Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
Good morning, Sioux City.
On Friday, August 15, five members of the Sioux City Valley of Scottish Rite Masons laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C. — they were chosen to represent Iowa’s Scottish Rite community.
Dylan Grimsley started a new business —Mold Dog Alert— after adopting a 10-month-old shelter dog named Woody who was trained in Florida to detect mold, and the former police officer began the venture in early July.
He says Woody can spot hundreds of mold species in homes and businesses.
Mater Dei Parish and Siouxland Catholic lay leaders will host 'A Light for My Path:' a Catholic spirituality conference on Sept.
26-27 at the Church of the Nativity in Sioux City—guest speakers will present on key aspects of faith.
Sioux City's Cone Park at 3800 Line Drive broke its revenue record for fiscal year 2025—earning $346,091 which is more than the $346,003 set in FY 2023—and showed a rebound after a weak winter in 2024.
Agape Community Services received a $2 million check from Iowa’s Health and Human Services Department, bringing the organization closer to opening a cognitive and faith-based treatment center on 28th Street near the new Woodbury County Law Enforcement Center in Sioux City.
The facility will break ground this fall—its capital campaign kicked off Friday to raise the final $1.7 million needed for construction.
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.
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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