Good morning, Sioux City.

Zena, a 2 to 3 year old calico cat found on the 3400 block of Athlone Avenue with her four kittens, is now available for adoption—she has helped her kittens find homes and the rescue is looking for homes for additional animals.

Vandalism to the Freedom Rock was discovered Thursday at Siouxland Freedom Park — Parks Director Gene Maffit said staff found evidence of the act.

A Sioux City man was sentenced to federal prison after a May 2023 search of his residence uncovered 271 grams of meth and 155 grams of cocaine plus smaller amounts of marijuana and other drugs, as federal prosecutors held him accountable for selling meth.

Sioux City's own musician Ralph Dittman will join this year’s Saturday in the Park main stage lineup, with acts Banda Nueva Tradicion and Exit 141 also added to the event.

Headliner Teddy Swims will perform alongside Mavis Staples, Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram and local group GhostCat—an update posted on June 12 confirms the exciting mix of talent set for the show.

A road near Freedom Park in South Sioux City is being paved with plastic asphalt made from 2 million recycled plastic bags.

City officials said the project will finish in two weeks—officials hope this sustainable method will catch on.

Governor Kim Reynolds vetoed a bill that would have made it harder for Summit Carbon Solutions to seize land along its pipeline route because she said the measure was too broad and would affect other energy projects.

House Speaker Pat Grassley is calling a special session to override the veto while lawmakers watch her plan to boost landowner protections (a central issue in the debate).

A recent study from the Iowa Cancer Registry shows Iowa ranks 5th in skin cancer with 1,400 cases reported each year.

Nurse practitioner Tonya Flaugh advises reapplying SPF 30 sunscreen every two hours while a grant from the Iowa Cancer Consortium helps the Crittenton Center run a sun safety program—sun ray sunbeatables—that gives free sunscreen to children in local care centers.

LifeServe Blood Center will hold Blood Donor Day on June 19 to encourage first-time and regular donors to give blood at its Iowa locations—donors can choose to donate whole blood, double red cells or platelets while learning how their gifts help trauma patients, newborns and mothers.

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.

Open House for Charming Sioux City Home

1-2:30 p.m. — 1808 W Horne Ave, Sioux City, IA — Free entry — Explore this inviting 3-bedroom ranch-style home with modern updates and a relaxing backyard pool.

Saturday in the Park Festival

Event Time — Grandview Park — Free admission — Experience a vibrant annual festival with music and activities attracting around 25,000 visitors.

Bill Diamond Antique and Classic Car Show

11 a.m.-2 p.m. — Sergeant Floyd River Museum — Free entry — Show off your classic ride and enjoy a range of antique vehicles at this annual car show.