parks and rec director matt salvatore says the city's five pools will remain open in 20-16. however, their future after that remains uncertain. the city plans to eventually shut down leeds and cook pools. the council has moved to wait for the completion of a financial plan... because althought a splash pad is an option... the city only has enough in their budget to install one splash pad right now. jessica rae: after the council concluded their meeting, last night we asked a few council members to share their new year's resolutions... and councilwoman rhonda capron has this report.... "dan, what would be your resolution for the year? said rhonda capron," "i want to make sioux city the best place i really mean that," said dan moore "so that people will want to move to sioux city instead of move out of sioux city." "my resolution is for my wife and i to spend more time with my grandchildren in 2016," said pete groetken "my resolution for the council would be that we continue to being important to the community. economic development, the river front, the swimming pool issue." "

december 2016 as our target date," said matt salvatore, sioux city parks & recreation director. "a lot of things have toall into place for that to happen." including making up a more than 300- thousand dollar budget short fall. "we are right now in negotiations with the state of iowa on the last 318 thousand, and [we're] doing some fundraising locally to get us to our goal," said anderson. cone park will feature winter activities...like sledding....out-door ice skating... and tubing.. and a splash pad for the warmer seasons. this is a very unique attraction not only for sioux city, and for the ate," said anderson. "there is no park like this in the area that is a city owned park that can create a 365 day experience like cone park is going to create for the city." jenna another big topic of discussion at today's city council meeting today's city council meeting was the future of sioux city's public parks and recreation's director matt salvatore told the council that the city's five pools will remain open in 20-16. however, their future after that remains uncertain. as of now, the

december 2016 as our matt salvatore, sioux city parks & recreation director. "a lot of things have to fall into place for that to happen." including making up a more than 300- thousand dollar budget short fall. "we are right now in negotiations with the state of iowa on the last 318 thousand, and [we're] doing some fundraising locally to get us to our goal," said anderson. cone park will feature winter activities...like sledding....out-door ice skating... and tubing.. and a splash pad for the warmerereasons. this is a very unique for the state," said anderson. "there is no park like this in the area that is a city owned park that can create a 365 day experience like cone park is going to create for the city." jessica rae: another big topic of discussion at last night's meeting was the future of sioux city's public pools. parks and recreation's director matt salvatore told the council that the city's five open in 20-16. however, their remains uncertain. the city plans to eventually shut down leeds and cook pools. the council has moved to wait for the completion

parks and recreation director matt salvatore says clearing the trees is estimated to cost 150-thousand dollars. it's expected to be completed by march 31st...keeping the city on track for an end of the year the 4 million dollar project. "yea we're looking at december 2016 as our target date," said matt salvatore, sioux city parks & recreation director. "a lot of things have to fall into place for that to happen."including making up a more than 300- thousand dollar budget short fall. "we are right now in negotiations with the state of iowa on the last 318 thousand, and [we're] doing some fundraising locally to get us to our goal," said anderson. cone park will feature winter activities...like sledding....out-door ice skating... and tubing.. and a splash pad for the warmer seasons. this is a very unique attraction not only for sioux city, and for the state," said anderson. "there is no park like this in the area that is a city owned park that can create a 365 day experience like cone park is going to create for the city." jessica rae: another big topic of discussion at last night's meeti

matt salvatore. the capital improvements budget review begins on january 23rd. the council plans to approve a city budget on march 7th. temperatures are a little milder today... but it's at the expense of stronger winds. there's also a forecast. meterologist ben dorenbach is back with the details after this. currently degrees in spencer, iowa. do you think when you are president you'll be paid as much as if you were a man-male... this is one of the jobs where they have to pay you the same. but there are so many examples where that doesn't happen. i'm going to do everything i can to make sure every woman in every job gets paid the same... ...as the men who are doing that job. i'm hillary clinton ben, we're seeing a little more sunshine today. << . southerly winds and some afternoon sun will help temperatures reach the lower 30s before another chance of light freezing rain again tonight. a few snowflakes might mix in too, but better chances of snow showers will be during the day tomorrow that shouldn't result in anything huge but a coating is certainly a possibili

parks and rec director matt salvatore says the delais so the council can find out how much money is available for the plan 3 "this really doesn't impact our decisions. we're still going to be moving forward opening all five swimming pools next summer anyway. we'll have a little less time for planning between this summer and next summer if we want to get those splash ds installed. so we're just going to have to work diligently after the decisiois made if we're going to move forward with splash pads and some new facilities. "the council also gave unanimous approval to a project to clear trees from the site of the new, four million dollar cone park in the singing hills area. also get underway next month. 3 3 tonight's meeting coming just hours after a swearing- in ceremony for mayor bob scott and council member rhonda capron (kay-prun). scott was re-elected in november after running un-opposed for a second four- year term. capron handily won a second term. mayor scott says he has big plans for the city during the next four years. 3 "continue the trails. i want to continue taking a look at the wh

