SBL's defense didn't give the Glenwood Rams much of an opening on this play, as the hometown boys came in hard to smother this run.

SB-L sticks Rams 27-13 in a battle of unbeatens!!

(SB) – The Warriors of SB-L advanced their won-loss record to 4-0 last Friday night (Sept. 18) by stymieing the visiting Glenwood’s Rams, 27-13 in a Dist. 1 showdown between two unbeaten squads. …
Ben Mulford

Ben Mulford seeks Woodbury County attorney’s office

(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 …

City of Sergeant Bluff Water Supply Drinking Water Advisory LIFTED

City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa DRINKING WATER ADVISORY LIFTED
Special Features
A Penny for Your Thoughts
  (SBA) - The other day someone offered me a penny for my thoughts. A day or so later I gave my unsolicited opinion on something and was told that I was sticking my two cents in where it …
Coming Home to Care for the Community
(SBA) - For Dr. Joanna Widjaja, opening Jiwa Chiropractic & Wellness in Sergeant Bluff was more than the beginning of a career or the opening of a business. It was a homecoming.  Born …
Colton sends a long ball deep into left field.
Amputee baseball players redefine sports; to play at Lewis & Clark Explorers’ Park
(SBA) – On Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, a young Sioux City man, Colton DeRocher, returns for a 9:30 a.m. baseball game at Lewis & Clark Park, home of the Sioux City Explorers. DeRocher born Jan. 17, …
Local Nature & Outdoors
Man works on laptop in the garden and drink coffee. Home office with relax and nature. Freelancer outdoors.
Iowa Home Gardener Course Now Offered in New On-Demand Format
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener Program will now offer Garden Academy on-demand year-round for Iowa Home Gardener trainees. Garden Academy serves as …
2026 Growing Spirits and Sprouts Sergeant Bluff Community Garden Harvest.
Growing Spirits and Sprouts
(SBA) - Once again, Sergeant Bluff’s community garden, Growing Spirits and Sprouts, has tipped the scales with more than 4,000 pounds of fresh produce. This year’s harvest includes okra, …
Snyder Bend Park
Snyder Bend Park Reopening
(SBA) - Sioux City, IA— Snyder Bend Park near Salix, Iowa, will reopen to the public following storm damage sustained in May 2026. Cabins, shelters, campgrounds, and restrooms will be open, but …
House and Home
Cold cities are the most ready for winter, with one exception. See where your city ranks
Angi reports that Washington, D.C. ranks as the top U.S. city for fall home maintenance, with many northern cities leading in preparedness. 
How to choose the best gate option for your home
Kaiser Garage Doors & Gates reports that choosing a residential gate involves balancing aesthetics, security, and durability. 
Custom home design trends reflect growing demand for flexible living spaces
Triple Crown Homes reports that home sales are declining, prompting builders to focus on flexible spaces, energy efficiency, and quality finishes over size. 
City of Sergeant Bluff
AG NEWS
AG NEWS
As family farms decline and the climate heats up, farmers weigh what to do with their land
Grist reports that as family farms decline and climate change impacts agriculture, farmers like John Boyer are grappling with land preservation amid rising pressures.
What data on 11K farms reveals about the country’s factory farm hotbed
Sentient Media reports Iowa has the most factory farms, producing 170 billion pounds of manure annually, leading to severe water pollution and health risks, including cancer.
New resource helps landowners navigate renewable energy lease agreements
(SBA) - Farmers and landowners are increasingly being approached about leasing land for solar, wind, and battery storage projects. According to the Center for Rural Affairs, these agreements can …
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig tours Port Neal Welding as part of his annual tour of Iowa’s 99 counties. Pictured from l-r are Mike Naig, Dan Lee, Jacob Bossman, and Kolby DeWitt. (Photo by Iowa Department of Agriculture).
Naig highlights skilled trades during Port Neal Welding visit
(SBA) SALIX — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig visited Port Neal Welding Company in Salix on Monday, Aug. 24, as part of his annual tour of Iowa’s 99 counties. During the …
Nelson Family Farm Honored as Century Farm
Woodbury County Supervisor Mark Nelson and his family were honored at the Iowa State Fair after their family farm was recognized as an Iowa Century Farm. The designation recognizes farms that have …
Sports
SPORTS
SB-L offense unloads 49 points; defense tanks CB-TJ in convincing road win!!!
(Council Bluffs, IA.) – The Warriors’ well-oiled offense, and its spring-loaded defense combined to turn in a 49-0 victory over Council-Bluffs-Thomas Jefferson (CBTJ) last Friday night (Sept. 11) …
Warrior Bailey Ball (5) gently slips in a ball against two defenders, while her teammates close in to assist.
SB-L volleyball team win on the road at SC-East
The 2026 Sergeant Bluff-Luton girls volleyball team took the short trip to SC-East last Tuesday (Sept. 8) and won over the Black Raiders, 3-1. The girls lost the first matchup, 15-25, the duly roared …
