Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
Good morning, Sioux City.
The Golden Corral Buffet & Grill at Lakeport Commons is being demolished as AutoZone (which purchased the property) plans to redevelop the site.
Rock Valley Community Schools will receive $1.8M in FEMA funding to repair classrooms, the gym, and the auditorium damaged by last summer’s flood—Congressman Randy Feenstra called the aid a key step in the district’s recovery.
Superintendent Matt Van Voorst said the funds will be used to restore safe learning environments for students.
Dordt University was named Iowa’s top Christian college and ranked 22nd nationally in Niche’s 2026 rankings—an honor based on institutional data and student reviews.
Officials say the ranking reflects the university’s strong focus on academics and a faith-based campus culture.
Tyler Sullivan from Iowa City is nearly done with his mission to run one mile in every Iowa county as he has finished 97 counties including a recent run in Lake View—he spent 10 years exploring small towns, writing over 400 poems, and will run in the remaining counties in the coming years.
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.
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