Good morning, Sioux City.

After a driver fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed into Brightside Cafe—taking out a light pole but injuring no one—a contractor is now repairing the front so that orders to go, for delivery, or for dine in will soon resume.

Briar Cliff University held its 94th commencement ceremony on Saturday at the Sioux City Orpheum Theatre to honor 2025 graduates from undergraduate, master’s and doctorate programs— the university also inaugurated Dr. Matthew Draud as its 13th president on March 12.

Sioux City Council meets today to decide whether to rescind DEI programs to keep millions of dollars in federal grants—it will also vote to approve a $378,637.74 settlement over the PFAS class action lawsuit.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.