Wednesday, October 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dave Dreeszen, who has served as managing editor since 2015, will lead the Sioux City Journal newsroom—replacing longtime editor Bruce Miller after his retirement. Sioux City Journal
DRINK NEWS
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dordt University will break ground this fall on two student housing projects to support its record enrollment. Four new apartment buildings will begin construction this week and a 220-bed residence hall will start later this year—both expected to be finished by fall 2026. Sioux Country Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City still has 69 miles of gravel roads in a city with over 85,000 residents—roads that see little traffic—raising questions about why these routes remain unpaved. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ Sioux City voters on Tuesday reduced the field for three City Council seats from nine candidates to six – advancing Berenstein, Bertrand, Rayford, Pottebaum, Koskovich, and Den Beste to the general election. Sioux City Journal
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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.
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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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