Good morning, Sioux City.

A mobile food pantry in downtown Sioux City held its final distribution Thursday after 20 years as the Food Bank said volunteer shortages and lower donations forced the end of full operations — two smaller distributions will occur in November and December while officials work to find a new partner.

Crews on Highway 75 are using warmer fall weather to install sidewalks, streetlights, and crosswalks downtown—work that will reopen two-way traffic by mid-November and help keep access open for local businesses.

UnityPoint Health worked with insurers to create bridge agreements to prevent care disruptions for former MeryOne patients + the agreements will end on Jan.

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UnityPoint Health said patients must check their insurance because some plans will no longer be accepted after Dec.

31 as bridge agreements end on Jan. 1 following its takeover of MercyOne Siouxland. The health system urged patients to contact their providers now to update their plans—this change affects those with plans like Ambetter and others.

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.

Sioux City Musketeers vs. Sioux Falls Stampede

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Tyson Events Center — Check FloHockey for viewing details — Catch the thrilling hockey match between local rivals in Sioux City.

Pickled Palette Paint & Sip

6-8 p.m. — Oscar Carl Vineyard — Ticket required — Unleash your artistic flair while sipping wine in a scenic vineyard setting.

Omaha Lancers vs Sioux City Musketeers

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Tyson Events Center — Watch the game live on FloHockey and enjoy an exciting hockey matchup between local rivals.