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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City Farmers Market will kick off on Saturday, May 3 at 8 a.m. when the signature triangle bell rings at the Tyson Events Center Suite Parking Lot, and shoppers will find fresh produce, coffee, live music and handmade creations from local vendors. The market will operate every Saturday and Wednesday through Oct. 25 to offer early-season goods to the community. KTIV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A school bus in rural Woodbury County left the road near 290th Street and Benton Avenue on Tuesday afternoon and entered a shallow ditch, with quick thinking by the students aiding the driver—no students were injured and the driver’s condition has not been released. SiouxlandProud
- ➤ Firefighters responded Tuesday to a house fire at a home on the 900 block of Pacquette Avenue in the Riverside neighborhood—crews found the residence unoccupied with two cats inside as the fire spread to the attic, and the cause remains under investigation. SiouxlandProud
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Western Iowa Tech Community Choir was featured at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center’s ‘What’s on Wednesday’ event on April 30, where William Darwin Jr. led a free session from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.—encouraging locals to join the choir. SiouxlandProud
- ➤ The Sioux City Symphony Orchestra is getting ready for its final season concert, Carmen, which will be held Sunday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sioux City Orpheum Theatre and features actors, dancers, a children’s chorus and an orchestra, while a behind-the-scenes Lunch & Learn is scheduled for Friday, May 2 — community members are invited to sign up. KTIV
- ➤ The Sioux City Art Center was awarded the Arts Service Award at the 2025 Iowa Governor’s Arts Awards for its 'Razzle Dazzle' project that debuted last year—transforming the center with recycled and locally sourced textiles and involving local volunteers at sewing events. SiouxlandProud
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Sioux City Community School District board approved wage increases for teachers and support staff on April 30—union agreements will take effect on July 1 with a $360 base salary boost for teachers, a 51-cent-per-hour increase for support personnel, and a 3% raise for operating engineers, while non-union workers will see a 3% increase in FY2026. SiouxlandProud
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Woodbury County Emergency Management announced Tuesday that open burning is allowed again after a ban that started on April 16 due to dry, windy conditions—fire districts in Sergeant Bluff, Moville, and Lawton are now included. SiouxlandProud
- ➤ Residents in South Sioux City still have two weeks to vote by mail on a $127 million bond issue designed to fix aging school buildings and build new facilities for students—ballots must be mailed to the Dakota County Courthouse by 5 p.m. on May 13 for the measure to pass. SiouxlandProud
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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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5678 Dance Studio Recital 2025
12:30-2:00 p.m. — Sioux City Orpheum — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a delightful showcase of local dance talent at the annual recital.
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Pickled Palette Paint & Sip
6-8 p.m. — Oscar Carl Vineyard — Enjoy a cozy evening with wine and creativity — Paint, sip, and laugh your way to a masterpiece.
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BootzCamp Music Festival
6:00 PM - 11:30 AM — The Ickey Nickel Bar & Grill — Tickets required — Enjoy a weekend of diverse live music and support veterans with every ticket sold.
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