Good morning, Sioux City.

Cone Park winter tubing season is off to a great start today + mild temperatures keep the main hill in top shape, according to Sioux City Parks and Recreation Director Matt Salvatore.

Sioux County will host its first-ever Battle of the Burger—restaurants from towns like Alton, Boyden, Granville and others will showcase their signature burgers from Feb.

1 to Feb. 28 to connect communities and support local dining.

Dordt University mourns 22-year-old student Nikolas Begalke (a business and soccer major) who died in an accident while skiing at the Hochzillertal Ski Resort in Austria on Jan.

3; officials ruled his death accidental with no negligence.

Billy Boy Drive Thru on Riverside Drive will close Monday, Jan.

12 for about three weeks for renovations (exhaust hoods, makeup air system and roof replacement).

Sioux City Schools superintendent Juan Córdova resigned on Monday but will continue to receive pay until March 31, meaning he will not report to work for 12 weeks.

Sioux City schools’ board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Juan Córdova on Monday night after a closed session review, making his departure effective March 31.

Associate Superintendent Angela Bemus will lead day-to-day operations as the board plans to name an interim superintendent.

Farmers face rising stress as long hours, market instability and high costs increase mental health calls, experts say.

Iowa State University, Iowa Farm Bureau and other groups offer help (call 1-800-447-1985) for those needing stress management resources.

VC Jump & Slide Family Event

4-6 p.m. — VC Jump and Slide — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled time with the whole family at a premier jumping venue.

Comedy for a Cause

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Sioux City Riverfront — Ticket sales support a nonprofit — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Brent Reed while contributing to a great cause for Siouxland Foster Closet.

Artificial Stars - Indie Rock from Sioux City

8-11 p.m. — Vangarde Arts — $10 at the door — Experience the dark, introspective sounds of Artificial Stars and local artist Alex Erwin in a night of emotional indie rock.

Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest

2-3 p.m. — Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center — Free entry, donations encouraged — Celebrate student creativity and eloquence at the local Poetry Out Loud competition.