SIOUX CITY -- The city of South Sioux City has announced a planned outage of its payment processing system Tuesday The  city will be conducting scheduled maintenance on its system beginning at 8 a.m both online and in-person payments will be temporarily unavailable "This planned outage is necessary to perform system upgrades that will enhance the reliability and performance of the city's payment services The maintenance window is expected to last several hours," the city said in a statement issued Monday "The city will notify the public once the payment system is fully operational." Residents and businesses with urgent payment needs or questions are encouraged to contact City Hall at 402-494-7500 The Journal’s Jared McNett shows how to download and browse the new Sioux City Journal app Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter Email notifications are only sent once a day A Woodbury County jury in March found Hough guilty of second-degree sexual abuse and lascivious acts with a child A Plymouth County jury in March found Harms guilty of second-degree murder and attempted murder for the death of Mike Gomez A preliminary police investigation showed the eastbound motorcycle which was being operated by a male and female rear-ended the SUV also is charged with forging signatures on checks in an alleged scheme to defraud a bank Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account An aerial view of the proposed site for a  new early childhood center and fifth and sixth grade intermediate school in South Sioux City as part of their bond issue An aerial view of the proposed site for a new K-4 elementary school in South Sioux City as part of their bond issue South Sioux City Schools administration posing for a photo at the proposed site for a new early childhood center and fifth and sixth grade intermediate school in the Flatwater area at the intersection of Foundry Road and Tallgrass Drive South Sioux City Schools administration posing for a photo in front of a proposed site for a new K-4 elementary school on the west side of the city north of the intersection of Lake Avenue and 142nd street SOUTH SIOUX CITY -- As South Sioux City school officials continue to campaign for its upcoming $127 million bond issue the district has identified two new locations for two of the proposed new schools The two locations are for a new early childhood center a new fifth and sixth grade intermediate school and a new kindergarten through fourth grade school A new early childhood center and and fifth and sixth grade intermediate school would be built in the Flatwater area A new K-4 grade is proposed the city's west side "Our community’s voice has been at the heart of our planning You told us clearly that the future of our schools must be in the west and east — and that we must move away from the congestion near G Street," Superintendent Rony Ortega said in a news release "We are planning ahead to serve the growing Flatwater area and to better support the families in our western neighborhoods where Covington and Lewis & Clark are so vital today." The proposed new schools are part of a $127 million bond issue that will be decided in an mail-in election culminating on May 13 The $127 million plan favored by the majority of local residents who participated in the process features the following element; -- Construction of a new school for 5th and 6th grade students; -- Combine Covington and Lewis & Clark into a school for grades K-4; -- Update the middle school and high school campus The plan would include adding classes for 7th and 8th grade students and career pathways space -- Update the Dakota City elementary school with more classrooms and improvements to the building's library -- Update the Harney and Cardinal elementary schools with additional classroom space and security upgrades Ballots have been mailed out to all registered voters Completed ballots must be returned to the Dakota County Courthouse by 5 p.m Get our local education coverage delivered directly to your inbox Teachers represented by the Sioux City Education Association (SCEA) will receive a $360 increase to the base salary The Northwest Area Education Agency has its new chief administrator won the 2025 "Are You Smarter than Our Fourth Graders?" competition at East High School Thursd… and improved paving around the track with construction expected to begin mid-May VOTING IN THE 127-MILLION DOLLAR SOUTH SIOUX CITY SCHOOL BOND ISSUE IS UNDERWAY VOTERS SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED THEIR BALLOTS FOR THE MAIL-IN ONLY ELECTION IN THE LAST WEEK OF APRIL AND DISTRICT SPOKESMAN LANCE SWANSON SAYS THERE IS LESS THAN TWO WEEKS TO TURN THEM IN: SWANSON SAYS THE DISTRICT HAS HEARD THE NEED TO GROW TO THE WEST AND EAST AND TO EASE CONGESTION NEAR G STREET HE SAYS PLANS ARE TO BETTER SERVE THE WESTERN NEIGHBORHOODS SUPPORTED BY COVINGTON AND LEWIS & CLARK SCHOOLS WITH A NEW K-4 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: THE OTHER NEW SCHOOL IS NEAR THE FLATWATER AREA AND SIOUXLAND FREEDOM PARK PART OF TOWN: SSCVOTE3 OC……..SOME MORE SPACE SWANSON SAYS THE PLAN WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE STRONG PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MAYOR Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m he graduated from South Sioux City High School and soon after enlisted in the United States Navy He spent several years in the printing industry before beginning a 30-year career as a power house mechanic with MidAmerican Energy.  he married Kathleen (Hunter) in Sioux City raising their son and creating a home filled with warmth and devotion He was also a regular at the casino in his free time and a loyal Nebraska Cornhusker fan who never missed a game He was known for his home-cooked meals and the way he brought everyone together around the table Tyson Lantz (Marisol); grandchildren: Isaiah Tom Hunter (Deanna); and numerous nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Kathleen Lantz; his parents; grandparents; in-laws; and a brother Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInUPDATE (KTIV) - Officials in South Sioux City have provided an update on the fire that occurred at Meyer Mulch on Old Sawmill Road Koopman says the flames spread quickly and consumed the entire building when the fire department arrived Chief Kooman says the blaze was brought under control in about three hours and remained on the scene for several more hours but two firefighters were taken to the hospital with nonlife-threatening medical emergencies The cause of the fire has yet to be determined but a State Fire Investigator has been called to help determine the cause (KTIV) - Crews are on the scene of a reported fire in the South Sioux City area crews were called out to a reported fire at 400 Old Sawmill Road in South Sioux City and the cause of the fire remains unknown at this time KTIV will have more information once more information becomes available Want to get the latest news and weather from Siouxland’s News Source? Follow these links to download our KTIV News app and our First Alert Weather app A Celebration of Life will be held in Ricky's honor on Friday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home Ricky was a lifelong resident of the area where he was educated through the South Sioux City Schools Ricky was known for his vibrant personality that brought people together He had a passion for life that was evident in his numerous hobbies and interests and he was a devoted fan of the Nebraska Huskers His love for excitement was matched by his enthusiasm for watching drag racing Ricky cherished spending quality time with his family particularly with his beloved grandchildren and enjoyed engaging in friendly competition while playing