Good morning, Sioux City.

A wild turkey is drawing attention on Sunnybrook Drive today as it stops traffic and prompts customers to take photos, with local store employees noting it is called Jerry (or Jane in some accounts).

Farm Rescue (a volunteer group) is accepting free harvest assistance applications for farmers facing crisis from illness, injury, or disaster as corn maturity remains slow this season.

The service is available in Iowa and nearby states, and community members are encouraged to refer families in need.

Siouxland Soup Kitchen replaced its failing oven with a new unit funded by a $20,000 Impact Grant from Smithfield Foods — volunteers also served a beef brisket dinner in August.

The upgrade ensures the nonprofit can reliably prepare free meals for neighbors facing food insecurity.

Da Kao Restaurant reopened its dine-in service Monday, Sept.

1 after an accident damaged its front door — staff said customers are happy to enjoy warm pho indoors. Repairs continue and a grand reopening celebration will be planned once work is finished.

Downtown Sioux City will host its eighth annual Alley Art Festival, adding 27 new murals on building back facades to over 140 past artworks – and the outdoor art show will feature live music for visitors.

Briar Cliff University reopened a floor of Toller Hall (after a three-year closure) for the 2026-27 academic year and welcomes one of its largest incoming classes in a decade.

South Sioux City will delay garbage and recycling collection on Sept.

7 because of the Labor Day holiday.

Dr. Adrian Gollas (a Sioux City anesthesiologist) is challenging the Iowa Board of Medicine’s July decision to deny his license by filing a petition in Polk County District Court, arguing that a third-party licensing service caused errors in his application.

The board stated his answers showed repeated inaccuracies.