The U.S. government has put to death an Iowa chemistry student-turned-meth kingpin convicted of killing two children and three adults. Dustin Honken, who prosecutors said killed key witnesses to stop them from testifying in his drugs case, received a lethal injection at a Federal Prison in Indiana this afternoon. His Federal Capital Murder Trial took place in Sioux City with Ret. Federal Judge, the Honorable Mark Bennett on the bench. “Dustin Honken was an evil man.” Bennett says he is

The former spokesperson for the Iowa Department of Public Health who says she was forced from her job on Wednesday talked to Siouxland Public Media News about her diminished role after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Polly Carver-Kimm talks about the need for transparency in the response to the novel coronavirus. Siouxland Public Media's Sheila Brummer reports. STATEMENT FROM THE IDPH: My understanding is that, as Polly noted, she resigned in lieu of termination, and that Director Clabaugh

Gov. Kim Reynolds says she will override local school districts and require students to spend at least half of their education time in classrooms. That’s despite concerns the move could endanger children and teachers as the number of coronavirus cases increase in the state. Reynolds’ decision Friday will invalidate plans implemented by some districts to limit in-person classes to one day a week for most students with online learning on other days. The governor’s actions are in line with the

MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center says it will discontinue obstetrics services effective Sept. 1 The Sioux City hospital said in that the decision was made after a thorough review process and examination, and will allow MercyOne to make continued investments to expand other health care services and programs not currently offered in the region. Iowa hit a new high today for new coronavirus cases in a 24-hour period. 830 new Coronavirus have been confirmed since yesterday morning. with a total 36,

404 071620 MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center has announced that it will discontinue obstetrics services effective Sept. 1, according a news release today. The Sioux City hospital said in that the decision was made after a thorough review process and examination, and will allow MercyOne to make continued investments to expand other health care services and programs not currently offered in the region. Iowa hit a new high today for new coronavirus cases in a 24-hour period. 830 new Coronavirus

304 News 071620 The state of Iowa has posted has posted a new high for new coronavirus cases in a 24 hour period. 830 new Coronavirus have been confirmed since yesterday morning. with a total 36, 886 cases. There were 18 new deaths from the virus, which is the largest one day total since June 2. The number of deaths, hospitalizations and patients admitted to intensive care were all rising. In Woodbury County, there has been one new death due to COVID-19. The county’s coronavirus death toll is 46

A federal judge from Sioux City has denied an Iowa drug kingpin’s requests to delay his execution, which is scheduled for Friday. U.S. District Judge Leonard Strand says he would not intervene to delay Dustin Honken’s execution date due to the coronavirus pandemic. He said the Bureau of Prisons was in the best position to weigh the health risks against the benefits of carrying out the execution. Strand also denied Honken’s motion to declare his execution void due to an alleged procedural error

Rescue crews responded to Little Sioux Park, in Correctionville Tuesday afternoon for a suspected drowning. Siouxland News/KMEG Television reports it happened around two this afternoon. A passerby assisted in the rescue and then performed CPR on a child. The child was flown by medical helicopter to MercyOne in Sioux City. No other details, including the boy’s age or condition are being released at this time. Siouxland District Health reports just one new case of the novel coronavirus in Woodbury

Dakota County Health officials report one more death due to COVID-19 for a total of 39, plus 10 new cases for 1,819 in all. There are 6 new cases in Woodbury County for a total of 3,346 and 44 deaths. Governor Kim Reynolds released a video message urging Iowans to voluntarily wear a mask and practice social distancing and other health measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Iowa saw the biggest one-week increase in more than two months with 3,600 extra positive cases logged last

A discussion on diversity brought local leaders together Thursday night for an honest look at racism. “History is repeating itself, it just looks very different than the 1960s,” said Treyla Lee. “If you see something wrong, then stand up for it,” said Mike Brown. Because of social distancing measures, a small group heard insight on what it means to be a person of color, and how to embrace people of different backgrounds. "It’s important for parents to nurture where their kids are. If they ask