Water Rate Study Reviewed by City Council

The Sioux Center City Council recently reviewed a water rate study with a professional rate analyst exploring the local water utility’s costs and future needs as it serves the growing community.

Tim Miller, director of rates at Missouri River Energy Servic...

Sioux Center Continues Water Watch

The City of Sioux Center’s Water Watch remains in effect for a second week. The city and all of Sioux County are still in "Severe Drought" conditions, and the drought area has expanded to include more of northwest Iowa, according to th...

Sioux Center Declares Water Watch

The City of Sioux Center is currently listed in "Severe Drought" conditions, and the City has declared a Water Watch.

In a Water Watch, Sioux Center Municipal Utilities’ water customers are asked to limit lawn irrigation and outdoor wat...

Summer Celebration Packed with Fun for All Ages

Sioux Center is ready to kick off summer with a full weekend of activities for the 2021 Summer Celebration!

The fun kicks off Thursday, June 3, with a free Community Cookout from 5-7 p.m. at Central Park, and the first showing of the summer community theat...

Using Fireworks in Sioux Center

Use of fireworks will be allowed in Sioux Center at set hours from June 13 to July 8. 

The city follows the state law regarding the times of day during which fireworks are allowed:

• 9 a.m.-10 p.m. on June 13-July 8

• 9 a.m.-11 p.m...

City Applies for Grant for New Segment of Rec Trail

The City of Sioux Center is applying for $660,000 in a COVID-19 relief grant to add about 1 ½ miles of recreation trail along the southeastern edge of the community.

The proposed section of recreational trail would start near 3^rd Ave. on 20^th Street SE and...

Summer Celebration Play Takes Audience to Wonderland

This summer, take a trip down the rabbit hole with Alice as she encounters fantastical beings that are just too impossible to believe! 

The 2021 Summer Celebration community theatre production is an adaptation of Alice in Wonderland and Alice Thro...

Highway 75 Preliminary Design Concepts Online to Review

Residents have the option to review preliminary design concepts for Highway 75 and share feedback online.

This follows the public information open house on April 20, when people had an opportunity to review the Highway 75 concepts, which show the prelimina...

Code Update to Guide Sign Use in Sioux Center

An update for Sioux Center’s sign ordinance is being considered to help guide the usage and design of permanent and temporary signs in the community.

“If you look around, signs are everywhere. They share information and shape the way ou...

New Sculpture Honors Vernon Legacy in Sioux Center

The City of Sioux Center will join the community in dedicating a new sculpture honoring the leadership and contribution of a pair of difference-makers.

The new sculpture, installed at Sioux Center’s Vernon Park, honors Ross and Velma Vernon and will be ded...

All Invited to Highway 75 Public Information Open House

The public will have a chance to review the Highway 75 preliminary design and discuss it with the design team at a public information meeting set for Tuesday, April 20, from 5-7 p.m.

The open house will be a come-and-go event at Terrace View Event Center, ...

Sidewalk to be Added to 7th Street NW Rail Crossing

After a year of the City of Sioux Center working with BNSF Railway, the City has secured an agreement for a sidewalk crossing at the 7^th Street NW rail crossing in Sioux Center.

Assistant Utilities Manager Adam Fedders has been working with BNSF and bought...

Council asks for Medians, Parking in Downtown Highway Design

Community feedback continues to shape the redesign of Highway 75. The Sioux Center City Council incorporated both public input to prioritize safety and downtown property owner input to keep on-street eastside parking into a recent decision on downtown des...

Council Approves Decrease in City Property Tax Rate

The City of Sioux Center’s portion of the property tax rate will be decreasing slightly.

The Sioux Center City Council approved the lower tax levy rate, $11.165 per taxable $1,000, as part of approving the 2021-22 city budget this week. Last year...

Next Steps for Highway 75 Redesign Discussed

Preliminary design for the reconstruction of Highway 75 in Sioux Center continues, working toward anticipated completion in 2025. City staff updated the City Council on next steps for the project:

Streetscape planning

On March 30, the Council plans to hear ...

Council Approves Turf Facility and New Site for Heritage Village

An indoor turf facility is planned for Sioux Center and changes are ahead for the community’s Heritage Village.

The City Council approved the construction of an indoor turf dome at Open Space Park, east of the existing All Seasons Center parking...

New Arts Director Brings Enthusiasm

Kaitlyn Baljeu has a passion for the arts and she’s bringing that to her work as Sioux Center’s new Arts Director.

“The arts offer an opportunity for people of different backgrounds to come together,” Baljeu said. “I’m looking forward to seeing that here a...

