Good morning, Sioux City.

About 300 protestors gathered downtown Saturday at the federal courthouse and Sioux City Public Museum in the second day of demonstrations—Justin Thomason said he is mad over current policies, highlighting growing community unrest.

Knoepfler Chevrolet on Saturday held a free car seat check in Sioux City to demonstrate correct installation techniques—officials noted that 4 out of 5 car seats are installed incorrectly.

Those who missed the event can visit the fire department for a car seat check to ensure proper fitting.

Ryan and Rhonda Lorenzen built a large greenhouse near Wakefield in 2019 to grow tropical fruits like bananas, lemons and grapefruit along with common vegetables so their family can enjoy fresh produce year-round.

The family fixed early issues like overwatering and now hosts visitors from across the region—showing that the simple idea works even in a cold climate.

Dozens of local residents gathered downtown on Saturday for the Remove, Reverse, Reclaim Rally where they voiced concerns about local issues.

The event highlighted strong community involvement ahead of more local happenings this week.

Acme Comics and Collectibles marked 30 years in business on Saturday—dating back to its opening in 1995 on Hami.

Sioux City fourth-graders showed history projects on local landmarks such as Leeds Airport, Grandview Park water reservoirs, Walgreens, Greenville Pharmacy, Smartian Hospital, South Ravine Park and Cudahy Packing Company.

Connie Macfarlane from the Public Museum has judged these projects for 12 years and helped show the city's past.

Iowa author and water quality researcher Chris Jones spoke Saturday at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City and said excessive ethanol production strains water supplies and inflates farmland prices.

He urged lawmakers to adopt diverse crop rotations — including tying conservation compliance to farm subsidies — to lessen the environmental harm.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Midwest 8-Ball Championships

April 30 - May 4 — Siouxland Expo Center — Entry fees apply — Compete in thrilling pool matches at the regional championship event.

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.

Discrepancies Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — The Marquee — $20 cover — Experience the explosive sound of the Rap Rock band Discrepancies as they light up the night.

Church History in One Easy Lesson

2:00 p.m. — Betty Strong Encounter Center — Free entry — Explore the intriguing journey of Christianity with Dr. Bruce Forbes' engaging presentation and visual illustrations.

Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations

7:30-9 p.m. — Sioux City Orpheum — Ticket prices vary — Experience a Tony Award-winning musical that celebrates the legendary Motown group, The Temptations.