Good morning, Sioux City.

Siouxland Habitat for Humanity held its third annual Home-In-One Golf Tournament and Fundraiser at Green Valley Golf Course on July 23 where groups of four golfers played an eighteen hole round to raise funds for building affordable homes.

The event supported ongoing projects — three homes at Myrtle Street and Military Road and five houses in process — that benefit local families.

A community-wide blood drive took place on Wednesday in downtown Sioux City as part of Century 21 Prolinks’ week of giving.

C21 partnered with LiveServe Blood Center to offer a mobile donation unit that provided on-site services, refreshments, and life-saving information.

A 30-year-old Sioux City man will serve more than five years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon—reflecting a strict enforcement of federal gun laws.

Students gathered on Wednesday at Western Iowa Tech Industrial Technology Center for the third annual Youth Welding Camp where they learned welding skills and created sculptures — emphasizing the importance of safety with personal protective gear.

An 8th grader said the camp was a fun way to try a skill that could lead to a future in a trade.

Iowa DOT said that nighttime ramp closures will affect the Sioux City metro as signs placed the morning before and message signs directing drivers during the closures — drivers are urged to take alternate routes.

State officials confirmed a measles case on July 23 in a western Iowa adult who did not travel outside Iowa and likely experienced mild symptoms.

Officials say the fully vaccinated person was contagious last week while visiting businesses in Sioux Center, Sheldon and Hull and may have exposed others amid a total of eight measles cases confirmed this year.

Nash Keen—an Iowa baby born at 21 weeks—set a Guinness World Records title for prematurity and celebrated his first birthday on July 5 as he thrives at home.

He was treated at the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital and is monitored for a minor heart defect.

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.

Mocktail and Mingle Event

6-8 p.m. — Petal and Thorn — Ticket required — Sip refreshing mocktails, enjoy light bites, and craft your own bouquet this summer evening.

Gabby Barrett Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Sioux City Orpheum — Tickets starting at $69 — Experience a night of live country music with Gabby Barrett.

2nd Annual Spirits of the Round House PARACON

12-8 p.m. — Sioux City Railroad Museum — Admission details not listed — Explore a gathering of paranormal enthusiasts at a haunted museum for a day full of spooky fun.