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Sioux City
Thursday, April 24th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pressman-Kosters American Legion Post #329 donated $2,000 to Midwest Honor Flight, which will fly 85 veterans from Sioux Gateway Airport to Washington, D.C. on June 3 — the organization still needs to raise a total of $200,000 and the flight payment is due May 1. SiouxlandProud
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Alan Weets, a Cedar County farmer from Mechanicsville, is suing Chicago-based Acciona—he alleges that turbine fires in March 2023, May 2024 and August 2024 scattered debris over 230 acres and forced him to limit crop production. The lawsuit seeks damages for alleged negligence, breach of contract and consumer fraud after a $230,000 check failed to resolve the losses. KTIV
- ➤ Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig awarded 33 Choose Iowa value-added grants to farms and small businesses in 28 counties—four were given to Siouxland businesses. Country Pines Tree Farm in Marcus got $20,064.86 for expanding its store, Lone Oak Honey Company in Sioux City received $1,164.54 for new equipment, Mockingbird Hill Kettle Co. in Archer got $2,800 for popcorn production tools, and Nieland Custom Meats in Newell got $25,000 for facility renovations. SiouxlandProud
- ➤ WinnaVegas Casino Resort warns Iowa residents that fraudulent online ads falsely claim the casino offers real-money gaming and urges guests to use only its official website and social media channels. General Manager Tom Teesdale said the resort is working to remove the ads and noted that other tribally owned casinos have also been targeted in similar scams. KTIV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Mid America Museum of Aviation and Transportation will launch new summer programs to boost attendance. The museum will begin its offerings in May with aviation-themed movie nights with free popcorn and story time sessions that let participants write their own books while a car show and pancake breakfast fundraiser is scheduled on May 3 from 8 a.m. to noon and day camps will start in June for hands-on aviation experiences. KTIV
- ➤ A local historical account detailed how Iowa families served in WWII—one family, the Sullivans, enlisted to serve together and lost their lives when their ship sank, while another from Odebolt had eight brothers and a father who served with notable humor and courage. Their stories, marked by sacrifice and duty, continue to shape local remembrance of the war. KTIV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UnityPoint Health-Sioux City and Siouxland District Health urge residents to get their measles shots as cases rise in parts of the country. They say the safe MMR vaccine protects families—especially young children and those with weak immune systems from serious illness. KTIV
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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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