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People gather to speak out against recent actions of the Trump administration at the Hands Off rally in downtown Sioux City, on April 5, 2025. (Bret Hayworth, Siouxland Public Media News)

Hear the people at the Hands Off rally in Sioux City

Bret Hayworth

In downtown Sioux City, about 300 people chanted and carried signs that were critical of actions taken by President Donald Trump over recent weeks.Gathering on the outdoor grounds of the Sioux City Public Museum, people across a wide age spectrum cheered as some passing drivers honked in support of the rally. Some of the signs and speakers referenced cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to federal programs, such as the possibility that Social Security benefits could be reduced.

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Election Extra: See who's on the ballot for the 2024 general election in Northwest Iowa

Bret Hayworth

Four people are shown using the early option to cast a ballot at a Woodbury County satellite voting site at Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City, Iowa, on October 23, 2024. (Bret Hayworth, Siouxland Public Media News)

KWIT Local Newscast

What's The Frequency: Your big one-stop place for all the key general election race previews in Siouxland states of Iowa, Nebraska & South Dakota

Bret Hayworth

A tree is shown silhouetted in a skyline.

KWIT Local Newscast

Newscast 10.21.2024: Emerald ash borer has reached all Iowa counties; Longtime Sioux City journalist Pautsch dies; Campaign events in Northwest Iowa as early voting continues; New regional director of ACLU has Sioux City roots

Bret Hayworth

KWIT Local Newscast

What's The Frequency: The historical growth of the Iowa caucuses, how they will play out for participants on Monday & how Republicans such as Trump may fare

Bret Hayworth

Siouxland Community Health Center mobile shower

KWIT Local Newscast

Newscast 10.03.2023: Sioux City Council advances measure that would allow health center to use mobile shower unit; Nikki Haley to campaign in Sioux City; Racing event coming to Iowa

Bret Hayworth

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