cards Ricky's legacy continues with his grandchildren as well as his brothers and sisters: Deanna (William) Weohler Ricky was preceded in death by his parents A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday Michael Catholic Church in South Sioux City Nebraska with Father Matthew Niggemeyer as Celebrant April 9th at the Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City with a Vigil Service beginning Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m with Father Michael Keating leading prayers Please direct memorial donations to either the Siouxland Humane Society or Noah’s Hope He was raised on the family farm at Remsen Minnesota for a short time before returning to the Sioux City area and worked at a couple accounting jobs His dream and passion became reality in 1975 when he opened Bort Auto Body in South Sioux City a business that continues to thrive with it’s awesome staff Michael’s Parish in South Sioux City Organizations he belonged to included the Dominic Club Sioux City & South Sioux City Chamber of Commerce (Officer) Bort also enjoyed performing with Jimmy Jet and the Greasers and enjoyed his memberships to Good Guys Car Club (attending for 26 consecutive years) the family home is filled with his unique work Bort is survived by his wife Joyce; step-daughter Cari (Ryan) Fleek of Elk Point South Dakota; grandson Cooper Fleek of Elk Point; siblings Bev (Steve) Essler of Thornton South Dakota; in-laws Mike (Val) Hieb of Brandon He would be happy tinkering the day away on a current project He loved all of us and we loved him so very much the family invites you to bring your old cars to the visitation and funeral Joyce and family wish to especially thank Cindy Renkel who helped care for Bort in his home the past two years Your kindness will be remembered and is cherished A Celebration of Life Service will be at 2:00 p.m 2025 at the Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home with Pastor Fred Sundt officiating Refreshments and fellowship will follow in the Mohr & Becker-Hunt Social Hall His passion was in the race-horse business Gary worked for well known trainers like Bill Mott He followed the racing circuit from Saratoga Track in New York & Gulf Stream Track in Florida along with additional tracks in Arkansas and Kentucky Gary exercised top race horses that ran in big races having his most memorable was the horse “Cigar” Everyone loved Gary and he was truly a Horse Whisperer Survivors include his brother Bob (Glenda) Frank of South Sioux City Nebraska; sister Sherri Schoepf of South Sioux City Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Sioux City residents may see a large plume of smoke coming from near the Wastewater Treatment Plant this weekend the prescribed burn at South Ravine Park is starting Friday deliberately set fire that’s often used to control unwanted vegetation and promote the growth of native plants plants and soils in Ravine Park are expected to benefit The burn in Ravine Park is expected to be a ground-level fire to reduce dead vegetation and limit the growth of non-native and invasive species the tree canopy will not be affected and local emergency responders have been notified Ravine Park is to be closed to the public before and during the burn with area traffic being restricted to local access only The park is expected to remain closed for one week following the burn to ensure all hot spots are extinguished and the area is safe Want to get the latest news and weather from Siouxland’s News Source? Follow these links to download our KTIV News app and our First Alert Weather app 1950 to Melvin and Ellen “Nellie” Bennett in New Castle IA and graduated from Leeds High School in 1969 where he went to state in track and basketball particularly his trips charter fishing in Lake Erie and being an active member of The Boys of ‘68 He spent several years coaching his sons and other youth sports playing basketball and slow-pitch softball which included the USSSA Men’s Major World Series in North Carolina Pat also loved watching Westerns on TV and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers His career included the following: delivering for Sioux City Bakery managing Art World silk screen printing business and retired from Chestermans in Sioux City Pat is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife of 18 years Sharon Hillegas-Bennett and the proud and loving father to Paxton Bennett (Tiffany) of West Des Moines Kris Haney Weber (married 1973-1997); stepchildren Jamie Jenkinson and Adam Jenkinson of Arkansas; siblings Frank Bennett and Ellen Wiedeman; and numerous friends He was preceded in death by his parents and sister March 14 at 2:00pm Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel Friends and family are invited to a casual Celebration of Life gathering 5:00 at Steinbeck’s Pub memorial donations may be given to The Boys of ‘68 the oldest men’s club in the Siouxland area of which Pat was a long-time dedicated member These can be sent via Venmo (@Bob-Phillips-45) or to: The Boys of ‘68 Teresa Ann Santee, 65 of South Sioux City 2024 at a local hospital from her chronic health issues and a Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m 2025 at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City  Burial will be at a later date among family in Pender will be one hour prior to services on Thursday and Charlotte was a homemaker originally from Pender She grew up on the family farm and was close to her grandparents She attended a country grade school and then graduated from Lyons High School in 1978 where she majored in Special Education for a time.  She joined the army in the early 1980s but was honorably discharged after becoming severely injured she worked as a CNA until she moved to McCook Lake South Dakota where she met Jim Santee and married him in 1987 in Jefferson they would welcome their first child together Less than 2 years later they welcomed a daughter in 1990 Teresa worked off- and -on throughout as a CNA in nursing homes and the service industry but most of the time was spent as a stay-at-home-mom Most of the last nineteen years of her life were spent taking care of her disabled husband after he suffered an acute stroke She was a member of First Lutheran Church for a significant amount of time living in South Sioux City and was a Sunday school teacher for some years while her children were young It was no secret that Teresa had mental health issues and received services from Heartland Counseling Teresa especially appreciated and loved her therapist Teresa was an advocate for anyone that she knew that was struggling and approached every situation with compassion-not judgement The Staff and Clients were like a family to her and will miss her very much especially her extended family at the Life Center She had an optimistic attitude that never seemed to waver and a sparkle that never lost its luster The saying “A stranger is just a friend you haven’t met yet," attributed to William Butler Yeats is the way she lived her life She took great pleasure in saying kind words to everyone She always looked for the positive and didn’t dwell on the negative Everyone who got to know Teresa loved her because of these wonderful qualities and if you met her and did not take the time to appreciate and love her for the person that she was then you really missed out on the joy of who she truly was Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSOUTH SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - SweetWater Cafe announced it will be closing its doors in South Sioux City next Saturday The business announced the news on its Facebook page where it says its final closing day will be on Saturday The cafe is located at 2701 Flatwater Drive in South Sioux City the