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1. Sioux City Schools official says no plans to have resource officers use shock gloves (kwit.org) — Sioux City Community School District officials say they have never used electric shock gloves and have no plans to introduce them for school resource officers, even as some districts elsewhere face criticism for the devices. The district's stance comes amid national debate and recent controversy in Omaha, where community pushback followed reports of shock gloves being used in schools.
2. Sioux City school district defends School Resource Officer program after ACLU report (ktiv.com) — Sioux City school leaders are standing by their School Resource Officer program after an ACLU of Iowa report urged districts to remove police from schools and specifically cited Sioux City. District officials, police, and SROs argue trained officers help prevent problems and build relationships, while also acknowledging concerns about racial disparities and pledging to keep reviewing local data and practices.
3. Public charter school could be added to the Sioux City Community School District (kcau9.com) — Sioux City's school board has taken the first formal step toward creating a district-run public charter school aimed at helping at-risk juniors and seniors recover credits and finish high school, potentially starting in 2027–28. The board also finalized rules allowing some 8th graders to participate in high school athletics, which could affect families' activity planning across the district.
4. Sioux City council members move forward with 2 housing projects (kcau9.com) — Sioux City council members are advancing two north-side housing projects that would add 48 units, many aimed at residents experiencing homelessness. One project at the former Jewish Community Center just secured a $1 million MRHD grant, while Midtown Terrace near downtown has $5 million committed and could be finished by next summer.
5. Two-A-Days 2026: Wynot Blue Devils (kcau9.com) — From Sioux City, KCAU checks in on the Wynot Blue Devils as they prepare to defend their first-ever state football title. With key playmaker Lane Heimes back and coaches adjusting to a new roster, the team is embracing the pressure before opening at home on August 28.
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