School Asks City to Consider New Location for High School

The Sioux Center City Council is considering a request regarding land for the site of a new high school to meet the needs of a growing student population.

Sioux Center Community Schools Superintendent Pat O’Donnell asked the council Tuesday if the school d...

Long-time Sioux Center Police Chief to Retire

Sioux Center’s Police Chief Paul Adkins plans to retire May 31, having served Sioux Center for 45 years.

Adkins joined the Sioux Center Police Department in May 1973, working the night shift. He accepted the police chief role in 1975, becoming th...

Local Student Selected for MRES Scholarship

Derek Ten Pas of Sioux Center is a recipient of a $1,000 Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) scholarship. Ten Pas is a 2018 graduate of Sioux Center High School.

Graduating high school seniors whose families are customers of MRES’ 61 member mun...

Water Connection is Closer with Federal, State Allocations

Nearly $15 million in federal dollars will help bring the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System to the Big Sioux River, bringing it much closer to a Sioux Center connection.

In addition, about $7 million in a “federal fund advance” from the Iowa Legislat...

Aquatic Center Financing Comes at Favorable Rate

The financing for Sioux Center’s enhanced outdoor aquatic center has been secured.

The Sioux Center City Council approved a $6.5 million general obligation bond with an interest rate of about 2.98 percent to finance the project.

“We are ...

Upgrades to Improve Accessibility at Children's Park

Changes are ahead for one of Sioux Center’s largest parks.

The Sioux Center City Council approved adding paved parking and a trailhead in Children’s Park.

Sioux Center Parks Director Lee Van Meeteren said these improvements will help mee...

Aquatic Center Construction Begins

Construction is beginning on a project that will add a splash to Sioux Center’s summer fun.

Work is rolling on the expanded aquatic center at the All Seasons Center, which will offer a lazy river, a variety of water slides, an aquatic zip line, a climbing ...

Repaving Begins for Part of Recreation Trail

A 23-year-old part of the recreation trail is being replaced this year.

The trail from Kinsey Elementary School east past the hospital to Sunrise Trails is being replaced with a new 8-foot concrete path.

Before this work, the surface of this 4,750-foot port...

DOT Awards Grant to Pave Street in Development Area

A street in Sioux Center’s commercial park will be paved with help from a grant from the Iowa Department of Transportation.

The DOT awarded a $257,000 RISE (Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy) grant to help extend 16^th Street Northeast 720...

Staff Meets with DOT on Highway 75 Improvements

Members of the Iowa Department of Transportation commission visited Sioux Center this week to take an in-person look at the condition and congestion on Highway 75.

Their tour was part of a visit to northwest Iowa, including a commission meeting in Orange C...

Five Percent Water Rate Increase Approved

Water rates are increasing by 5 percent in Sioux Center to help pay for growth and improvement of the community’s water system.

All water users will see the 5 percent increase in their water rates starting in June. Water bills are made up of a mo...

Outdoor Aquatic Center Project is Approved

Breaking ground for Sioux Center’s new outdoor aquatic center is just a few months away.

This week, the City Council approved a construction bid for the expanded outdoor water play area, which will include a lazy river, a variety of water slides,...

Cost Savings Sought on Aquatic Center Project

Sioux Center’s City Council is continuing discussion about a bid to build the new outdoor aquatic center enhancements at the All Seasons Center.

The council held a public hearing Thursday after a bid opening for the project, which is designed to ...

New Arts Director Brings Experience, Passion for Arts

Bringing leadership and creative experience, Suzanne Doubet-Schuld has begun her role as the new Sioux Center Arts Director.

As director, Suzie will organize the Sioux Center Arts events and programs, provide educational arts opportunities, and collaborate...

Fresh Paint Planned for North Water Tower

Sioux Center’s north water tower will likely get a fresh coat of new paint this year.

This past week, the Sioux Center City Council held a public hearing on bids for the project, which includes painting the exterior and spot painting the interior...

Water Rate Increase Considered as Community Grows

As Sioux Center continues to grow, the community’s water system must also grow and be improved to best serve local residents, businesses and industries.

Recent upgrades and planned improvements are factors in a proposed water rate increase this summer. The...

Council Approves Lower Property Tax Rate

The City of Sioux Center property tax rate will be dropping by about 2.2 percent.

The Sioux Center City Council approved the lower tax levy rate, $11.54 per taxable $1,000, as part of approving the 2018-19 city budget this week. Last year, the rate was $11...

Construction Begins on New Wastewater Plant

Earth is moving and cement is being poured as construction begins on the community’s new wastewater plant.

“They’ve started on the operations building and the clarifiers. There is a lot of excavation to do, and they’...

Utility Meter Upgrade Planned for Sioux Center

Sioux Center Municipal Utilities is planning to upgrade the community’s utility meters and electric load control system.

This proposal includes updating utility customer’s meters with advanced meters designed to improve reliability for customers and effici...

Fifty New Lots Approved Along Golf Course

Fifty new residential lots are opening up along the southeast side of The Ridge Golf Course in Sioux Center.

The Sioux Center City Council approved the final plat of the new residential addition, which includes 50 lots on about 25 acres, with lots ranging ...

