Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
Good morning, Sioux City.
🏘️ Community
Students from Remsen St. Mary's worked with Sleep in Heavenly Peace on Monday, March 23 to build beds that help local kids sleep better.
The groups sanded + stained + stamped the materials to create a comfortable sleep space for children in need.
KTIV was taken off DISH nearly two weeks ago, leaving viewers without its news and major network programming (NBC, CW).
DISH customers can call 877-2-KEEPUS to help restore the channel or switch to alternative providers.
🎭 Culture
The 35th annual Faces of Siouxland Multicultural Fair will celebrate the arts with an expanded lineup funded by a Gilchrist Foundation grant, featuring local cultural performances + interactive art exhibits.
🎓 Education
Sioux City Schools approved a contract to pay interim superintendent Jim Vanderloo $94,134.41 for his work this school year, ensuring smooth leadership across the district.
Treyla Lee was elected to lead the Sioux City school board in a unanimous vote Monday night, while no candidate was chosen for vice president after six split votes.
The board now plans to address local school issues.
Sioux City Community School District will start its superintendent search without using a search firm early this week.
The school board expects to find a qualified candidate through an independent process.
🏛️ Government
MRHD is set to announce community event grant recipients on Thursday, Mar.
26 + local groups expect to use the funds for upcoming projects.
🏥 Health
Rural Minds launched a free online mental health resilience program for farmers and rural residents that offers an hour-long Cornell course+ fact sheets on suicide warning signs and crisis service links; the program begins today as Iowa Ag Week is underway, supporting those facing high input costs and market uncertainty.
🎉 Sioux City Events
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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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