Good morning, Sioux City.

Siouxland Cyclists will hold the 9th annual Cranksgiving on Nov.

7, with check-in at 12 p.m. at Albrecht Cycle Shop (200 Fifth St.), the ride starting at 1 p.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m.

Young exhibitors from the Governor’s Charity Steer Show presented a record $572,000 check Wednesday, Oct.

28, to the Ronald McDonald House of Siouxland after packing lunches there; Orange City exhibitor Kayle Englin was named 2026 Judge’s Grand Champion and her steer sold for $52,308.

Eddie’s Tavern in Sergeant Bluff has been hosting guest bartenders each Wednesday in October to raise tip donations for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Siouxland, which expects to raise more than $2,000 by the end of the month to cover transportation, meals, and snacks.

Morningside University announced Wednesday, Oct.

28 that St. Luke’s College tuition will remain unchanged for the 2027-2028 academic year as the university invests in expanding nursing and allied health pathways and clinic opportunities in Sioux City.

Several Sioux City Community School District students were selected to participate in upcoming state music festivals, representing multiple district schools and ensembles.

WITCC has served about 14,000 students in its English Language Learner program since 2000, and more than 14,000 people have earned a High School Equivalency Diploma through WIT since 1966; both programs are ongoing and enrollment info is available through the college.

The last Welcome to Sioux City sign came down last year when MidAmerican vacated the Dace Avenue building; Reddy Kilowatt and the blue flame are in local care and owners hope to reinstall a restored, 1950s-style sign in a prominent, interstate-visible spot in the months ahead.