Jared McNett

Mason City, Sioux City

Online Editor and Reporter at Sioux City Journal

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Articles

Silent auction fundraiser for cold case set for Saturday

18 hours ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Jared McNett

SIOUX CITY — Saturday afternoon, the "Voices for Lori: A Justice & Awareness Campaign" group is holding a silent auction at the Pierce Street Mansion. The event is slated to run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is intended to raise funds for Lori Ann Decora in Sioux City in 1992 at the age of 24 and whose case has still not been solved. Funds are intended to cover costs for a billboard, memorial expenses and to bring awareness about her case.
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce President Chris McGowan running for Congress

1 day ago | wcfcourier.com | Jared McNett

SIOUX CITY — The race for Iowa's 4th Congressional District had perhaps its biggest announcement yet Wednesday as Siouxland Chamber of Commerce President Chris McGowan declared he is running in the 2026 Republican primary. McGowan, 58, made the announcement at the longtime Sioux City business Novelty Machine and Supply with a campaign slogan of "America First, Iowa Always." He's looking to succeed U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Hull, who is now eyeing the governorship.
Okoboji Summer Theatre to perform 'Little Shop of Horrors'

2 days ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Jared McNett

OKOBOJI, Iowa — The Okoboji Summer Theatre has its second musical of the 67th season lined up and ready to go. Wednesday, the Okoboji Summer Theatre announced that it will debut the "Little Shop of Horrors" which will run from July 8 through July 13. The horror comedy rock musical focuses on a florist who raises a plant that feeds on people.
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce President Chris McGowan running for Congress

2 days ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Jared McNett

SIOUX CITY — The race for Iowa's Fourth Congressional District had perhaps its biggest announcement yet Wednesday morning as Siouxland Chamber of Commerce President Chris McGowan declared he is running in the 2026 Republican primary. McGowan, 58, made the announcement at the longtime Sioux City business Novelty Machine and Supply with a campaign slogan of "America First, Iowa Always." He's looking to succeed Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Hull, who is now eyeing the governorship.
A Year Later: How have Siouxland communities come back from the flooding and what work remains?

6 days ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Jared McNett

SIOUX CITY — Exactly one year after historic flooding rocked numerous communities throughout Siouxland, The Journal takes a look back at what happened, how recovery has gone over the past year and what comes next for those affected. Even though it's been 365 days, Rock Valley, Iowa, City Manager Tom Van Maanen still has utter bewilderment at just what happened with the Rock River from June 16 through June 22, 2024.
Firefighting is a family affair for Iowa father and sons

1 week ago | firerescue1.com | Jared McNett

By Jared McNettSioux City JournalSERGEANT BLUFF, Iowa — The hose just wasn’t rolled up quite right. At the Sergeant Bluff Fire Station on Wednesday afternoon, brothers Carson and Cy Gaul noticed a hose on one of the trucks, unraveled the whole thing and tried again. Their father, Anthony, stood watch at first and had a smile stretching across his face as his two sons tended to the task at hand. As it was close to being coiled tight, Anthony joined in.
Southern Hills Hy-Vee has limited shopping due to power outage

1 week ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Jared McNett

SIOUX CITY — The Hy-Vee store at 4500 Sergeant Road has limited shopping as of 4:12 p.m., Friday due to a power outage that occurred earlier in the afternoon. On Facebook, the grocer announced that dry grocery items were still available for purchase and that the gas station is still fully operational as is the pharmacy. Jared McNett is an online editor and reporter for the Sioux City Journal. You can reach him at 712-293-4234 and follow him on Twitter @TwoHeadedBoy98.
Morningside University losing its president, Albert Mosley, to Bethune Cookman

1 week ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Jared McNett

SIOUX CITY — Morningside University is now on the hunt for a new college president. The school announced Friday that President Albert Mosley will end his term on June 30 to assume the presidency at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida. "Serving as President of Morningside has been a tremendous honor," Mosley said in a press release. "This is a place full of blessings, promise, and heart.
Iowa Democrats now without Fourth District candidate

1 week ago | wcfcourier.com | Jared McNett

WEBSTER CITY — A little more than a month after launching his third bid for Iowa's Fourth Congressional District, Democratic candidate Ryan Melton, an insurance manager, announced Tuesday he's suspending his campaign. "This was one of the toughest decisions I've ever had to make, but I know after a lot of prayer, conversation, and thought that I need to suspend my campaign at this time," Melton said on the social media website X, formerly known as Twitter.
Iowa Democrats now without Fourth District candidate as Melton suspends campaign

1 week ago | globegazette.com | Jared McNett

WEBSTER CITY — A little more than a month after launching his third bid for Iowa's Fourth Congressional District seat, Democrat Ryan Melton has suspended his campaign. "This was one of the toughest decisions I've ever had to make, but I know after a lot of prayer, conversation, and thought that I need to suspend my campaign at this time," the insurance manager said on the social media website X, formerly known as Twitter.

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