Good morning, Sioux City.

Former Siouxland Humane Society director Jerry Dominicak died Tuesday, Aug.

24 at 67. He led the organization for 30 years + touched thousands of lives through his work with animals, volunteers, and the community.

Dolly Parton died Tuesday, Aug.

25 at age 80 and left a lasting impact through her Imagination Library; the program, hosted by United Way of Siouxland (its local organizer for over 25 years), has delivered free books to 1,200 children and celebrated 11,644 graduates.

Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA in South Sioux City celebrated 140 years of service to over 6,000 people by offering programs that build spirit, mind & body in the local Siouxland community.

The organization is planning a new satellite location in Sioux City to further expand its impact.

The Sioux City Public Library is showcasing over 50 Dolly Parton-related books available for checkout, including works on her songwriting and co-written fiction.

The curated display is open this week for residents to explore and request interlibrary loans for additional items.

A study from Iowa State University shows soybean cyst nematodes have adapted to PI 88788 resistant soybeans over nearly 20 years and could reduce control to 40% by 2030 — putting farmers at risk of yield loss.

Researchers advise rotating crop varieties with Peking and other crops to help manage the pest.

The League of Women Voters in Sioux City will host an education event Saturday to discuss a proposed constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds vote in both chambers for income tax increases.

The meeting will be held at the Sioux City Public Museum.

Residents can now report homeless encampments via the city's new online portal & help local officials address community concerns.

The reporting feature is live on Sioux City's official website.

Iowa’s Department of Health and Human Services reported 327 cyclosporiasis cases in 58 counties so far this year; Dallas County had the highest count.

Health experts advise washing or cooking produce to kill the parasite & reduce the risk of infection.

Agape Community Services is building a 65-bed facility next to the Woodbury County Law Enforcement Center on 28th Street to restore families and save lives—while the Recovery Cafe holds weekly meetings at Elevate Community Church and will move to the new building when construction is complete in June 2027.