Warriors, on land and in air, score 33-28 win over CB-LC!
(SB) – ““Holy Bouncing Boiler Plate, Batman, what do we do now?” said sidekick Robin to Batman when up against their latest opponent. No matter what, Batman and Robin always won out, even …
Former Tosa cop Mensah given $95,000 in PTSD claim
The Wauwatosa Common Council approved a $95,000 settlement on Tuesday night for Joseph Mensah, the former Wauwatosa police officer who killed three people while on duty during his five years on the force. The settlement stemmed from a workers compensation claim for PTSD.  The city said that Mensah filed the claim a few years ago, […]
Thousands of immigrants in Maryland to lose Medicaid coverage under H.R. 1
Treatments for cancer, diabetes and other conditions could be disrupted for up to 4,500 Maryland residents who will no longer qualify for Medicaid under a federal rule that takes effect Thursday that will disqualify people for Medicaid based on immigration status.
AG report details decades of abuse at Fall River, Springfield, Worcester dioceses
The attorney general called for the Legislature to strengthen remedies for survivors of childhood sexual abuse and revealed that she is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
School news
SCHOOL NEWS
SBL High School earns national recognition for sixth consecutive year
(SBA) SERGEANT BLUFF — Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School has been named among the nation’s best public high schools by U.S. News & World Report for the sixth consecutive year. The …
SBL Vocalists Attend Morningside All-State Choral Camp
(SBA) - Four Sergeant Bluff-Luton High School vocalists participated in Morningside University’s annual All-State Choral Camp, held Aug. 3-5 in Eppley Auditorium. Izzy Carrell, Jax Sedgwick, Roxy …
SBL primary school staff purchased bench for the East Campus honoring Mrs. Adams and her husband, Doug
The primary school staff purchased a bench for the East Campus in honor of Mrs. Adams and her husband, Doug. The plaque on the bench reads, “A smile on your face and a song in your heart.” As SBL …
Music students honored at annual awards night
(SBA) SERGEANT BLUFF — High school band and choir students were recognized for their achievements during the 24th Annual Music Awards Night on Tuesday, May 12, in the high school commons. The …
Warrior Enterprise program gives SBL students real-world business experience
(SBA) SERGEANT BLUFF — At Sergeant Bluff Luton High School, students are moving beyond traditional classroom lessons and into running businesses of their own through the district’s new Warrior …
Education & Awards
Sha’Niya Sorge, a junior at Sergeant Bluff-Luton.
Sha’Niya Sorge Installed as Worthy Advisor of Lynn Broyhill Assembly
(SBA) - Sha’Niya Sorge, a junior at Sergeant Bluff-Luton and daughter of Shirley and Keith Sorge, of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa. Was installed as Worthy Advisor of Lynn Broyhill Assembly No. #12, …
Buena Vista University Spring 2026 Dean’s List
(SBA) - Buena Vista University congratulates more than 520 students who were named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade point …
South Dakota State announces spring 2026 dean’s list
(SBA) - More than 3,900 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the spring 2026 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the dean’s list. To …
Katie Muenchrath Graduates from Graceland University
(SBA) - Graceland University has announced the Spring 2026 graduation list. Graduates from around the country and the world have been recognized for earning undergraduate and graduate degrees from …
Mount Mercy University May 2026 graduates
(SBA) - The following student(s) graduated from Mount Mercy in May 2026.  Sioux City, IA Cameron Pierson, Bachelor of Business Administration
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How to stay healthier this year: Schedule your flu shot
(BPT) - It's that time of year again: Temperatures are dropping, kids are heading back to school — and cold and flu season isn't far behind. To help you and your family stay healthier this fall …
Running a small business means making sacrifices. Are they permanent?
Rocket Lawyer reports that small business owners often sacrifice time and income for flexibility and control, but these sacrifices can become permanent if not reassessed.
9 reasons your prescription may not be filled, and what to do about it
GoodRx reports nine reasons a pharmacist may not fill a prescription, including missing information, drug shortages, and insurance issues, along with solutions to prevent delays.
Sequoia Grove Winery’s playbook for elevating game day entertaining
(BPT) - For decades, hosting a football game meant the same thing: buffalo wings, a bowl of dip and a cooler of canned beer. But as the sport has evolved over the past 30 years, your Sunday spreads …
Unwrapping Holiday Shopping: What 44 Billion Emails Reveal About When Consumers Really Buy
Unwrapping Holiday Shopping: What 44 Billion Emails Reveal About When Consumers Really Buy
(NewsUSA) - Analysis of more than 44 billion emails and 83 million text messages uncovers surprising patterns in when holiday shoppers buy, and what brings them backBlack Friday and Cyber Monday …