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Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way of Siouxland kicked off its 2025 campaign on Aug 14 to raise nearly $3 million for 23 programs focused on mental health, adult education, childcare, and youth readiness — the event featured a t-shirt toss and strong local support while aiming to serve 14,000 people. Local partners and CNOS leaders are driving the effort to help improve lives one story at a time. KTIV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man admitted to possessing false IDs—California driver’s license, Texas identification card and North Carolina identification card—and was sentenced to jail in Sioux County. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ Sioux City teens were sentenced to prison after they carried out two gunpoint robberies on September 7—events that occurred minutes apart. Sioux City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State and local law enforcement are working with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau to enforce a drive sober or get pulled over project starting today and lasting until September 1 to reduce impaired driving after last summer’s fatal crashes—officers will watch for drivers showing signs of impairment. Sioux Country Radio
- ➤ Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley and Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver said they will not change IPERS—despite a DOGE task force proposing a shift to a defined contribution plan and set to meet again on Sept 15. They stressed that the ideas are only suggestions and no legislative proposals are planned to affect current public employees. 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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