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Sioux City
Friday, March 28th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Camp High Hopes has expanded its summer day camp to welcome all children ages 5 to 12—not just those with disabilities—and opened registration for sessions running Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each week from June through August where campers will enjoy outdoor activities such as archery, canoeing and fishing. KTIV
- ➤ Edward Motz, a late Sioux City Army veteran, earned medals including the WWII Victory Medal, WWII Honorable Service Lapel button, Good Conduct Medal, and European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal—medals that were presented to his family to honor his service. Sioux City Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City Fire Rescue told residents not to burn due to a red flag warning after firefighters responded at 1:09 p.m. on Mar 27 to a grass fire on West 41st Street that started from a burn pile and burned roughly 7 to 10 acres—no injuries were reported. SiouxlandProud
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Thomas Popp, 62, pleaded not guilty on March 27 to first-degree murder charges for the 1983 killing of Terri McCauley in Sioux City—he remains in custody on a $3 million bond and will stand trial on June 3. SiouxlandProud
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Briar Cliff will celebrate 50 years of Social Work Accreditation with a lecture series that includes a free public program by alum Barb Newhouse as part of the Sister Muriel Ford Lectureship — the event honors the school’s commitment to social work education. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ Students at Sioux City Career Academy nearly finished building a 1,500-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath home that offers room for a basement extension— the project was completed by 18 seniors and 26 juniors, and community members can bid on the house until May 9. SiouxlandProud
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Sioux City Council will vote on a settlement agreement with River City Hospitality on Monday so the city can repair its Marina ahead of the 2025 boating season. The city applied for a temporary injunction on March 3 (to allow repairs) since the Marina is city-owned. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ A bill passed this week by the Iowa Senate could jeopardize Sioux City's newly created diversity and inclusion coordinator position—Mayor Bob Scott, who voted against creating the office, said he was not surprised by the move. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ Woodbury County supervisors are considering a hiring freeze to address fiscal year 2026 budget constraints & several department heads say current openings are key to maintaining county operations. Sioux City Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ KTIV’s Shifting the Scale series follows four Sioux City patients who lost a lot of weight after surgery and now come for regular check-ups—dietician Megan Cleveland explained that patients learn to eat slower while nurse Kathy Hart noted many recover more easily than expected. Patients like Jennifer Anderson, Travis, Doug Boetger, and Matti Smith have lost over 100 pounds and say the CNOS team changed their lives. KTIV
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Sioux City Princess Day: A Fairytale Experience
This enchanting event features princess-themed activities including stories, songs, dance performances, crafts, and a parade, providing a magical experience for children and families.
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On-Site Tour at Charter Senior Living
Experience the serene environment and exceptional amenities at Charter Senior Living of North Park Place, highlighting their award-winning dining and engaging activities for residents.
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Bob Dylan Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. | Sioux City Orpheum | Ticket prices vary | Experience the legendary Bob Dylan live in an iconic venue.
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Rock the Cure with Above the Covers
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City — Must be 21 or older — Enjoy a musical night benefiting the June E. Nylen Cancer Center.
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Sacred Heart Fish Fry
5-8 p.m. — Sacred Heart School — $15 adults, $10 ages 5-10, free under 4 — Indulge in delicious fried and baked fish every Friday during Lent.
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Banda Los Recoditos with Banda Machos
9 PM – 3 AM — El Ranchito Restaurant & Bar — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting night of live music featuring two popular bands.
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Haymakers & Pretend Friend - Acoustic String Band and Bluegrass
8-11 p.m. — Vangarde Arts — Tickets $15 at the door — Experience a fusion of bluegrass and folk from two top heartland acts in an electrifying performance.
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Women's Only Self-Defense Course
11 PM – 1 AM — RTTI at Coffee King — $50/person or included in membership — Empower yourself with practical self-defense skills in a supportive environment.
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Let's Fly a Kite!
10 AM – 1 PM — Sergeant Floyd River Museum — Free entry — Bring your kites and enjoy free popcorn while exploring a nature scavenger hunt.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Rory Vaden
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