Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
Good morning, Sioux City.
Sioux City will convert a 1920s warehouse at 308 Iowa Street into an Innovation Center.
The city is partnering with Western Iowa Tech Community College, Siouxland Public Media + Iowa’s West Coast Initiative to renovate the building.
Crews responded at around 7:30 a.m. today to a HAZMAT incident at the Kingsbury Interchange — the crossing of Highway 20 and Highway 77 — after a semi carrying pesticides and helicopter fuel rolled over, leading to closed northbound lanes as the injured driver was taken to a hospital.
Summit Carbon Solutions has a new CEO, Joe Griffin — who sent letters to landowners outlining planned updates to the carbon pipeline project that will open new markets and create local opportunities.
The letters also note a new senior leadership team and a forthcoming revised Right of Way proposal for landowners who have not yet signed an easement.
Michael Sie Lee Street (23) did not report back to the Sioux City work release facility on Aug.
5 (the Iowa Department of Corrections reported his escape).
A man was charged with attempted murder after he fired five shots at Sioux City police officers during a high-speed pursuit on South Lewis Boulevard—he reached speeds of up to 100 mph as he fled.
Harney Elementary in South Sioux City held a half-day on Monday as students began school amid overcrowding, with 390 of 400 seats filled.
Principal Andreasen said his staff is using temporary methods & extra training to keep routines stable as all grades start full days today.
On Monday, the Sioux City Community School District's board set legislative priorities that include a push for increased state funding.
The board expects the proposal to gain traction in upcoming discussions — a step aimed at bolstering local school resources — as they prepare for the next school year.
City Council approved an agreement for the Big Sioux River levee extension project, with City Engineer Gordon Phair saying the design is easy and construction is cheap — permitting is the remaining step before work can proceed.
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.
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