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Sioux City
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Five formerly homeless people now have permanent housing at East High Lofts thanks to a HUD-funded program run by Heartland Counseling Services + city staff. Case managers help residents like Preston Scott, who moved in last November, navigate employment and other support services. KTIV
- ➤ Sioux City's fireworks display will run today from 9 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. (with another burst from 12 to 12:30 a.m. Jan. 1) to mark the start of the New Year. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ KTIV reviewed 2025’s top viewed stories, highlighting local business breakthroughs, community milestones, and evolving trends that shaped Siouxland—laying the groundwork for a dynamic start to 2026. KTIV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City schools struggle amid the prolonged absence of new superintendent Juan Córdova — officials say the district’s secrecy places pressure on leadership and delays clarity on his return. Sioux City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City legislator Catelin Drey was named The Sioux City Journal’s Newsmaker of the Year for 2025 after flipping an Iowa state senate district by double-digits. The dramatic change broke the GOP supermajority and captured national and international attention. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ Sioux County Sheriff Jamie Van Voorst, after more than 30 years in law enforcement, is retiring to spend more time with his family — county leaders will appoint Chief Deputy Nate Huizenga as interim sheriff, with Huizenga scheduled to take the oath on January 2nd. Sioux Country Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City Animal Adoption and Rescue Center will host vaccination clinics on Jan. 11 and Feb. 8 for pet licenses and vaccine services. Residents can call (712-279-6968) to schedule an appointment. Sioux City Journal
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VC Jump & Slide Family Event
4-6 p.m. — VC Jump and Slide — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled time with the whole family at a premier jumping venue.
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Comedy for a Cause
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Sioux City Riverfront — Ticket sales support a nonprofit — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Brent Reed while contributing to a great cause for Siouxland Foster Closet.
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