Kids in the Kitchen Battle Youth Obesity
Girl's Inc. is fighting fat one healthy meal at a time. Monday night, Girl's Inc. members teamed up for "Kids in the Kitchen," an opportunity for the girls to share nutrition and a few cooking skills with friends and family.
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Vander Plaats Prepares to Tackle Budget in Quest for Governor's Office
With every passing month, mid-term elections creep closer and candidates aren't backing down. Republican Bob Vander Plaats pitched his platform to become Iowa's next governor to the Sioux City Rotary Club Monday.
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Patience Runs Thin for Wastewater Plant Changes
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - Some Sioux City leaders reached their limit at Monday's City Council meeting. Patience ran out for changes to the Wastewater Treatment Plant construction plans. Project managers brought
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Site Plan Approved for New Sioux City Ford
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - Sioux City Ford is one step closer to its new dealership off Singing Hills Boulevard. Sioux City's City Council approved a sight plan for Ford's new dealership at Monday's meeting.
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Sioux City Firefighters Get Raise After Debate
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - Sioux City Firefighters will see a raise in the coming years, but Sioux City Mayor Mike Hobart wonders, at what cost. Hobart voted against the contract Monday evening in protest, saying
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Sioux City Musketeers "Out for Blood"
(SIOUX CITY, IA) The Sioux City Musketeers are "Out for Blood" and they need your help. The annual promotion partners the Muskies with the Siouxland Community Blood Bank. Anyone who donates at the main
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Eldon's Restaurant Grand Opening
(SIOUX CITY, IA) Eldon's Restaurant in Sioux City is open for business. The staff practiced serving about 1,000 people in the past two weeks to prepare for Monday's grand opening. The menu highlights BPI
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Public Library E-Government Connection
(SIOUX CITY, IA) The mission of the Sioux City Public Library is to connect people and ideas. These days, that means closing the gap between those who have online access and those who don't. More and more
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Locals Rate Super Bowl Ads
KMEG 14 teamed up with the Harvest Research Center this year to help provide Iowa statewide results for the best Superbowl Ads. According to the Big Game Survey, the top ad during the game for Iowans
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BVU Celebrates the Season at "Winter Festival"
(STORM LAKE, IA) - Storm Lake students will enjoy warmer weather than Okoboji did last week, at Buena Vista University's own "Winter Festival." Saturday's events include snow golf, cross country skiing
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Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - Meals on Wheels is in desperate need of volunteer drivers. Organizers are faced with serious shortages as older drivers have difficulty getting around in bad weather conditions. "Meals"
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"The Civic Projects" Stops in Siouxland
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - One couple on a cross-country mission made a stop in Siouxland Friday, part of an effort to tackle 50 service projects in 50 states in 50 days. It's called, "The Civic Projects." "There's
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Gen T(echnology): New Dimension of Learning
(SIOUX CITY, IA) Historically the children of baby boomers are known as Generation Y. But now, more than ever, those young adults are the Technology Generation, using social media for instant communication
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Urban Revitalization Property Tax Exemption
(SIOUX CITY, IA) Despite the tough year, Sioux City home and business owners invested $27 million in improvements. Dollars spent on new construction and renovation is up 50% from 2008. There were 138 home
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Southbridge Water Pipe Contract Award
(SIOUX CITY, IA) The lowest bidder will build Phase I of the Southbridge water treatment plant. On Monday, the city will award the bid to D.A. Davis for five miles of piping through the area. Construction
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National "Give Kids a Smile" Day
(SIOUX CITY, IA) It's Children's Dental Health Month and Sunnybrook Dental is giving kids a smile. The national day raises awareness within communities about kids who don't have regular access to dental
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Sioux City Fire Rescue Contract Extension
(SIOUX CITY, IA) Sioux City Fire Rescue has negotiated a three year extension with Sioux City. The current contract is set to expire on June 30, 2010. The extension includes a 2.25% wage increase each
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Gen T(echnology): Instant Connections
(SIOUX CITY, IA) For the Technology Generation, staying connected is a necessity, not an option. Social media, computers and cell phones make it easier than ever to keep in instant contact. And colleges
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Iowa Lottery Shows Off Mega Millions Addition
There's a new hot ticket in town giving lotto players more chances to win. The Iowa Lottery has added the Mega Millions jackpot game and is promoting ticket sales all over town.
