Good morning, Sioux City.

Volunteers are cleaning the storm-damaged Snyder Bend Park, which remains closed until new roofing materials + windows are installed.

The park may reopen by the end of June if repairs proceed quickly.

Today at 11 a.m. the 4th annual Siouxland Food Festival begins at the Sioux City Marriott Riverfront Events Center.

Vendors will feature smoked brisket, mac-and-cheese, and stir-fry alongside live music, bounce houses and carnival games; admission is $10 with free entry for children and proceeds support the Food Bank of Siouxland.

Minervas, a long-standing Sioux City restaurant known for American Grill cuisine, will close its doors on Saturday, June 20 at its Hamilton Blvd location, with the reason for the closure not yet made public.

Sioux City's Downtown LIVE concert series returned to the Roth Fountain area (4th and Virginia) Friday night after a break since 2016.

Tickets were $5 at the door and the Junior League helped the event, with concerts scheduled for July 3, August 7, and September 4.

A Sioux City family is hosting a benefit today at the Elks Club from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to support 5-month-old Millie Dwyer—survivor of rare Turner syndrome complications after 115 days in the NICU.

Highlights include lunch, a silent auction, and bake sale for future care.

Sioux City broke ground on Northern Heights, a 156-unit housing development on the north side, on Friday, June 5 - the project will include single-, two- and three-family homes and aims to offer affordable options.

Grading has begun on the 49-acre site at the end of Indian Hills Drive, with first-phase sales expected by the end of 2026.

Fans lined up early outside the Tyson Events Center for ticket sales to see the Iowa Hawkeye women’s basketball team take on Vanderbilt this fall.

The game is set for Nov. 15 at 3 p.m.

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.

Saturday In The Park Festival

12:00 PM – 11:59 PM — Grandview Park — Free entry — Enjoy a day of music with top artists at this annual July 4th celebration.