business released the following message to its customers: A huge thank you to the South Sioux City community for your unwavering support over the years and we are so grateful for the memories we’ve created together A special thank you to our SweetWater Cafe Crew in South Sioux City- we appreciate your dedication to making this cafe a comfortable and inviting place with wonderful customer service Even though the business will be closing its South Sioux doors; the business says it will continue to serve its customers at their Winnebago NE location and in downtown Sioux City in the Ho-Chink Centre Multiple emergency response agencies were called to a fire Wednesday evening at Meyer Inc. The blaze could be seen for miles in the area Thick black smoke was emanating from the fire and firefighters on two different ladder engines were fighting the fire Sioux City and other area fire departments fighting a fire at a pallet business in South Sioux City Wednesday night Flames and smoke could be seen from a distance while emergency response agencies were on scene for hours South Sioux City Fire Department fighting a fire at a pallet business in South Sioux City Wednesday night Sioux City and other area fire departments fire departments fighting a fire at a pallet business in South Sioux City Wednesday night Sioux City and other are fire departments fighting a fire at a pallet business in South Sioux City Wednesday night An off duty firefighter running to help at a fire at a pallet business in South Sioux City Wednesday night Many locals stopped to watch as the various local agencies fought the fire South Sioux City and the Sioux City fire departments fighting a fire at a pallet business in South Sioux City Wednesday night To VIEW a photo collection of our coverage of a South Sioux City fire this week point your smartphone camera at the QR Code and tap the link Multiple agencies responded Wednesday evening to a fire at 532 Old Sawmill Road The blaze and blowing smoke could be seen for miles in the area was driving home from dinner at around 6:30 p.m Wednesday when he saw smoke coming from a pallet yard on the Old Sawmill Road "by far the largest fire that we've had" since he became fire chief about 18 months ago Woodbury County Emergency Management Director Michael Montino made the announcement in an email 28 of South Sioux City passed away Thursday Austin was born the son of Tim and Susan (Phipps) Smith on December 15 He graduated from South Sioux City High School Austin was a jack of all trades kind of guy Austin enjoyed being the life of the party A Visitation will be held at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home and the Prayer Service led by Father Michael Keating The Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be held at St Matt Niggemeyer as the officiant and Pastor Nebraska to James and Josephine (Gross) Leslie She graduated from Avoca High School in 1962 then for Ford Motor Company for 25 years and took an early retirement She married Arlan Wesley Kuehn on November 20 Eden Prairie MN and finally in South Sioux City Jean took pride in her award-winning flower garden She was a long-time collector of clocks and bird houses You could often find her vacationing at her condo in Arizona where she enjoyed a good game of golf.  Joann (Jim) Sweeney; stepsons Dan (Emma) Kuehn and Dave (Kellee) Kuehn; grandchildren Zach (Michayla) Swanson and Ella Kuehn; great-grandchildren Trezdyn Swanson and Korbyn Kuehn; and sister-in-law Carol (Rich) Ribar A South Sioux City Fire Department ladder truck spraying water over flames at a pallet business in South Sioux City Wednesday SOUTH SIOUX CITY — Multiple emergency response agencies were called to a fire Wednesday evening at Meyer Inc. According to a Dakota County Sheriff's deputy on the scene crews were called to the fire around 6:40 p.m at the business south of Highway 20 and west of Highway 77 Thick black smoke was emanating from the fire and firefighters on two different ladder engines were fighting the fire as of 8:08 p.m At least one building was near total collapse This fire is the second fire at a pallet business in Dakota County in three weeks The prior inferno occurred at Gomez Pallets in Jackson According to the United States Forest Service: "The smoke produced during the burning of pallets can cause breathing hazards and prolonged exposure may contribute to long-term health problems." Burning treated lumber can release construction chemicals into the air and leach them into the soil and groundwater Wind speeds were hovering above 15 miles per hour around the time the fire was called in Fire officials at the scene were not immediately available for comment It was not known if there were any injuries Crews responding included South Sioux City Wednesday when he saw smoke coming from a pall… (KTIV) - A development project to build more housing options near the Riverfront in South Sioux City is in the works Developers want to build that project at a property on Arbor Drive in South Sioux City It is located near Harney Elementary School and the Jeffery Dible Soccer Complex The project is called ‘Victory Star Village’ and would bring 300 apartments as well as business offices and community centers The South Sioux City Planning Commission held a public hearing Wednesday to discuss rezoning that land from residential to mixed use something that’s essential for moving the project forward The preliminary plan for the project would include two three-story apartment buildings and three four-story apartment buildings They also plan to use renewable energy like solar to power the buildings While initial discussions about this project included 75 single family houses developers say that will happen later since they haven’t yet bought the land those houses would go on having expected both to be built at the same time The project’s leaders shared their excitement about bringing this project to South Sioux City “We’ve determined that we do have a big need for the multifamily housing and we’re really excited because we can provide the live work thrive single campus and we can turn this into a bit of a think tank for entrepreneurs,” said Kim Kuhle While the Planning Commission could not vote on a recommendation the rezoning petition will still move on to the Public Works Commission That board will then either approve or deny a recommendation at their next meeting on April 7 Tonya Rose John, 48 of South Sioux City 2025 at the Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City Burial will be at a later date in the Evergreen Cemetery in Walthill Tonya worked 11 years with the Winnebago Hospital She enjoyed drawing and taking care of her dog “Suki” Tonya is survived by her son Rhonie (Sarah) Haase and their son Wohaly; parents Ron and Sue Haase; sister Krystal Smith and her daughter Promise; brother Derrick (Jeannet) Haase; sister Princella (Jon) Red Corn and their children Arthur and Grace; along with several siblings from her birth family “John-Frazier” Tonya was preceded in death by her brothers Elden Matsushige and Kenny grandparents Stanley and Lucille Ring and Earl and Mamie Stading 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family 2024 at Glad Tidings Lighthouse in South Sioux City Burial will follow at Dakota City Cemetery will be one hour before services on Saturday at the church Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.meyerbroschapels.com Nebraska to Warren and Louise (Schnell) Engel Douglas married the love of his life Donna Tranmer on June 3 along with being a vehicle mechanic (which began in his younger years that led him to restore his 1956 Chevy) He spent countless hours hunting and fishing through the years with many family members and friends (and oh’ the stories they