Dolly A. Butz

Sioux City

City Government and Features Reporter at Sioux City Journal

City Government/Features Reporter @scj [email protected]

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Articles

Council to make revisions to Sioux City's fireworks ordinance

2 weeks ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Dolly A. Butz

SIOUX CITY -- The Sioux City Council is slated to make changes to the city's fireworks ordinance Monday to comply with a new state law. Last month, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law Senate File 303, which prohibits city governments from restricting the use of fireworks during the following days and times:From 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 3 (If July 3 falls on a Saturday or Sunday immediately preceding July 4, fireworks can be used until 11 p.m.)From 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4From 9 a.m. on Dec.
Experience popular destinations with Siouxland travel planners' help

2 weeks ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Dolly A. Butz

SIOUX CITY -- Dreaming of a vacation? Siouxlanders Amanda Barondeau and Virginia Anderson can help you plan and book that ideal getaway and oversee your trip through Dream Vacations, a home-based travel franchise business. Anderson has been in the travel industry for two years, while Barondeau is going on three years. Anderson got her start assisting family, friends and co-workers with Disney trips.
Fire investigation ongoing at Dakota City boat dealership

3 weeks ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Dolly A. Butz

DAKOTA CITY, Neb. -- The cause of a fire that heavily damaged a Dakota City boat dealership Friday morning remains under investigation by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal. Dakota City Fire Chief Clint Rasmussen said a passerby reported the fire at Cimmarina Boats, 1909 Broadway St., at 5 a.m."When we got on the scene, the fire was already through the roof," Rasmussen said.
$5 million multi-sport complex proposed west of Lewis & Clark Park

3 weeks ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Dolly A. Butz

SIOUX CITY -- A group plans to construct a $5 million, 65,000-square-foot multi-sport complex for Siouxland Sports Academy west of Lewis & Clark Park. The Sioux City Council will be asked Monday to approve a resolution announcing the city's intent to accept Siouxland Developers, LLC's proposal to purchase property at 3400 Line Drive and construct the sports complex, according to city documents.
Sioux City police looking for missing 10-year-old boy

3 weeks ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Dolly A. Butz

SIOUX CITY -- The Sioux City Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a 10-year-old boy. Lyndrick Griffin was reportedly last seen leaving his home in the 2800 block of West Fourth St. at approximately 7 p.m. Tuesday. The police department said in a Facebook post Thursday morning that Lyndrick is described as Native American. He is approximately five feet, two inches tall and weighs 60 pounds. "He should still have a red cast on his right arm," the post said.
Singing Hills Boulevard to close at railroad crossing

3 weeks ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Dolly A. Butz

SIOUX CITY -- Singing Hills Boulevard will temporarily close June 10 at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing. The closure at the crossing, which is west of Lewis Boulevard, will last from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and allow for Union Pacific crews to safely complete necessary crossing maintenance, according to a statement from the city. South Lewis Boulevard, Donner Avenue and South York Street will be used as a detour. Love Funny Wow Sad Angry
Portion of South Rustin Street to close Monday

3 weeks ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Dolly A. Butz

SIOUX CITY -- A portion of South Rustin Street will close Monday so that a private contractor can complete utility connections. According to a statement from the city, South Rustin Street from Leech Avenue to Washington Avenue will be closed until June 13. Leech Avenue, South Fairmount Street and Washington Avenue will be used as a detour. Love Funny Wow Sad Angry
Sioux City Transit prepared to recommend fare increase

3 weeks ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Dolly A. Butz

SIOUX CITY -- Having received no feedback from the public, the Sioux City Transit System is prepared to recommend a $2 increase to the cost of a monthly adult pass. If the City Council approves the increase, the price of the pass would be raised from $48 to $50. A public hearing on the proposed fare increase was held Wednesday at noon in the Sioux City Transit Conference Room, at 509 Nebraska St., but no members of the public attended.
Riverside Aquatic Center slide restoration won't begin until August

3 weeks ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Dolly A. Butz

SIOUX CITY -- Repairs to the slide at Riverside Aquatic Center, which opened for the season Saturday, won't impact operations this summer. "We did some minor patching this spring to get us through the season," Sioux City Parks and Recreation Director Matt Salvatore told The Journal Monday. The slide will undergo more than $200,000 of restoration work, beginning in August, after the pool closes for the summer season. Riverside's opening was delayed this year due to cool, wet weather.
Council moves forward Wetmore, former auditorium redevelopment proposal

3 weeks ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Dolly A. Butz

SIOUX CITY -- The Sioux City Council approved a resolution Monday announcing the city's intent to accept a developer's proposal to purchase the Wetmore Building and former Sioux City Auditorium property. Tri-State Real Estate Development LLC is interested in purchasing the city-owned properties at 615 Douglas St. (Wetmore Building) and 625 Douglas St. (former auditorium) and redeveloping the entire quarter block.