12 property owners and their had a good turnout and were able to get some good feedback," said matt salvatore, sioux city parks and recreation director. there was a lot of positive feedback about the trail. one person in favor of the trail says it would attract more people to stay in sioux city long-term. "there's nothing like an uninterrupted trail. sidewalks are great and they are a start, but there is nothing like an uninterrupted trail," said shelby pierce, trail suppprter. the next step is to talk with those affected home owners. then the city council will vote on the proposed trail. iowa's u.s. senator charles grassley has set a record among the country's lawmakers. the 35-year veteran of the senate has gone the longest, out of any other senator, without missing a single vote. grassley has not missed a vote in 22 years, six months, and six days, according to roll call, a political watchdog website. during that time he's cast more than 75-hundred 'yeas' and 'nays.' grassley says even though you record, you can't say he's not at work. "i'm proud of it from this standpoint. we have a probl

we had a good turnout and were able to get some good feedback," said matt salvatore, sioux city parks and recreation director. there was a lot of positive feedback about the trail. one person in favor of the trail says it would attract more people to stay in sioux city long-term. "there's nothing like an uninterrupted trail. sidewalks are great and they are a start, but there is nothing like an uninterrupted trail," said shelby pierce, trail suppprter. the next step is to talk with those affected home owners. then the city council will vote on the proposed trail. it's sort of a non-descrip day, weatherwise. but ben says a little more snow could be coming our way. he's back with the forecast after this. here's the live view from spencer, iowa, where it's here's the truth -- some have proposed to cut social security for the elderly and disabled vets. i disagree. in fact, not only should we not cut benefits -- we should expand them. my plan for social security ins benefits and cost of living adjustments and raises minimum payments for low-income seniors. it will ensure that all seniors c

matt salvatore. the capital improvement budget january 23rd. the council plans to approve the budget on march 7th. the city of dakota city, nebraska is one step closer to building a estimated $6.6 million dollar waste water treatment plant. today, the planning and zoning board unanimously survey. that includes plans to acquire an 80-foot, permanent utility easement and a land. the next step is for the city council to approve the plans. the city of sioux city appointed three important new positions this morning. bob scott was sworn in as the mayor of sioux city. scott broke a record by becoming the longest serving mayor in city history. he has served the past 11 years and his four-year term began today after running unopposed for re-election. councilwoman rhonda capron began her second term with today's swearing in ceremony. she defeated her only challenger, thomas venesky, in the election. council member, dan moore, also new mayor pro tempore. (sheila) woodbury county also gained some new leadership today. as the county supervisors' chairman, m

parks and rec director matt salvatore says the delay is so the council can find out how much money is available for the plan "this reallylydoesn't impact ououdecisions. we're still going to be moving forward opening all five swimming pools next summer anyway. we'll have a little less time for planning between this summer and next summer if we want to get those splash pads installed. so we're just going to have to work diligently after the decision is made if we're going to move forward with splash pads and some new facilities. "the council also gave unanimous approval to a a project to clear trees from the site of the newewfour million dollar cone park in the singing hills area. bidding for that project will also get underway next month. 3 hours after a swearing- in ceremony for mayor bob scott and council member rhonda capron.scott was re-elected in november after running un-opposed for a second four- year term. capron handily won a second term over tom venesky. both renewed their oaths of office this morning at city hall.mayor scott says he has big plans for the city during the next

matt salvatore. the capital improvement budget review begins on january 23rd. the council plans to approve the budget on march 7th. one in ten people have some type of liver disease. coming up in healthbeat four we'll show you a new and less painful procedure that can detect the disease earlier. ben: and i'll have your << >> << wx timer @ 2:30 the fog won't be nearly as thick this morning as it was yesterday, but some patchy freezing drizzle is a possibility during the first half of the day, so watch out for a few slick spots on the roads. southerly winds and some limited afternoon sun will help temperatures reach the lower 30s before another chance of light freezing rain again tonight. a few snowflakes might mix in too, but better chances of snow showers will be during the day tomorrow that shouldn't result in anything huge accumulation-wise, but a coating is certainly a possibility. we'll see yet another small chance of an isolated mix on possible on friday before our next big shot of cold air arrives this weekend. see graphics. >> many of those patients woul

parks and rec director matt salvatore says the delay is so the council can find out how much money is available for the plan. 3 "this really doesn't impact our decisions. we're still going to be moving forward opening all five swimming pools next summer anyway. we'll have a little less time for planning between this summer and next summer if we want to get those splash pads installed. so we're just going to have to work diligently after the decision is made if we're going to move forward with splash pads and some new facilities. "the council also gave unanimous approval to a project to clear trees from the site of the new four million dollar cone park in singing hills. bidding for that project will get started next month. 3 3 last night's meeting came just hours after a swearing - in ceremony for mayor bob scott capron. scott was re - elected in november after running un - opposed for a second four - year term. capron won a second term over tom venesky. both renewed their oaths of office yesterday morning at city hall. mayor scott says he has big plans for the city during the next fou

matt salvatore. the council plans to approve a city budget on march 7th. here's meterologist ben dorenbach << << the fog won't be nearly as thick this morning as it was yesterday, but some patchy freezing drizzle is a possibility during the first half of the day, so watch out for a few slick spots on the roads. southerly winds and some limited afternoon sun will help temperatures reach the lower 30s before another chance of light freezing rain again tonight. a few snowflakes chances of snow showers will be during the day tomorrow that shouldn't result in anything >>> it is brain teaser tuesday. before the break, we gave you a riddle. a baseball team won a game 19-17 with no errors, not a single man crossed the plate. how is this possible. >> two answers, could have been a woman or all the men were married, not a single man. not a single man. >> i didn't think it was easy. not to me. whatever. >> you're the one with a book allegedly. congratulations are in order for hoda woman. her book is out today, where we belong. features everyone from celebrities like