Monday, Briar Cliff University heralded the reopening of two "agile classrooms" which were funded in part by a Missouri River Historical Development (MRHD) grant.
Two district residents renewed calls this week for Sioux City school board member Dan Greenwell to resign. Kristie VerMulm McManamy and Heath Weber each expressed concerns about board members retaliating against district residents for speaking out.
More than 700 Spalding Park Elementary School students received new shoes on Tuesday from Restoration Church's annual Great Shoe Giveaway. Restoration Church has provided shoes to Spalding Park students for the past three years.
Sioux City school district officials have delayed the purchase of 15 electric buses and charging stations, citing funding concerns in the aftermath of former President Donald Trump's election last week. A $5.6 million grant from the EPA's Clean School Bus Program was expected to fund the maj…
A federal agreement with Owasso Public Schools was prompted by a complaint initially filed by the Human Rights Campaign in response to the death of Owasso student Nex Benedict.
There have been no reports of illness associated with consumption of the products, Babcock said.
Briar Cliff has announced a new fundraising campaign aimed raising at least $10 million for student affordability and improving campus facilities. In an exclusive interview with The Journal, President Matthew Draud said the school believes a "high-quality, values-based education" should be a…
Sioux City School Board President Jan George addressed the lawsuits filed by former superintendent Paul Gausman on Monday, stating he has heard a narrative that it might effect the superintendent search.
The Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School district has had six failed bond issues since 2006, which would have financed improvements for the district's facilities. This time, the district is proposing a three-phased approach, resulting in a lower tax levy and smaller projects.
Chad Shook, Lawton-Bronson Community School District Superintendent, explains why the district needs an auditorium at its Junior Senior High School building. The district is asking voters to approve a $16.9 million bond issue that would build a new gym, auditorium, wrestling room and add par…
The Sioux City Community School District officially unveiled a new playground set at Leeds Elementary on Wednesday. The new playground was funded in party by a $75,000 donation from the Sioux City Public Schools Foundation.
The Sioux City School Board approved a new pay scale on Monday for substitute teachers, with a new distinction for those who are certified to teach. The board also approved distributing bonuses to certain hourly employees throughout the district.
Jim and Sharon Walker have donated $2 million to Morningside University. Half will go towards the new school of business building and half will go to the university's endowment.
North High School named Paul Bouwers and Aubrey Oropeza as homecoming king and queen.
East High School named Owen Jacobsen and Joslyn Wilcox as homecoming king and queen.
The process of searching for a new Sioux City Community Schools superintendent has begun with opportunities for the community to provide input on a future leader.
Briar Cliff University President Matthew Draud is "all in" and hoping to help lead the university to financial stability and future innovation. Draud officially started July 1 after being selected as the university's 13th president in June.
Briar Cliff University is eliminating their doctor of occupational therapy program "due to persistently low enrollment and challenges in sustaining the program." The school is pursuing partnerships with other institutions to provide transfer options.
Larry and Joan Arnold have donated $1 million to Morningside University for an entrepreneurship and economic development center in the new school of business.
Melusi Ngelka and Khyah Vaughn were named homecoming king and queen at South Sioux City High School.
Briar Cliff University announced E’mond Pittman and Sarah Glover as Homecoming King and Queen Wednesday night.
The Siouxland Proud, Mside Bound initiative will offer Pell Grant eligible students from 22 counties in Iowa, 16 counties in Nebraska and six counties in South Dakota full tuition coverage.
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Dr. Matthew Draud, Briar Cliff University's 13th president, talks about his appointment to the Sioux City university's top job, saying he's "all in" and working to find financial stability at Briar Cliff.
One of countless bits of folk wisdom about farming is that there are lean years and there are fat. With respect to Dordt University's agriculture program, the past few years have been especially robust.
The Sioux City Community School Board selected a recruiting firm to help the district find its next superintendent, during a special meeting Friday. The vote was 6 to 1 in favor of GR Recruiting. Earl Miller cast the lone "no" vote.
After a series of threats circulated the Sioux City Schools in the last two weeks, Superintendent Rod Earleywine responded to concerns from district parents, saying they take every threat seriously.
The Sioux City Community School Board approved plans for the next house built Career Academy students. The three bedroom, two bath home is one story, designed to be placed on a basement. It is expected to be completed this school year.
Universities and colleges around the area have released their 10th-day enrollment data. We have a look at total enrollments this fall, compared to last year, for schools in The Journal's circulation area.
Sioux City Community School District Superintendent Rod Earleywine is resigning. Earleywine announced Monday he will resign from his position as of June 30, 2025.
“In the past week, our district, like so many nationwide, has been impacted by information posted on social media," Heying said. "We understand this is upsetting for our students, families, and team members."