would tell) mowing his lawn and snow blowing (he especially was excited for the first snow fall as he knew hunting season would be starting soon!) and playing cribbage and pitch with family Doug enjoyed working on old cars with his brother Louie He loved to cook breakfast as well as make his “Famous Goulash” for all to enjoy and great-grandchild gave him the most joy of all and was always excited to hear about their next adventures Doug is survived by his wife Donna Engel; daughters Sherri (Len) Violi and Tracy Engel; grandchildren Scott (Gabby) Evans and Vincent Violi; great-grandson Asher Evans; brother Louis (Linda) Engel; sisters Marjorie (Bill) Keller and Suzzanne Gifford; and many beloved brothers and sisters-in-law Doug was preceded in death by his parents Warren and Louise Engel and brothers -in-law Ronnie and Bryan Tranmer Honorary Bearers for the service will be Scott Doug was a devoted friend to everyone and a stranger to no one He will be forever in our hearts and missed deeply he was the stongest man we have even known and our true Hero Family has asked that you join them after the service and burial to share a meal and offer fellowship with everyone at the Country Celebrations Abdikadir Moalim translates work documents from English to Somali helping a Tyson employee who needs to take off work to visit her sick mother in Africa Tacked to the wall is a poster of the Somali coat of arms – two leopards on either side of the country’s flag A dry erase board breaking down English vowel sounds is propped against a shelf Katie Hagen checks the status of someone’s refugee application A phoned-in relative helps translate between English and Oromo The office is buzzing on this Sunday afternoon The three donated couches that line the room are filled with people waiting for help submitting unemployment claims and job applications; navigating complicated immigration documents; translating legal letters from the government and emails from refugee resettlement case managers “Who’s next!” Moalim shouts to the chattering room This rented space sits in a building where every closet and spare room is rented to a different Somali business It’s the current headquarters of Somali Community of Siouxland a four-person nonprofit founded by Moalim last year to help support South Sioux City’s steadily growing Somali population they don’t understand the policies and rules from different institutions,” said Moalim an interpreter at the Tyson plant in nearby Dakota City They never had a place to go and ask for help.”  the number of African immigrants has swelled in the past decade nearly tripling from 330 in 2013 to 840 last year the small Nebraska part of the Sioux City metro area Nearly 1 out of every 15 residents are African immigrants Nebraska’s African population has exploded nearly doubling since 2010 and hitting a new high of 16,078 in 2023 Pushed out of their home countries by civil war this newer wave of immigrants come to join family members They come to find jobs and a low cost of living; somewhere quieter and smaller than typical resettlement cities like Minneapolis and Columbus And they’re among the thousands of immigrants growing Nebraska’s population international migration was the main driver of population growth An added 12,978 immigrants pushed the state’s population past 2 million “That kind of growth in a smaller community and in a community where most of the foreign-born population is Latin American that’s noticeable,” said Josie Gatti Schafer director of the Center for Public Affairs Research at the University of Nebraska at Omaha “That kind of growth isn’t under the radar.”  South Sioux’s immigrant groups have come in waves Tyson recruited Vietnamese and Laotian immigrants to staff its largest meatpacking plant it was a wave of Latin American immigrants in the 1980s Ed Mahon has watched all of those waves arrive during his 31 years with the South Sioux City Police Department The arrival of Somali immigrants about 15 years ago brought new languages and an unfamiliar religion The department would often get calls to the apartment complex where most Somalis lived and they absolutely didn’t know us,” Mahon said “Our guys would go down there…and it seemed like the whole apartment complex would clear out and everyone would come down and surround us to see what’s going on.”  with officers nervous about being encircled as the strangers chattered in a language they couldn’t understand Mahon remembers asking an officer: “How’s it going down there?”  there were so few Somalis living in South Sioux that the U.S Census didn’t even designate them as a population group instead lumping them with “other East African countries.”  has admitted more and more Somali refugees as residents flee a civil war raging in the country An estimated 3 million Somalis are now displaced within Somalia and refugee camps in neighboring countries like Ethiopia more than 111,000 Somali refugees entered the United States An estimated 2,404 Somalis live in Nebraska South Sioux City’s Dakota County is now home to 852 Africans But there’s a key difference: Ethiopians and Eritrean immigrants are more likely to live in Iowa; Somalis more likely to live in Nebraska The Sioux City metro – 144,007 total people as many as 500 people crowd into the South Sioux mosque for noon prayers “We are seeing new arrivals all the time,” said Heidi Oligmueller an immigration attorney in South Sioux for 12 years and end up in a refugee resettlement city…they move to South Sioux they’re petitioning for their family to join them.”  a Somali Community of Siouxland board member was told by a friend that he should move to work at Tyson Barkhad stayed because he liked the size of South Sioux – it was quieter and felt safer than Minneapolis Nebraska’s foreign-born population outpaces native-born Nebraskans in work force participation physically strenuous jobs like construction and manufacturing About a third of foreign-born workers in Nebraska work in production “The foreign-born labor force participation rate is higher than high….when people move here from other countries they work at really high rates,” Schafer said you should expect to see foreign-born populations there.” made South Sioux an ideal place to settle down but we also like to send money back home,” Moalim said who said there was good money to be made at Tyson He could immediately sense the difference between his old home and new could see what South Sioux offered and also what it lacked as compared to Columbus which now has the second-largest Somali population in the country restaurants and cafes that serve as gathering spaces Most refugee resettlement services are concentrated across the river in Iowa there was no central organization or community center here serving Somalis He talked with other Somali coworkers he’d met through Tyson Somali Community of Siouxland held its first meeting the small group has focused on filling gaps sometimes just a couch to stay on until they get on their feet They arrange rides to Omaha for green card interviews “What happens here on weekends is the basis of why this organization was formed,” Barkhad said through an interpreter “There are some people who cannot even write their names or their numbers…they come here.”  