Good morning, Sioux City.

Sioux City Community School District celebrated 40 retiring staff members on Wednesday, May 14 at the Education Service Center in downtown Sioux City.

The event honored teachers and food service workers, and culinary students prepared the food + one retiring educator remarked that some people simply know when it is time to retire.

Bishop Heelan senior Ronnie Vedin lost his mother on Feb.

11 after already losing his father and grandfather, and he felt his world change. Principal Chris Bork and his wife invited him to live with them until school ends plus the community has rallied around him as he prepares for graduation.

A Sioux City homeowner said drainage from Woodbury Heights Apartments has sent stormwater into his yard for three years, flooding his property and causing damage to his home.

Mayor Bob Scott said his case will be added to the city engineering committee’s agenda as officials look for a lasting solution.

LifeServe Blood Center will hold four blood drives in Woodbury County for Cancer Survivor Month to help increase supply of O- blood—drives are set for June 5, 11, 19, and 24 at local locations.

The Sioux City Explorers did not score until the seventh inning but then got three runs to beat the Chicago Dogs 3-1 at Impact Field—Zac Vooletich hit a two-run home run, Austin Davis stole home, and starter Kyle Marman struck out nine batters in six innings.

The team will play Chicago again tomorrow at 6:30 p.m.

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.

Southern Hills Mall Card Show

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Southern Hills Mall — Free entry — Explore collectible cards and sports memorabilia in Sioux City.