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Sioux City
Friday, August 1st, 2025
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City broadcaster Larry Wentz retired after a 49-year career in local news where he spent over 34 years on TV with stations like KTIV — he looked back on his many roles and thanked colleagues for letting him finish his career at home. KTIV
- ➤ Kermit, a friendly 3-to-4-year-old black cat found on the 400 block of Blair Street, is available for adoption + the rescue says he loves people and other animals. SiouxlandProud
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City motorcycle shops are preparing for the 85th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which begins today with ZZ Top performing. Salmen Cycle Solutions is stocking up on parts and scheduling extra staff — a measure meant to manage the expected influx of riders — as the rally runs until August 10. SiouxlandProud
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Sioux City woman charged with killing her mother will soon hear the judge's verdict in her case. Sioux City Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The IHSAA baseball tournament brought a $3 million boost to Sioux City with over 11,000 visitors—including 5,300 coming from beyond a 50-mile radius—and more than 3,800 attending the opening game. Officials said they will host the event again in 2029 to keep local service businesses thriving. SiouxlandProud
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rains hit Siouxland earlier this week, causing the Floyd River to rise and flood parts of Le Mars—blocking roads near the Little League Complex and Willow Creek Golf Course. The golf course will reopen on August 6—while a flood warning for Plymouth and Sioux Counties remains until August 2. SiouxlandProud
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
~ Albert Einstein
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