Good morning, Sioux City.

Kayle Englin won two honors at the Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show on Aug.

15 at the Iowa State Fair by earning the Community Hero Award and Judge’s Grand Champion with his steer, Norm (a Sioux County win), helping raise a record $572,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Sioux City Geek Con is underway at the Sioux City Convention Center and organizers expect several thousand attendees this weekend — featuring cosplay contests, Dungeons & Dragons sessions, and Warhammer tournaments.

Dordt University is launching a one-year pilot program with BoodleBox (a collaborative AI platform) to provide faculty, students, and staff equal access to premium AI tools and training.

The program will include campuswide conversations on responsible AI use starting today on campus.

Sioux City officials say semis unloading at Baber’s Vis-Vita on Floyd Boulevard near Irving Elementary are blocking traffic, prompting the business to work with a consultant while the city meets with them week of Sept.

7 to plan a redesigned dock.

On Wednesday, Aug. 26, the Iowa Utilities Commission ordered Alliant Energy to lower natural gas rates for over 200,000 customers statewide by reducing the cost by $0.01886 per therm to save nearly $2.6 million after billing errors for chartered jet flights were discovered.

Sen. Pete Ricketts visited Siouxland Community Health Center in South Sioux City on Friday to view a 2 million dollar renovation that upgrades the HVAC system and adds X-ray and diabetic retinal screening services while the clinic remained open.

He supported continued federal funding for these centers.

New LED sports lights now let pickleball players enjoy night play at Riverside Park.

The system – funded in part by a community grant – is available daily from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.