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Sioux City
Friday, June 20th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Loretta, an 8 year old possibly spayed female black Labrador, was found on the 30,000 block of 255th Street in Woodbury County and shows she knows basic commands. The rescue said the friendly dog is housebroken and available for adoption, offering a chance for a new forever home. SiouxlandProud
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City Community School District will host four bus driver recruitment fairs over the summer—each from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.—to fill open positions. The fairs will be held at West High School on June 25, Spalding Park Environmental Sciences Elementary on July 9, Clark Early Childhood Center on July 23, and Loess Hills Computer Programming Elementary on August 6. SiouxlandProud
- ➤ New drivers learned how to share the road with semi trucks on Thursday at East High School when the American Trucking Association taught safe passing techniques and highlighted trucks' four blind spots—organizers will make another stop at North High School today to continue the safety training. SiouxlandProud
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A heatwave is expected to hit Siouxland this weekend—residents are urged to take precautions by staying hydrated and limiting outdoor activities. The Iowa Department of Public Health reported 50 heat illness hospitalizations in 2023, and Nebraska recorded 620 emergency visits—local experts advise checking on vulnerable neighbors during the extreme heat. SiouxlandProud
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The railroad crossing on West 39th Street in South Sioux City will close for maintenance on June 30 as Union Pacific Railroad works on the crossing and will reopen by the afternoon of July 1. A detour will be set up along Dakota Avenue — West 29th Street and South Ridge Drive. KTIV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Three measles cases in eastern Iowa were confirmed among unvaccinated individuals—one adult woman and two children—after a family member, who contracted the disease during international travel, exposed them; all cases are stable at home and the state now reports six cases this year. SiouxlandProud
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.
~ Marie Curie
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