Caitlin Yamada

Iowa

Education and County Government Reporter at Sioux City Journal

Education and county government reporter for @scj // Avid longboarder and photographer// she/her // opinions are my own

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Articles

New mural showcasing Morningside neighborhood at Fremont Tire

1 week ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Caitlin Yamada

SIOUX CITY — A new mural showcasing the history of Sioux City and the Morningside neighborhood has appeared in the Fremont Tire lot. Artist Gabe Perez was hired by Fremont Tire to create a mural on the side of a shipping container, outside of the Morningside location. Perez said the mural represents the history of Sioux City and the Morningside neighborhood.
Terrace Park Beach, Alex Danbom Memorial Park in West Okoboji

1 week ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Caitlin Yamada

WEST OKOBOJI, Iowa -- The newly remodeled Terrace Park Beach and the Alex Danbom Memorial Park opened this spring after flooding slowed down progress. The refresh was completed over the last year. The project was originally set to be completed last summer but was delayed due to flooding.
South Sioux Schools moving alternative high school

2 weeks ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Caitlin Yamada

SOUTH SIOUX CITY — The alternative high school program for South Sioux City Schools is on the move. The Gateway to Learning Program, an alternative school to support students who struggle in traditional school settings, will move to the College Center, 1001 College Way, this summer as part of a collaborative effort with Northeast Community College and Wayne State College.
Sioux City District expels two more students; total of 26 expelled this year

2 weeks ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Caitlin Yamada

SIOUX CITY -- The Sioux City school board voted to expel two students on Thursday, adding to the 24 students already expelled this year. The board held two separate closed sessions for the four students, identified only as students A and B. The board members voted unanimously to expel the students for the entirety of the 2025-26 school year. Behind closed doors, board members discussed each student's case before voting to approve Superintendent Rod Earleywine's recommendations of expulsion.
Repairs to Union Bridge Trail, Little Sioux Park boat ramp approved due to flooding

2 weeks ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Caitlin Yamada

SIOUX CITY -- Repairs to the Union Bridge Trail and the boat ramp at Little Sioux Park due to last summer's flooding were approved Tuesday. The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to fund $55,000 in repairs to the Union Bridge Trail and $65,000 to repair the boat ramp at Little Sioux Park.
Woodbury County Supervisors approve $300,000 in improvement requests

2 weeks ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Caitlin Yamada

SIOUX CITY -- The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors approved $316,300 million in capital improvement projects Tuesday. The board looked at $2.2 million in improvement request from the various departments throughout the county. The projects approved were: -- $90,300 for an EMS rescue truck;-- $44,000 for updates to the EMS front entrance;-- $32,000 for the Dorothy Pecaut Center foundation project and;-- $150,000 for real estate for the relocation of the secondary roads Moville shop.
Sioux City Schools reject North High, West High pool repair bids

2 weeks ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Caitlin Yamada

SIOUX CITY -- The low bid for repairs to the North High and West High School pools came in more than $200,000 over the estimated costs. The Sioux City school board on Monday rejected the bids 5-1 for the projects due to the high cost. Tim Paul, district operations and maintenance director, said they believe the high bids were due to the current busy construction season, so they plan on rebidding this fall.
VIDEO: Fire at Pheasant Acres Apartment

2 weeks ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Caitlin Yamada

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VIDEO: New Boji Drop ride at Arnolds Park Amusement Park

3 weeks ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Caitlin Yamada

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Sioux City Community School District honors 40 retirees

3 weeks ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Caitlin Yamada

SIOUX CITY -- With more than 1,000 years of combined service in the field of education, 40 Sioux City Community School District employees are at the end of this year.