Good morning, Sioux City.

Pizza Ranch's Hull location earned the 2025 Team of the Year Award at the 2026 National Conference held June 8th – 10th at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center; general manager Jennifer Saavedra and her team were honored for exceptional service and community impact.

Applications for the Iowa Rocks Talent contest opened on Monday, June 15 for Iowa musicians aged 21 or younger.

Virtual entries will decide finalists, who will compete on Saturday, Sept. 5 at Pearson Lakes Art Center; winners earn a $5,000 prize and a chance to perform at a local concert.

The Sioux City Municipal Band will perform Pixar movie music in an upcoming event for local audiences, and officials will share the time and venue details soon.

Voters in the George-Little Rock Community School District will consider a $17 million school improvement bond on November 3 to fund renovations at Little Rock elementary and upgrades at George middle/high school (according to district leaders).

Construction at Dordt University is underway with a new residence hall on the east side, improved athletic facilities, an updated activity center, and an expanded cadaver laboratory to support growing enrollment—some projects will complete before students return in August, while Squares residence halls are expected by fall.

Sioux City residents are advised by the Iowa DNR to clean boots & firewood to help stop invasive species spread.

Trees Forever will host a field day Saturday at 1 p.m. at Resilient Farms near Red Oak to demonstrate prevention methods.

Construction continues near Explorers baseball field on a new multi-sport facility by Siouxland Sports Academy; the building will house five basketball courts that convert to nine volleyball courts, a bar and grill, golf simulators, dance studios, and a weight room, with the main gym finishing this year—other parts next year.

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.

Drake White Concert

8-11 p.m. — Anthem - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Drake White in a lively setting.