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Sioux City
Friday, April 11th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Longtime Junior League member and past president Katie Kruse was honored on the Top 40 Over 40 list by the Association of Junior Leagues International as announced by the Junior League of Sioux City this week—an award recognizing her valuable contributions. Sioux City Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials are investigating a fire at a Sioux City pallet yard (the cause is not yet known). Sioux City Journal
- ➤ A semi pulling a grain trailer left the roadway near Fawn Avenue at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday and rolled into a ditch in Plymouth County—rescue crews freed the trapped driver, who was taken to a local hospital—and he later died. KTIV
- ➤ Fire crews from Dakota City, Sioux City, Sergeant Bluff, Ponca and Homer responded to a blaze at Meyer Mulch on Old Sawmill Road in South Sioux City at 6:30 p.m. that quickly consumed the business, and the Nebraska State Fire Investigator was called to help determine its cause while two firefighters were treated for nonlife threatening injuries. KTIV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ UScellular said it will lay off 497 Iowa employees on June 2, including 5 at its Sioux City store on Sunnybrook Drive—most affected workers will be offered positions at T-Mobile as part of an ongoing arrangement. SiouxlandProud
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Abdi, 22, of South Sioux City pleaded not guilty in Woodbury County District Court for the fatal shooting of Marlon White Eyes near 14th St on June 26th — surveillance footage shows he was the man in a black hoodie during an argument over a mistaken package — police said. Sioux City Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 73rd Abu Bekr Shrine Circus is underway at the Tyson Events Center — it brings family-friendly acts that are drawing local crowds for a fun experience. SiouxlandProud
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local pool expert Lucas Mosher from Professional Pool & Spa advised Sioux City residents to clear winter debris from pool covers for summer use—he stressed keeping water pH balanced to extend pool life. He also recommended measuring pool space before installation, avoiding 4-in-1 products, and draining pools before any labor begins. SiouxlandProud
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Northwest Iowa Reading Association K-6 Writing Contest Awards
7:00 p.m. — Western Iowa Tech Community College — Free entry — Celebrate the creativity of young writers at the annual award ceremony recognizing contest winners from the Northwest Iowa Reading Association.
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You have to go through the slow to find the fast.
~ Mark Manson
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