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110519 404 Voters go to the polls across Iowa today to elect local and school board candidates. Six candidates are competing for four seats on the Sioux City Community School board. They are a banker and activist Monique Scarlett, currently appointed board member Miyuki Nelson, computer program analyst Shaun Broyhill, businessmen Dan Greenwell and Taylor Goodvin and Western Iowa Tech executive Juline Albert. Incumbent Sioux City mayor Bob Scott is being challenged by ESL teacher and business

110519 304 On this election day, voters in Sioux City are casting ballots for mayor, city council and school board. It’s the first time the two elections have been paired together in Woodbury County. Marilyn Tyler is the chairperson for a precinct on the northside of Sioux City. Tyler says last month’s primary election was slow, but things are different this time around. “It’s been very good so far. We opened up at 7 and we had people here before then. They waited and voted.” Tyler says it’s

On this election day voters in Sioux City are casting ballots for mayor, city council and school board. It’s the first time the two elections have been paired together in Woodbury County. Marilyn Tyler, is the chairperson for a precinct on the northside of Sioux City. Tyler says last month’s primary election was slow, but things are different this time around. “It’s been very good so far. We opened up at 7 a.m. and we had people here before then. They waited and voted.” Tyler says it’s important

110419 504 Local and school board elections are set for tomorrow in Iowa. In Sioux City, there are two candidates for mayor, two for the city council, and six candidates competing for four school board seats. Challenger Maria Rundquist is running against incumbent Mayor Bob Scott. Incumbent Rhonda Capron is being challenged by the owner of the SOHO bar and grill Julie Schoenherr. And appointed school board member Miyuki Nelson is running along with banker and community activist Monique Scarlett,

110419 404 A broad coalition of biofuel and farm advocates today sent a letter to the White House calling on President Trump to fix a proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency. It notes that the EPA’s draft plan undermines the administration’s commitment to restore integrity to the Renewable Fuel Standard and accurately account for biofuel demand destroyed by Small Refinery Exemptions The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association sent out a news release saying the letter says was signed by 60

On Friday, November 1, 2019 five of the six candidates for school board in Sioux City took part in a forum with moderator Mary Hartnett. Thanks for the Sioux City Public Library for allowing SMP to host the forum at their downtown location.

110119. 404 Next Tuesday is the general election and six candidates will vie for four spots on the Sioux City Community School Board. They are banker and activist Monique Scarlett, appointed board member Miyuki Nelson, businessmen Dan Greenwell and Taylor Goodvin, software engineer Shaun Broyhill, and Western Iowa Tech executive Dr. Juline Alberts. Siouxland Public Media spoke with five of the candidates this afternoon at a public forum at the Sioux City Public Library. The candidates talked

110119 Today is the first day of open enrollment for the 39,000 Iowans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Plans are being offered through Medica and Wellmark. Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen recommends those on ACA plans review their household income to make sure they still qualify for federal subsidies. A state board is recommending allowing patients with post-traumatic stress disorder to qualify for Iowa’s medical cannabis program. Medical professionals approved

103119 504 It looks like the possible repeal of Sioux City’s pit bull ban will be delayed. The City Council will defer the 3 rd and final reading of the ordinance repealing Sioux City’s pit bull ban.”. A final vote by the Council will take place only after the Animal Control Chapters of the City Code have been reviewed and further revised. The first reading on a revision to these chapters will be heard on Monday, November 4. Iowans will go to the polls next week for school and local government

103119 404 City Council will defer the 3 rd and final reading of the ordinance repealing Sioux City’s pit bull ban.”. A final vote will be made by the Council after the Animal Control Chapters of the City Code have been reviewed and further revised. The first reading on a revision to these chapters will be heard on Monday, November 4. Iowans will go to the polls next week for school and local government elections. It’s the first time these races are happening at the same time. Iowa Secretary of