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Sioux City
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 2,000 Siouxland residents lost power Monday morning in areas such as Sioux City and Storm Lake — outages also occurred in Schaller, Odebolt, and Alcester. Some locations had power restored by 10 a.m. while others remained without a set restoration time. KTIV
- ➤ Sioux City Marina will re-open Memorial Day weekend as the new operator gets the facility ready after it closed at the end of the summer boating season in 2023 — boaters can look forward to renewed access to the marina — the operator said. Sioux City Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The family of James Foster Jr. filed a federal lawsuit in Sioux City against city officials, police, fire rescue and EMS after paramedic Deanna LaMere mistakenly injected him with a paralytic instead of a sedative during a medical call on Aug. 20—a mistake they say led to his death and caused significant losses and suffering. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ Katrina Barnes reached a plea deal in a Sioux City murder case—she will plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. Sioux City Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grammy-nominated Teddy Swims will headline the 35th anniversary Saturday in the Park festival on July 5 in Sioux City. Sioux City Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Farmers in Northwest Iowa nearly finished planting corn and soybeans and reached higher crop emergence rates than the state average despite dry topsoil — the USDA report shows 96% corn planted with 65% emerged and 88% soybeans planted with 49% emerged. Over half an inch of rain fell Monday and more rain is forecast today and possibly Wednesday — these conditions may help ease the dry soil. Sioux Country Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three Siouxland tribes received affordable housing grants from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development — the Ponca Tribe obtained over $5.2 million, the Winnebago Tribe received just over $2 million, and the Santee Sioux Nation was awarded more than $1 million from a $1.1 billion block grant. SiouxlandProud
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Siouxland District Health is offering free measles vaccinations to protect the community amid an outbreak affecting 31 states, with clinics running today from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Officials advise anyone who has not received a full MMR series to get vaccinated and say those needing a different appointment should call (712) 279-6119. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Edmund Hillary
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