The Supreme Court says an expanded number of small refineries can seek an exemption from certain renewable fuel requirements. The high court ruled 6-3 that a small refinery that had previously received a hardship exemption from complying with Clean Air Act requirements may obtain an “extension” of that exemption. That’s even if the refinery let a previous exemption lapse. The Biden administration argued that to get an extension, a refinery had to have maintained a continuous exemption since 2011

304 News 062421 Today Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa State Patrol officers would be deployed to the U.S. Southern Border to aid law enforcement and border security efforts. The governor is responding to a request from Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. Reynolds said the rise in drugs, human trafficking, and violent crime has become unsustainable. Survivors of clergy abuse within the Catholic Church in Iowa are

A 20-year-old Sioux City man admitted that he shot the shot that killed a woman at a New Year's Eve party. Christopher Morales pleaded guilty Tuesday to second-degree murder and three counts of reckless use of a firearm. Morales was originally charged with first-degree murder for the death of 18-year-old Mia Kritis. She was killed and three other people were injured when Morales and others fired into the house where the party was being held. Morales' 18-year-old brother is charged with first

On Tuesday, June 15 th, a gathering took place at the Sioux City Public Museum with dozens of concerned community members after the heightened awareness following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis last year. The Sioux City Human Rights Commission, joined forces with the Sioux City Police Department and Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office for the event called “Strengthening and Improving Community Relationships.” The purpose, highlighting de-escalation techniques in stressful situations,

A man’s body was found in the Missouri River near Onawa, Iowa. The Monona County Sheriff’s office said a fisherman found the body was found near the Ivy Island Wildlife Management Area Sunday afternoon. The sheriff’s office said it appeared that the man had been in the river for some time. Officials are working to identify the man and an autopsy is planned. Wind energy is a major economic force in northwest Iowa, and the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors is holding the first of three public

If you’re looking for other things to do this summer, check out the book 100 Things to Do in Sioux City and Siouxland Before You Die . Author Lindsay Hindman shares a few ideas with Siouxland Public Media's Sheila Brummer. Hindman is also the the founder of Siouxlandfamilies.com .

COVID-19 rates and hospitalizations continue to fall throughout a large portion of the state of Iowa. The Iowa Department of Public Health on Monday added no new deaths due to complications of the illness with around 30 new cases. There have been 6,114 deaths during the pandemic. Almost one-and-a-half million are fully vaccinated. Hospitalization have fallen to 54 patients, that is the lowest since the end of March 2020. The 14-day positivity rate is 2% statewide, and the seven-day positivity

Nebraska and South Dakota closed state offices today to honor the new Federal Juneteenth Holiday. However, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has not said anything about Juneteenth. The state started recognizing the holiday in 2002, however, state workers do not get a paid day off. However, Reynolds did sign a pro-police measure into law yesterday. It includes heightened criminal penalties for certain protest activities. Democratic candidate for Governor, Ras Smith of Waterloo gained prominence by

Rib Fest takes place in Sioux City on Saturday, June 19 th . This year's event supporting Camp High Hopes in Sioux City features one the top pitmasters in the world. Sterling “Big Poppa” Ball talked to Siouxland Public Media from his home in California about his career and life outside of BBQ. See Sterling “Big Poppa” Ball in action at Rib Fest for Camp High Hopes Saturday, June 19 th from noon until 3 p.m. at Battery Park at Hard Rock in Sioux City.

About three-fourths of Iowa is gripped in either moderate or severe drought conditions, according to a national report released this week. The conditions make many homeowners look with despair at their browning lawns. However, a horticulture profressor at Iowa State University says it is time to quit worrying about having the best lawn on the block. Adam Thoms, says your if your lawn is already turning brown, just let it go. “You know as they are brown up top, the growth point or the crown of