Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
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🏘️ Community
A community-wide Easter egg hunt—featuring 15,000 eggs—is scheduled for Saturday, March 28 at Grandview Park.
A cleanup is planned for Saturday, Mar.
21 at 10:00 a.m. at 269 West Shore Drive to remove debris left by the 2024 flood that split the main road into McCook Lake. The event will help make the lake safe for boaters ahead of its reopening on April 1 — restoring a local recreation hub.
🎭 Culture
Sioux City Symphony Orchestra announced its 111th season lineup on March 19 in the lobby of the Orpheum Theatre.
The season will run from Sept. 19—with a concert featuring Leslie Odom, Jr.—to April 17 and include performances of Ravel, Respighi, Beethoven, Handel, Home Alone, Schumann and Carmina Burana.
The 41st Annual Women of Excellence Awards Banquet will be held Friday, March 27 at the Marriott Riverfront Hotel in South Sioux City, Nebraska — sponsored by Women Aware and KTIV, the event celebrates women leaders through seven award categories with a 1980s theme that includes a table decorating contest.
🎓 Education
Wells Enterprises (the Le Mars based frozen dessert maker) donated $250K to help expand Gehlen Catholic School on Thursday.
The donation will support plans to accommodate more students.
Chad Benson was named Morningside University’s 14th president on Wednesday in Sioux City.
He said his new role honors a personal connection with the school and carries a responsibility he is ready to assume.
🏛️ Government
Sioux City's Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center will stay open for another year after Councilman Rick Bertrand suggested closing it during last month's operating budget session.
🎉 Sioux City Events
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Whiskey and Wildflowers - A Spring Speakeasy Social
6-11 p.m. — Sioux City Distilling Co — Ticket purchase required — Escape the ordinary and toast to spring's vibrant renewal with artisanal pours and chef-curated small plates.
Madison Capitols vs Sioux City Musketeers
7:05-8:05 p.m. — Tyson Events Center — Streaming available — Catch the thrilling match between the Capitols and Musketeers live on FloHockey.
A Hero's Life Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Sioux City Orpheum — Ticket purchase required — Experience a captivating musical journey with A Hero's Life.
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