Saturday, December 7th, 2024
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over 110 people gathered at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City to honor U.S. veterans and their families by placing 4,512 wreaths on their graves, as part of the National Wreaths Across America Day events. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ The 31st annual Festival of Trees in Sioux City raised $21,830 for Simple Life, a nonprofit aiding those with chronic mental illnesses, featuring 68 entries and a top selling tree at $4,000. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ After holding onto a World War II sailor's ID tags for over 50 years, Alvin Kay of Sioux City successfully returns them to the sailor's family with help from the Veterans Affairs office. Sioux City Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A six-inch water main break on the east side of the Gordon Drive viaduct in Sioux City leads to emergency road closure and reparations, expected to reopen Saturday. SiouxlandProud
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jose Uribe-Garbía was sentenced to five years in prison for burglarizing a Sioux Rapids business after it was hit by historic flooding. SiouxlandProud
- ➤ A Sioux City man, Denair Byars, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for second-degree burglary after an attempted copper theft led to another man's electrocution. Sioux City Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Sioux City Symphony Youth Orchestras will perform their Winter Concert at the Orpheum Theatre, featuring two ensembles and a range of musical works as part of their flagship education initiative. Sioux City Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ho-Chunk Inc. has delayed development of four prime real estate properties in Sioux City's Historic Fourth District due to prioritizing its WarHorse racetrack-casinos investments. Sioux City Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Sioux City Community School District has maintained a teacher retention rate of over 90% for the past three years, countering claims of mass departures. Sioux City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Siouxland Chamber of Commerce President Chris McGowan is considered a potential candidate for Iowa's next lieutenant governor, receiving strong support from local civic leaders. Sioux City Journal
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Intensive Java 17 and Object-Oriented Development Course
Learn essential Java programming skills and object-oriented development concepts in this comprehensive five-day training course.
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3rd Annual Murder Mystery Dinner (Siouxland Growth Organization)
Today is the last day to snag your tickets for immersive dinner party experience full of good food and mysterious happenings.
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Musketeers vs Omaha Hockey Match
Experience an exciting hockey match between the Musketeers and Omaha at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City.
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Bomgaars Invitational 2024
The Bomgaars Invitational is a sports event taking place at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, featuring competitors from various teams.
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The Bomgaars Invitational Hosted by CNOS
The Bomgaars Invitational experienced at the Tyson Events Center features exciting competitive events in Sioux City, IA.
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The Bomgaars Invitational - Wrestling Tournament
The Bomgaars Invitational powered by CNOS is a wrestling event taking place at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, IA.
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Hypnosis with Rick Bultez
Master Hypnotist Rick Bultez makes audience members the stars of the show. A delightfully risqué show to start out your New Years celebrations. Bring the whole family to the newest and unique venue in Siouxland!
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ACS of Siouxland Fundraising Walk
The American Cancer Society hosts a fundraising walk to raise awareness and support for breast cancer initiatives while honoring survivors and remembering those lost to the disease.
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Sioux City Musketeers vs Fargo Force: Hockey Match
The Sioux City Musketeers will host the Fargo Force in a live hockey match at the Tyson Events Center.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It is better to travel well than to arrive.
~ Buddha
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