Good morning, Sioux City.

Siouxland Foster Closet is gathering volunteers to wrap holiday presents for children in foster care at St. Mark Lutheran Church—volunteers started on Dec 1 and more help is needed through Dec 6 to ease the season's busy pace for foster families.

At 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Hy-Vee and first responders will distribute 200 Hormel Cure 81 hams at the South Sioux City store.

In Siouxland, the Food Bank of Siouxland saw a 20% rise in individual visits by the end of September—before SNAP benefits issues and a shutdown began—and officials expect high demand to continue for the rest of 2025.

Volunteers are busy in the Milwaukee Road roundhouse preparing for the Sioux City Railroad Museum’s 12 Nights of Christmas Lighted Spectacular—from Dec 3-14.

Dordt University in Sioux Center received a generous gift from Jim and Marilyn Dean that will fund a new recital hall.

The school will name the hall—the Jim and Marilyn Dean Recital Hall—and it will serve as a space for student and professional performances, rehearsals and lectures.

Levo Credit Union is asking for nominations from parents, students, and community members to honor teachers who make a big difference on kids in South Dakota — Iowa — Minnesota — or North Dakota.

Eight teachers will receive a $500 award if chosen.

Woodbury County's government office issued marriage licenses on December 1—routine records show an update in local administrative services.

On December 1, the Iowa Poison Control Center warned residents to inspect their Christmas lights for frayed cords, broken bulbs and signs of wear and advised replacing faulty strands to keep children and pets safe—these measures help prevent fires and injuries.

Residents in Sioux City are checking air filters and clearing outdoor vents to get their homes ready for winter—experts say this helps prevent furnaces from failing during extreme cold.

Local technician Bruce Kalin advises sealing drafts, testing battery-operated thermostats, and keeping an emergency kit ready for any power outages.

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.

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.

Sioux City Musketeers vs. Tri-City Storm

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Tyson Events Center — Stream available — Catch the Tri-City Storm face off against the Sioux City Musketeers in an exciting hockey showdown.

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