Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.
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🏘️ Community
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.
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.
🚧 Accidents
The first controlled blast to dismantle the flood-damaged Big Sioux River rail bridge is scheduled, with live broadcast coverage by KTIV.
🚨 Crime
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.
📰 Economy
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.
🏥 Health
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.
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.
Woodbury County allocates $150,000 of opioid settlement funds to Agape Community Services for substance abuse treatment.
📰 Lifestyle
A Sioux Center woman won $10,000 from the '100,000 Mega Crossword' scratch game.
🎉 Sioux City Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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