Thinking locally

The Radiology staff at Cherokee Regional Medical Center has over 120 years of combined radiological experience and includes (from left): JoAnn Ehrig, Melissa Barnes, Kelly Buenger, Patrick McFarland and Mary Groher (Not pictured: Maralyn Christensen)

Seniors lead local squads

Returning local high school softball players include, from left, East's Dani Gass, Heelan's Mary Bisenius, West's Tori Hilton and North's Cara DeStigter. (Staff photo by Jerry Mennenga)

Local delegation heads to Washington

Motorists head south on Interstate 29 in downtown Sioux City. Local leaders will seek $26 million to relocate utilities along a rebuilt I-29 through the metro area and $8 million to add an interchange south of town during their annual lobbying trip to Washington D.C. this week. (Staff photo by Tim Hynds)

Locals save Sloan history

Sloan Historical Society President Dorothy Hopkins demonstrates how to use an 1800s vintage stove on display at the Sloan Museum. The museum has a variety of artifacts depicting the history of the Woodbury County community. (Photo by Terry Turner)

Market ripe for local tomatoes

Jim McDonald harvests tomatoes Monday morning, June 23, 2008, at Cardinal Farms, a hydroponic tomato farm in South Sioux City. Neb. Despite a nationwide scare over salmonella contamination in tomatoes, the locally grown tomatoes are safe. (Sioux City Journal photo by Tim Hynds)

Local job market tightens

Steve Streck looks at job postings at the Siouxland Tri-State Workforce Development Center. (Staff photo by Dave Dreeszen)

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Local dentists offer halitosis help

Local dentists offer halitosis help

Local attractions draw holiday visitors

The Statue of the Sacred Hart of Jesus graces the landscape at Trinity Heights, a popular tourist destination. (Staff photo by Jim Lee)

Chamber trio with local ties to perform

Members of the Monroe Chamber Trio are, from left, pianist Beth Wilson, Judy Walker on flute and cellist Laurie Riss.

Northwood gallery to host local artist

"Baking New Friends," above, is among the works of artist Erin Taylor that will be displayed at the Northwood Gallery on Friday. (Photo submitted)

Snow, Mineta address local leaders

Treasury Secretary John Snow addresses a group of Siouxland leaders on Tuesday during a White House briefing. Snow and Transportation Secretary Norm Mineta were the featured speakers in the ornate Indian Treaty Room, located in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, in Washington, D.C. (Staff photos by Dave Dreeszen)

Local woman awarded service dog

Sioux City resident Jeannie Theis, pictured with Canine Assistants spokesdog, Carley, has been selected to receive a service dog valued at more than $10,000. The dog will assist Theis, who is quadriplegic, with daily activities and was provided by Milk-Bone and Hy-Vee. (Staff photo by Jesse Claeys)

Local artist opens studio in Leeds

Artist Mark Kochen sits in the entry room of his art studio at 3917 Floyd Blvd. in Sioux City Thursday. (Staff photo by Jerry Mennenga)

Local anglers win walleye event

Winners of last week's Nebraska Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament on Harlan County Reservoir were Mike Lanning, left, and Dale Frerichs, both of Sioux City.

Local hardware store in familiar hands

Mike Wilmes is shown in his new Wilmes Do it Best store at the Indian Hills Shopping Center. Wilmes, who also has a Wilmes Do it Best in South Sioux City, recently purchased the Indian Hills store, which was in danger of closing. (Staff photo by Jerry Mennenga)

Local dancers to perform with professionals for 'Nutcracker'

Dancers who will perform with the Moscow Ballet on Saturday rehearse a scene from "The Nutcracker." They include, in front, Haley Clark, Brooke Lewis, Hana Krommenhoek; and back row, Elizabeth Hauser, Victoria Parks, Samantha Kukuk, Kaley Schweder and Nicole Schmiedt. (Staff photo by Jim Lee)

Drifting will take catfish in local oxbows

Drift fishing produces catfish on local oxbow lakes. Pat Carter, Jefferson, S.D., and his son Travis display typical channel cats caught on a recent afternoon at McCook Lake. (Staff photo by Larry Myhre)

Saudi pharmacists tour local facility

Saudi Arabian pharmacists Omar Al-Burikan, left, and Mohammed A Barasain listen as Iowa Statewide Poison Control Center operator Pat Gunia explains a call at Sioux City-based poison center Monday, March 2, 2008. The Saudis were touring the center in preparation for opening a national center in their country. (Sioux City Journal photo by Tim Hynds)

'Hired hands' a hit with locals

Marty Sailer puts the finishing touch on "Hired Hand" Vern's St. Patrick's Day green garb. (Photo by Judy Hayworth)

'Stuck' at the local blood bank for years

Don Wood (standing) of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, visits with Jerusalem Grimsley of Dakota City, Neb., as Grimsley donates blood platelets Wednesday at the Siouxland Community Blood Bank. Both men are EMTs and frequent blood donors. Grimsley, by the way, was born on the steps of his church in Denver 27 years ago. "My pastor named me Jerusalem because I was born on the church steps," he says. (Photo by Tim Gallagher)

Gold medalist inspires local gymnasts

Jennifer Lauer, Sioux City, begins a routine on the uneven bars as she and other young gymnasts at the Siouxland Gymnastics Dance & Cheer Academy talk about West Des Moines resident and Olympic gymnast's Shawn Johnson's gold and silver performances at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. (Staff photo by Jerry Mennenga)

Local dentists offer halitosis help

Local dentists offer halitosis help

Local doctor describes 'chaos' in Gaza

Dr. Rick Colwell in the St. Luke's Regional Medical Center's ER. (Staff photo by Jerry Mennenga)