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Sioux City
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Almost a year after the 2024 flood, students from Sioux City Career Academy helped repair the home that had nearly four feet of water damage for the Loof family. They worked on drywall and other repairs for weeks and will continue for about another week to restore the house. SiouxlandProud
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two fatal crashes on Transit Avenue in less than three months have led Sioux City officials to search for ways to slow traffic—on Feb 7 a speeding car hit a pole causing a fatal fire and on April 19 a speeding vehicle killed two people as police increase patrols and the city reviews options like more reflective signs and a traffic study. KTIV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officials in Cherokee County said at about 12:30 a.m. on Monday a 47-year-old man lost his life when a speeding Chevrolet driven by 66-year-old Richard Hammond ran him over on a farm + Hammond has been booked on a first-degree murder charge + he remains in jail on no bond. Sioux Country Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two finalists were named on Monday for the chief administrator role at Northwest AEA — Shari Blake, a director in the agency’s west region, and Seth Piro, a Regional Special Education Director for the Iowa Department of Education from Harlan. Final interviews will be held on April 29 at the Northwest AEA Discovery Center on Discovery Blvd — officials will announce the new chief administrator on May 2. SiouxlandProud
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City has maintained its Bird Friendly City Designation earned last year and supports bird conservation this spring. Loess Hills Audubon Society, a key contributor, will meet on May 1 at Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center and host a Birdathon on May 10 at Prairie Park—providing field guides and binoculars for local bird watchers. KTIV
- ➤ Local experts advise residents not to plant the invasive Bradford pear tree because it spreads diseases and out-competes native species — Gene Maffit and Lindsay Meylor suggest using alternatives like dwarf crab apples or service berries to maintain local biodiversity. This guidance comes as officials warn against over-planting trees that may harm our natural environment. SiouxlandProud
- ➤ Residents in Sioux Center can join an e-cycling event on Saturday, April 26 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Pella’s south loading docks to safely drop off old electronics and support Hope Food Pantry—if trucks fill, the event will close before 9:30 a.m. Sioux Country Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City received $25K for Iowa's first Homeless Court Program—an initiative to help individuals experiencing homelessness overcome legal barriers to stable housing and employment—and local officials plan to monitor its impact closely. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ North Sioux City changed its government last night when officials met at 6:30 p.m.+the outgoing council dissolved at 7 p.m.+the new city commission took over at 7:15 p.m. SiouxlandProud
- ➤ Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 619 into law on April 22 to provide millions in disaster relief dollars for Iowans affected by 2024 floods and tornadoes—funding housing aid, insurance regulation changes, and future disaster loan programs. The law aims to streamline recovery efforts for families impacted by severe weather. SiouxlandProud
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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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BLINK Art Exhibition by Tracie Tuttle
7-10 p.m. — Vangarde Arts — Free entry — Experience an abstract glimpse into the human experience through Tracie Tuttle's vibrant acrylic paintings.
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Red Dirt Road Concert
9 PM – 3 AM — Doxx Bar — Free entry — Experience the Midwest's premier country and rock show with great musicianship and exciting light displays.
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Fur the Love of Golf Tournament
11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. — Covington Links Golf Course — $320 per team — Enjoy a day of golf while supporting local pets in need with prizes and raffles.
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Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.
~ Helen Keller
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