Good morning, Sioux City.

The Sioux County Ag Expo Center in Sioux Center will host its first Fall Harvest Fest on Saturday, October 18, featuring over 30 vendors, horse-drawn hayrides, a bouncy house, live music, and food trucks with seasonal favorites.

Doors open at 10:00 a.m. and the event ends around 8:00 p.m. — organizers hope it will grow into an annual tradition — as community members gather for the new festival.

The Sioux City school board approved the retention of an independent investigator — for a personnel matter — and will provide further details as the review unfolds.

Flood experts are boosting monitor systems in northwest Iowa as the Iowa Flood Center will get $1.75 million from FEMA to install 50 new sensors—some replacing older ones—to improve real-time river and rain data from key areas.

The project will begin ordering parts in January and deploy equipment next summer and fall—ensuring the system is ready for the 2027 flood season.

The City of Sioux City will buy eight new houses built by the Career Academy for a planned development—students will continue to build one home each year as part of their ongoing project.

Mayor Jon Winkel said that Sergeant Bluff is building a new cemetery to meet the needs of a growing population.

Work on the project is underway — officials expect the new cemetery to provide more burial space as the city expands.

LifeServe Blood Center will host a blood drive at the Siouxland Chamber (101 Pierce Street) on Nov.

18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to support patients who depend on blood transfusions; those unable to join may call the center to schedule another appointment.

Players from Northwestern College were injured in a bus crash on Saturday when their bus struck a light pole near Briar Cliff’s football field in Sioux City+ five players were hospitalized and although the game was delayed four hours and 10 players did not play, the team rallied to win 28 to 0.

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.