Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of June.
Good morning, Sioux City.
💼 Business
L.G. Everist marked 150 years in coal and mining with a presentation reviewing its past and announcing plans to evolve with new technology.
The company (employing about 500 people) will sponsor a drone show for the July 4 event at Grandview Park.
🎭 Culture
The Sioux City Rotary Club honored SITP co-founders Bernstein and Feiges at an event at Grandview Park.
They started the free music festival (1991), which now draws tens of thousands from across the Midwest.
Municipal Band will host a concert featuring Conductor Prichard as a soloist.
Details on time and location remain to be confirmed, so residents can check local updates + announcements.
Sioux City will host a Juneteenth event as the kickoff to a weekend of local activities.
Organizers say the celebration will honor the holiday and bring neighbors together.
🎓 Education
Sioux City Schools approved a plan this spring to install velocity-based training equipment in all high schools and upgrade weight training facilities at North and West High.
Woodbury County was ranked second statewide for 4-H enrollment (with 420 active members) showing strong local commitment to youth development; the program will feature 1,350 student-led exhibits at the upcoming county fair.
The Interpretive Center is building an outdoor obstacle course for kids that blends play & active learning at the center, with trial runs planned later this summer.
Local families can look forward to a fun new hands-on experience.
🏛️ Government
The Sioux City Engineering Division announced that Bluff Road and Dace Avenue crossings will be closed for track maintenance later this week.
Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes during repairs.
On Monday, June 15, over 100 Salix residents gathered at Salix City Park to share concerns about a proposed data center on the city's north side—some worried it would reduce farmland and home values while city officials said rezoning will take months.
🎉 Sioux City Events
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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.
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.
Bill Diamond Car Show
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Sergeant Floyd River Museum — Free entry — Enjoy a variety of antique and classic cars on display along with food and music.
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