Good morning, Sioux City.

Fall Fest at the Museum is scheduled for this weekend and will host family-friendly activities at the museum — organizers said they will release more details soon.

The Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center will celebrate its 30th anniversary with guided hikes—face painting, pumpkin decorating, Dutch oven cooking samples, and Nerf gun target shooting are planned.

Attendees will also enjoy a self-guided history hike on the Loess Loop Trail and a live performance.

Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center will celebrate 30 years of nature education and conservation on Oct.

18—with family-friendly activities and treats planned.

The League of Women Voters hosted a candidate forum on Wednesday night for school board and city council candidates—voters asked about unpaid lunch debts, mental health, and property taxes.

Election day is November 4 and the forum helped voters learn the candidates’ plans for Sioux City.

Siouxland District Health stated that its services continue operating without interruption during the federal shutdown as state reserves temporarily cover costs (Health Director Kevin Grieme said key programs like WIC and child health services are being monitored), and families are encouraged to keep their appointments. The department will bill expenses to grant funds once federal funding resumes.

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.

Sioux City Musketeers vs. Youngstown Phantoms

3:05-4:35 p.m. — Tyson Events Center — Watch the Youngstown Phantoms take on the Sioux City Musketeers live on FloHockey.

The Great Gatsby - Ballet

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Sioux City Orpheum — Last-minute theater tickets available — Experience the elegance of ballet in a classic tale.

Candlelight Concert: Queen vs. ABBA

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Sioux City Convention Center — Tickets required — Experience the timeless classics of Queen and ABBA illuminated by candlelight.

Lincoln Stars vs. Sioux City Musketeers

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Tyson Events Center — Check for ticket prices — Catch the thrilling hockey showdown as the Lincoln Stars take on the Sioux City Musketeers.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Admin I Training Class

Nov 3-7 — Western Iowa Tech Community College — $2250 — Comprehensive training for aspiring Linux administrators featuring hands-on labs and essential Linux skills.