Good morning, Sioux City.

Hawarden Fire Department recently led forcible entry training in Larchwood using new grant-funded equipment purchased from two local foundations, which provided reusable props that allow firefighters to practice key techniques repeatedly and share them with neighboring departments.

Siouxland Smash opened Saturday at 511 19th St. in Sioux City.

Owners Aubrie Roupe + Johnny Shelby say the new smash room gives locals a fun way to let off steam.

Sioux City-born singer-songwriter Ralph Dittman will perform his all-acoustic winter-themed show at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb.

22 (at the Betty Strong Encounter Center on Larsen Park Road). Locals can look forward to an intimate musical event.

Dordt University began dismantling its Commons building in early January and will demolish the exterior in late February to early March while students are on spring break, marking the end of a campus era.

The new Atrium (serving as the hub for dining and gathering) is now fully in use.

Warmer weather is weakening lake ice, officials warn, making access points unsafe for anglers.

DNR said most ice houses have been removed ahead of the March 1 deadline, and conditions will remain unpredictable as temperatures rise.

Sioux City held a welcome home ceremony for Iowa National Guard members as a Sierra Pacific Airlines plane landed at 2:09 p.m. and families joined via video calls — a touching moment for the community.

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.

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.

SSA Youth Basketball Club Tryouts

1-8 p.m. — Siouxland Sports Academy — Registration required — Showcase your skills at the SSA youth basketball summer tryouts with designated times for different grades.

Country Vet Frenchie 500: Musketeers vs Black Hawks

6:00-7:05 p.m. — Tyson Events Center — Watch the Sioux City Musketeers face off against the Waterloo Black Hawks in an exciting hockey showdown.