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Sioux City
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City Police released graphic footage this week from a fatal February shooting where officers killed a man during a traffic stop — officials warn that the video contains sensitive content. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ Global protests at Tesla dealerships have involved vandalism and harassment labeled domestic terrorism by the FBI — yet Sioux City Tesla owner Aaron Hasse and nearby owners Reg and Rose Robertson report no issues at the local Casey’s charging station, noting that peaceful protests are acceptable but damaging property is not. SiouxlandProud
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kim Reynolds announced on Friday morning via social media that she will not seek reelection in 2026—her current term ends in early January and she will focus on supporting her family, including 11 grandchildren, after nearly three decades in public service. Sioux Country Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UnityPoint Health St. Luke’s partnered with Iowa Donor Network for a flag raising ceremony in April to celebrate Donate Life month and encourage community members to become organ donors. Officials said one donor can save up to eight lives—an impact that benefits donor families. KTIV
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The goal is not to read more books. The goal is to gain more wisdom.
~ James Clear
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