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Sioux City
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Last February, a Sioux City native opened Winnie’s — a bar with alcohol-free cocktails and board games — on Historic 4th Street to honor her sister who died from alcoholism. KTIV
- ➤ Starting in 2027, the Dakota Farm Show will be held at the Seaboard Triumph Foods Expo Center in Sioux City after over 40 years at Vermillion's DakotaDome (the new 80,000 sqft venue offers improved access for exhibitors) and will run Jan. 5-7, drawing thousands of agricultural producers and vendors. KTIV
- ➤ Sioux City barber Emmanuel Coronado has become a social media sensation as his creative videos draw a growing local following. His work showcases his craft and style, and community members are taking note today. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ Bishop John E. Keehner of the Sioux City Diocese released a pastoral letter on Feb. 4 urging prayers for migrants and refugees while outlining recent immigration enforcement and guidance from Iowa Catholic bishops & the USCCB. KTIV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Diane Murphy Smith was named partner at Heidman Law Firm this month in Sioux City + her appointment is seen as a key milestone in reinforcing the firm’s local presence. Sioux City Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City Career Academy hosted an orientation for 55+ high school interns to learn professional etiquette before starting internships in local health science, accounting, and trade businesses. KTIV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The DEA launched its Fentanyl Free America campaign in January to boost school-based outreach and community education — a key step after 13 pounds of fentanyl were seized in Iowa in 2025 — while local groups use federal grants to expand overdose prevention programs. KTIV
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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.
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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.
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Sioux City Princess Day
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Sioux City Convention Center — Ticketed event — Experience a magical 90-minute princess meet & greet with engaging activities and photo opportunities for children.
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