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After George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, Sioux City created a committee to guide the all-white city council on inclusion and equity. Underrepresented groups have a seat at the table in city government. The committee has been largely well-received, but some say there’s still work to do.
SPM NEWS 5.20.21 As of this morning, students, teachers, and staff in the Sioux City Community School District and across the state are no longer required to wear masks. That action was taken to comply with a law passed last night by the Iowa legislature in the final hours of this year’s session. Early this morning, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed the bill that prohibits mask mandates in Iowa schools.
The Woodbury County Sheriffs officer investigated threats by a 6th grade student at the Bronson Elementary School. Deputies say the student did threaten to shoot students at school. The student was suspended and as a precaution extra security measure have put in place. Investigator say this case is a reminder it is the responsibility of everyone to keep our schools and communities safe. If you see or hear something, say something.
The 100 Best Community Colleges in America
By Elizabeth Jackson, Stacker News
On 5/16/21 at 8:00 AM EDT
With college costs mounting and student debt remaining a hot topic of conversation, public opinion on four-year colleges has begun to shift, as people contemplate whether they are in fact the only or best option for all students. An estimated 8.7 million undergraduates enrolled in public, two-year colleges during the 2016–17 academic year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. A 2019 study from TD Ameritrade found 36 percent of Gen Z students considered attending a community college before a four-year college, while 21 percent considered attending a community college instead of a four-year college.
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - This week marks Law Enforcement Memorial Week, and today students from Western Iowa Tech s Police Science Program took a trek through Sioux City for a very special cause.
The Law Enforcement Students along side members of the Sioux City Police Department, The Woodbury County Sheriff s Office, and the Iowa State Patrol walked the 4.62 miles from Western Iowa Tech Community College to the Law Enforcement Memorial in Downtown Sioux City.
The walk was part of a challenge from the Iowa State Patrol to walk, run, or Bike 4.62 miles in honor of fallen State Trooper Sergeant Jim Smith whos badge number 462.