Good morning, Sioux City.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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.