New Shelter House, More in the Future for Children’s Park

Updates are planned for Children’s Park to improve accessibility and use.

“Using public input from the parks master planning process last summer, we are working toward using the space at Children’s Park better for everyone,” said Sioux Center Parks Directo...

Council Considers Lower Property Tax Levy Rate

The Sioux Center City Council is considering decreasing the property tax levy rate by 2.2 percent for the 2018-19 fiscal year. The city’s tax rate continues to be among the lowest of non-metro communities of similar size in Iowa.

In the proposed ...

Improvements Included in Utility Budgets

The Sioux Center City Council looked ahead at several capital projects for the community during a review of the city’s proposed enterprise funds’ budget for 2018-19. 

The enterprise funds include the city water, wastewater, ele...

Sioux Center Field Chosen Baseball Field of the Year

Sioux Center’s baseball field at Open Space Park was chosen as the 2017 Iowa Baseball Field of the Year.

The award recognizes excellence in turf management and honors the turf manager and staff’s efforts in leading the sports turf indus...

Trail Council Plans New Connections

Sioux Center’s recreation trail system now stretches 7 miles – but planners say they have ideas that could eventually double that length.

During this past week’s City Council meeting, members of the Sioux Center Trails Council...

Aquatic Center Design Moves Foreward

Construction could begin this summer on the expanded outdoor aquatic center in Sioux Center, which will offer water play features like a lazy river, a variety of water slides, a climbing wall and a zip line.

At this week’s Sioux Center City Counc...

Natural Gas Prices Impacted by National Weather Conditions

Although we have enjoyed favorable winter natural gas prices for some time, wholesale natural gas prices have increased recently. Prices were driven up by heavy natural gas usage during cold conditions nationally and suppliers taking advantage of pricing ...

Community Growth Fuels Land Use Discussion for Fairgrounds Area

With Sioux Center’s significant growth in the last several years, demand continues for new areas for residential, commercial and industrial development as well as increased amenities.

The Sioux Center City Council continues to identify areas for future dev...

Land Sale Considered for Future Development

The City Council is considering a request to sell land in northern Sioux Center for future development.

The parcel is a piece of city-owned property along 7^th Ave. NE, just north of the Tall Grass Condos.

Sioux Center Land Development would like to buy the ...

Local Organizations' Funding Requests Approved

The Sioux Center City Council approved several funding requests from community organizations at last week’s council meeting.The council voted to fund a $5,000 request from Mid-Sioux Opportunity. The city has contributed $5,000 each year for the past 15 ye...

Safety Features to be Added to 9th Street Rail Crossing

New crossing arms and improved safety lighting are planned for the railroad crossing on 9^th Street SW.

This week the Sioux Center City Council approved the Iowa Department of Transportation’s plan for adding new safety features at that crossing a...

Wastewater Plant Financing Approval Moves Project Forward

Click on the photo to take a virtual tour of the planned new facility.

The financing for the community’s new wastewater treatment plant has been approved.

This week, the Sioux Center City Council approved the final steps for financing the construc...

Council Visits with State Legislators

The Sioux Center City Council spoke with state Sen. Randy Feenstra and Rep. Skyler Wheeler at this week's council meeting about the upcoming legislative session, discussing matters that may have a local impact.

The council and staff thanked the state legis...

Rental Housing Program to Begin in 2018

A program designed to help ensure safe and decent housing for rental residents in Sioux Center will begin in January.

The Sioux Center City Council approved the Rental Housing Program on Tuesday and decided to offer a discounted first-time registration fee...

Council Awards Construction Contract for Wastewater Plant

Click on the image above for a self-guided virtual tour of the planned new wastewater plant.

Construction of Sioux Center’s new wastewater treatment plant is slated to move forward next spring with the recent approval of a construction bid.

The Si...

Rental Property Owners Invited to Meeting on New Program

People who own rental housing property in Sioux Center are invited to an informational meeting about the new Rental Housing Program.

The meeting about the program will be Wednesday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sioux Center Public Library.

The Rental Hou...

Land Exchange to Benefit Dordt College, Sioux Center

Continuing in a tradition of collaboration, the City of Sioux Center and Dordt College are working together on an exchange that will enhance the college’s Agriculture Stewardship program and provide for future local development.

As part of this a...

Construction Underway on Main Airport Buildings

Buildings are beginning to rise out of the landscape at the Sioux County Regional Airport site.

Members of the Sioux County Regional Airport board recently met at the airport location, where the terminal building and the adjacent hangar are taking shape.

Bo...

Outdoor Pool Concept Packs in Fun Features

Ideas are taking shape for adding some splash to Sioux Center’s outdoor water recreation options.

Planners shared aquatic center design ideas with the Sioux Center City Council this week as part of ongoing discussions about enhancing the outdoor ...

City Increases Rebate for Improving Sidewalks

Are your sidewalks aging, cracking or uneven? The City of Sioux Center is offering a larger reimbursement for property owners wanting to replace sidewalks.

The Sioux Center City Council approved increasing the rebate for replacing sidewalks in the public s...