Good morning, Sioux City.

First-grader Oakley Hoch received a surprise when her father, Staff Sergeant Dylan Hoch, returned from a nine-month deployment to join her Valentine’s Day party Friday at Sacred Heart School * his arrival brought a touching reunion after months apart.

20-year-old Iowa Lakes Community College student Gensley Ball runs Top Gen Club Lambs near Spencer and leases sheep to young exhibitors across the region.

Her show lambs will go to auction next month.

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.

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.