Author Jim Schaap talks with Siouxland Public Media's Mark Munger about a Dutch resistance fighter in who defied the Nazies WWII. Diet Eman died last week. Schaap worked with Eman on her biography. We talk with the president of Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA about a three million dollar gift that will help the school and the community work on rural economic projects and issues. Also, a conversation about civility and modern life. Ho Chunk Inc reaches its 25th anniversary this week, and

091119 532 The National Weather Service says that at least one tornado hit the city of Sioux Falls overnight and caused massive damage. The weather service confirmed an EF-2 tornado with winds of about 125 mph hit a portion of the city. They are examining a second area where a hospital complex suffered heavy damage to see if that also was a tornado or simply straight-line winds. The local fire chief says at least 37 buildings were destroyed or have structural damage mainly on the south and

091119 504 The National Weather Service is confirming that at least one tornado hit the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, overnight. The weather service confirmed an EF-2 tornado with winds of about 125 mph hit a portion of the city. They were examining a second area where a hospital complex suffered heavy damage to see if that also was a tornado or simply straight-line winds. One northwest Iowa school bond issue passed and another failed yesterday. A supermajority of 60% was needed for all

091119 432 The Sgt. Bluff-Luton School district has failed to pass a bond for the 4th year in a row, though this year’s bond was significantly smaller than past measures. Voters in Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District rejected a $33 million-dollar bond that would’ve covered building a new primary school and moving baseball and softball fields. This year’s bond was about half of last year’s and less than the other two previous ones. So Superintendent Rod Earleywine says he was hopeful

091119 404 Officials say the severe weather that tore apart structures in South Dakota's largest city appears to have spared the rest of the state. National Weather Service officials are surveying a probable tornado and straight-line winds that hit the southern part of Sioux Falls just before midnight yesterday that caused damage to at least 37 structures. There are some reports of injuries, but no word on any fatalities. One northwest Iowa school bond issue passed and another failed. Voters in

Today, clean-up started for the community of Sioux Falls, South Dakota after a severe storm blew through late last night. The National Weather Service confirms at least one tornado, an EF-2 with winds of about 125 miles per hour hit a portion of the city. Brian Allen is main anchor for KSFY-Television in Sioux Falls. Brian shares what he experienced during the height of the storm and talked about the aftermath with Siouxland Public Media News. Allen also worked as a reporter and anchor for KCAU

Singer/Songwriter Spencer Aspleaf grew up in Sioux City. The 28-year-old is a member of the band “Port Nocturnal” and recently sat down with Siouxland Public Media’s Sheila Brummer with his guitar to talk about his full-time musical career. Thanks to Spencer for taking the time talking to us and bringing along his dog Hallie Berries. He also performed a new tune called “Getting Out of This” at our Siouxland Public Media Studios.

The city of Sioux Falls is reeling after a likely tornado struck late last night, leaving behind a trail of damage and debris. “There is a level of destruction up here that we’re not use to seeing.” That’s news anchor Brian Allen who works for KSFY-Television in Sioux Falls who says the twister touched down about a mile from his home. “Roofs have collapsed, windows have been blown out. There is tree damage area.. power poles are down and trees are down.” Allen is a former anchor at KCAU

091019 504 Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is launching an effort to register more high school students to vote. It follows a new law allowing 17-year-old Iowans to register to vote. They can also now participate in primaries and caucuses if they’ll turn 18 in time to vote in the general election. Pate says with all of the presidential campaigns working in Iowa and more targeting of high school students, he thinks the state could see a big increase in youth registration and voter turnout. High

091019 432 Woodbury County officials could move ahead today with planning for a possible new county jail. The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors meets today to pass a motion to set a Sept. 17 th deadline for financial advisor firms to submit proposals to consult on the project. Twenty-seven-year-old Taylor Goodvin is the 4 th candidate to announce plans to run for the Sioux City Community School Board. He previously worked as director of the Woodbury County Taxpayers Research Council and as an