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Sioux City
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sunnybrook Hope Center broke ground on an expanded facility to offer food, coaching and life-changing programs for Siouxland families, with construction + footing work underway and completion expected in early 2027. KTIV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A family of five and their pet were safely evacuated from their South Sioux City home after a malfunctioning bathroom fan started a fire on Saturday, May 23 — firefighters arrived quickly and controlled the blaze. KTIV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pizza Hut is set to offer a retro 90s experience at five Northwest Iowa locations, featuring classic decor (red plastic cups, checkered tablecloths, vinyl booths and arcade games) while the start date is yet to be announced. KTIV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ During the week of May 27, regular unleaded gas dropped 16 cents to average $4.12 across Iowa; Sioux City drivers may see lower pump prices as stations update their rates. Sioux City Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City West High School held its graduation ceremony at Tyson Events Center yesterday (May 27). The event marked a key milestone as seniors celebrated their academic achievements. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ Morningside University students learned the history + nutritional facts of their favorite breakfast beverages during the 'Sip, Stir and Savor Breakfast Beverage' May Term class held on campus. Sioux City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov Reynolds signed a bill Tuesday that sets a 5-cent tax on vape products and nicotine pouches to fund up to $3 million a year for pediatric cancer research, trials + physician-scientist programs at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Families helped secure the measure. KTIV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UnityPoint Health St. Luke's two Sioux City hospitals have SANE nurses who are trained to help survivors with private evidence collection exams — patients receive one-on-one care with full consent and comfort. KTIV
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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.
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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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Sioux City Management Development Program - June Start
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM — South Sioux City Marriott Riverfront — $1,595 each for 5+ participants — Enhance management skills with a comprehensive blended learning experience.
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Dane Louis: Ponca Fire & Rescue Street Dance
9 p.m.-1 a.m. — The 755 Pub — Check for cover charge — Experience a night of live country music with rising star Dane Louis.
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16th Annual Rib Fest 2026
12-3 p.m. — Battery Park — Tasting tickets available — Savor the best BBQ at the KCBS-sanctioned Rib Fest with live music and family fun.
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