Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Perdue Premium Meats held the grand opening of its $60 million pork packaging facility in Sioux City as senior vice-president Mary Malenke addressed the ceremony—marking the start of a major local production project. Sioux City Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City woman Angela Bino, who killed her mother, will be sentenced on Aug. 29 in Woodbury County District Court—her daughter Jessica Bino is scheduled to be sentenced earlier that morning. Sioux City Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Iowa Tech reported an 8.7% drop in fall enrollment after losing 60 international students—nearly half of its total decline—as President Terry Murrell explained to the board. Sioux City Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Farmers in northwest Iowa saw thriving crop conditions during August’s first week as ample moisture and warm temperatures boosted field work on hay and oat harvests—corn is near full silking and soybeans are blooming, with both rated good to excellent. Sioux Country Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley visited Camp High Hopes Wednesday in Sioux City—he reassured a small crowd that federal Medicaid cuts will not affect the children who use the facility throughout the year. Sioux City Journal
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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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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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Mighty Mo Run
6:30 PM — Siouxland Expo Center — Registration fees apply — Sioux City’s premier running event with races for all ages including kids, 5K, 10K, and half marathon.
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The cure for pain is in the pain.
~ Rumi
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