Sioux City Journal

The Sioux City Journal serves as the daily newspaper and online platform for Sioux City, Iowa. Established in 1864, it provides news coverage for northwestern Iowa, as well as parts of Nebraska and South Dakota. Over the years, the Journal has received many accolades at the state, regional, and national levels. Notably, it was recognized as one of the "10 that do it right" by the publishing industry magazine Editor and Publisher in both 2009 and 2013.

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Little Priest Tribal College to unveil new $6M science facility

1 day ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Dolly A. Butz

WINNEBAGO, Neb. -- Little Priest Tribal College will unveil its newest campus addition, the Louis LaRose Memorial Building, next week. A grand opening ceremony for the $6 million, state-of-the-art science facility will be held at 11 a.m. May 2 at 601 East College Drive in Winnebago. The facility honors the legacy of Louis LaRose, a trailblazer in the Tribal Colleges & Universities movement, former chairman of the Winnebago Tribal Council and dedicated advocate for education.
Cherokee man charged with murder bonds out of jail

1 day ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Nick Hytrek

CHEROKEE, Iowa -- A Cherokee man charged with murder for allegedly running over another man with a pickup truck has bonded out of jail. Richard Hammond, 66, posted a $100,000 surety bond Tuesday and was released from the Cherokee County Jail. Hammond was arrested Monday on a charge of first-degree murder. He's charged with running over Christopher Wheeler, 47, of Sutherland, Iowa, early Monday at a rural Cherokee acreage.
Pediatric emergency safe room provides calming space

1 day ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Dolly A. Butz

SIOUX CITY -- Young patients experiencing a mental health crisis now have a secure, calming room in which to wait at UnityPoint Health -- St. Luke's. The pediatric emergency safe room, which was unveiled in late January, is the first one of its kind at St. Luke's and the only one in Sioux City.
Acclaimed jazz performer to headline Le Mars Arts Center concert fundraiser

1 day ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Earl Horlyk

As a much-in-demand jazz singer and pianist, Champian Fulton has appeared in venues around the world. She’s played at the San Fermines Festival in Pamplona, Spain, the Tongyeong Opera House in South Korea and was presently deep in rehearsal with a new nine-piece band in Stockholm, Sweden. However, Fulton will soon be performing a show inside of a Le Mars, Iowa, car museum that features vintage automobiles, antique signs and a recreation of a 1950’s era gas station.
Sux 6: The Best Things to Do in Siouxland

1 day ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Earl Horlyk

1 Country social!Indie artist Cooper Alan knows how to become an internet sensation. After all, the Winston-Salem N.C., native has racked up more than 225 million streams and a massive digital presence with more than 14 million followers across all social media platforms.
Photos: Missing children in Iowa

1 day ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Jeff Reinitz

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Rubio unveils a massive overhaul of the State Department

2 days ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Farnoush Amiri |Matthew Lee

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a massive overhaul of the State Department on Tuesday, with plans to reduce staff in the U.S. by 15% while closing and consolidating more than 100 bureaus worldwide as part of the Trump administration's "America First" mandate.
Sioux City receives $25K for first Homeless Court Program in Iowa

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

SIOUX CITY -- Sioux City has been awarded $25,000 from the Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors to create the state's first Homeless Court Program. The program, funded through the Iowa Finance Authority's (IFA) Emergency and Innovative Housing Fund, is designed to help individuals experiencing homelessness resolve legal barriers that prevent them from securing stable housing and employment.
Latest Woodbury County court report

2 days ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Nick Hytrek

Jose A. Alvarez, 30, Sioux City, first-degree fraudulent practice; sentenced April 16, deferred judgment, two years probation. Sayde Steel Hein, 25, Sioux City, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance; sentenced April 17, 10 years prison. Brandon Ben Ward, 40, Sioux City, domestic abuse assault; sentenced March 27, seven days jail. Sara Grace Verzani, 54, Sioux City, failure to appear; sentenced March 18, five years prison suspended, two years probation.
Marriage licenses

2 days ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Nick Hytrek

Cadell Marcus Johnson, 21, Sioux City; Vanessa Rain Colling, 21, Sioux City Atayaeh Renee Erickson, 29, Hornick, Iowa; Kyle Ray Clark, 30, Hornick Mark Joseph Frahm, 42, Sioux City; Pamela Ruwoko, 33, Sioux City Sierra Kay Rohlk, 23, Sioux City; Riliegh Xavier Belt, 23, Sioux City Lee Douglas McNaughton, 46, Lawton, Iowa; Ronda Jo Howard, 46, Lawton Haven Alexyss Andersen, 24, Sioux City; Ryan Blake Swanger, 26, Sioux City Kayla Marie Randall, 26, Sioux City; Salvatore Reed Abramo, 30, Sioux...