Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A dedicated team of volunteers, mostly in their 70s, has been tirelessly working to preserve and maintain the historic Peirce Mansion in Sioux City, undertaking various renovation projects to keep the city's history alive. KTIV
- ➤ Woodbury County officials set new speed limits on the recently paved Elk Creek Road to enhance safety, with speeds ranging from 35 mph near the roundabout to 45 mph thereafter. Sioux City Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Several individuals were sentenced in Woodbury County Court for various charges including riot, domestic abuse assault, possession of a controlled substance, burglary, and more, receiving a range of penalties from probation to prison time. Sioux City Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ State Steel, with a rich 84-year history in Sioux City, will merge with Manhattan, Kansas-based SPS Companies Inc. but remain an independent unit, ensuring all 260 employees retain their jobs. Sioux City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City City Council approved a $25,000 budget for a new drone to enhance the police department's response capabilities and public safety. SiouxlandProud
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Siouxland Community Health Center appoints Mark Donaldson, with over 30 years of healthcare experience, as the new CEO succeeding Mari Kaptain-Dahlen. Sioux City Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Siouxland Youth Hockey Association hosts a 'Girls Try Hockey' event to inspire and teach girls of all skill levels the basics of hockey. KTIV
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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.
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Piano Recital by Ross Mosier
Experience a captivating performance by pianist Ross Mosier at Morningside University's Eppley Auditorium.
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Sioux City Musketeers vs Lincoln Stars
The Sioux City Musketeers will compete against the Lincoln Stars in a live hockey match at the Tyson Events Center.
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Sioux City Home Show 2025
The Sioux City Home Show offers local and national exhibitors showcasing home improvement services and products, providing exclusive deals and expert advice for homeowners.
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