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Thursday, August 15th, 2024

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Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The PlyWood Trail Foundation announced delays to the Phase 1 trail from Merrill to Le Mars due to wet weather, with completion now expected in the fall.  SiouxlandProud
  • Sioux City's best pitmasters will compete at Famous Dave's in the All-Star BBQ Championship for a chance to enter the World Food Championships.  Sioux City Journal

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • The first controlled blast to dismantle the flood-damaged Big Sioux River rail bridge is scheduled, with live broadcast coverage by KTIV.  KTIV

CRIME NEWS

  • In Sioux City, Mario Corona-Ruiz faces first-degree murder charges for fatally shooting Michael Schwebach, as recounted by witness Andrea Villeda during the trial.  Sioux City Journal

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Sioux Gateway Airport is set to receive over $500,000 from the Iowa State Aviation Program for apron reconstruction and terminal roof replacement, as part of a larger $9.3 million funding effort by the Iowa Transportation Commission.  Sioux City Journal

HEALTH NEWS

  • Dr. Ravi Johar from United Healthcare of Iowa emphasizes the importance of parents discussing mental and physical health routinely with their children to ease back-to-school transitions.  KTIV
  • In Sioux City, experts emphasize the importance of addressing back-to-school anxiety in children to prevent negative impacts on academic achievement and social interactions.  SiouxlandProud
  • Woodbury County allocates $150,000 of opioid settlement funds to Agape Community Services for substance abuse treatment.  Sioux City Journal

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • A Sioux Center woman won $10,000 from the '100,000 Mega Crossword' scratch game.  Sioux City Journal

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Breakthrough T1D Walk in Sioux City 2024

    Celebrate the achievements in Type 1 Diabetes research and support the community through a 1.5-mile walk at the Anderson Dance Pavilion.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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  • Whose Live Anyway - An Improvisational Comedy Show

    Experience live improvisational comedy featuring the talented cast from television's 'Whose Line is it Anyway' at the Sioux City Orpheum.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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  • Mighty Mo Run: Sioux City's Endurance Challenge

    Experience the thrill of competing in the Mighty Mo Run, featuring a Half Marathon and 10K, set against the vibrant Siouxland backdrop.

    Fri, 9/13/24

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  • IMA Tour Showcase: Sioux City with Sten Joddi

    Experience the Iowa Music Awards Tour/Showcase featuring talented artist Sten Joddi and other performers at La Familia Nightclub.

    Sat, 9/14/24

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.

~ Eckhart Tolle

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