(SBA) - Daniel A. Bittinger II is seeking reelection to the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors, District 2. A pastor and nonprofit leader, Bittinger said his experience serving families and community organizations has shaped his commitment to fiscal responsibility, economic development, maintaining essential infrastructure and protecting personal freedom.
After eight years of building The Tired Nurse, Sioux City native Shannon Blake turns her attention to an international gift business rooted in humor, encouragement, and human connection. (SBA) - …
(SBA) – Halloween celebrations are getting underway throughout Siouxland, with communities, businesses, churches and organizations preparing a variety of activities for families and residents of …
(SB) – A 2026 SB-L graduate, Tyler Grote, the son of Dan and Heide Grote, has embarked on a purposeful journey, one that may very well prove to propel him in his goals in what is a very …
(SBA/Onawa, IA.) – In Part I of the Burgess Health Center series, the SBA-Advocate introduced readers to the scope of services, technology and professional expertise available within a rural health …
(SBA) — A sewage backup at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School forced the district to cancel classes at all its schools Friday, Oct. 2, bringing renewed attention to the aging building’s …
(SBA) - Dave Dawson is seeking election to represent Iowa’s 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. A former state legislator and longtime Woodbury County prosecutor, Dawson said his experience has shaped his commitment to public service and his interest in expanding access to affordable health care, strengthening rural communities, supporting family farms and lowering costs for Iowa families.
(SBA) - Kolby DeWitt is seeking election to the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors, District 4. A lifelong Sioux City and Woodbury County resident with experience in public service and community leadership, DeWitt said his background has shaped his commitment to accessible government, fiscal responsibility, economic development and communication with communities throughout the county.
AUGUST 2026 ARRESTS AND CHARGES 08/11/26 – BASS, JOSHUA R, - Theft 5th -- Possess/Control Under $300. 08/12/26 – BASS, JOSHUA R , - Theft 5th -- Possess/Control Under $300. 08/05/26 – CRILLY, …
MARCH 2026 ARRESTS AND CHARGES 03/11/2026 – Murphy, Roderick Lawayne , 36, Sioux City, IA - Warrant 2 cts. 03/11/2026 - Juvenile , 15, Operate MV w/o Owners Consent. 03/13/2026 - Herry, Leeon , 59, …
MARCH 2026 ARRESTS AND CHARGES 03/11/2026 – Murphy, Roderick Lawayne , 36, Sioux City, IA - Warrant 2 cts. 03/11/2026 - Juvenile , 15, Operate MV w/o Owners Consent. 03/13/2026 - Herry, Leeon , 59, …
DECEMBER 2025 - Arrests 12/4/2025 – McNamara, Samantha , 36, Sergeant Bluff, IA -Domestic assault 1st 12/5/20025 – Todd, Eriksen , 39, Sergeant Bluff, IA -Violation of probation 12/14/2025 – …
JANUARY 2026 ARRESTS AND CHARGES 1/5/2026 – Cooper, Trevor, 21 , Sioux City, IA -Driving while barred, failure to provide proof of financial liability 1/11/2026 – Wriedt, Keaton, 25 , Emerson, NE …
(SBA) - James Loomis is seeking reelection as Woodbury County attorney. A longtime prosecutor who joined the Woodbury County Attorney’s Office in 2003, Loomis said his experience has shaped his commitment to public safety, holding offenders accountable, pursuing justice for victims and strengthening partnerships with law enforcement and community leaders.
(SBA) - Brittney Wilson is seeking election to the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors, District 4. A lifelong area resident with experience in private-sector and nonprofit management, Wilson said her professional background and personal experiences have shaped her commitment to public service and her interest in fiscal accountability, infrastructure, responsible development, public safety and government transparency.
(SBA) - Ben Mulford is seeking election as Woodbury County attorney. A criminal defense attorney and former United States Marine, Mulford said his experience has shaped his commitment to public service and his interest in addressing public safety, mental health, homelessness and the underlying causes of crime.