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Herseth-Sandlin Touts Pay-Go Legislation
Congress will soon be required to spend within its means thanks to legislation penned by a South Dakota lawmaker. Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin has announced the passage of a pay-as-you-go bill that requires spending to be offset and budget neutral.
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Infant Injured in Rollover Crash Released from Hospital
Wednesday night we told you about a 3 month old baby girl ejected from a van during an accident on I-29 near Vermillion. We now have an update on the baby's condition. Adrianna Voagen was released from Mercy
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KMEG 14 Investigates: Animal Abuse Laws in Iowa
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - The stories are heart-wrenching. Many pictures are too graphic for television. Pictures of animals tortured and abused, within moments of death. "What some of our dogs have been through,
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KMEG 14 Investigates: The Psychology of Animal Abuse
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - You likely remember the story of "Sneegles," a Sioux City dog beaten within inches of death last summer; beaten by it's owner's cousin. "It was kind of a gruesome scene to where there
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USD Uses Toyota Trouble to Teach
(VERMILLION, SD) - Talk of Toyota's problems go far beyond Washington, D.C. and Siouxland auto dealers. At the University of South Dakota's Beacom School of Business, lessons stretch far beyond the four
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Dakota City, NE
Future of Nebraska: Sustainable Energy Options
(DAKOTA CITY, NE) Nebraska is focusing on the future by discussing energy efficiency at the Nebraska Sustainability Leadership Workshop and community leaders from the northeast corner of the state want
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Facebook Contest Promotes Siouxland Chamber
(SIOUX CITY, IA) The Chamber of Commerce is moving beyond its walls to promote business in Siouxland. It's reaching out to the community online through Facebook and other social media. Every chamber member
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Sergeant Bluff, IA
Rail Improvements & Port Neal Interchange
(SERGEANT BLUFF, IA) Rail improvements in the Southbridge area will affect more than just Sioux City. Sergeant Bluff sees daily train traffic into the industrial park. Most could benefit if the cities
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Northwest Iowa Bands Compete for Chance at Jazz Championship
Sioux City is alive with jazz music courtesy of area band students. The Northwest Iowa District Jazz Festival took over the Sioux City Convention Center Monday. Forty-seven jazz bands from our region competed to move on to the state championships in Des Moines.
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One Stop Offers Old-Time Butcher Shop Feel
Sioux City's One Stop Meat Shop unveils it's second stop in Sioux City. Owners invited the public to their new location on 4th Street for a ribbon-cutting Monday. The shop sells organic beef, buffalo, elk, lamb, you name it. They say it's a business concept
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Special Elections Will Bring Changes to Siouxland Schools
Local school districts make major changes. Voters in the South Clay Community School District have voted overwhelmingly to dissolve the school system and divide it's assets among other districts effective July 1st.
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Infant Ejected in I-29 Crash Near Vermillion
Icy road conditions caused an afternoon crash on I-29 near the Vermillion exit Monday that sent a 3-month-old infant and the driver to the hospital. The driver, Judy Voagen of Centerville, South Dakota was driving southbound and lost control, and rolled her
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Regional Water System Faces Funding Crash
(SIOUX FALLS, SD) - When it's finished, the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System will provide 300,000 people in three states with clean drinking water. With President Obama's proposed budget the "when"
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Sioux City Leaders Seek Morrell Impact in Survey
With less than eighty days to go, Sioux City leaders are working hard to assess how John Morrell's closure with impact the community. Mayor Mike Hobart is reaching out to local businesses and organizations.
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Siouxland Non-Profits Benefit from Bank of America Program
Bank of America made two deposits in our community Tuesday. The first was a $15,000 dollar grant to Sanford Community Center. The money will help support its youth programs which serve more than 1,500 students each year.
