"We want to do everything we can to be supportive of the 185th and the important role that it plays in our national security," Thune told over 100 business leaders gathered for The Siouxland Initiative's annual meeting.
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For the second time in about a week, Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand squared off in a debate. This time in Sioux City. It was quite a change in tone from the prior meeting.
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In a recent interview with The Journal, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ashley Hinson talked about her vote on a measure related to the War in Iran, the "One Big Beautiful Bill" and it's intersection with rural healthcare, and what her campaign is focused on.
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Rob Sand, the Democratic candidate for Iowa governor, recently sat down with The Sioux City Journal for a wide-ranging interview. Sand talked with The Journal about Republicans he's voted for in the past, FLOCK cameras, the Iowa cancer crisis, ICE shootings in other states, and more.
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So far, 21 candidates have secured their slot to talk at The Des Moines Register Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair.
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Rob Sand, Iowa Democratic candidate for governor, talks about Iowa's tradition of electing a balanced slate of politicians regardless of party affiliation.
Zach Lahn, the Republican nominee for Iowa governor and a Siouxland native, called on Democratic nominee Rob Sand to join him in "six Lincoln Douglas style debates." Last month Sand called for four debates spread across Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines and Sioux City.
Illinois lawmakers are digging deep on data centers, with a House committee hearing from mayors, labor groups and agriculture representatives about the facilities’ local impacts in the first of three planned meetings.
It is the first bill passed out of a full chamber in this young legislative session, which started last week, signaling the issue’s importance to Iowa House Republicans.
Education groups and others raised questions Tuesday during an Iowa House subcommittee meeting about legislation that could potentially change continuing education requirements for licensed professionals.
Iowa Democratic candidates who are running in the state’s 2026 elections have been campaigning throughout this summer, and some of them sound different from what might be expected.
President Donald Trump talked extensively about the nation’s semiquincentennial – including his pledge to have Iowa kick off a Great American State Fair – and also talked plenty of politics.
How can Iowa better detect Medicaid fraud? A new task force report lays out recommendations involving staffing, technology and public reporting.
Growing older is the greatest risk factor for acquiring Parkinson’s disease and many people live with symptoms for several years before being diagnosed.
Three Denison High School students have attained the highest individual honor available to Iowa high school musicians by being selected as members of the 2026 All-State Music Festival.
The Sioux City Metros girls swim team competed at the Waukee state-qualifier while Spencer was at Ankeny over the weekend as both squads clinched spots at the state meet for multiple individuals and relay teams. Spencer junior Halle Sears leads the way as she qualified in the maximum four events and enters the 100-yard individual medley as the No. 2 seed with a seed time of 2 minutes, 7.08 ...
SIOUX CITY — The Sioux City Council deferred a vote Monday on second reading of a proposed ordinance that would update the city's billboard requirements and implement a cap-and-replacement program. The council approved first reading of the proposed ordinance by a 3 to 2 vote Nov. 2. Councilmen Craig Berenstein and Rick Bertrand voted against it. The one-week deferral on second reading passed ...
SIOUX CITY — The Sioux City Engineering Division announced the reopening of the Sixth Street bridge to traffic Monday. The bridge was closed due to the reconstruction of the bridge deck and replacement of street pavement, according to a statement from the division. "The trail on the bridge will remain closed until the pedestrian fence is installed. Motorists are advised to drive cautiously and ...
SIOUX CITY — The Sioux City School Board on Monday approved a resolution to retain special litigation counsel to "investigate and pursue claims against social media companies." The resolution allows the district to retain King Law, PLLC, of West Des Moines, and Motley Rice LLC, a plaintiff litigation firm based in South Caroline, along with Ahlers & Cooney of Des Moines, on a contingency-fee ...
UFC CEO Dana White put to rest speculation that he might be tapped to be President Donald Trump's next press secretary during an impromptu news conference at the White House.
ZoomInfo reports that over $5 billion has been spent by AI giants in 2023 on implementation, highlighting a shift in focus from model building to practical application.
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"We want to do everything we can to be supportive of the 185th and the important role that it plays in our national security," Thune told over 100 business leaders gathered for The Siouxland Initiative's annual meeting.
See our top Omaha staff photos & videos from August 2026
So far, 21 candidates have secured their slot to talk at The Des Moines Register Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair.
Trump’s remaking of the Rose Garden continues with sculptures lining one side of the paved-over garden, facing the Oval Office.