The group discussed cultural sensitivity with the local health department – differences like how in Somali culture it’s considered more respectful to lower your eyes in conversation instead of direct eye contact there are strict rules about physical contact between people of opposite genders They’ve acted as a middle man between schools and workplaces and Somali residents helping to explain cultural misunderstandings and reach solutions the school district hired three bilingual Somali community liaisons open office hours on the weekends have been filled with requests to help check the status of pending refugee applications “There’s not much of an update we can give Board members work full-time jobs in addition to their volunteer work Since the nonprofit hasn’t yet secured grant funding they often find themselves paying the office rent out of their own pockets has attended community meetings held by the nonprofit and answered questions about policing and traffic The connections have come in handy in times of crisis and when a Somali teen was acting out in school elected to City Council this year – the first-ever Somali to serve on the council Somali Community of Siouxland’s office sits in a cluster of buildings all housing different Somali-owned businesses Somali women who work at Tyson and in child care centers during the week spend their weekends running clothing shops Their tiny stores are stuffed with long dresses Steps away is Adan Restaurant and Halal Grocery Shop serving stewed pieces of goat meat piled onto rice with a banana on the side There’s a curtained-off area for women to eat separately – a tradition in some Muslim households – and a pile of prayer rugs in a carpeted corner A money transfer business next door lets people send money home to family where men gather to play the Somali board game Taraq as they drink hot tea these buildings are empty – everyone is busy with their shifts processing beef at Tyson and pork at Seaboard Triumph Foods across the river Or they’re packaging Blue Bunny ice cream at the Wells Enterprises factory 33 miles away in Le Mars the sidewalks are the town square – a place to say hello “You’re in the heart of the Somali community,” Moalim said The Flatwater Free Press is Nebraska’s first independent nonprofit newsroom focused on investigations and feature stories that matter Get the latest from around Nebraska delivered to your inbox online and mobile platforms.Your support is essential A Celebration of Life Service will be at 10:30 a.m with a Prayer Service beginning at 7:00 p.m Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements She graduated from Bowdle High School in 1981 She attended Presentation College and Stewart’s School of Hairstyling Monica was a cosmetologist for a number of years in Vermillion she worked at Pacific City Graphics and Artisan Press Monica played organ and piano for the First Evangelical Free Church where she was a member for nearly 30 years Monica enjoyed spending time with her family and was adored by her two grandchildren Monica will be remembered as a loving wife her husband of nearly 40 years; their five children - Hillary (Matthew) Burival of O’Neill and Emerson Palsma of South Sioux City; her two grandchildren - Creighton and Truett Burival; her sister Karen (Dan) Klein of Cumming Iowa; her brother Joel (Shelly) Schmierer of Johnson Siding South Dakota; and several nieces and nephews Monica was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Mark is working to support and gather Siouxlanders who are facing vision loss and the founders of the group made a special trip to this month’s meeting co-founder of the group first known as “Light of the World” when it started in 2007 Westin is celebrating her 84th birthday on Friday April 18 but to start the week she made a special visit from Omaha to South Sioux City This group is a monthly gathering for people living with vision loss or vision impairment and their supporters and they have a fantastic cook,” explained Westin Nebraska called her up and asked Westin if she was interested in starting this group as he had a member in his congregation who was blind I thought it would be really good if she could meet Dorothy and if we could start a group,” said Pastor Ricky Jacob Co-Founder of this vision impairment group Westin shared what it was like hearing the first idea to start this gathering Start One at Hope?’ He said ‘You’d probably know more than I do.‘” this gathering has grown to 16 to 20 people monthly I think the first meeting those five or six Westin lost her vision in the 1970s but it didn’t stop her from living a life after school and having several careers in mental health and working in healthcare in Siouxland now lives in an assisted living facility in Omaha But Monday was a special trip to the monthly meeting getting to see old friends and make new ones something that she envisioned so many years ago “It’s a great ministry here for people that a lot of times just like to stay home But when they get out and they meet others they just want to share their experiences and get to know each other,” added Pastor Jacob “A lot of them have insights into how to use or access various community things even bus service or what the library offers and again they’ve got some really special needs But needs that most people don’t know about or have so it’s a great opportunity to just encourage one another.” And I miss this church so much that this has been my church for 71 years,” said Westin If you are interested in more information about the group contact Pat at Hope Lutheran Church by calling 712-389-1261 The group gathers every month at noon on the second Monday The meetings are located at Hope Lutheran in South Sioux City By Kassidy Arena Senior Reporter Nebraska Public Media News It starts with immigrant business tours on Monday, a naturalization clinic Tuesday, a Lotería night on Wednesday, a massive welcoming parade and movie night on Friday and wraps up with a Latino Heritage Festival Sunday. South Sioux City nonprofit Unity in Action organizes the event with community partners and volunteers said it takes about a year to plan the event “I really think that the success of this has been the community support and the massive I think this is something that the community wants." Last year's event had a record-setting 5,000 attendees Guevara and her team are expecting another record-breaking number this year “It just kind of grew from community support and interest and it has a different meaning,” Guevara said “I think we come across as being intentional and really being focused on promoting the vibrancy and the intentional belonging of our community members The week’s events are in honor of national Welcoming Week an annual campaign in which organizations and communities throughout the country celebrate inclusivity Celebrando Siouxland started as a block party in 2018 with a budget of $500 and has blossomed into the largest parade in the tri-state area Unity in Action has raised more than $30,000 for this year’s celebration The Friday parade has also transformed its name throughout the event’s history It started out only referring to Mexicans living in the area then transitioned to the Latino Heritage parade and it’s now the first year in which it will be called the Welcoming Parade This is also the first year the week will begin with the immigrant business tours “What I would like people to take away from this is that we can come from different cultural backgrounds but we can still all come together as a community and enjoy and be respectful towards others’ cultures,” said Unity in Action operations coordinator Ximena Perez Edith Janet Kirchner (known as Janet) was called home to be with her Savior on the morning of Wednesday at the Regency Care Center in South Sioux City she had celebrated her upcoming birthday with her immediate family including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren Janet would have turned 90 years old on January 2nd Burial will be later in the Spring of 2025 at Concord Janet was the daughter of Arthur Fegley and Mary (Money) Fegley She was the second youngest in a family of six and younger sister Joyce (Fegley) Boeshart She grew up in the Allen area before the family moved to Dixon where