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Sioux City
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Center for Siouxland’s VITA tax program offers free IRS-approved tax help for qualified Siouxlanders earning up to $69,000, including elderly residents and non-English speakers. Appointments are available through mid-April and clients must bring a government ID, W-2s, plus any related documents. KTIV
- ➤ Orange City Area Health System pledged $75,000 toward a new emergency services facility in Hospers; the donation will be paid in three equal installments as part of a $2.8 million capital campaign supported by county & city officials. KTIV
- ➤ More than 50 Iowa National Guard soldiers returned home Wednesday from (a seven-month deployment) in the Middle East, and over 100 family members and fellow soldiers gathered in Sioux City to welcome them back with heartfelt support. KTIV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ KTIV News 4 in Sioux City announced that Lawton J. Dodd has been named News Director — he brings experience from Atlanta, Monterey, and Peoria and will lead the station's digital and on-air teams. KTIV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City Public Library will host a series of activities next month as part of its fourth-year Sioux City Reads initiative — a program that offers local residents a chance to engage in community reading events. Sioux City Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sheldon High School’s multi-phase renovation nears completion — final work on locker rooms, classrooms and secure entries will finish this summer. The upgrades address aging infrastructure and modern learning needs. KTIV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Center Police Officer Tyler Kanaly returned Wednesday afternoon from his second deployment in Iraq, welcomed by neighbors waving flags — a bright tribute along his street. He now resumes his police duties while reconnecting with family. Sioux Country Radio
- ➤ The House Higher Education Committee passed bills that limit university DEI programs and expand career and technical education options, as well as restrict certain hiring practices and course content. Legislators said the measures will affect both public and private colleges + may face further debate on the House floor. 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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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.
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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.
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Shenanigans 5K St. Paddy's Day Run
1:30-2:30 p.m. — 3400 Line Dr — Registration fee applies — Expect a lively and spirited atmosphere while enjoying a fun 5K run around the trail.
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