Mike chats with recently re-elected Mayor Rod Koch about the campaign, what's on the horizon for South Sioux City and a little football discussion as well. Click here for this week's Dakota …
Siouxland Freedom Park is growing and the Siouxland Freedom Ball is coming up. Mike chats with park president René Lapierre to get an update on what's going on at the park in South Sioux City. …
Pre-Election Day ballots have been counted in Dakota County as the 2026 election continues Tuesday evening. More than 1,100 ballots were cast in early voting in Dakota County, according to …
South Sioux City firefighters quickly put out a blaze in a local apartment Saturday afternoon. According to Fire Chief Doug Koopman, the call came in about 4:23 p.m. at an apartment near the …
If you're into the history of high school sports, you'll love this week's edition as Mike chats with Greg Mays, author of the Suiting Up Varsity website. Greg's long history of research of the …
Area businesses were honored during the annual Chamber Business Awards Luncheon Thursday at the Cottonwood Center in South Sioux City. Businesses were nominated by Chamber members and awards …
Mike previews the upcoming Dakota County Star Candidate Forum, set for Monday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. Click here for this week's Dakota County Star Podcast.
National Newspaper Week is next week, and Mike chats with Dennis DeRossett, executive director of the Nebraska Press Association, about a variety of topics relating to the history of newspapers, its …
Today, as war continues in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, a South Sioux City resident recalls the horror of war that she lived through over 80 years ago. German American Anna Schaefer, 103, …
The City Council of South Sioux City is on board with a proposed school bond issue that voters will decide this November. At Monday’s City Council meeting, the board unanimously approved a …
Mike sits down with Eva Gaydon, the new director of the South Sioux City Public Library, for this week's edition. Click here for this week's Dakota County Star Podcast.
South Sioux City Police and the Dakota County Sheriff's Office took a man into custody Thursday evening after a chase that ended near the Stepping Stone Apartments on Willow Street in South Sioux …
With the first stages of construction of a neighboring casino serving as a backdrop, the first of five days of racing at Atokad Downs in South Sioux City took place under breezy, overcast skies …
The first full weekend of high school sports starts this week, and Mike sits down with Joel Janecek, sports director at KTIC-FM in West Point, to talk about what's going on in the area and share …
Almost six years after voters in Nebraska approved casino gambling, the first dirt was formally turned Thursday morning on the last of the six sites. A big turnout was on hand for the formal …
South Sioux City firefighters responded to a shed fire Friday night in the 700 block of Eighth Street. When they responded at around 9:49 p.m., a car port was on fire with multiple vehicles …
Fall sports season starts this week, and Mike sits down with SSC Athletic Director Jeff Squier to talk about what's new in Cardinal Nation this 2026-27 school year. Click here for this week's …
This week, Mike offers some thoughts on state politics, the WNBA and the amazing new drummer keeping the beat for classic Candian rock band Rush. Plus, a rundown of what's in this week's Dakota …
The Global War on Terror (GWOT) continues into its fifth decade, and local veterans want to make sure the sacrifice made by those who have fought and served in our armed forces are recognized for …
Sixty-five years ago yesterday (Wednesday), Virginia and Gordon Piper received a lemon tree as a wedding gift. That tree, and their marriage, have been producing ever since. The Pipers’ dwarf …