An election watchdog is filing a complaint alleging than an outside group founded by top political aides to Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst violated campaign finance law in its efforts improve the Republican's chance of reelection next year. It comes after The Associated Press reported earlier this month that Ernst's work with the political nonprofit Iowa Values to raise money and build an electoral “firewall" potentially violated campaign finance and tax law. The complaint by the nonpartisan Campaign

On Friday night a holiday classic takes the stage at Lamb Theatre in Sioux City. “A Christmas Carol” will also be broadcast live on Siouxland Public Media. Russell Wooley the Managing Artistic Director of the theatre sat down with Siouxland Public Media’s Sheila Brummer to talk about the significance of the show. Purchase tickets at www.kwit.org .

The Morningside College Football team is looking to repeat as national champions. Siouxland Public Media’s Sheila Brummer was there as the team left for Louisiana on the morning of December 17, 2019. Dozens lined Peters Avenue running through the heart of Morningside College. A warm send-off in cool conditions for a successful football program. The Mustangs take on the Marian University Knights for another appearance in the NAIA Football Championship game on Saturday. Both teams are undefeated.

This afternoon, the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors will vote on building authority for a new jail and law enforcement center. Yesterday, the Sioux City Council unanimously voted to support the authority. It would oversee the $49 million dollar project. The public would still need to approve the new facility. It is expected to go before voters in Woodbury County in March. A send-off this morning for the Morningside Mustangs. The football team left this morning for Louisiana to play in the

121619 504 The Sioux City Council is expected to vote today to vote on an ordinance that would amend water rates for South Sioux City and Dakota Dunes. According to the Sioux City Journal, the City of Sioux City entered into agreements for water service with South Sioux City and Dakota Dunes in 2002. The agreement with Dakota Dunes was amended in 2004. The 2020 rates for South Sioux City will decrease by 7.3 percent, while Dakota Dunes' rates will decrease by 4.8 percent. The minimum monthly

121619 404 4 th district Republican Congressman Steve King has made it clear he’ll vote against impeaching President Trump this week, but the three Democrats from Iowa who serve in the U.S. House have not announced how they’ll vote. About two dozen people gathered at the Iowa Republican Party headquarters this weekend to show their support of the president, according to Radio Iowa. State Senator Brad Zaun of Urbandale said Democrats have been “disrespectful” of President Trump since the day he

121619 304 The Sioux City Council is expected to vote today to vote on an ordinance that would amend water rates for South Sioux City and Dakota Dunes. According to the Sioux City Journal, the City of Sioux City entered into agreements for water service with South Sioux City and Dakota Dunes in 2002. The agreement with Dakota Dunes was amended in 2004. The 2020 rates for South Sioux City will decrease by 7.3 percent, while Dakota Dunes' rates will decrease by 4.8 percent. The minimum monthly

The Sioux City Police Department is investigating a homicide from over the weekend. A Sioux City man died in a shooting near the city's downtown on Saturday night. Detectives say 42-year-old Chad A. Thomas was killed after being shot serval times. Someone discovered Thomas lying unconscious on a sidewalk. Winter weather turned deadly on the roads in Nebraska yesterday. Two people died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-80 during snowy conditions near Ashland, outside of Omaha. Three others went to

Mark Lowe, Director of the Iowa Department of Transportation Edit | Remove 121319 504 The director of the Iowa Department of Transportation is resigning at the request of the governor. A statement from Governor Kim Reynolds’ office says she, quote, “has decided to seek a change in leadership as she continues to build her administration.” The Iowa Finance Authority has helped 3,337 Iowans purchase a home in 2019, and that is the most in the agencies’ history. Homebuyers can apply for IFA’s

Saturday, December 14, 2019 marks the 70 th anniversary of one of Sioux City’s most tragic industrial accidents. Siouxland Public Media’s Sheila Brummer explores the explosion of the Swift and Company Meatpacking Plant with the story of one survivor and a modern day historian who takes us back in time. You can explore the archives of the Swift Plant explosion at the Sioux City Public Museum’s Research Center. Public hours are Wednesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Or, you can also make an