Good morning, Sioux City.

South Sioux City Community Schools hosted a regional FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Tournament on Saturday, Jan.

10, with teams from across Siouxland designing strategies, driving robots and working together. The competition boosted hands-on STEM learning + built teamwork ahead of the final tournament on Jan. 31.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced nearly $350,000 in 50% cost-share grants to support 105 rural fire departments (including several in Northwest Iowa) to maintain essential services.

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.