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Under current law, schools are supposed to start the week that includes September 1st, but nearly all districts apply for waivers to start in August.

"The game is over and we really liked 'I can't tell you why" that was fun. It was something different that we hadn't gotten to do yet and, it's the eagles, " said the Swon Brothers.

As President Obama sits down with Russia's President in Ireland, former CIA employee Edward Snowden claims the U.S. may have helped Britain spy on his predecessor and other delegates - at the G-20 Summit in 2009.

Right now, it employs 80 people at its only North American facility, where pork is ground and then shipped to Japan for use in various products.

"My goal is to plant some roots, be able to stay in Siouxland, close to my family," explained Watters, who grew up in Okoboji.

A funeral service for Jon K. Davies of Spencer, Iowa, formerly of Jackson took place June 19 at Warner Chapel in Spencer, Iowa with Pastor Steve Olson officiating.

The New Neighborhoods Housing Initiative was first presented to South Sioux City about six years ago, but because of a down turn in the economy was tabled until recently.

With the tying run on second, Explorers closer Chris Bodishbaugh struck out Brandon Pinckney to preserve Sioux City's 9-8 win over the Airhogs Sunday night at Lewis & Clark Park.

Woodbury County officials have agreed to seek an Iowa attorney general's opinion to determine whether the county sheriff has the autonomy to set his own policy governing off-duty work.

The Sioux City Explorers exploded for seven runs in the third inning and won their series opener against Grand Prairie, 11-2, on Friday night.

Barry Manilow announced he is helping kick off an instrument drive for Sioux City Schools by donating a new Yamaha Piano.

Dubuque can now boast about another attribute besides its spectacular Mississippi River views and its booming economy: The northeast Iowa city has been rated as one of the nation's least expensive places to die.

These days, there seems to be fewer fisherman out on the water at Bacon Creek in Sioux City.

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad signing House File 625 -- which increases the School Tuition Organization credit cap by more than $2 million -- will make Catholic schools truly "catholic," said the Sioux City diocesan superintendent of schools.

Calling it the city's first "extended stay" hotel, a company spokesman says it is investing $7-million into the property.

By RENEE WEBB, Globe senior reporter Seeing a commentary in the May 30 edition of The Catholic Globe about the priest known as Father Dollar Bill brought back memories for a Sioux City photographer.

Danielle Powell, who was kicked out a semester before graduation, says the university has denied release of her transcripts, preventing from her enrolling elsewhere.

Gov. Terry Branstad on Wednesday signed into law a measure aimed at reducing Iowa's commercial property taxes, an effort he expects will spur economic development in the state even as some local officials predict it could leave cities and counties short of funding.

When that happened, smoke poured out of the building. Additional crews from Dakota City, Ponca and Homer have been called to the scene.

A judge has ruled that opponents of the Keystone XL pipeline in Nebraska can proceed with their legal challenge to a state law that paved the way for a new project route.