Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
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🎭 Culture
Dave Bernstein, co-founder of Saturday in the Park music festival, said a drone show will join traditional fireworks at the end of headliner Joe Bonamassa's set, adding an exciting visual spectacle to the festival this Saturday.
🎓 Education
The Sioux City Community School District Board has extended Jim Vanderloo’s interim superintendent contract for one year as contract negotiations continue after a comprehensive superintendent search.
The board looks forward to finalizing his agreement to support student academic success.
🌲 Environment
Dordt University will use $430,000 from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to build a stormwater pond on campus that will ease water surges, control floods and serve as a learning space — it is one of four urban water quality projects in the area.
🏛️ Government
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill on Tuesday that removes the need for insurance approval before cancer screenings so patients can get tests faster — the law sets deadlines for insurers to review claims and ensures a human element in decisions; it takes effect July 1.
🏥 Health
Siouxland 10th-grade teen Archer Small, who once battled deep loneliness and suicidal thoughts, is urging open mental health conversations as local businesses and the Mental Health Center back his advocacy during Mental Health Awareness Month — encouraging everyone to speak up if they need help.
🏈 Sports
Matrix Midwest, a new sports network by Gray Media, debuts today on channel 4.7 (featuring regional baseball and local high school games) to solve KTIV’s capacity issues; viewers should rescan their TV antennas to access the channel.
🎉 Sioux City Events
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Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival: Electric Eden
7-10 p.m. — Vangarde Arts, Sioux City, IA — General admission — Experience a powerful mix of blues-rock originals and reimagined classics in a night that'll leave you breathless.
RIDE FOR THE KIDS 11
7-11:30 p.m. — Doxx Bar — Tickets available — Enjoy live music and auctions while supporting local elementary schools.
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