Good morning, Sioux City.

Leeds Splash Pad at 41st and Tyler Streets is temporarily closed due to mechanical issues (repairs are underway) and residents are advised to use any of six other splash pads available.

The Leeds splash pad at 4100 Tyler Street is temporarily closed today due to mechanical issues — local officials are assessing repairs to reopen the facility promptly.

Siouxland Coalition to End Homelessness counted 70 unsheltered individuals on Jan.

28-29, a 63% jump from last year that raised total to 324. The coalition will host a resource fair on Thursday, June 25 from 1-4 p.m. outside at Siouxland Community Health Center on 10th and Pierce to provide aid.

Dozens of Siouxland veterans flew to Washington yesterday on an all-expenses-paid trip organized by Midwest Honor Flight to visit war memorials including the World War II memorial; the nonprofit group will launch another trip this fall.

The Okoboji Queen Chapter received a grant to restore the final two Abbie Gardner paintings at the Cabin Visitor Center in Arnolds Park—work will be completed in May 2027.

On June 1, Sioux City's school board voted 4-1 to extend Jim Vanderloo's interim superintendent contract for the 2026-2027 school year after an expedited special meeting, even though the district had planned to name a permanent superintendent by July.

Three candidates have applied for the Sioux City school board seat that became vacant when Lance Ehmcke stepped down last month.

Applicants include Paul William Rhodes, Amy DeGroot-Hammer and Jebediah Hibbs.

Businessman and farmer Zach Lahn clinched the GOP nomination for governor after Rep. Randy Feenstra conceded Tuesday night in Hull.

Feenstra called Lahn (stating his full support) as the candidates prepare to face Auditor Rob Sand in the general race.

Iowa women's basketball will play Vanderbilt at 3 p.m. Nov.

15 at Tyson Events Center (a 10,000-seat city-owned venue managed by Oak View Group), setting the stage for a key matchup.

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.

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.

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.

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.