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An image is shown that was shared online by Okoboji School District officials as they launched a 2023 campaign to build new facilities.

Newscast 11.7.2024: Only 2 of 7 bond issue measures pass in Northwest Iowa; Untreated wastewater flows into Missouri River at Sioux City; CO2 pipeline regulation in South Dakota will be more difficult

Storm Lake, Iowa, was the site of lots of storm damage on Friday, April 18, 2025, when all properties were without electrical power in the morning for 10 hours. (Sheila Brummer, Iowa Public Radio)

Newscast 4.18.2025: Storm causes heavy damage to Storm Lake, Iowa; Group looks to find reasons for large number of Iowa cancer cases

A series of voting booths are shown at an early voting satellite site in Sioux City, Iowa, on October 23, 2024. (Bret Hayworth, Siouxland Public Media News)

Republican & Democratic parties to hold special nomination conventions in Sioux City; PlyWood Trail in city not done until 2026

Both Republican and Democratic parties of Woodbury County will hold special nominating conventions this week related to August special election for an Iowa Senate seat; PlyWood Rec Trail in Sioux City now has 2026 completion; Tornadoes in South Dakota are lessening.

A Swiss gruyere with savory butterscotch notes is crowned the world's best cheese

The World Cheese Awards were held in Switzerland last week. More than 5,000 cheeses from dozens of countries fought for the top spot.

In a $1.6 billion defamation suit, Dominion Voting Systems argues that Fox Corp. bosses Rupert Murdoch (left) and Lachlan Murdoch (right) were deeply involved in shaping editorial decisions at Fox News.

Rupert Murdoch says Fox stars 'endorsed' lies about 2020. He chose not to stop them

Under oath in a $1.6 billion defamation case, Murdoch says he wishes Fox News had been "stronger in denouncing" false claims of election fraud. Fox says the lawsuit threatens journalists' free speech.

Study authors found that, on average, demographically similar September-born children performed better than younger August-born students, all through their academic careers.

Oldest Kids In Class Do Better, Even Through College

Starting kindergarten later could boost kids' grades and improve their odds of attending a top college. Being the youngest kid in class can hurt their academic performance.

As Details Emerge About San Bernardino Suspects, Motives Remain Unclear

For the latest information on Wednesday's shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., Linda Wertheimer talks to Saul Gonzalez of KCRW.

Taylor Fritz of the U.S reacts after defeating Frances Tiafoe during the men's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships on Friday in New York.

Taylor Fritz wins match to become first American man in a U.S. Open final since 2006

Taylor Fritz surged with a six-game run against a fading Frances Tiafoe, also of the U.S., to come out on top 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 and reach his first Grand Slam final.

With the holidays over, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga and more stars flood the pop charts

Now that most Christmas songs and albums have been packed away into the proverbial attic, the pop landscape of the new year is coming into focus.

Mark Arehart

Mark has been a host, reporter and producer at several NPR member stations in Delaware, Alaska, Washington and Kansas. His reporting has taken him everywhere from remote islands in the Bering Sea to the tops of skyscrapers overlooking Puget Sound. He is a diehard college basketball fan who enjoys taking walks with his dog, Otis.

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