Free App Offers Access to Utility History and Payments

Sioux Center Municipal Utilities (SCMU) is offering a free new app that allows customers to access utility usage/history and pay bills in one place. The new MyCivic Utilities app is available for free to all customers and is a one-stop option for monthly ...

Sioux Center Municipal Utilities Acts to Decrease Impact of High Natural Gas Prices

Sioux Center Municipal Utilities (SCMU) has taken action to lower the impact of February’s extreme natural gas prices for our customers.

Widespread frigid temperatures across the Midwest and Texas drove natural gas prices to record highs February...

Council Supports Local Industry's Plan to Expand, Create Jobs

A Sioux Center manufacturer is announcing plans to grow, and the Sioux Center City Council agreed to be part of making that plan reality.

Link Manufacturing shared plans to add a 50,000-square-foot expansion and potentially 54 jobs in Sioux Center with the...

Community Feedback at Center of Council's Heritage Village Discussion

Community feedback was at the center of a Sioux Center City Council discussion on Open Space Park master planning. The council spent nearly an hour sharing thoughts, reflecting on feedback, and hearing comments on three concepts regarding location of a pr...

SCMU Advises Customers of Increased Natural Gas Prices

With frigid temperatures settling into the region and impacting the nation, wholesale natural gas prices have increased drastically.

Sioux Center Municipal Utilities was able to lock in a favorable price in advance for a large portion of our winter natura...

Park Improvements and Planning Ahead for 2021

The Sioux Center Parks Department is preparing for park updates in 2021, with significant improvements planned for a park in the west side of the community. Westside Park, at the corner of 7^th St. and 6^th Ave. NW, has new playground equipment and a new pl...

Public Invited to Hearing for Proposed Levy

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year City property tax levy on Feb. 15, 2021, at 4 p.m., at the City Office council room.

At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor ...

Growth Leads to Decrease in Proposed City Levy Rate

Ongoing growth means the City of Sioux Center is able to look at decreasing its portion of the property tax levy rate, which will be the 11^th decrease in the past 12 years. The City Council is considering decreasing the city’s portion o...

Leaders Continue Listening to Feedback on Open Space Park Planning

More than 200 people shared feedback at an Open Space Park master planning open house Monday with members of the Sioux Center City Council, the Heritage Village Board, Parks Board, and the Joint Use Committee. For those unable to attend, response is being...

2021 Funding to Bring Lewis & Clark Water Closer to Sioux Center

A total of $17.5 million in federal funding for FY21 will help propel ongoing construction of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System, bringing it closer to delivering water to Sioux Center.

“This is really good news and we are very pleased,&...

New All Seasons Center/Rec Director Makes Relationships Priority

In a job that impacts almost everyone in Sioux Center and many across the region, new All Seasons Center and Recreation Director Dave Egdorf is bringing a relationship-focused mindset from day one. Egdorf, of Sioux Center, begins in the role Feb. 15.&...

Wynja to Represent Sioux Center on Iowa League Board

Sioux Center City Manager Scott Wynja has been elected to serve on the executive board for the Iowa League of Cities, which includes more than 870 member cities in Iowa. He was elected to a 2-year term by member city representatives.

“It is an honor to ser...

Residents Recommit to Serving on Local Boards

Eighteen residents have been approved for re-appointment to city boards, committees and commissions. Their voluntary service includes boards such as the Park Board, Low Rent Housing, the Library Board, the Recreation & Arts Board, Heritage Board, and ...

Sioux Center Municipal Utilities Customers Can Apply For New Scholarship

High school seniors and recent graduates who are served by Sioux Center Municipal Utilities are eligible to apply for a new $1,000 scholarship being offered by the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU)

IAMU, through its Education and Research Fund...

Open House Planned to Discuss Open Space Park Concepts

An Open House to give residents an opportunity review and discuss proposed master planning concepts for Open Space Park is set for Monday, Feb. 1, at the Sioux Center Public Library. 

At the Open House, residents will be able to review prints of p...

Hulstein named to MRES Board of Directors

Sioux Center Municipal Utilities Manager Murray Hulstein has been elected to serve on the board of directors for Missouri River Energy Services.

Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) is an organization of 61 member municipal utilities in Iowa, Minnesota, N...

Community Feedback Reviewed on Highway 75 Redesign

Community feedback on the streetscape concepts and overview of the redesign of Highway 75 in Sioux Center is helping shape the look of the planned new roadway.

At the recent council meeting, the Sioux Center City Council reviewed results from a recent stre...

Council Deliberates on Long-Term Best Option for Open Space Park

City council members would like to engage public feedback on options for the future use of portions of Open Space Park, specifically the location of Heritage Village and a proposed indoor turf facility.

