Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of August.
Good morning, Sioux City.
Sioux City Farmers Market expanded local dining options Weds night on 4th street by serving a multi-course farm-to-table meal and launching a first ever night market from 4 to 8 p.m. & proceeds supported the market and Food Bank of Siouxland.
The Woodbury County Fair began Wednesday, Aug.
5 at the fairgrounds in Moville. 4-H led events including a cattle show, rodeo and dance party (with many additional activities).
Construction on Phase 3 of the Plywood Trail has resumed today, and 46th Street between Floyd Boulevard and U.S. Highway 75 is closed through August.
The project will connect Sioux City to Le Mars with Phase 3 set to finish by month’s end (the county’s largest trail effort).
Regular unleaded gas averaged $3.79 last week — a 4-cent rise from the previous week — according to AAA and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s report, signaling a steady uptick in fuel costs for local drivers.
Sioux City is planning Iowa’s first homeless court program to help clear minor legal issues for people facing homelessness and connect them with housing and support services.
Organizers held a listening session on Wednesday, Aug. 5 and are working with local agencies toward launching the program in the near future.
Lil Jon Concert
7 p.m. — Battery Park — Ticket info available — Get ready to party with the energetic beats of Lil Jon in Sioux City.
Siouxland Gem & Mineral Society Rock Swap
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center — Free admission — Explore the world of gems and minerals through buying, selling, and swapping treasures.
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