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Northwest Iowa farmers dealt with higher farm diesel prices this spring. In the fall, if nitrogen prices don't fall, it could be harder to make things pencil out. #tracking-source=home-top-story" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/art…

North High's Molly Boatman, West High's Todd Siefker and East High's Jacob Mattoon will deliver the commencement speeches for the Sioux City Schools graduation ceremonies. siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/edu…

This week on the On Iowa Politics Podcast ft. The Journal's Jared McNett: Latest on a Western Iowa native’s testimony about Epstein, A look at the latest fundraising by Iowa’s gubernatorial candidates, one last debate in the Dem Senate primary, and more. siouxcityjournal.com/multimedia/art…

From The Rapid City Journal: A new film exploring the meaning of Mount Rushmore through diverse American voices and perspectives debuted Friday at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. siouxcityjournal.com/multimedia/art…

Suzan Stewart in this week's "Regulars" column: It is not surprising legislators from NW Iowa advocated for this change. We in NW Iowa drive farther than virtually any other group of Iowans to get to Des Moines, Ames, Cedar Falls or the University of Iowa. siouxcityjournal.com/opinion/column…

OUR OPINION: If you're going to a cemetery this weekend to decorate your loved ones' final resting places, consider bringing along some extra flowers for fallen soldiers whose graves might otherwise be bare. siouxcityjournal.com/opinion/editor…

Iowa Capital Dispatch: Iowa property owners asked the Iowa Utilities Commission this week to deny Summit Carbon Solution’s recent filing seeking to modify its pipeline project, while ag group members and some others called for approval of the plan. siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/gov…

The Journal announced in May 1876 that the new steamboat Yellowstone had arrived in Sioux City on the Missouri River on her way toward the Yellowstone River. siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/his…

This powerful display brings history to life through a collection of uniforms, weaponry and equipment spanning from the Civil War to the World Wars to Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and all the way up to the post-9/11 era. siouxcityjournal.com/life/article_3…

In other results, the Bishop Heelan 4x200 girls relay team took seventh with a time of 1:43.90; North High sophomore Aliyah Moon was 11th in the 4A shot put; Lawton-Bronson senior Kaylynne Newton ended the 2A high jump tied for 12th; and more.

The Sioux Center girls' track and field team set another Class 3A state meet record, this time the Warriors' 1,600 distance medley relay of Hietbrink, Bitker, VanAartsen and Kolby Oldenkamp made history by running the race in 4 minutes, 0.09 seconds siouxcityjournal.com/sports/high-sc…

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Bolluyt wasn't sure if he'd be here. However, he made it back healthy, and on Friday, he helped Spirit Lake's 1,600-meter distance medley relay team featuring Kyle Grau, Kyler Hagedorn and Jace Hungerford run a time of 3:27.31 for the win in Class 2A. siouxcityjournal.com/sports/high-sc…

Gentry Sorenson, Iowa State University Extension field agronomist whose multi-county territory includes Clay and Sac counties, said this week that, following the storms, the fields have been too wet for farmers to get out and see whether replanting might be necessary.

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Social media posts by Siouxland Splash are advertising a hopeful Memorial Day opening for early access VIP pass holders, while the website says, "early summer 2026." The Siouxland Chamber of Commerce rescheduled a grand opening ribbon cutting to June 12. siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/art…

MRHD awarded $500,000 to 35 local organizations during an awards ceremony held Thursday at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/art…

Wenzel fired five shots at Sioux City police officers Aug. 8 during a high-speed vehicle chase reaching speeds of up to 100 mph on South Lewis Boulevard. siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/cri…

Wagner, 79, of South Sioux City, pleaded not guilty Thursday to single counts of production of child pornography, receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornography. siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/cri…

It was a pretty common sight on Thursday to see a Northwest Iowa athlete atop the podium in the various girls' competitions as Sioux Center, West Monona and Spirit Lake all produced a first-place finish on the Blue Oval of Drake Stadium. siouxcityjournal.com/article_d22ca2…

Blake Lovell didn't think he get to the top of the podium. But with a throw of 57 feet, 7 inches, the Cherokee senior became a state champion by winning the Class 2A competition at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Thursday. siouxcityjournal.com/article_d8970a…