We owe fallen heroes and their families they leave behind an enormous debt of gratitude. That's why we strongly endorse Woodbury County's efforts to help ease their financial burden in the wake of such a calamity.
In her latest What keeps you up at night? podcast, columnist Lynn Schmidt shares her concerns over Project 2025 and the current state of America's politics.
Thumbs up to all the Siouxlanders who helped residents affected by flooding. In crisis times, it’s important to know others care, are willing to help and want the best for you. Thank you to those who pitched in and showed what “the American way” truly means.
When South Dakota residents asked Gov. Kristi Noem why she didn't activate the National Guard to help in flood-ravaged areas, including McCook Lake, she said troops should only be used for a "very crisis situation." But the Republican governor has ordered the National Guard to Texas to the U…
Before heading off to North Korea last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a “peace” offering to Ukraine. He pledged an immediate cease-fire and peace negotiations if Ukraine withdraws from four partially occupied regions and abandons its bid to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organiz…
We took offense with later comments Western Iowa Tech president Terry Murrell made Monday in which he claimed the general public doesn't care about the issue of the college's $3 million settlement with a group of Chilean students and that the "traditional media" (i.e. The Journal) is only pu…
Our Opinion: Western Iowa Tech Community leaders are compounding their mistakes by keeping the public largely in the dark about details of a recent $3 million payout to settle a lawsuit a group of students from Chile filed against the college and several administrators
OUR OPINION: It’s time to turn up the heat on the folks responsible for problems with the HVAC system that contributed to delays in opening the new Woodbury County Law Enforcement Center.
The Journal this week welcomed Logan Shanks, a recent Iowa State University graduate, as assistant sports editor, and Hannah Schuh, a University of Missouri-Columbia student, as the summer intern. Shanks will assist Journal sports editor
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Journal editorial board gives thumbs up to Sioux City Musketeers' playoff success, Saturday in the Park lineup, and thumbs down to non-paying motorists breaking gate arm in downtown parking ramp.
If ever there was a case to be made for federal support, Sioux City's wastewater treatment plant is it. The project fits within the parameters of the bill, even if it isn’t “dam-heavy” in its scope.
Our Opinion: Why did Iowa turn down $29 million in federal funding – which would have helped low-income families buy meals for children during the summer – and replace it with a $900,000 state grant program that couldn’t possibly have as much reach?
The University of Iowa’s women’s basketball team. Thumbs Down: Iowa lawmakers might think twice about all those “consolidated power” bills they’re passing and signing.
Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed former Trump administration official McKenzie Snow as director of the Iowa Department of Education. The Senate will vote on her confirmation later this year. At a public hearing this week, requested by minority Democrats, Snow was praised by some Iowa public school leaders, but also criticized for her dearth of public education experience.
OUR OPINION: If you’re in Sioux City for the NAIA Women's Basketball Championship, we apologize. We didn’t think the weather was going to be like this. But we still have plenty to do.
The Progress section, which will be inserted in the Saturday, March 23 paper, should provide a sense of the changes, a look at some of the new businesses and an introduction to more we’ll be doing on our business pages.
We get head scratchers every week, but this time of year must bring more than most. For example: Law Enforcement Center news; Teacher salary negotiations; Funding for an armored vehicle; and more.
Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.
Welcome to Sioux City! That’s certainly the message we want others to get when they visit our fair city. But a recent move by the city makes us wonder if a subliminal message is seeping through.
What say you?
Harlan Cohen, a bestselling author and journalist who has visited over 500 high school and college campuses, talks about how to help teens and young adults cope with rejection.
We can only report on the known facts at the time. We would rather be accurate than first. Anything less would be a disservice to Nex Benedict, the editorial states.
If you listen to politicians, there’s something wrong with our school systems. Students are being corrupted by teachers, books are dwelling on “negative” history, social media apps are ruining their take on society, schools aren’t supportive.
Our Opinion: Reducing it to an item on a checklist undercuts everything a national anthem stands for. Instead of insisting students and teachers sing it, legislators should pass bills that encourage them to proudly hail the country it represents.
House Study Bill 531 says county jails could withhold photos of people who are arrested until they’re convicted.
Our Opinion: DeSantis represents the GOP's best shot at regaining the White House. Through it all, he and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley have made the most compelling cases to choose someone other than former president Donald Trump for the job.
As we race to the end of 2023, we wonder what 2024 will bring
Even though The Journal left its 515 Pavonia building after more than 50 years (our big news), its commitment to Siouxland is still going strong. 2024, we suspect, is going to be even stronger.
If you’re looking for a way to feel the holiday spirit, consider a donation to Mr. Goodfellow. It’s one of the only charities in Siouxland that doesn’t have a staff, office space or overhead. Thanks to incredible volunteers, the money you give goes directly to purchasing the toys.