Good morning, Sioux City.

Sioux City NAACP received a $3K mini grant from Humanities Iowa to support its local humanities programs — the grant is set to boost community projects.

Family Crisis Centers held a ribbon cutting on Dec.

11 for its new Visitation and Exchange Center — offering a safe space for supervised visits and custody exchanges — and the facility features monitored entrances and on-site security while judges and counselors have begun scheduling tours.

The Nature Center announced its Winter Fun Day is now set for Dec.

20 & will offer seasonal outdoor activities for local families.

The Iowa DNR shared updated ice thickness details for northwest Iowa lakes as ice fishing season begins, with fisheries biologist Andrew Carlson noting variations and urging anglers to check conditions and avoid going out alone – stressing that no ice is ever completely safe.

A spokeswoman said the Sioux City hospital ended its diversion status on Thursday afternoon after temporarily redirecting ambulance traffic to help ensure safe, timely care for patients.

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.