Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
Good morning, Sioux City.
Sioux City Fire Rescue is hosting a movie night at Grandview Park today at 7 p.m. — the movie Dog Man will begin at 9 p.m.
Judge Duane Hoffmeyer, who served nearly 25 years on the bench, now plays pickleball three times a week at Long Lines Family Rec Center and leads the Siouxland Pickleball Association with over 500 members—he says the sport keeps him both physically and mentally alert, offering a welcome change after years in the courtroom.
On Friday, Siouxland celebrated National Pickleball Day as players met on many courts and enjoyed the game.
The Siouxland Pickleball Association now offers free beginner courses and supplies in several local facilities.
Sioux City woman Angela Bino was found guilty of first-degree murder for beating and stabbing her mother Suzette Occhibone on Oct.
26, 2023 in the shared apartment with her daughter Jessica Bino—sentencing will be scheduled later and both face life in prison without parole.
The Boyden-Hull Community School District was selected as one of 15 statewide to receive up to $50,000 from the Iowa Department of Education to boost career and technical education programs & help students earn industry-recognized credentials.
Grant funds will cover exam fees, equipment, training and curriculum updates to connect classroom skills with workforce demand.
Iowa DOGE Task Force met in Des Moines on Wednesday and discussed proposals that would let cities over 50,000 provide their own services and tie teacher pay to student performance.
The group also recommended aligning public employee benefits with the private sector — plans they will finalize by September.
The Sioux City Engineering Division said the water main replacement project on Central Street will begin Monday — lane closures will affect traffic during the work.
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.
Pets on Parade 2025
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Riverside Park — Fundraising participation fee — Enjoy a fun-filled day with food, pet contests, and adoptable pets while supporting the Siouxland Humane Society.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Sioux City.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.