OUr Mission

By utilizing the expertise of the Sioux City Historic Preservation Commission members, researching current information and partnering with other groups and local, state and and national organizations, the Commission will:
  • Advise the City Council and other groups on preservation issues;
  • Assist businesses, groups and individuals in preservation efforts;
  • Educate the residents of Sioux City about methods and merits of preservation;
  • Safeguard the City's historic and cultural heritage by preserving sites of significance;
  • Partner with other Siouxland groups to recognize, protect and enhance potential historic attractions to tourism and business.

What we do

Each year, the Historic Preservation Commission creates a work plan that details out our goals for the upcoming year. These goals include: continue to pursue a vigorous educational campaign on preservation issues in order to heighten the awareness of Sioux City residents; maintain a proactive approach to local preservation issues; continued context studies of Sioux City areas and properties; and provide educational opportunities for Commission members.

Certified Local Government

​Sioux City has been a Certified Local Government with the state of Iowa since 1991. The City of Sioux City has a signed agreement with the state Historical Preservation office. The advantages of being a CLG are; the city is eligible for certain grants, a Preservation Commission is created, and it opens the door further to guidance and assistance from the State Historical Society. Sioux City Municipal Code, Historic Preservation Ordinance 91/t-CO9663.

Current Members

 Larry Obermeyer - Chairperson
Matt Scott - Vice Chairperson
​John Vodochodsky - Commission Member
Amy Macfarlane - Commission Member
Elizabeth Hope - Commission Member
Adam Fullerton - Commission Member
​Teresa Hebert - Commission Member
Ralph Swain - Commission Member
​Kathryn Pfaffle - Commission Member
Wade Schuldt - City Staff

​AGENDAS & MINUTES

Meeting agendas and minutes can be found now on the City of Sioux City's website linked below.

Annual Report