Good morning, Sioux City.

Guiding Star Siouxland is hosting its first community outreach diaper giveaway event at Faith Reformed Church in Rock Valley on Saturday, Sept.

20 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.—the nonprofit, which provides free women’s health services, also accepts diaper and wipe donations at several Orange City locations and plans more outreach events to help families in need.

Sioux City will host its seventh Alley Art Festival tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. in downtown alleys, adding nearly 30 new murals to the 150 that already decorate the area—featuring live music, a vendor fair, and an interactive zone for children.

Seven candidates for the Sioux City school board were announced Thursday — they will vie for three open seats in the November election.

A new book titled Pursuing the Light chronicles Northwestern College’s growth from a classical academy to a modern institution with 1,700 students and 16,000 alumni.

It will be available for $25 at the Northwestern Bookstore and online starting October 1st — sold at Raider Nation Celebration on October 4th and a program at Orange City’s Dutch American Heritage Museum on October 7th.

City workers in South Sioux City will erect signage and barricades on Monday to begin work on permanently closing Old Dakota Avenue at Riverview Drive.

State officials awarded more than $1.3 million through the Homelessness Prevention Fund on September 18 to northwest Iowa groups, giving over $80,000 to Upper Des Moines Opportunity for counties including Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Palo Alto, and Pocahontas & $65,000 to Family Crisis Centers for counties such as Cherokee, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola, Plymouth, and Sioux to help keep families in their homes.

Alley Art Festival 25

11 AM – 11 PM — Vangarde Arts — $5 entry, free for kids 12 & under — Experience a vibrant outdoor gallery with murals, live music, art vendors, and local food trucks.

Siouxland Gem and Mineral Society Show

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Cottonwood Inn and Conference Center — Free Admission — Discover a dazzling array of gems, minerals, and fossils at this captivating showcase.

Apocalyptica with Lindsey Stirling & Halestorm

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Tyson Events Center — Tickets start at $70 — Experience an electrifying night of rock and classical fusion with renowned artists.

Not Quite Brothers Concert

8-11 p.m. — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City — Tickets from $107 — Experience an unforgettable night with Not Quite Brothers at Anthem.

Blippi Live Performance

6-8 p.m. — Sioux City Orpheum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the fun and educational world of Blippi at the iconic Orpheum Theatre.

First Responder Peer Support/Chaplain Training - Level 5

9 AM – 3 PM — Hampton Inn & Suites Sioux City South — $99 per person — Comprehensive training for those looking to support First Responders with vital skills.

Sioux City Musketeers vs. Sioux Falls Stampede

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Tyson Events Center — Tickets available — Watch the Musketeers take on the Stampede in an exciting hockey showdown.

MercyMe Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Tyson Events Center — Last-minute tickets available — Enjoy an uplifting evening with MercyMe's inspiring music.