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Sioux City
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Sioux City CROP Walk will occur this fall on Oct. 19 at Grace United Methodist Church on Morningside Avenue, where participants will walk 3.5 miles to raise funds and food for local hunger programs—organizers are holding a Recruiters Rally on Sept. 7 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. to boost participation. KTIV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City officials sentenced Angela and Jessica Bino to life for first-degree murder — the fatal beating and stabbing of 77-year-old Suzette Occhibone on Oct. 26, 2023 — in their apartment. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ A Sioux City man was found guilty of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his girlfriend, Danielle Lynn Dolan, in August 2024—his sentencing will be scheduled later. KTIV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rural schools in the tri-state region still face a teacher shortage — 660 full time positions remain unfilled and 40% of teachers have left within five years due to low pay, heavy workloads, and limited professional development, officials said. Iowa has seen a 10% boost in teachers along with a new apprenticeship program and a starting pay raise to $50,000 as state officials plan to meet with educators this school year. KTIV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Senator Joni Ernst from Red Oak will not run for a third term and will make her decision official next Thursday. Her announcement follows months of speculation—several candidates have already declared their Senate primary campaigns set for next June. KTIV
- ➤ U.S. Senator Joni Ernst is expected to announce next Thursday that she will not run for a third term, keeping her promise to serve only two terms in the Senate. Her decision follows Governor Kim Reynolds’ announcement that she will not seek re-election, which has shaken up Iowa politics — a change that may affect the 2026 race. KTIV
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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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