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Sioux City
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sleep in Heavenly Peace organized a reunion on Monday, March 31 between heart attack survivor Jay Schenzel and the volunteers Randy Kleinberg and Carl Peterson who performed CPR during his bed delivery when he collapsed. Schenzel, who spent 19 days in the hospital and underwent open heart surgery in Omaha, now calls them his brothers — a strong reminder of the impact quick, local help can have. KTIV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Longtime Sioux City pastry chef Jolie Schmitt operates the Morningside bakery where she makes gourmet cakes using her years of expertise. Sioux City Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Angela Bino, 60, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the Oct. 26 stabbing death of 77-year-old Suzette Occhibone at an apartment on Virginia St—she waived her right to a jury trial as her daughter was also arrested and the case continues in Woodbury County District Court. Sioux City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City council approved a settlement that dismisses lawsuits between the city and River City Hospitality — allowing the city to purchase the marina for $300,000. Council also approved a property management agreement with F3 Marina — the contract starts today and runs until Jan. 31, 2028. SiouxlandProud
- ➤ The National Weather Service offices in Sioux Falls and Omaha have canceled upcoming storm spotter training sessions—canceling classes scheduled for April 1 in Norfolk, April 2 at Western Iowa Technical Community College in Sioux City and April 29 in Norfolk—due to critical staffing shortages, while two virtual courses offered by the Sioux Falls office remain set for April 28 and April 30. SiouxlandProud
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Siouxland District Health will host a Health Fair on Friday at Long Lines Family Rec. Center from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m.—the event will offer free health screenings, educational sessions, and snacks—providing residents with useful health resources. SiouxlandProud
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fareway has a new cooking guide titled Cooking with Fareway – Fresh Spring Veggie Ideas that shows shoppers how to use fresh spring vegetables in simple meals. The guide was posted on March 31 at 11:13 a.m. and highlights seasonal produce now available in store. SiouxlandProud
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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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Midwest 8-Ball Championships
April 30 - May 4 — Siouxland Expo Center — Entry fees apply — Compete in thrilling pool matches at the regional championship event.
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Opening Reception for Craig Albright: Chasing Light
5-7 p.m. — Sioux City Art Center — Free entry — Explore the poetic landscapes of Craig Albright's first solo exhibition featuring new and recent works.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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