Good morning, Sioux City.

About 100 airmen from the 185th Air Refueling Wing returned home Sunday after a deployment overseas and were greeted by their families in the aircraft hangar.

Sioux City Council will consider economic development assistance today for Sioux Honey Association’s $130 million expansion at 301 Lewis Blvd. The project will relocate California operations to create 39 new jobs & keep 75 current positions following months of planning with Sioux Honey staff.

In 2025, Sioux City permitted 202 new housing units — 110 single family homes and 92 multi family units — up from 140 permits the previous year.

North Sioux City permitted 329 units, a steep jump from eight units, and South Sioux City approved 32 permits compared to 28 last year.

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.

Wildlife Encounters Live Animal Program

1:30-2:15 p.m. — Briar Cliff University — Free entry — Explore fascinating habitats and meet the animals from Wildlife Encounters of Nebraska.

Ralph Dittman’s Winter Show

2-3 p.m. — Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center — Free entry — Enjoy a musical performance by Sioux City’s own singer-songwriter Ralph Dittman.