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Congressman Shares Help for Displaced Iowa Workers
An Iowa congressman is hoping to help displaced workers find the resources they need. Representative Steve King made a packet of information available on his web site with rapid response services, Iowa Workforce Development links, and training opportunities for new fields. You can visit the web site
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NWS Forecasts Mild Finish to Winter
(SIOUX FALLS, SD) - Nothing against nature's little forecaster, but on this Groundhog's Day the weather experts deserve a chance to weigh-in. It's not hard to believe "Phil's" forecast of six more weeks
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Money for Southbridge Rail Improvements
(SIOUX CITY, IA) Sioux City wants to attract major manufacturers to the Southbridge Industrial Park. With a design plan in the works for Union Pacific rail improvements, the city needs money to move from
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Thanks a Bunch Campaign Successful
(SIOUX CITY, IA) The Give a Little, Thanks a Bunch campaign raises more than $500 and 500 units of blood. The Food Bank of Siouxland, the Siouxland Community Blood Bank and Security National Bank partnered
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Heelan Schools Celebrate National Catholic Schools Week
It's National Catholic Schools Week and Bishop Heelan Schools in Sioux City have all kinds of events planned. The purpose of the catholic schools week is to promote the schools and to show the community
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RAGBRAI Will Send Economic Spark Through Sioux City
Sioux City will see a major economic shot in the arm this summer. The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa has announced the 2010 route and Sioux City is the starting point of the week-long event.
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Roberts Explains His Plans in Iowa Governor Race
Another Iowa politician has his sights set on Governor Culver's job and he laid out his plans in Sioux City Monday. Republican state representative Rod Roberts
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Happy Birthday to Newborn Triplets and Father
(SIOUX CITY, IA) St. Luke's welcomed its first triplets of 2010 around 7:30 AM Monday morning. In an instant, the family of Dawn Dodds and fiance Joey Bruns doubled in size, from three to six. The couple
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Dakota Dunes Bank to Pay Back Cardholders for Fees
First Financial Bank in Dakota Dunes will pay $10 million back to cardholders who were assessed an extra over-limit fee at the beginning of their billing cycle. The FCIC claims the bank, between 2005
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Police Need Help Stopping Church Burglaries
(SIOUX CITY, IA) Sioux City Police need your help to stop burglars from breaking into local churches. Police are investigating five church burglaries in the past three weeks. The most recent was Thursday
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Memorial Fund to Benefit Family of Sioux City Woman Killed in Accident
An Onawa hospital is helping the family of an employee, killed during this week's blizzard. Burgess Health Center has set up a memorial fund at Great Southern Bank in honor
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Norfolk Burger King Catches Burglar
A suspect is arrested after theft from a Norfolk, NE burger king. 19-year-old Todd Pospisil of Norfolk was picked up Thursday after being identified in surveillance video.
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Staples Promotional Products to Add Jobs in Orange City, Marcus
Staples Promotional Products is hiring in two Siouxland towns. The company is adding 40 to 50 employees over the next six months at it's Orange City and Marcus, Iowa facilities. The new positions are in customer service, distribution and decoration.
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Southbridge Development Committee Sets Ground Rules
The Southbridge Economic Development Council met on the Western Iowa Tech Campus Thursday night. The group invited people from all over Woodbury County to meet and give their input to the newly formed council.
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Help Fight Cancer by Ordering Daffodils
Give daffodils. Give Hope. The coming of spring means many things but to the American Cancer Society, it means Daffodil Days! Siouxland residents have until February 24th to place their orders for daffodils. Make
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Sioux City Prepares for Pothole Patrol
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - The melting snow is revealing hundreds, probably thousands of tire traps across Siouxland. For Sioux City residents, some relief is only hours away. Sitting at the corner of Outer Drive
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Culver: Overcoming John Morrell Challenge
(SIOUX CITY, IA) Iowa Governor Chet Culver stops in Sioux City to pledge his support and create an action plan for John Morrell employees losing their jobs. The state is helping local leaders prepare employees
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Loggins Found Guilty of Animal Torture
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - A judge has found Bobby Loggins, of Sioux City guilty of Animal Torture in the June 2009 death of his American Bulldog named "Sire." A witness testified at Loggins' December trial that
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Drug Court Makes Plea Before Funding Runs Out
Supporters of drug court in Woodbury County are rallying to prove the program is worth keeping. About three dozen people gathered Wednesday night to discuss ways to save the 10-year-old program. Drug court almost was lost last year in the governor's budget cuts.