she graduated as valedictorian of her high school class in 1952 During her senior year Janet met the love of her life That first date in 1951 resulted in a deep and enduring love a reflection of their steadfast love and commitment to each other The couple farmed in the Concord area before moving to South Sioux City in January 1971 Janet worked in an insurance office for Lyman Piepho until his passing She later worked for over 20 years with State Farm agent Pat Engel When Pat was elected as a Nebraska state senator Janet obtained her insurance license to keep the office running Her dedication to her work and her genuine compassion for people made her a cherished figure in the community Janet’s family fondly believes that she knew every person in Dakota County and their families by name Her family often joked that the census bureau would consult her to verify their records Her warmth and kindness were a constant presence in her life who preceded her in death just 15 months earlier on October 26 Janet enjoyed singing and participating in church women’s groups She and Jim spent over a decade wintering in Coolidge a period they both cherished until health issues prevented further travel especially her nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren Janet is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Patricia (Mike) Wojcik of South Sioux City Joyce (Kirchner) Hammerstrom of South Sioux City She is also survived by her 9 grandchildren Jeanette (Kirchner) and Dick Dolph of Geneva Janet was preceded in death by her parents along with her sister-in-law and brother-in-law and service resulting from her deep faith in her savior good and faithful servant...Enter into the joy of your Lord.” Matthew 25:23 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lighthouse Autism Center a leading provider of center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest center in South Sioux City This marks a significant expansion for Lighthouse Autism Center a premier organization with a robust network across Indiana Lighthouse Autism Center will be hosting an Open House event Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how we can support your family and connect with our community The new South Sioux City Autism Center is set to serve up to 25 families in the local community and will create 35 new job opportunities This development reflects our ongoing commitment to providing top-quality autism services and making a meaningful impact in communities across the Midwest As autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continues to be one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders affecting approximately 1 in 36 children in the U.S. Lighthouse Autism Center is dedicated to meeting the increasing demand for specialized The South Sioux City center will offer a comprehensive range of services including ABA Therapy Director of Director of Special Programs and Expansion Operations at Lighthouse Autism Center expressed her enthusiasm: “We are incredibly excited to open our new center in South Sioux City This expansion represents our steadfast commitment to providing exceptional individualized services to families and children in this community Our mission is to support and empower individuals with autism to reach their fullest potential and we look forward to partnering with Nebraska families and local organizations to enhance autism awareness and provide essential support.” play-based environment where children explore their interests and practice language through imaginative play The South Sioux City center will feature Lighthouse Fusion® This method integrates speech therapy into daily activities allowing children to develop their speech skills while playing and learning Lighthouse Fusion®—developed by our team of dual-certified BCBA/SLPs—enables co-treatment sessions where multiple specialized clinicians collaborate to provide comprehensive Media Contact:Allison Winters Marketing Manager  574-345-0807   |   agonyon@lighthouseaba.com   Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/21eb65c9-66d8-401c-b210-e22d428599fe https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/5f134127-9ff7-4eb5-acb9-ce3999396321 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/75f5988b-412c-4adf-9401-f1d48493a419 Marvin Glenn Russell, 95 of South Sioux City 2024 at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City with Reverend Julie Raridan officiating from St Bural will follow at Dakota City Cemetery in Dakota City Monday at the funeral home before the service.  He served our country in the United States Navy from May of 1946 until March of 1948 when he received his honorable discharge Marvin met his lifelong sweetheart in the kindergarten class of 1933 and married Bernadine Inez Bateman on April 24 He was an electrician by trade and took great pride in is work working his entire career in Siouxland and throughout the Midwest Marvin belonged to the IBEW and was proud of his contributions there Paul United Methodist Church in South Sioux City.  Marvin is survived by his son Victor Lee Russell of Honolulu Hawaii and daughter Rebecca Louise (Les) Clawson of Denver Colorado; daughter-in-law Lin Russell of Missouri; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters Sally Bauerly of Leeds Marvin was preceded in death by his parents wife Bernadine in 2016 (they were blessed with a long wonderful marriage and a full life together; we have comfort knowing they are re-united now in Heaven) wonderful marriage and a full life together We have comfort knowing they are re-united now in Heaven South Sioux City High School has found who to hand the keys to for its football program the Cardinals announced that Gray Peterson will take over as the school's head football coach a former Morningside University wide receiver from 2019-2021 will take over for former head coach Carson Haugrud who led the team to a 5-4 record last season Peterson prepped at Vermillion High School in Vermillion and helped lead the Tanagers to a 3-5 record as a senior Peterson led the team with 823 yards and six touchdowns on 48 receptions The Cardinals newest head coach joined the program after the school announced the opening of the position on April 4th South Sioux City defeated Sioux City West 46-14 The Journal’s Jared McNett shows how to download and browse the Sioux City Journal's app A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M Visitation with the family will take place on Friday Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in South Sioux City She attended South Sioux City schools and dedicated much of her career to Atokad and more than twenty years with the Humane Society Her work reflected her lifelong passion for helping animals and those in need Rose’s kindness and dedication left a lasting impact on her community as she poured her heart into every task she undertook Their marriage brought her the large and loving family she had always dreamed of she found great enjoyment in horse racing and treasured the relationships she built with her extended family and many friends Izzy and Toby; and her special extended family Rose will forever be remembered for her boundless love She had a way of making everyone around her feel special Her family and friends will carry her memory in their hearts cherishing the countless moments of laughter Rosie’s legacy is one of compassion and connection and she will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her South Sioux City economic development director Oscar Gomez stands on the G Street overpass at U.S The land behind Gomez is include in the area the city hopes to develop using its new Inland Port Authority designation from the state of Nebraska SOUTH SIOUX CITY — No docks or other