Western Iowa

Residents of Sioux City’s Riverside neighborhood still face a long road to recovery but appreciate the assistance provided by the federal and state government, as well as local volunteers.

Studies show that ELL students, or English language learners, are at a higher risk of dropping out due to the challenges they face. A teacher in one western Iowa district inspired her students to stay in school. In fact, some of them are still there.

The new Woodbury County Law Enforcement Center is in the final stretch of a long and turbulent journey to completion. The public recently toured the new facility located on the outskirts of Sioux City.

Byron’s on Main St. in Pomeroy closed at the end of July due to structural issues. Rather than shut their doors, they relocated to a temporary venue. This week, with support from the community, the bar's owner said he was able to purchase the local community center as its new, permanent home.

Residents and staff say they were saddened by the news that the Warming Shelter in Sioux City was planning to cease operations. They wonder what will happen next.

The first Labor Day was celebrated back in 1882 and one of the longest-running traditions tied to the holiday continued in Sioux City Monday. Union leaders at the annual Labor Day picnic say work continues to strengthen rights for workers.

One of northwest Iowa’s largest summer events takes place in Sioux City over Labor Day weekend. To celebrate ArtSplash's 30th anniversary, the community commissioned a large-scale public art project.

Former Republican congressional candidate Kevin Virgil endorsed Democrat Ryan Melton over incumbent Rep. Randy Feenstra. Former President Trump is still his choice at the top of the ticket.

A controlled operation took place Monday to start the demolition of a Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway bridge destroyed by floodwaters in northwest Iowa.

Charles Aldrich, an engineer from Clarion, pushed for preserving personal rights and the Constitution during his speech at the The Des Moines Register Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair.