Dakota County Star wins five Better Newspaper Contest awards

The Dakota County Star was recognized with five awards Saturday during the Better Newspaper Contest award banquet at the annual Nebraska Press Association convention in Kearney. The Star …

Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA cuts the ribbon on new center

(Photo by Michelle Kuester)
Rhonda Robson and Abigail Schultz (center), CEO and Early Learning and Youth Development Coordinator, respectively, for the Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA, cut the ribbon with other staff and the members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce and South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce.

When Rhonda Robson became CEO of the Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA in 2018, she brought a vision. And on Friday, April 25, that vision came to life as Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA staff cut the ribbon on its newly …

Innovative plastic road project to begin next week

An innovative construction project is set to begin in South Sioux City that will utilize recycled plastic materials, a first of its kind in the state of Nebraska and one of a handful in the entire …

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Area athletes qualify for Norfolk Classic

Tiffany Nicholas-Trochez passes the ball ahead for South Sioux City’s girls during Thursday’s 1-0 win over Sioux City West at the Cardinal Athletic Complex.

Lady Cards get first goal, win of season

FROM THE BLEACHERS: Urban, defense carries Muskies to next round

Peterson tabbed new Card grid mentor

SSC looking for new football, boys wrestling coaches

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Obituaries

Tracy L. Parker-Diaz, 51

Tracy L. Parker-Diaz, 51, of Emerson, passed away on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 5-7 p.m. at St. Luke …

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What you need to know before becoming a collector of live insects or snails

(BPT) - Insects and snails are a critical part of the planet's ecosystem. Bees, for example, pollinate important crops and provide high-quality food like honey, while snails feed on dead or rotting …

Visiting U.S. National Parks is More Popular Than Ever, Breaking Visitor Records in 2024 with over 330 Million Visits

America's 63 national parks draw in serious hikers, but they also provide opportunities for beginners and families to unwind, take their time and soak in nature's beauty. While many travelers often …

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How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains

Avian influenza infections in the US have been rising over the past year, but there’s no evidence so far that people can infect each other with this strain of the virus.