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Hey Sioux City, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Giant flags shredded at Lewis & Clark, students raise $1,135 for the humane society, and spring equinox hike + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Sioux City protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Nonprofit faces mounting repair costs: High winds are shredding the giant flags at Sioux City’s Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, and the nonprofit is asking for donations to replace them. Each 30-by-60-foot flag costs $2,500 — learn how you can help.
New chapter for regional tourism: Stacie Anderson was named Explore Siouxland’s new executive director after a national search, moving from interim leader following a leadership change. The organization praised her leadership, insight, and dedication — learn more about the appointment.
Generosity fuels animal care: Spalding Park Environmental Sciences Elementary students in Sioux City collected over 11,000 dimes and sold cakes for two weeks, presenting $1,135 to Siouxland Humane Society for medication, food, and surgeries — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Pasta night, solved: Craving a cozy bowl that hits just right? Minervas delivers with Cajun Chicken Linguine, rich Chicken Alfredo, and a sneaky-good Triple Mac, plus that easygoing vibe that turns an ordinary Tuesday into a little celebration.
Vintage vibes, zero-proof sips: Winnie’s pairs curated secondhand clothing with creative alcohol-free drinks for an easy midweek reset or weekend wander. Dig sustainable finds, feel the community, and sip mocktails that actually slap… treasure-hunt a fit, then linger for a relaxed, sober hang.
Three-minute deep-freeze: Thrive Wellness Center serves up whole-body cryotherapy for that head-to-toe chill, plus recovery boosts like red light, compression, IV hydration, and hyperbaric oxygen. Sore legs, foggy focus, or big training days… a swift freeze this week could be the reset you’ve been craving.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
📷 Macro through Loess @ Betty Strong Encounter Center | Tuesday (3/3) at 12:00 PM – Trade muddy trails for an air-conditioned wander through the Loess Hills, and let Sioux City’s Sarah Hubert show you tiny forest treasures up close at the Betty Strong Encounter Center. It is free, donations welcome, and your knees, laundry, and tick checks will thank you.
🧵 Looming Matters @ Grace United Methodist Church | Tuesday (3/3) at 1:00 PM – Bring your good deeds and your idle hands to a low-key loom-a-thon making sleeping mats for neighbors in need. Jobs for everybody and every skill level, sitting or standing, cutting, knotting, and weaving. Weekly Tuesday afternoons and first Thursday evenings, email Kathy at [email protected].
📚 Library Storytime @ Sioux City Public Library (Morningside Branch) | Wednesday (3/4) at 10:30 AM – Round up the tiny humans for storytime at Morningside, where books, songs, and wiggly attention spans turn into early literacy gold. It’s for ages 0-5 and their grown-ups, so you get community, they get new words, and everyone naps better later.
🎨 Spring Craft & Vendor Fair 2026 @ St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Grab your tote and hit a free-admission spring craft fair with local makers, lunch, a children’s play area, and a Men’s Lounge, because someone finally thought of everything. Multi-level shopping with elevator access, and if you make things, vendor spots are $40.
🌄 AM: Spring Equinox Hike @ Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center | Friday (3/20) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’re chasing daylight or just your step count, celebrate the Spring Equinox with a guided hike at Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. We’ll hunt for the season’s first hints, and maybe your lost motivation. Free, limited to 50, so register, or call day of.
🎲 Free Game Day @ Sioux City Public Museum | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Free, all-day tabletop and card games at the Sioux City Public Museum, hosted by the Sioux City Tabletop Gamers, is the low-stress competition we deserve. Bring the family, your favorite games, and that friend who reads the rulebook for fun, no experience required.
🌿 Houseplant Swap & Shop @ Earl May Garden Centers | Saturday (3/21) at 12:00 PM – West siders, your spider plant had babies again, didn’t it? Bring those cuttings to War Eagle Drive, trade with fellow plant parents, swap tips, and shop new greens. It’s free to attend, and they’ll repot for free when you buy a pot.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Sioux City report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 53°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 19%
A slight chance of drizzle before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 57°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 14%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. East southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
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Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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