As they consider three proposed concepts, which range...

Community Feedback Sought on Highway 75 Streetscape Concepts

Sioux Center residents and business owners are invited to reflect on proposed streetscape concepts for the Highway 75 corridor and share feedback through a survey. More than 200 people were able to attend an Oct. 29 community open house for the Highway 75...

Improvements Ahead for Children’s Park Waterway

A waterway in Children’s Park that is eroding some of the grounds is going to see improvements.

The Sioux Center Parks Department is working with a contractor to install culvert in the waterway, which originates near 4^th Avenue at the west side o...

Long-time Rec Director Blazes Trail for Sioux Center Recreation

Chances are, if you’re participating in a Sioux Center recreation program, the person who started it was Dave Ruter. Ruter, who has led as the city’s Recreation Director for 45 years and overseen the launch of many programs and facilit...

Council Discusses Key Elements for Highway 75 Redesign

Preliminary design concepts for Highway 75 improvements feature safety, functionality, and aesthetic elements to reflect Sioux Center’s character.

Sioux Center is partnering with the Iowa DOT to redesign Highway 75 as an enhanced 4-lane roadway. ...

Family Dedicates Swing in Mya’s Memory

A new swing at Children’s Park in Sioux Center reflects the life of a joyful young girl and the generosity of her family and friends. The family and friends of 7-year-old Mya Sneller are honoring her memory with the gift of a “bird&...

Residents Asked to Help Slow Coronavirus Spread

Sioux Center residents and visitors are urged to follow preventative measures to help slow the spread of coronavirus and to ease the pressure on the local and area hospitals. City leaders are joining with local health leaders in asking people to take a mo...

Sioux Center Municipal Utilities Scholarship Awarded

Jordan Moget, a sophomore at Dordt University, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Sioux Center Municipal Utilities and SCMU’s energy partner Missouri River Energy Services.

“As Sioux Center’s municipal utili...

Community Partnership Award Honors Airport Collaboration

The City of Sioux Center, along with the City of Orange City and Sioux County, has been awarded an international honor for collaborative efforts to create the Sioux County Regional Airport. The project is receiving a 2020 Program Excellence Award from the...

Covered Bridge Adds to Sioux Center Recreation Trails

Many gathered to celebrate the opening of a new portion of recreation trail that includes a scenic covered wooden bridge.

The City of Sioux Center held a ribbon cutting Tuesday, Sept. 15 for the new trail segment near the Woodbridge residential development...

Open House Set for New Wastewater Treatment Facility

All are invited to Sioux Center’s new Wastewater Treatment Facility as Sioux Center Municipal Utilities will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 3 to 7 p.m.

The event includes a ribbon cutting at 3 p.m. and an open house from 3-...

Sioux Center's Energy Partner Dedicates Hydro Project

Sioux Center Municipal Utilities will have a new renewable resource added to its power supply portfolio. SCMU’s energy partner and wholesale energy provider, Missouri River Energy Services (MRES), dedicated a new hydroelectric project Wednesday,...

Council seeks Insight for Open Space Park Planning

The Sioux Center City Council approved exploring master planning to help guide the long-term layout for part of Open Space park, including the placement of a possible new indoor turf facility.

Placing the indoor turf facility in Open Space Park is being co...

Planned Water Rate Change Reflects System Growth, Maintenance

To continue to provide for Sioux Center water customers’ needs as the community grows, a planned water rate change will go into effect this fall. This was approved last year by the Sioux Center City Council.

In November, the average home will see...

Small Businesses Encouraged to Tap into Utility Relief Program

Sioux Center Municipal Utilities is encouraging local small business owners to access utility payment assistance through a state program.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) is offering short-term relief to eligible small businesses and nonprofi...

Construction in Progress for Lewis & Clark System

Construction work continues in connecting Sioux Center to Lewis & Clark Regional Water System’s water supply.

North of Sioux Center, on Highway 75 near Bomgaars, Carstensen Contracting of Dell Rapids, S.D., has completed boring under the high...

Sioux Center Public Library Receives State Accreditation

The State Library of Iowa has announced that the Sioux Center Public Library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition.”

Achieving accreditation requires a ...

Improvements Planned for 7th Street Rail Crossing

Railroad crossing improvements are ahead for the 7^th Street NW rail crossing in Sioux Center.

City staff has secured an agreement with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad to repair the 7^th Street NW railroad crossing. BNSF has not given the Ci...

New Officer Joins Sioux Center Police

Agustin Martinez was officially sworn in as a police officer Tuesday before the Sioux Center City Council.

Martinez joined the Sioux Center Police Department as a full-time officer this summer and is in the training process. He will attend the Iowa Law Enf...