(SBA/INA) - American democracy succeeds by trial and error. Our history is littered with flaws and mistakes, corrected and amended, re-broken, and fixed again, often thanks to citizen input. That is …
(SBA/INA) As Chair of the Local Government Committee in the Iowa House, I am often asked: Where should decision-making power reside? I believe the answer lies in the principled balance that local …
Property tax reform has been a pressing issue for years. Iowans are facing higher costs on nearly every front and are desperate for relief. Property values have skyrocketed, and property …
When your home state is repeatedly rated as one of the worst in the country for property tax burdens, something has to change. When you are consistently hearing from Iowans worried about property …
(SBA) - Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers. As part of its deportation efforts, the Trump administration has ordered states to hand over personal …
(SBA) - According to a letter released to the public by St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salix, the parish is seeking sponsors to help replace trees lost during the May tornado that caused significant …
(SB) The topic of mental illness raises difficult spiritual questions in the body of Christ and is often kept off the radar and out of sermons and Bible studies. Many Christians are ignorant on the …
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY STARTS JULY 7TH @ 2PM - NEW Women's Bible Study will be started on Monday July 7th @ 2:00 PM. This group will meet at the church on 1st and 3rd Monday's Monthly.
3 Day Blinds reports a ranking that reveals homeowners, particularly in the Northeast, are renovating instead of moving, driven by low mortgage rates.
Rug Source reports that homeowners are shifting from cold minimalism to mixing antiques with modern design, favoring warmth, craftsmanship, and authenticity.
HomeServe reports 10 reasons your thermostat may read wrong temperatures, including dust buildup, faulty sensors, outdated models, improper placement, HVAC issues, and more.
HomeServe reports on DIY hacks for cooling your home during heat waves, including making a simple air conditioner, using shade, adjusting ceiling fans, and managing humidity.
HomeServe reports that to run your window AC efficiently, choose the right size, set it to 78°F, use eco mode, enhance air circulation, and seal leaks.
(SB) – Theirs is a history that goes way back. Sioux Valley Community Credit Union took off in 1952, when it was granted a State Charter. The long-time resident of Sergeant Bluff started off as …
Russel J. Schulte, 79 of Salix, Iowa passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026 at a local hospital. Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2026 at the Waterbury Funeral Service of Sergeant …
Marvin W. Pottebaum, 66, of Dakota Dunes, SD, died on Wednesday, October 7, surrounded by his family, after a valiant battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16, …
James D. "JD" Newman Celebration of Life Memorial Saturday, October 24, 2026 11 am - 2 pm American Legion Post 662 901 Topaz Dr, Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054 Jim's wife, Patty Newman, …
Derek S. Schulte, 53 of Salix, died Thursday, September 10, 2026 at a Sioux City hospital. Private family memorial service was held. Derek Scott Schulte was born on November 27, 1972 in …
Logan James Loftus, 25, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2026. Logan was born on February 27, 2001, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Timothy Loftus and Lauren Hahn. Although his life was far …
(SBA) - Every election season, our communities become a colorful collection of political yard signs. They appear along residential streets, at busy intersections, outside businesses and across rural …
(SB) – See if you can follow me on this, keeping in mind I’m just trying to help all of you make it to the next day in our crises-laden lives. Remember the clamor of “If we’re young …
(SBA) - Somewhere along the way, Americans seem to have forgotten that it’s perfectly acceptable to agree with Republicans on one issue, Democrats on another, and neither party on something else …
(SB) – I vividly remember the Vietnam war protests in the mid and late 1960s and early 1970s. I was overseas at the time and read a Stars and Stripes article in which one of the stateside …
(SBA) - I like technology. I use it every day to put this newspaper together. Digital photography, online research and publishing software allow a small newsroom to do work that once required far …
(SBA/ICD) - In forming opinions about public policy, I always try to look at alternatives, both for and against a proposed course of action. There is one conservative advocate that I read most …
(SBA) - The Sergeant Bluff American Legion Post 662 hosted its Legion Breakfast and 3rd Annual Car Show on Sunday, Sept. 13, drawing car enthusiasts from around the Siouxland area. Over 75 vehicles …
(SBA) – The Market kicked off its third season on July 12 at the Sergeant Bluff Recreation Complex. Located in the northwest corner of the walking trail near the newly installed light tunnel, the …
Tune in for the next installment of the Tractor Wars series, discover some of the nation's most talented artisans, enjoy music from Barbra Streisand and Barry Manilow, and trace the …
DES MOINES, IA (11/03/2025) (readMedia)-- Find your Fair Spirit this holiday with 2026 Iowa State Fair gifts -and save! Fair admission, Giant Slide and Ye Old Mill tickets, plus cups and buckets of …
(SBA) - Recent legislative changes in Iowa have led to the elimination of the 27-cent levy, which previously provided dedicated funding for public libraries and museums. When the Iowa Legislature …
