

SB Advocate SBL-CSD Special Graduation Publication coming soon!

SB-L parents and graduating seniors are reminded to get their Senior Profiles turned in for the Advocate Graduation Special Issue coming out the end of May. Seniors can turn their profiles into …
Local Nature & Outdoors

May 10th 2025 is World Migratory Bird Day!

(SBA) - Since 1993, World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) has educated the public about the importance of migratory bird conservation. Over 100 species of birds that nest in the Midwest, and many more that …

Drone Workshop Offers Farmers Education on Safety, Resources and Test Preparation

(SBA) - The use of drones in agriculture continues to be a popular conversation among farmers across the Midwest, and for good reason. Drone usage can help with capturing arial imagery during …
Lawn & Garden

Food Safety Course Educates on Fruit and Vegetable Production

(SBA) - Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a fruit and vegetable production safety course at Reiman Gardens this spring and summer. The same afternoon course will be …

BEE a hero and sign up for Iowa's Bumble Bee Atlas!

(SBA) - Have you ever been enjoying time in the outdoors and been shocked into exclaiming loudly “what was that?!?” as an enormous black and gold fuzzball  buzzed past your head? You …

City of Sergeant Bluff Police Blotter- March 2025

MARCH 2025 - Arrests 3/2/2025 – Shanks, Raichell , 36, Sergeant Bluff, IA -Domestic Abuse Assault, Public Intoxication 3/8/2025 – Shanks, Raichell , 36, Sergeant Bluff, IA -Domestic Abuse …

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Church News
Realities of caregiving
(SBA) - There are currently more than 73,000 unpaid caregivers in Iowa, caring for loved ones who are unable to care for themselves due to age, disability or illness. In an hour-long special from …
Elevate Men and Women Bible Study
Mark your Calendars Volunteers and Families!   We are excited to guide our kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and …
Elevate Kid’s Camp
Mark your Calendars Volunteers and Families!   We are excited to guide our kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and …
Elevate Rummage Sale
Do you love a good rummage sale?  Join us in raising money for Her Health and get rid of those items just laying around your house!  You can drop off your items at church the week of June …
Elevate Senior Sunday
Are you a Senior graduating from high school or college? We would love to honor you on Sunday, May 18.   Please see guest services so we can get your information.  
AG NEWS
AG NEWS
Sorghum Forage: A Resilient Option with Smart Management
(SBA) - Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has published a new resource for livestock producers, “ Management Strategies of Prussic Acid Toxicity in Sorghum .” Sorghum is a …
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report (April 28-May 4, 2025)
(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 …
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report (April 21-27, 2025)
(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 …
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report (April 14 –20, 2025)
(SAB) - 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 …
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report (April 7-13, 2025)
(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
SPORTS

SBL Students at Sioux City Relays break school and event records

(SBA) - The Sergeant Bluff-Luton Track and Field team spent this past weeking breaking records at the Sioux City Relays on April 11-24. Congratulations to Alex Wilson for breaking the Outdoor school …

Three Warrior boys selected to All-Conference basketball team

(SB) – Three SB-L Warrior basketball players have been selected to the 2025 Missouri River Activities Conference (MRAC) All-Conference team. They are: Braulio Gonzalez, senior: Honorable …

Close… Oh, so close, as Warriors get inched out of playoffs by Heelan, 58-57

(Sioux City, IA.) - Conference rivals SBL and Heelan squared off for the third time this season in a Class 3A Substate 1 opening round post-season tournament game in Sergeant Bluff (Feb. 24). The …

