Good morning, Sioux City.

Big Brothers Big Sisters' 2025 Tour of Homes begins today and will run through Saturday—there are 12 time slots available each day.

UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Child Advocacy Center in Sioux City helps over 500 kids each year by using trauma-focused therapy and child-led exams to support those facing abuse, and staff are asking for blanket donations (a key comfort item) this holiday season.

Brian Ortner from TRIPLE-A told Sioux County Radio that this Thanksgiving travel season will be the busiest yet — he advised drivers to leave early on Tuesday and Wednesday next week and to wait until about 11 a.m. on Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving to avoid heavy traffic.

His guidance comes as travel numbers rise compared to pre-COVID times.

A team of four Dordt University students placed second at the Georgia State University Business Valuation Competition held in Atlanta and outperformed many graduate-level programs.

The event, held November 15–16, saw Dordt as the only school from Iowa, Nebraska—South Dakota participating and provided the team with two days of networking opportunities with valuation experts.

Sioux City Journal presents a look at Thanksgiving front pages that shows how Siouxland celebrated the holiday over the decades.

The collection documents changes in traditions and news coverage that reflected local life.

The Community Blood Bank and the American Red Cross are urging Sioux City residents to donate blood before the holiday season — donations normally drop when travel and illness rise and one gift can save up to three lives — to meet growing need.

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.

Lean 101 Workshop - North Sioux City

9 AM – 4 PM — North Sioux City Community Center — Ticket required — Discover the fundamentals of Lean in an interactive workshop that emphasizes hands-on learning and simulation.

Café et Conversation - Sioux City

10 AM – 12 PM — Council Oak Coffee Roasters — Free entry — Enjoy heart-warming coffee while practicing casual French conversation in a friendly setting.