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THUMBS UP To the folks behind the Woodbury County Law Enforcement Center. After many years, many budget adjustments and many “what nexts,” the facility is open and ready to assume its designated role and its new identity as a place to house federal inmates. We wish them well.
To the Board of County Supervisors for dedicating a meeting room in honor of the late Dennis Butler, who served Woodbury County for 47 years. This is a fitting honor. To Charese Yanney, this year’s W.
Edwards Deming Business Leadership and Entrepreneurial Excellence winner. Yanney has been a tireless worker for Siouxland, representing us in numerous state government capacities and heading her family’s longtime business, Guarantee Roofing. Yanney’s father, Jim, won the award in 2011 and, no doubt, would be thrilled to see her follow in his footsteps.
Thank you, Siouxland Chamber of Commerce for recognizing her talents. (And, thank you, Charese, for being a former member of The Journal’s Regulars team.) To the great weather for the first four Friday’s of high school football.
We know the other shoe will drop, but we’ll take it while we have it. Tony Wingert, Woodbury County Chief Deputy, talks about the process of moving from the old downtown offices and jail and into the new Woodbury County Law Enforcement Center. Tim Hynds Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio | All Of Our Podcasts THUMBS DOWN To the Warming Shelter’s uncertain future.
When the facility opened, Sioux City residents thought it was a great idea, particularly in a community with brutal winters. The enthusiasm cooled and now people without options are cast adrift. That shouldn’t happen.
To drivers who don’t know the concept of a four-way stop. Some Siouxland drivers haven’t grasped the idea of “taking turns.” This is particularly bad on mornings when students are headed to school.
To those who double- and triple-book events on certain weeks. When the Siouxland Arts Council existed, a master calendar enabled groups to see what else was occurring on a given day. Now, it’s a free-for-all with some days bursting with events and others going wanting.
When crowds are thin, this is your reason. Bring back the calendar. To the out of service bags covering the temporary stop lights at the top of the ramps at the intersection of Morningside Avenue and Highway 20/75.
We know the detour that required them to be put up has seemed to be resolved, but wouldn't it be nice if they were made permanent? After all, where is most of the city’s new housing being built? The Journal’s Jared McNett shows how to download and browse the Sioux City Journal's app. Jesse Brothers Charese Yanney was named the 2024 W. Edwards Deming Business Leadership and Entrepreneurial Excellence Award winner.
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