Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Donors have helped Siouxland Soup Kitchen prepare a Thanksgiving meal with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, yams and pies for an estimated 250 diners who will be served today from 4 to 6 p.m. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ On Wednesday, around 200 community members marched in Sioux City to honor children lost in foster care. Organizer Manape LaMere said the event started and ended with a prayer — with key stops that highlighted the ongoing need for system reform. KTIV
- ➤ Journal reporters visited Chris Larsen Park to ask Siouxland residents what they are thankful for this year—responses show a range of values and local pride. Sioux City Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa DOT installed permanent Watch for Turning Vehicles signs with flashing yellow beacons and reflective strips at Highway 75/C-80 after a Nov. 15 crash involving a Remsen St. Mary’s bus and an SUV injured over a dozen people, and it will lower the speed limit to 55 mph next month while agencies boost enforcement and design long-term geometric improvements—actions prompted by local concerns after a March crash claimed one life. Sioux Country Radio
- ➤ Two Hospers volunteer firefighters were injured during a training exercise Monday night and the city asked residents to keep them in their thoughts and prayers as officials await more details about their recovery. Sioux Country Radio
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa gas prices averaged $2.75 for the week of November 19th to November 25th, with regular unleaded gasoline dropping 1 cent from the previous week — a sign of slower price increases statewide. Sioux City Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Little Free Library now stands outside Bryant Elementary provided by the student council — the Sioux City Education Association helped make it possible. Sioux City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials, prosecutors and Brandon Bradshaw remain optimistic that a new agreement in the street flower painter case—an issue that has drawn national attention—will soon allow all parties to move on. Sioux City Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City Fire Rescue warns residents that lithium-ion batteries in gadgets bought during the holidays can overheat and fuel fires if not handled properly — shoppers should look for the UL Mark when buying online and recycle old batteries at local stores. The fire rescue team advises charging devices on hard, flat surfaces to avoid hazardous conditions. KTIV
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
8:45 p.m. — Sioux City Convention Center — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting sounds of Christmas Carols performed by a string quartet in a magical candlelight setting.
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