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 …
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 …
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 …
Six area fire departments were called on to battle a pallet fire at Meyer Enterprises Wednesday evening. According to South Sioux City Fire Chief Doug Koopman, the fire was discovered at about …
Cardinal Elementary Kindergarten school teacher Amy Shultz was awarded the Golden Apple during Friday’s annual South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet at the Marriott Event Center. …
Late Wednesday, the first child since the expansion of Nebraska's Safe Haven law, Nebraska Revised Statute § 43-4903, was surrendered. A healthy baby was surrendered to a safe haven …
The opportunity to build solar farms in Dakota County was given the green light by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners. The board voted unanimously to approve a resolution that will allow …
In an exciting milestone for Siouxland, donors who have contributed to the Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA Early Learning and Youth Development Center expansion were given an exclusive first look at the new …
A $127 million bond issue will be decided this spring by taxpayers in the South Sioux City Community Schools district. The district Board of Education voted unanimously late Tuesday afternoon to …
Monday’s 47th edition of the Joint Meeting of Dakota County showcased a lot of positive movement throughout the county. More than 50 school, city and county representatives enjoyed a …
LINCOLN — When you’re involved in a shootout, the worst thing to have happen is to run out of ammunition. Homer hit a trio of 3-pointers in the game’s first three minutes, but …
HOMER — The Homer Lady Knights started — and finished — fast to punch their first state tournament ticket in over a decade. The Lady Knights battled Maywood/Hayes Center in an …
OMAHA -- Last year, Tony Palmer had to gut out a full six minutes to win a state title. This year, he wasn’t about to mess around. The top-ranked Class A 215-pounder went after …
The Joint Meeting of school, local and county public bodies in Dakota County will be held Monday, March 10 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in South Sioux City. This is the oldest meeting of its …
OMAHA — A repeat champion highlighted a three-medal effort for Star-area wrestlers at the 2025 Nebraska State Girls Wrestling Championships that concluded Wednesday. Madleynn Bohnet won …
When Ernesto Estrada Marquez came to the U.S. in 2001, he didn’t plan on eventually owning a restaurant. But he took jobs in the food industry after arriving in Chicago, and he discovered he …
A redevelopment study from 15 years ago will get a dusting-off after Monday’s City Council meeting. Back in 2009, Olsson Associates did a study for the City of South Sioux City for …
On Thursday, Jan. 16, at the monthly meeting of the Dakota County Historical Society, Dennis Reinert stepped down as president of the Dakota County Historical Society. Dennis has held the position …
The Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA in South Sioux City announced Friday that CEO Rhonda Robson has been named chair of the Small and Mid-Sized YMCA’s Board of Advisors, a national leadership position …
A trooper with the Nebraska State Patrol suffered minor injuries after being attacked by a Winnebago man during an arrest in Dakota County. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with …