Planning Continues for Highway 75 Design, Utilities, and Streetscape

Progress continues, including utility, design, and streetscape planning, as Sioux Center moves toward the redesign and reconstruction of Highway 75, changing the aging roadway into an enhanced four-lane roadway with a center lane for turning and medians.

T...

Sculptures Dedicated in Children's Park

Growing up in Sioux Center means having a place to call home, and Willis and Joanne Alberda had this same vision in mind for their kids.

After moving to Sioux Center in 1964, the family would drive to Montana to spend Christmas with family. One year, daugh...

Sioux Center Arts Announces Summer Theatre Production

Sioux Center Arts is excited to present the summer 2020 production of "The 39 Steps."

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have “The 39 Steps.” This farcical, fast-paced whodun...

City Improves Tree and Yard Waste Site

Bringing lawn clippings, branches, and other yard waste to Sioux Center’s free disposal site will be easier thanks to improvements made by the city this summer.

"Residents had been asking us to look into improving the site, and we wanted to ...

City Flower Tour to Offer a Colorful Cruise

Enjoy a cruise around Sioux Center to view the city flower beds in full bloom, and end with a sweet treat!

The Sioux Center Parks Department is offering the first ever free flower bed tour on Tuesday, July 14, from 6-8 p.m.

The tour starts at Children&r...

Proposed Pond Offers Multiple Benefits

A proposed detention pond in eastern Sioux Center could provide a number of benefits to both the community and a nearby waterway.

Assistant Utilities Manager Adam Fedders shared a proposal with the City Council to add a 3.6-acre detention pond between the ...

Survey Feedback Shared on Highway 75 Planning

Feedback from 975 survey responses will help shape the streetscape vision for the Highway 75 redesign in Sioux Center.

Landscape architect Jon Jacobson, of the planning and design firm Confluence, reviewed the responses from the recent community survey wit...

Land Use Planning Sets Vision for Three Sites

Positioning Sioux Center for healthy growth is the focus of commercial site planning for three pieces of city-owned property.

Community Development Director Dennis Dokter and representatives from planning and design firm Confluence shared concepts designed...

Playground Resurfaced for Accessibility

Resurfacing for the playground area is part of the ongoing overall improvements at Open Space Park.

A new bonded, rubberized mulch surface has been laid in the playground area at the multi-sport complex. This molded surface provides a safe place to play an...

Siouxnami Waterpark to Open for Summer

Sioux Center’s Siouxnami Waterpark is set to open Friday, June 12, for summer fun.

The award-winning Siouxnami Waterpark features the state’s only aqua zip line, a lazy river, a variety of water slides, and a life-size floating alligato...

Rozeboom Honored for Service on City Council

A local businessman who has served 12 years on the Sioux Center City Council was honored this week for his leadership and impact on the community.

Verlyn Rozeboom, who served on the council from 2008-2019, helped lead the community through many significant...

Council Discusses Speed Limits for Highway 75 Redesign

Some speed limit decreases are being considered as part of the Highway 75 redesign in Sioux Center.

City staff and Trent Bruce of DGR Engineering shared speed limit recommendations to include in the design of Highway 75 with the City Council this week. The...

Open Space Park Paving Project Adds Accessibility

Accessibility is the focus of a paving project at Sioux Center’s Open Space Park.

A crew has paved the access road that connects 7^th Ave. NE near the current high school parking lot to the softball and baseball complex and park shed in Open Space...

Disc Golf Course Redesign Will Raise the Fun Factor

A local disc golf course is undergoing a significant upgrade and expansion designed to add to the fun of enjoying the outdoors in Sioux Center.

The redesigned disc golf course at Children’s Park will feature nine tee offs with two different hole ...

Community Update Regarding COVID-19

Sioux Center and surrounding areas continue to take a proactive approach to testing and protective measures regarding COVID-19. Following the guidance of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to expand testing for COVID-19, Sioux County has seen an increase in numbers o...

Highway 75 Streetscape Survey Seeks Public Input

Moving toward the 2023-24 reconstruction of Highway 75 in Sioux Center, the City of Sioux Center is seeking public input with a survey focused on streetscape design and safety.

The city continues to work with the Iowa DOT, DGR Engineering, and Confluence t...

Master Planning to Help Shape Highway 75 Design

As engineers begin to sketch out Highway 75 improvements, Sioux Center is going to take a careful look to ensure the design fits the community’s needs and identity.

“This is a once in a generation investment in our community,” said Mayor David Krahling aft...

Vander Berg Begins Role on City Council

A lifetime Sioux Center resident and local bank president took his oath of office to join the Sioux Center City Council this week.