Warriors power past CB-Lewis Central, 67-33

(SB) - An energetic performance lifted the Warriors to a 67-33 victory over the visiting Titans from Lewis Central High School last Friday (Feb. 14).  The Titans were runners up in the Hawkeye …
Special Features
USPS Proposes 7.4% Rate Increase Effective July 2025
(SBA) – For businesses and residents of Sergeant Bluff, it will be a little more expensive for a business to send out mailings to their customers or to send little Timmy that birthday card. The …
Dr. Benjamin Uhl (left, front) of Sergeant Bluff EyeCare, received the Veteran-Owned Small Business Award from U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA.) (right, front) in a special ceremony held Saturday (Mar. 8) at the SB-EyeCare Clinic. A packed crowd, inclusive of the Sioux City Chamber of Commerce, were on hand at the gathering. Sen. Ernst is the ranking member of the U.S. Small Business Committee. (Photo: SBA)
Dr. Ben. Uhl recipient of Veteran Owned Small Business Award!
(SB) - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee (SSBC), was in Sergeant Bluff, Saturday, (Mar. 8) to award our own, Dr. Benjamin Uhl of Sergeant Bluff …
SB Police Chief Scott Pack with a group of D.A.R.E kids.
A philosophy of giving back
(SB) - Sergeant Bluff Police Chief Scott Pack has a motto when it comes to educating the youngest in the community about law enforcement, “Spend more time with the kids now and you’ll …
Iowa Politics

Grassley Pushes Social Security Administration for Answers and Accountability on $718 Million in Alleged Improper Payments

(SBA) - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is pressing the Social Security Administration (SSA) for answers and corrective action to address the agency’s failure to confront verification issues that …

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Grassley-Led Bills to Lower Prescription Drug Prices

(SBA) - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is pressing the Social Security Administration (SSA) for answers and corrective action to address the agency’s failure to confront verification issues that …

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School news
Sergeant Bluff Public Library is a community treasure
     (SBA) - Sergeant Bluff locals, did you know there’s a treasure in your midst? It’s the Sergeant Bluff Public Library! Located at 503 4th St., and it offers more than …
Importance of Measles Vaccination Amid Rising Concerns and Cases Nationwide
(SBA) - UnityPoint Health-Sioux City and Siouxland District Health are encouraging community members to stay informed and protected against measles as cases continue to rise in parts of the country. …
Join us in Celebrating Iowa’s School Board Members This May
(SBA) - May is School Board Recognition Month, a time to honor the dedicated individuals who serve as a Guiding Light for Student Success in Iowa’s public schools. Sponsored by the Iowa …
Proposed Cuts of Head Start in Federal Budget Raise Concern Across Iowa and the Nation
(SBA) - Concerns are mounting across Iowa after the National Head Start Association (NHSA) was contacted by a reporter on Friday, reporting that President Trump’s proposed federal budget could …
IHCA Foundation to Award More Than $100,000 in Health Care Scholarships for Long-Term Care Employees and High School Seniors
(SBA) - The Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) Foundation is offering 77 scholarships to help individuals interested in pursuing or advancing their career in long-term care. Applications are open …
Education & Awards
TSA
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Students Excel in Computer Science Competition
(SBA) Twenty-four SBL high school students traveled to Johnston, Iowa, on April 7-8 to participate in the State TSA (Technology Student Association) Conference. Over the course of these two days, the …
Claire Husen is a senor at the Sergeant Bluff-Luton High School.
Sergeant Bluff senior receives scholarship from the Grand Lodge of Iowa
(SBA) - Sergeant Bluff Luton High School senior Claire Husen has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Grand Lodge of Iowa Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons. 26 outstanding high school students …
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Shines at Iowa FCCLA Conference
(SBA) - Students from the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Family and Consumer Sciences program (SBL-FCS) attended the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America conference this past week on March 23rd thru …
SB-L Students Shine at Iowa ProStart Invitational, Securing 2nd Place in Management Competition
(SBA) - The Sergeant Bluff-Luton Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) classroom, led by Andrea Kuhl, traveled to the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on March 4th to compete in the Iowa High School …
Missouri Western
Missouri Western names 354 students to Fall 2024 President’s List
(SBA) - Missouri Western names 354 students to the President’s Honor Roll for the fall semester of 2024. Students who carried 12 or more hours of graded credit and earned a grade point average …

 
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Celebrate “Children of the Corn” in Iowa with On Set Cinema This July!

(SBA) - Join ON SET CINEMA this summer for a special weekend celebration of Stephen King’s horror classic “Children of the Corn,” filmed in several small towns throughout western …

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