Good morning, Sioux City.

On November 8, four men from Des Moines helped install free flagpoles for veterans across Iowa as part of the Veteran Flagpole Initiative; a group in Hinton delivered a pole to Ryan and Sasha Downs, marking the 167th flag installation since January 2022.

Volunteers from nine groups are putting up 30 flagpoles statewide with a goal of reaching 79 of 99 counties by Veterans Day — November 11.

Members of the community attended the Warming Shelter fundraiser at Buffalo Alice on Sunday evening in downtown Sioux City—raising the remaining $30,000 needed for Phase One improvements that include a new commercial laundry room.

The event also featured silent auctions, raffle prizes, and face painting for families.

The Plymouth County Cyclists held their annual Cranksgiving food drive on Nov.

8 in snowy weather to collect food donations for local banks hurt by the government shutdown — they rode to Bike Central in Le Mars to drop off the donated food and awarded prizes for the heaviest loads.

A new recording studio at Siouxland Freedom Park will be unveiled tomorrow on Veterans Day — the facility is set to boost local access to modern recording media.

Adams Homestead hosted its annual Christmas event on November 8 in North Sioux City—families toured historic, decorated buildings, enjoyed cookies and hot chocolate, and met Santa.

Park Manager Jody Moats said a light snowfall boosted the event's charm while nearly 18 years of tradition continue to bring the community together.

Sioux City council will discuss selling the Headid Little League ball field complex to Knife River Midwest for $700,000, with the company proposing up to $750,000 for new ball fields while the field remains in use through 2027.

Council approval on Monday will trigger a 30-day bidding period and a public hearing on December 15, and city staff have met with the company for over a year to plan an expansion that includes a new rail spur+ rail yard to boost aggregate storage.

The Wynot Blue Devils won the D2 volleyball championship after a five-set match against the Cambridge Trojans at Lincoln’s Pinnacle Bank Arena on November 8—this victory marks the school’s first state title in volleyball history.

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.

Python for Scientists Training Class

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Siouxland Safety Services — $2,250 — Accelerate your Python skills tailored for scientists during this comprehensive training week.

2025 NAIA Volleyball National Championship

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Tyson Events Center — Ticket purchase required — Witness the top small college volleyball teams compete for the national title in an electrifying atmosphere.