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Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This summer a local truck show called Life Rolls On, a Show for the Kids raised $30,000 for Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals to support families who use the First Hope Pediatric Equipment Fund—organizer JR Joy started the fundraiser after his accident in 2016. The funds will benefit the hospital's pediatric services. KTIV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Northwest Financial Corp was named a Top Workplace for 2025 by the Des Moines Register after confidential employee surveys measured workplace culture and employee engagement—Company President and CEO Greg Post said the honor shows the firm's commitment to growth and a people-first culture, with the award announced at a National Awards Summit in Las Vegas. Sioux Country Radio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The family-friendly Artoween ArtWalk will be held on Oct. 9 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Sioux City Art Center—local families will enjoy engaging art activities and community fun. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ The Sioux City Art Center will host the 'Local Perspectives' opening reception on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.—an award presentation is scheduled at 6 p.m. in the lecture hall. Sioux City Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Recent USDA figures show that soybean farmers are three days behind schedule while corn farmers are four days ahead as warm, dry weather speeds crop maturity — farmers expect to continue harvest progress this week despite some dusty conditions. KTIV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Siouxland colleges reported higher enrollment numbers this fall as Briar Cliff University and Morningside University noted record-breaking figures and significant first-year growth. Other schools like Western Iowa Tech saw a slight dip — highlighting varied trends in regional higher education. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ Des Moines public schools superintendent Ian Roberts resigned Tuesday while detained at Woodbury County Jail in Sioux City as he challenges his deportation order, his lawyer said—federal investigators are reviewing a handgun found in his district vehicle, a matter that could lead to further charges. Sioux City Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MercyOne President and CEO Robert Ritz will retire early next year after serving 12 years in his role — Trinity Health will soon start recruiting his replacement. KTIV
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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.
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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.
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