water-related shipping projects are included in South Sioux City's newest economic development designation the development of approximately 600 acres in South Sioux City Dakota City and Dakota County is now on the table with the recent designation of the three collectively as a Nebraska Inland Port Authority They're the fifth and final community to earn the designation under the program created by the Nebraska Legislature in 2021 it shows we have a plan for economic development work It means there's an opportunity for us to grow Number two is just our location," South Sioux City economic development director Oscar Gomez said An inland port authority may bring to mind water-based commerce but the Nebraska program opens up funding streams to those five communities for commercial and industrial development sites South Sioux City and the other four designated inland port cities -- Omaha Fremont and North Platte -- have exclusive access to a pot of money appropriated by the Legislature for the program South Sioux City was notified of the designation Jan The area in red shows approximately 600 acres of land included for potential development through South Sioux City's Inland Port Authority Inland port is a common logistical term referring to transportation/logistics hubs that can serve many of the functions of seaports but are not located on the coasts rail service from both Union Pacific and BNSF and the Missouri River played a big role in South Sioux City's inland port authority designation Though Sioux Gateway Airport couldn't be included because it's located in Iowa Gomez said its presence nearby is one more transportation option South Sioux City uses to promote the community to potential developers the next focus is filling up the 600 acres included in the targeted development area Highway 20 and stretching south to South Sioux City's new wastewater treatment facility The development area also includes land straddling U.S South Sioux City Economic Development Director talks about the city applying for inland port designation The designation would allow the city to further its economic development goals to attract or expand business in the city The next step for economic development officials is to determine what they want to see on that map already plans to relocate the Atokad horse racetrack and build a casino within the area south of Interstate 129 and along G Street Construction is expected to begin later this year Deals with other potential industrial and commercial developers are in the works "There are other parties that are interested," he said Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly South Sioux City leaders hope an Inland Port Authority designation could attract new industrial development by making the city eligible for fu… With the Missouri River wrapping around South Sioux City on the north and east and Dakota City directly to the south The proprietors of Malli's Mexican restaurant in South Sioux City were taken aback this month when the City of South Sioux City sent them a le… The crossing will be closed from March 31-April 4 while BNSF Railway completes repairs Nebraska was united with her precious Jesus on Saturday with the funeral service taking place immediately after that on Tuesday December 17th at Sunnybrook Church in Sioux City A private family burial will take place at Grace Hill Cemetery in Hawarden Meyer Brothers Funeral Home in Sioux City is assisting the family Flowers can be sent directly to Sunnybrook Church in Sioux City the family kindly requests donations be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) in honor of Shirley Colwell Contributions can be made at dementiasociety.org Your support will help advance research and provide assistance to those affected by this condition which are permanently indented in the ground from so much use Randy’s on the pitcher’s mound and throws one of his best knuckle balls “Crack” the bat hits the ball and it soars over the fence over the raspberry bushes and into Warren’s yard next door The cheers can be heard all over the neighborhood and it’s not a surprise that a large number of kids have gathered at the Colwell house having another competitive whiffle ball game The crowd is made up of Tara and Tiffany’s friends cheering on the older kids as they argue about who was safe or picked off throughout the game Going in and out of the house is Shirley (mom) making snacks and lemonade for all of those there The sounds of laughter and fun echo up and down 33rd street The Colwell house was referred to as “Grand Central Station” as there was never a time it wasn’t filled with people there to talk and visit or just to find a safe place to be themselves Shirley was ‘mom’ and ‘friend’ to all that knew her and made it a point to make everyone feel comfortable If there wasn’t something baking in the oven there was peanut brittle being made to sell there were raspberries being picked for pies you would be able to see her left-over food sitting on her deck to feed the neighborhood squirrels which would eat Oreos right out of her hand This tradition with the squirrels was passed on from generation to generation with kids and grandkids taking part in feeding them out of their hands Shirley Mae Colwell was born on November 2 Her mom would take her to Sioux City for tap dance and acrobats every Saturday She continued dancing up until the last few months of her life Her family knew that unless there was a grandkids’ football she’d be getting all dressed up to dance at the Eagles Club in South Sioux She loved to get her hair and nails done to go dancing and she made sure she always wore the right shoes that would help her scoot across the floor with ease but some of her favorites were the Chukka Chukka was to continue to show off her skills of doing a headstand Shirley graduated from South Sioux City High School in 1957 Her first job was as a Soda Jerk at the local Zesto in South Sioux where at times she was managing it at the age of 15 She married Roger Edwin Colwell in 1958 and had five beautiful children she decided to work as a school cook at the South Sioux City Middle School Shirley spent most of her working career in Accounts Payable at IBP and retired there after 20 years Retirement was no time for her to slow down though She attended her grandkids’ sporting and school events traveled and shopped with her two daughters Shirley has embedded in her children and grandchildren her contagious and beautiful laugh that we all hear ring through the stories that we share She also leaves behind her treasured grandchildren Shirley is proceeded in death by her parents and her sister God shared Shirley with us for 85 years and in those years she never once forgot that she was a Child of God and was meant to spread the love of Jesus Visitation will be held at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel located at 3220 Stone Park Blvd in Sioux City from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M in South Sioux City with the burial services to follow He graduated from South Sioux City High School and was pursuing his HVAC certification at WITCC He was working as a painter for Blankenship Paint & Glass where he was known for his strong work ethic and easygoing nature and his joyful energy was contagious to those around him He had a big heart that extended to those who needed it the most Christian enjoyed spending time with his family and friends He was full of surprises—always keeping those around him on their toes was the light of his life and his greatest joy Katalina brought out the very best in him—his gentle heart Though their time together was far too short the bond they shared was powerful and will live on through her in the years to come Christian is survived by his beloved