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Mental Health Facility Recognized for Reducing Restraint
The Cherokee Mental Health Institute has received a national award. The northwest Iowa facility was recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for reducing its use of restraints during patient care by more than 98%.
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Students Watch, Discuss Obama's Speech
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - Students and faculty gathered at Morningside College Wednesday evening to watch the Presidential address. About 30 people showed up to the UPS Auditorium to watch President Obama speak
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Culver Brings Company to Talk Job Creation
(SIOUX CITY, IA) Iowa governor Chet Culver won't be alone when he comes to talk jobs in Sioux City Thursday. The state directors of Iowa Workforce Development and the Department of Economic Development
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SUX Fleet Upgrade: Turbo Prop to Jet
(SIOUX CITY, IA) Those who fly out of Sioux Gateway Airport will soon see new planes on the tarmac. "So we'll have three flights a day with 50 seats which will improve the current aircraft run between
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Blood Bank to Cut Costs and Save Jobs
(SIOUX CITY, IA) The Siouxland Community Blood Bank is joining forces with the Blood Center of Iowa in Des Moines to prepare for the changing health care industry. The two centers will serve 2/3 of Iowa,
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Roads Close While Stranded Cars are Rescued
As weather improved on Tuesday, roads continued to close across northwest Iowa. Tow trucks needed space to pull hundreds of cars and trucks from the ditch. Whiteout conditions forced some drivers to stop in the middle of the road, leaving highways completely blocked.
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IA Gov. Culver to Discuss Morrell Jobs in Siouxland
As nearly 1,500 people start their search for a new job, Iowa Governor Chet Culver plans to talk about how he and other state leaders plan to help. The governor will address the layoffs and plant closure on Thursday afternoon at 12:45 in Sioux City council chambers
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Rumors Circle About Sioux City RAGBRAI Kickoff
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - A major economic boost could soon ride through Siouxland. The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa will announce its host cities this Saturday, and plenty of bets are on
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South Sioux City, NE
NPPD Transmission Line Expansion Open House
(SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE) South Sioux City is one step closer to beefing up its power with an expanded transmission line. Nebraska Public Power District is hosting a second round of public open houses to
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Senior Celebrate National Pie Day with Friendly Bake-Off
Members of the morning crew, Sarah Te Slaa and Alex Roberts had a tough assignment Monday. At the Hallmark Care Center in Sioux City there was everything from apple and blueberry to sour cream raisin and chocolate fudge pies.
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Hyperion Opponents Advance Appeal in Pierre
Opponents of a multi-billion dollar oil refinery have appealed the company's air permit. Save Union County, Citizens Opposed to Oil Pollution and the Sierra Club have jointly filed the challenge in South Dakota Circuit Court in Pierre.
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Changes Approved to Sioux City's Vicious Animal Appeals
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - Sioux City's vicious animal ordinance went before the City Council again Monday. Members voted to approve changes to the appeals process for animal owners. A district judge ordered
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Blizzard Conditions Cause Near-Zero Visibility
(VERMILLION, SD) Interstate 29 between Sioux City and Vermillion is still open despite near whiteout conditions.
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I-DOT, Tow Trucks Wait Wind Out
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - Wind gusts of up to 55 miles per hour forced Iowa Department of Transportation plows off the road intermittently Monday. DoT staff made the decision to pull some crews because of the
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I-DOT Pulls Some Plows in NW Iowa
The Iowa Department of Transportation says it is pulling some plows intermittently in northwest Iowa because of dangerous conditions. Staff say several cars have struck plows on area roadways Monday. I-DOT
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Connection Between Child and Animal Abuse
