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MidAmerican Energy opened applications for LIHEAP energy assistance today; households at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines (single person $31,920; family of four $66,000) can apply at local community action offices, and general applications are accepted through Apr.

30, 2027.

Sioux City Public Library announced Tammi Moe as its new director after a search of about 40 candidates; she will begin Dec.

14 and a welcome reception will be announced. The library will resume STEM Saturdays starting Saturday, Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. downtown (ages 4 to 12).

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a 30-day suspension of hours-of-service rules for drivers carrying fuel, diesel and biofuels across the state to ease supply shortages during the delayed harvest, allowing drivers extra time to finish deliveries while carriers still must not require fatigued drivers to operate.

Siouxland Humane Society tells pet owners to keep animals indoors on Halloween, remove candy and costume hazards, and update microchips and ID tags before trick or treating so lost pets can be reunited.

Covington Elementary’s century-old building faces overcrowding, failing plumbing, accessibility and foundation problems, so the district is asking voters to approve a $95 million bond on Tuesday, Nov.

3 to build two new schools and upgrade security without raising the local tax levy.

The Junior League donated Maxine, a discovery dog statue that served as the group's mascot for 22 years, to the Sioux City Public Museum after a farewell gathering on Thursday, Oct.

29 so more people can view the 2004 fiberglass piece depicting Seaman from the Lewis and Clark expedition.

The last Welcome to Sioux City sign came down last year when MidAmerican vacated the Dace Avenue building; Reddy Kilowatt and the blue flame are in local care and owners hope to reinstall a restored, 1950s-style sign in a prominent, interstate-visible spot in the months ahead.

Siouxland Cyclists will hold the 9th annual Cranksgiving on Nov.

7, with check-in at 12 p.m. at Albrecht Cycle Shop (200 Fifth St.), the ride starting at 1 p.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m.