In other business, the supervisors approved $15,000 in county funding for a seven foot wide trail that is being added adjacent to Christy Road in Sioux City. Dan Hiserote, of Overlook Developers, explained several entities are pooling resources to build the trail for $150,000, with the county asked to fund 10 percent.
Supervisor Keith Radig said he had heard about people wanting that Morningside area project, which extends from Overlook Lane to Southern Hills Drive. Some of the entities providing money include Siouxland Trails Foundation, the city of Sioux City and businesses such as Dairy Queen, Southdale Nursery and Scheels.