“We need a new Commander-in-Chief.” This week, three Democratic candidates for president stopped in Sioux City, including California Senator Kamala Harris. “As we reflect on the Independence of our nation there is a lot of good and a lot worth fighting for.” Harris held a town hall meeting to an overflow crowd at a church on West Fourth Street. An estimated 350 people heard her message for America. “It’s time to turn the page and time it’s time to write the next chapter in the history on our

An overflow crowd of more than 300 people packed a campaign event this morning for California Senator Kamala Harris in Sioux City. Harris says the country needs a new Commander-in-Chief because President Trump hasn’t delivered on promises to help the middle class or improve the health care system. Harris is one of three candidates visiting Sioux City this week. South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg held a town hall meeting at North High School on Wednesday and the day before Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan

One of the top democratic candidates for president is in Sioux City this afternoon. A town hall started an hour ago with California Senator Kamala Harris. California Sen. Kamala Harris make her case to become the next U.S. president in central Iowa yesterday. Harris slammed the current administration’s trade policy, noting its impact on Iowa farmers. She said China does need to be held accountable for stealing trade secrets and intellectual property. But the way to do that is to strengthen the U

For 130 years, Arnolds Park Amusement Park serves up a summer of fun. From the historic wooden roller coaster called “The Legend,” to the log ride and midway games. “I have my three grandkids with me and my daughter.” Joan Negen visits with her family from Windom, Minnesota. “They have the rides for the kids close by and benches to sit on!” Grandma needs a spot to occasionally rest as she keeps up with a lively group. REPORTER: “And, they enjoy this don’t they?” Yep, yep they do.” This amusement

Five hundred people crowded into the Sioux City North High gymnasium yesterday evening to hear from Democratic Presidential candidate and South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttegieg. In the unairconditioned gym the crowd listened and applauded Buttegieg’s call for what he called “A New Call to Service.” Buttegieg said the program included opportunities for young people. “We propose to immediately triple paid service opportunities, to bring it to 250-thousand opportunities, targeted toward America’s

This Fourth of July week, three Democratic presidential hopefuls plan to visit Sioux City. Congressman Tim Ryan of Ohio spoke to a group of a few dozen Tuesday morning at Hardline Coffee in downtown Sioux City. His campaign focuses on educational fundamentals to improve the life and emotional well-being of young people in the country. “What do we have to do in the United States to be competitive, to lift people up to rebuild the middle class? Invest in our people to make sure that every one of

This Fourth of July week, three Democratic presidential hopefuls plan to visit Sioux City. Congressman Tim Ryan of Ohio spoke to a group of a few dozen Tuesday morning at Hardline Coffee in downtown Sioux City. His campaign focuses on educational fundamentals to improve the life and emotional well-being of young people in the country. “What do we have to do in the United States to be competitive, to lift people up to rebuild the middle class? Invest in our people to make sure that every one of

070319 504 Despite earlier predictions of dry weather, rain and hail could threaten Sioux City-area Fourth of July celebrations tomorrow. The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says strong winds and hail are possible tomorrow night with thunderstorms possible in the afternoon. The Sioux City area could be in a "pattern" of thunderstorms over the next several days. The amount of water flowing into the lower Missouri River will remain high throughout the summer and fall, and that water will

070319 432 Rain and hail could threaten Sioux City-area Fourth of July celebrations tomorrow, despite earlier predictions of dry weather. A meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says strong winds and hail are possible tomorrow night with thunderstorms possible in the afternoon. He said the Sioux City area will be in a "pattern" of thunderstorms over the next several days. The NWS says there is a 40 percent tomorrow night, with a 60 percent chance of showers Friday. This

070319 404 The amount of water flowing into the lower Missouri River will remain high throughout the summer and fall, and that water will likely continue to exacerbate flooding downstream. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it plans to keep releases from Gavins Point Dam on the Nebraska-South Dakota border near current levels — which are more than double the average amount. The high releases will likely continue worsening flooding downstream — in Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas — where