Tom Pingel News Today

The Sioux City Police Department is requesting $2.38 million next fiscal year for body-worn cameras, mobile audio/video recorders and mobile data terminals.

Friday, the Journal rolled out the first half of its Top 10 Stories of 2023. Now, the second half. No. 3 - Sioux City Council, despite objections from business community,

Catch up on The Sioux City Journals Top 10 Stories of 2023, Nos. 2 through 10 before reading our top story of the year.

The City Council voted 4 to 0 Monday to approve a resolution to set a public hearing concerning the proposed amending of the Donner Park Urban Renewal Plan.

The Sioux City Council appointed city representatives to fill vacancies on the wastewater treatment plant reconstruction and design advisory committee on Monday. Mayor Pro Tem Dan Moore and Councilwoman Julie

In May, the council approved the creation of the committee as a formal mechanism to address concerns by users during the design stages of the plants reconstruction.

"This dollar amount is shocking. You read it and it is shocking," Councilman Alex Watters said before the vote.

Sewer rates are going up in Sioux City and changes start on July 1st.

City leaders in South Sioux City are considering an increase in sewer rates for residents in response to proposed sewer rate increases in Sioux City.

The Sioux City City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that would help fund a $465 million renovation on the Wastewater Treatment Plant.