Good morning, Sioux City.

The Food Bank of Siouxland will hand out 1,200 healthy food baskets for children ages 4 to 18 today from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tyson Events Center — the Healthy Kids Iowa Pilot Program has already helped over 5,000 local kids so far.

A Sioux City man, Tobias Thomas (24), pleaded no contest to a manslaughter charge stemming from a 2024 shooting near 2800 Flatwater Drive in South Sioux City and will appear for sentencing on September 23 at 9 a.m.

St. Luke’s College — UnityPoint Health will merge with Morningside University to expand healthcare education in Sioux City.

The first stage will finish by the end of Fall 2025 and the full merger is set for completion by the end of 2026, and the partnership will add programs like an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy and an Associate of Science in Nursing.

Sioux City renewed its Bird Friendly Iowa Community certification in May after local groups provided details on public and school events to protect bird habitats—officials note this renewal shows strong local cooperation in advancing environmental education and conservation.

The Siouxland Health Department is offering vaccine help for families and students getting ready for school—details on how to access the service are available through local health centers.

Siouxland District Health is launching back-to-school vaccine clinics through its Vaccines-for-Children program to help protect kids from illness as school nears—children without insurance, on Medicaid, or Native American can get the needed vaccines.

The Iowa State Patrol is mapping traffic patterns and setting up control points for RAGBRAI LII as thousands of cyclists prepare to ride through Iowa starting Sunday — officials advise drivers to avoid high-traffic areas along Sunday’s route for rider safety.

Finesse2tymes Concert

10-11:30 p.m. — La Familia — No Refunds — Come party with Finesse2tymes in a lit concert setting in Sioux City.

Sioux City Men's Amateur Championship

August 9-10 — Green Valley Golf Course — Registration required — Compete in a challenging 36-hole individual stroke play championship featuring a Final 9 for top scorers.