Good morning, Sioux City.

Four air conditioning units were stolen from local homes over the past month—three in Sioux City, including two from Habitat for Humanity projects and one from Kinetico on May 4, with the fourth taken from a contractor’s home in South Sioux City, and police call the thefts a felony crime urging residents to improve their security.

Sioux City Marina is back and ready for Memorial Day weekend after a year-long closure as General Manager Jason Addington and city staff work to improve the facility with a faster fuel system and an expanded ship store, with slip pickups starting Friday and the official opening on Saturday, May 24. Meanwhile, Jolly’s on the River stays closed this summer because it suffered severe damage from erosion — and officials are checking options for next season.

Governor Kim Reynolds introduced a new Continuum of Care grant on Tuesday that offered up to $300,000 over three years for partnerships between preschools and child care centers to provide full-day care for children and working families—he also launched the Statewide Solutions Fund for boosting child care worker wages and a pilot program to extend Child Care Assistance eligibility.

Senator Joni Ernst asked the U.S. Air Force at Wednesday’s Senate Committee on armed services hearing about the 185th Air Refueling Wing’s runway upgrade, noting that the design work is 65% complete.

She stressed that the runway has been long overdue since F16s were removed in 2003 — the project now faces a hurdle before it can secure military construction funding.

Rising measles cases across the country have prompted Siouxland District Health to offer free MMR vaccinations to unvaccinated residents, and they will hold clinics every Tuesday morning at 1014 Nebraska St—ensuring the community is well protected.

No measles cases have been confirmed locally despite 1,001 cases reported since May 8 in other areas.

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.

2025 Rib Fest

12-3 p.m. — 111 3rd St, Sioux City, IA — $12 admission — Indulge in delicious BBQ while supporting Camp High Hopes for individuals with unique challenges.