Good morning, Sioux City.

Dana Eugene Igou, a 41-year-old from Spencer, pleaded guilty in January to drug and weapon charges and was sentenced on Wednesday to 14 years in prison for conspiring to distribute at least 500 grams of methamphetamine — he was found with several firearms, ammunition, brass knuckles and nearly 9 ounces of methamphetamine.

Hector Benavidez, 38, of Texas, pleaded guilty to stealing two firearms from a Spencer store during the cleanup of the historic 2024 flood and was sentenced to 42 months in prison — he will also serve a two-year term of supervised release — officials said.

Country music star Josh Turner will perform his 'This Country Music Thing Tour' at WinnaVegas Event Center on October 4 — tickets are now available in person, online, and at the resort's gift shop.

Sioux City announced the final three candidates—Eric Swanson, Craig Clark, and Andrew Barden—for city manager with interviews and public Q&A sessions set for July 24-25 in the City Council Chambers.

The decision is expected by early August after the community submits questions by 5 p.m. July 23.

The City of Sioux City will host public interviews and Q&A sessions for the three finalists for the manager role on July 24 and July 25 (Eric Swanson, Craig Clark, and Andrew Barden will each be interviewed at City Hall Council Chambers).

Residents are encouraged to attend the events and send questions by 5 p.m. on July 23.

Disaster Case Advocacy Outreach Coordinators, identifiable by neon vests and branded T-shirts, will visit neighborhoods in Clay, O’Brien and Sioux Counties to help residents affected by the June 2024 floods navigate FEMA, insurance, SBA and other recovery services— they will work in pairs and the program will run for 3 to 4 weeks without asking for a Social Security number or photo ID.

On July 17, National Tattoo Day was marked as KCAU released a ranking of Sioux City's top tattoo shops based on Yelp and Google Reviews.

The list includes Maya Modification at #5, INK Tattoos and Permanent Makeup Studio at #4, Park Avenue Tattoo Studio at #3, Little Nikki’s Tattoos at #2, and top-rated Living Art Tattoo and Body Piercing at #1 — providing locals a simple guide to the best shops for body art.

Beau Goodwin and Kooper Ebel hosted a 712 Strong football camp at Kingsley-Pierson High School on July 17 where kids practiced football skills and received autographs, awards, and the Juicy Wiggle.

They will host a similar camp tomorrow in Hartley to show that kids from small towns can dream big.

Cyclist Stephanie Konradi, who has ridden RAGBRAI since 2011, said she will join riders in battling the challenges of a 400-mile route from Orange City to Guttenberg on Sunday.

She advised new riders to train early and prepare for heat and bike malfunctions—reminding everyone that the event is about the journey rather than racing.

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.

Iron Pigs Annual Poker Run

11 AM-6 PM — Knights of Columbus — Registration fee required — A motorcycle event supporting veterans with food and fun for all.