Dale Vander Berg was sworn in by Mayor David Krahling at the council’s first 2020 meeting, held Jan 2. He was elect...

Federal Budget Promising for Lewis & Clark Progress

Budget decisions on the national level are favorable for progress on connecting Sioux Center to Lewis & Clark Regional Water System’s water supply.

Federal funding levels for the Board of Reclamation’s Rural Water Program, which all...

Utilities, City Give Support to Organizations that Serve Community

Sioux Center Municipal Utilities and the City of Sioux Center are supporting organizations that serve the community, including an expansion of local hospital and senior living facilities.

This week, the Sioux Center City Council approved a gift of $600,000...

Community's New Wastewater Treatment Plant Begins Operation

A new facility that will serve nearly every home and business in Sioux Center is now in operation.

Sioux Center’s new wastewater facility began treating wastewater in November and is now online.

“It’s been a long process and it...

Zoning updates to go into effect in 2020

The City of Sioux Center has updated its zoning code and map with the future in mind.

“Our community is growing, and these updates help ensure that our zoning reflects current and future growth,” said Assistant City Manager Dennis Dokte...

Fire Station No. 2 Replacement Planned to Serve Community

A new Fire Station No. 2 may replace the existing structures to better serve Sioux Center.

A plan for the new Fire Station No. 2, with four highway-facing overhead doors, dimensions well-suited for fire truck storage, a wash/maintenance bay, and a gear roo...

Local Softball Diamond Takes Top Honors in Nation

The softball field at Open Space Park in Sioux Center has been selected as top in its class in the nation.

The diamond was named Softball Field of the Year by the Sports Turf Managers Association. It was selected as the number one softball diamond at the K...

AgriVision announces plans for Sioux Center location

A large-scale John Deere dealer has proposed opening a new site in Sioux Center.

AgriVision Equipment representatives announced this week the company’s plans to build a new dealership and create high-quality jobs in the community.

“I see...

Siouxnami Waterpark Sets New Records for Summer Fun

Siouxnami Waterpark opened in late June to rave reviews and record numbers of visitors from across the region.

Prior to the opening of the new outdoor waterpark, in 2018, the All Seasons Center saw a summer attendance of 215 people per day at its indoor an...

Iowa All-Star Community Award Honors Collaboration

The City of Sioux Center, along with the City of Orange City and Sioux County, was honored for joint efforts to create the Sioux County Regional Airport with a 2019 All-Star Community Award from the Iowa League of Cities.

The All-Star Community Awards are ...

Celebrating Community Ownership of Local Utilities

Sioux Center Municipal Utilities is celebrating its distinctively local service during Public Power & Natural Gas Week, Oct. 6-12, 2019. Mayor David Krahling and the City Council declared this week Public Power and Natural Gas Week in Sioux Center at ...

City to Add Flashing Sign at Pedestrian Crossing

The City of Sioux Center will be installing new button-activated rapid flashing pedestrian signs on 20^th Street SE at the 3^rd Avenue intersection. This pedestrian crossing connects about 90 homes in the South Ridge residential area to the rest of Sioux Ce...

New Children’s Park Shelter House Ready for Events

With sweeping views of the grassy hills and trees and a modern, warm-toned interior, the new Children’s Park shelter house offers a welcoming place to gather and enjoy the park.

The new climate-controlled, accessible shelter house is now open for...

Planning Continues for Highway 75 Improvements

Sioux Center is preparing for a major Iowa Department of Transportation investment in improving Highway 75. 

The DOT has committed more than $20 million in its five-year improvement plan to address needs on Sioux Center’s main roadway: removing th...

New Sioux Center Fire Engine Adds to Fire Protection

Sioux Center’s new fire truck can pump 1,500 gallons of water per minute at a blazing fire.

The Sioux Center Fire Department has replaced a 1990 fire engine with a 2019 Rosenbauer engine to improve fire protection and safety in Sioux Center and t...

DOT Considers Highway 75 Improvements

Improvements to establish Highway 75 for safe and efficient travel for years to come are being considered by the Iowa Department of Transportation.

The proposed project, which would include removing the existing, aging pavement, replacing it with an enhanc...

Council discusses Highway 75 improvement

Preliminary concept drawing of Highway 75 improvement idea: Perspective view at 6th Street S looking south. The Sioux Center City Council discussed the need to enhance the community’s Highway 75 corridor Tuesday. Council members and city staff noted as Si...

New Code Compliance Official Promotes Positive Change

 A new code compliance official is working with residents to improve the safety and appearance of their properties in Sioux Center.

Jack Brundell began in this part-time role this spring, assisting the City of Sioux Center building department.

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