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Wednesday, January 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Significant events in Siouxland in 2024 included historic floods devastating communities, the conviction of Jason Jones on multiple charges including first-degree murder, and community support preventing the closure of Sioux City's Warming Shelter.  KTIV
  • The Diving Elk wins the 2024 Holiday Storefront Decorating Competition in Sioux City, earning a $500 donation for Noah's Hope Animal Rescue.  Sioux City Journal
  • The first floor meeting room of the old Woodbury County Board of Supervisors office was dedicated to Dennis Butler, the county's long-serving finance director who passed away from cancer.  Sioux City Journal
  • Sioux City council members visited Yamanashi City, Japan, to celebrate 20 years of sister city relations and explore future collaborations and cultural exchanges.  Sioux City Journal

CRIME NEWS

  • Sioux City police are requesting public assistance to locate a 4-foot-tall metal chicken statue stolen from West 26th Street.  Sioux City Journal
  • Six individuals were arrested in Sioux County, Iowa, as a result of a collaborative investigation into drug and weapon trafficking.  SiouxlandProud

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Sioux City Community Schools are enhancing elementary education with the 'Benchmark' program, focusing on literacy, social studies, and science through content-based instruction, leading to noticeable improvements in student learning.  KTIV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Siouxlanders fondly recall former President Jimmy Carter's approachability, charisma, and integrity, emphasizing his humanitarian efforts and significant influence on Iowa's caucus tradition.  Sioux City Journal
  • Mark Nahra is retiring as Woodbury County Engineer after 16 years, with Laura Sievers appointed as his replacement.  Sioux City Journal

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Ginger Billy: Comedic Insights from a Country Perspective

    Ginger Billy, a popular tattooed comedian and former respiratory therapist, shares humorous stories about his life in South Carolina during a live performance.

    Sat, 1/11/25

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  • Piano Recital by Ross Mosier

    Experience a captivating performance by pianist Ross Mosier at Morningside University's Eppley Auditorium.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

What you seek is seeking you.

~ Rumi

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