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Sioux City
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday morning, the 4th Annual Sioux City Metro Bike to Work Day brought over 100 cyclists to the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce parking lot—where local health and fitness vendors offered giveaways and local eateries served breakfast. The event, part of a national effort to promote active transportation, encouraged residents to consider riding their bikes instead of driving every day. KTIV
- ➤ Sioux City officials say the riverfront bike trail remains closed from Chris Larson Park boat launch to the South Dakota border due to flood damage, and permanent repairs including revetment, trail construction, fencing & turf reinforcement mat will go out for bids on June 17 with work finishing by late October. City and regional agencies are also advancing projects like the Floyd Connector Trail and railroad crossing improvements to better connect trails while keeping users safe. KTIV
- ➤ Sioux City recreation coordinator Rachael Eskins said this year's Cone Park Trailfest will be held on May 31—an event that will bring local residents together for outdoor activities. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ William Swearingen, a disabled veteran who has lived near Gordon Drive and South Fairmount Street for six years, said he was worried because drivers ignored the 35 mph limit — risking pedestrians while seniors crossed the street. Sioux City Police noted that excessive speed contributed to eight accidents at the intersection — and urged drivers to slow down. KTIV
- ➤ Camp High Hopes returns with Rib Fest 2025 at Battery Park at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on June 21 featuring a rib cook-off, live music by Sons of 20 starting at noon, and family events. A drive-through rib sale will be held on June 7 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. with proceeds supporting Camp High Hopes programs. SiouxlandProud
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The bands for June Jam have been announced and nearly 20 local groups will perform on June 21 on Historic Fourth Street in Sioux City. The free, all-day concert will start at noon plus offer games, food trucks and vendors until midnight. SiouxlandProud
- ➤ The Mid-America Air Museum in Sioux City welcomed a 1966 Aero Commander 200 donated by Steve Bauman of Kingman, Arizona—he flew the plane 10 hours from Arizona to Sioux City on Thursday. The plane, which once cost $29,000 and is now appraised at $200,000, will be displayed later this summer to share its unique story. SiouxlandProud
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dordt University is renovating the Rozenboom Athletic Center — this phase two of a three-phase project will update locker rooms and expand the training room to better serve student-athletes, with work scheduled for completion in late fall. These improvements are expected to boost facility functionality and support the growing athletics programs. Sioux Country Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City engineers announced that a section of S. Glass Street between Chicago Avenue and Dodge Avenue will close on May 21 for a water main replacement project + work is expected to be finished in 40 working days if weather permits. SiouxlandProud
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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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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.
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~ Robert Frost
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