SPM News

Members of Governor Kim Reynolds’ Iowa Department of Government Efficiency Task Force are considering recommending the consolidation of counties or county services.

The U.S. House has passed a budget that would eliminate approximately $700 billion from Medicaid, raising concerns of those who rely on the program.

A prominent downtown Sioux City corner that is now empty could become a new building with apartments.

Democrat J.D. Scholten enters race for U.S. Senate contest in Iowa for 2026, will oppose incumbent Joni Ernst

It appears that Sioux City Democrat J.D. Scholten will run for the U.S. Senate seat in Iowa that will be before voters in 2026.

Job Corps in Denison, Iowa to close after federal cuts; Iowa Democrats say Medicaid cuts will decimate rural health care; Vaccination rates in South Dakota are dropping

Food Bank of Siouxland offerings drop & free summer meals program for children in Sioux City.

After several years of discussing a merger, the two hospitals in Sioux City will combine, as UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s will acquire MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center

Woodbury County carries out annual borrowing, now owes $48M on jail; Contentious town hall for Nebraska congressman Flood; Bidder wants to bring TikTok to South Dakota; Okoboji recreation changes

Planned Parenthood in Sioux City to close; Sioux City high school graduation events; Wind turbines in Dickinson County & Measles cases now in Iowa and Nebraska