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Sioux City
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City animal control busted a fake dog adoption ring when a tip from Cindy Rarrat on May 1 led investigators to several dogs living in a red-tagged home off West 19th Street—raising concerns about illegal pet housing. Sioux City Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dordt University will hold two commencement ceremonies on May 9th to honor its undergraduate and graduate students at the B.J. Haan Auditorium, with the undergraduate event starting at 9:30 a.m. and the Master’s ceremony beginning at 2 p.m.—both events will be livestreamed for remote viewers. Sioux Country Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today the state House advanced a budget bill that cuts about $2.1 million from public universities by eliminating funds for DEI programs while boosting community college spending by $8 million to $243.9 million. Lawmakers said the change is a cleanup—cost savings used to hold spending steady—as talks with the Senate continue over a state budget that will start July 1. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ On Tuesday, the historic A-7D Corsair II fighter jet was sling loaded by a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter and flown to the Air National Guard 185th unit at Martin Field+ officials say the move will help prepare the aircraft for future public display. Sioux City Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Five nurses were honored at a ceremony presented by Bruce Miller with Perla Solis—manager of nursing operations at UnityPoint Health and Advance Correctional Health Care—among those recognized for their dedicated service. Solis earned a Bachelor’s in Nursing and oversees staffing and patient care operations to ensure quality care. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ Sioux City doctors now use a new ultrasound machine funded by the Children’s Miracle Network that detects fetal conditions earlier—helping them diagnose at 12 to 15 weeks, while plans are underway at Sunnybrook to purchase a Spot Vision Screener for faster vision checks during this year’s Mediathon. The improvements aim to enhance care for patients ranging from young children to nonverbal adults. KTIV
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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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Iowa AEYC Member Meeting
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Western Iowa Tech Community College — Free entry — Learn about Iowa AEYC membership and network with fellow members.
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Eminem Tribute Night
8-9:30 PM — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate the legacy of Eminem with a thrilling tribute show.
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Interstate Amateur Championship
36-hole stroke play — Sat, Jun 7 – Sun, Jun 8 — Two Rivers Golf Club — Open to public — Compete in a thrilling amateur golf tournament with predetermined flights based on handicap.
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