The head of Siouxland District Health tells Siouxland Public Media there are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Woodbury County. Kevin Grieme says his department is keeping in close contact with state health officials and health providers locally. Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts released new guidelines today when it comes to the coronavirus. They include limiting public events and gathering to 50 people or less. Dozens of Iowa school districts including Sioux City Community Schools are

The head of Siouxland District Health tells Siouxland Public Media there are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Woodbury County. Kevin Grieme says his department is keeping in close contact with state health officials and health providers locally. Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts released new guidelines today when it comes to the coronavirus. They include limiting public events and gathering to 50 people or less. Dozens of Iowa school districts including Sioux City Community Schools are

The head of Siouxland District Health tells Siouxland Public Media there are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Woodbury County. Kevin Grieme says his department is keeping in close contact with state health officials and health providers locally. Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts released new guidelines today when it comes to the coronavirus. They include limiting public events and gathering to 50 people or less. Dozens of Iowa school districts including Sioux City Community Schools are

The coronavirus continues to spread across the United States and the rest of the world, and Iowa is not immune. So far there are 13 cases in Iowa and no deaths. The City of Sioux City is encouraging residents to use online services as much as possible in light of the global spread of COVID-19. A statement issued Friday afternoon said city staff will continue to deliver services and work to ensure that environments remain safe for employees and residents. Procedures are in place for added daily

031320 304 Iowa Republicans will hold county conventions tomorrow, but the Iowa Democratic Party has postponed its county conventions which were to be held later this month. Republican Party leaders say they consulted with state public health officials and the governor’s office and decided to move forward with county conventions this weekend, but a spokesman for the party says they “strongly advise” Republicans who don’t feel well to stay home. Iowa Democrats, meanwhile, say their county

031220 404 The NAIA Division II women's national basketball tournament in Sioux City was abruptly canceled in the middle of the second day of games due to concerns over the potential spread of coronavirus. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics canceled all remaining winter championship events, including those currently underway. That includes the NAIA Division II men's basketball tournament in Sioux Falls, where Morningside College was competing for a championship. Western Iowa

In an effort to support public health and minimize the spread of COVID-19 through social distancing, Western Iowa Tech Community College will extend Spring Break for students through Sunday, March 22 and will transition many of its face-to-face classes to online classes beginning March 23. Select lab-based, hands-on courses that will meet as scheduled starting on March 23 in a face-to-face format. Students should refer to their email several times a day as instructors will be sending out

Officials in Woodbury County say they want the public to be more educated about COVID-19. Siouxland Public Media’s Sheila Brummer has the story. So, far there isn’t a local case of COVID-19 but that could change at a moment’s notice. “We want to assure the community we are there monitoring that is a case does develop, we got them tracked.” That’s Kevin Grieme, the Director of the Siouxland District Health Department. He spoke at a news conference at the Security Institute on the campus of

Local health leaders say so far there isn’t a local case of COVID-19 but that could change at a moment’s notice. “We want to assure the community we are monitoring that is a case does develop, we will have them tracked.” That’s Kevin Grieme (GREEM - like Green with an M), the Director at the Siouxland District Health Department. He spoke at a news conference this afternoon with the support of local law enforcement and emergency management leaders at the Security Institute on the campus of

Guitarist Johnny A. is scheduled to hit the stage at Vanguarde Arts on Thursday, April 2 nd . The long-time musician talked to Siouxland Public Media’s Sheila Brummer about his career, his early influences and what Sioux City can expect to hear during his solo show "Just Me and My Guitars" A Celebration of British Songbook of the 60s. For more on Johnny A. check out his website johnnya.com .