daughter Katalina Amira Tinajero Ironshell; his parents and the love he shared so freely with everyone around him Friends and family are invited to celebrate Rosaline’s life at a memorial service on Saturday There will be a visitation with the family for an hour prior to the service The burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in South Sioux City to Floyd and Esther Bates her high school sweetheart and they were married for almost fifty years Rosaline kept the home-fires burning for a year while Don served his country in Vietnam she worked at a dry cleaner in South Sioux City Rosaline later worked in the kitchen at South Sioux City High School for twenty years making milk shakes and was known as “the milkshake lady.” She was a devoted wife and homemaker her greatest love was for her family and friends She enjoyed making a comfortable home for her family and hosting many friends and relatives to a delicious meal She was a wonderful cook and baker and made extraordinary desserts knowing there would be a piece of pie or cake to be enjoyed She took immense pride in having a tidy home and a good meal on the table Rosaline enjoyed listening to country music and attending the jams at the Seniors Center and Eagle’s Club Those left to honor her memory include her three children Randy Rich (and his wife Lisa) of Springfield and Donaline Schmith (and her husband Mike) of South Sioux City Rosaline leaves a legacy to 9 grandchildren along with former spouse Merlin Van Houten Rosaline was preceded in death by her husband her parents Floyd and Esther Bates of Homer South Sioux City midfielder Cesar Alferez looks to kick the ball against Western Christian at South Sioux City High School on Friday After 89 scoreless minutes from the South Sioux City High School boys' soccer team Cesar Alferez put the finishing touches on his surprising hat trick and sparked his team “I just think it should have came earlier,” said Alferez Following 18 straight off target shots against Western Christian between regulation and overtime South Sioux rallied off three goals in Friday's closing eight minutes to walk off its home turf with a 4-1 win in double overtime With two goals just five minutes apart in the second overtime period Alferez broke the Cardinals frustrating drought against Western Christian who up until that point had relied on the talented saves of junior goalkeeper Josh Petitt “It just took us time to play with the ball,” South Sioux City head coach Erick Galvan said The elongated offensive halt from the Cardinals (7-3) came as a shock to the team who had scored in the game's opening 12 seconds on a back door slice from Alferez to give the team the initial lead Petitt and the rest of the Wolfpack (2-1-1) sank in and had an answer for everything South Sioux sent their way Western Christian goal keeper junior Josh Petitt gets ready to save a shot against Western Christian at South Sioux City High School on Friday Despite controlling the ball for much of the rest of the first 40 minutes and not allowing the Wolfpack to take a shot the Cardinals couldn't replicate its early success “They let off the gas pedal and got too comfortable,” Galvan said Pettit finished the first half with seven saves The veteran goalkeeper duplicated his efforts in the final 40 minutes of regulation along with some friendly doinks off the crossbar In its first corner kick of the day in the games 43rd minute the Wolfpack fired in a goal off the foot of senior Beau Van Essen on its first shot of the affair South Sioux City continued to drill shots in the direction of Pettit through the rest of regulation and the first overtime but its desperation failed to turn into success After the final seconds of the opening overtime period trickled off the clock Galvan rallied his team together for a much-needed switch of pace “Coaches were telling us to slow down,” Alferez said Alferez had created his shot and seized his moment The junior mid fielder goal was a sigh of relief for the whole team and was also a sign of what was yet to come Alferez snuck another goal past the hands of Petitt to give the Cardinals a two score lead Western Christian sophomore Lane Jacobsma sets a header against South Sioux City at South Sioux City High School on Friday “We just told [Alferez] to stay out wide,” Galvan said the ball is going to switch to him and three balls came in like that and he put them in the back of the net.” Senior midfielder Greco Alvarez added the game's final goal just over a minute later and put an end to the team's frustrating night South Sioux City midfielders Cesar Alferez and Greco Alvarez embrace after a goal against Western Christian at South Sioux City High School on Friday After missing the first four games of the season with a hamstring injury Alferez offered some much-needed juice for the Cardinals “[Alferez] definitely helped out the team,” Galvan said “He is a big impact on the team now that we have him on.” Western Christian ended up attempting just one shot South Sioux senior goalie Josue Carrasco and had just two corner opportunities Pettit showed off miraculous halts in the box for the Wolfpack and finished Friday's game with 15 saves against the Cardinals “[Petitt] was tremendous today,” Galvan said “I think he blocked maybe 20 shots of the 30 we took With just three games left in the regular season Galvan hopes that a near scare like this will help his team in the long run While his team showed off its ability to put up shots and pressure opposing goalies they also saw they are at their best when they let the game come to them and make smart plays “We just told the boys they were too big in their head,” Galvan said “Coming off straight wins it gets difficult for us when they think just by winning it is going to get us where we need to be.” The Bishop Heelan High School boys soccer team saw a pair of freshmen score their first career goals in its 6-0 win over Sergeant Bluff-Luton … Led by two goals by senior striker Gustavo Garcia-Mojica the South Sioux City High School boys' soccer team claimed the 2025 River Cities Con… In the Sioux City North High School boys' soccer teams second meeting with its crosstown rival the squad left no doubt on who would leave Lee… After a late surge from the Le Mars high school boys soccer team Sioux City North leaned on its talented freshman to escape with a win The Sioux City North boy's soccer team fell short of an upset over 4A No 7 Waukee Northwest after allowing the Wolves to force a draw in the … and as my wife and I were coming back from grabbing supper -- we drive past it every day -- and I'm like there's smoke in the back of that building there He was quickly joined by South Sioux City Councilman Jasper Kriens and he came in right behind me," Koopman said The stacks of pallets and lumber fueled what quickly became a raging inferno; it was The main building was entirely consumed by the time crews arrived Fire and rescue crews from South Sioux City Sioux City and Sergeant Bluff responded to the fire Dakota County Sheriff's deputies and emergency management and utility workers Koopman said the responding agencies worked well together Fire crews remained on the scene more than 12 hours A Nebraska state fire investigator has been called in to examine the remains of the pallet yard and determine a cause of the fire A dollar-figure for the damage has not been established Two firefighters were transported to the hospital for what Koopman described as non-life-threatening medical emergencies Caitlin Yamada and Earl Horlyk contributed to this report The warning had been issued for Sioux City Area as well as Lyon Sioux City native Mike Anderson and his family are navigating a "new normal" after their home was destroyed in the Southern Calif…