Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
Good morning, Sioux City.
Sioux County will host its first-ever Battle of the Burger from February 1 through February 28 to feature 23 local restaurants offering unique beef burgers (including spots in Sioux Center and Hull) while diners vote via QR codes to crown the top burger of the month.
Disabled veteran Corey Duckett runs a free car repair shop for veterans on 3rd Street that is in danger after its nonprofit status was revoked.
He is seeking community support + funds to cover $2,500 monthly costs and keep the service open.
South Sioux City Community Schools will host a regional FIRST Tech Challenge robotics tournament on Saturday — inviting teams from the region to demonstrate their skills at the school’s campus.
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.
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