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It’s Friday, Sioux City! Let’s finish this week strong.

In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Murder on the Orient Express, Princess Day, and a Prince tribute + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.

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📰 In the news

Final touches and leadership update: Woodbury County’s new Law Enforcement Center, opened 17 months ago, is nearing completion as HVAC testing wraps and only seeding remains, and Tony Wingert has been appointed board secretary — read the full update.

A beloved Friday tradition: Mater Dei Men’s Club’s 40th Lenten Fish Fry continues today at 5 p.m. in Sioux City. Meals are $15 for adults and $7 for kids, with proceeds supporting parish ministries — see schedule and pricing.

Local schools benefit from generosity: Cargill donated $2,000 to the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District, helping expand access to nutritious meals for students and strengthening support for local families in the Sioux City area — read the full story.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Enjoy all-levels yoga at the Nature Center
• Paint pottery while cuddling kittens
• Support MMIR with Gourd and War Dances
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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Veg-forward comfort, anyone? Diamond Thai Cuisine makes weeknights easy with fragrant curries, crisp salads, and customizable noodle bowls that go meatless with zero hassle, just big flavor. When cozy but not boring is the goal, this Sioux City favorite keeps dinner fresh without the overthinking.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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🚂 Murder on the Orient Express @ Sioux City Community Theatre | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Whether you’ve logged hours with Agatha Christie or just like a reason to dress up that isn’t a fundraiser, this Murder on the Orient Express brings glamour, snowdrifts, and prime suspect energy. Expect gasps, side-eyes, and very committed mustaches. Tickets at scct.booktix.com.

💜 Chase & Ovation @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City | Friday (3/6) at 8:00 PM – Break out your purple for a Prince tribute blessed by the man himself. Minneapolis’s Chase & Ovation tears through the 70s, 80s, and 90s with big energy, a 21-plus crowd, and just enough nostalgia to make your hips remember, and your voice give out.

🎨 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.

👸 Princess Day @ Sioux City Convention Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Give your tiny royal 90 minutes of fairytale fun in Sioux City, no road trip required. They will meet every princess, sing, dance, and play games while you rack up photos, memories, and bedtime leverage. Sessions are capped for sanity, and adults can skip costumes.

🔨 Consignment Auction @ Junk & Disorderly Flea Market | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Think you can resist a bidding war? Junk & Disorderly is hosting a multi-consignment auction on Market Street, basically ten estate sales in one, with furniture, tools, collectibles, new and vintage oddities, and all the glorious maybes. Bring a friend, arrive early, leave smug.

☘ Grand Opening St. Patrick Party @ Vfw Post 5240 Sather Odgaard | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – Grand opening meets St. Paddy’s party, with the Schoon Brothers and a freshly remodeled bar to christen. Wear your best green, claim a pork sandwich while it lasts, and drop your name for the door prize, because luck likes locals.

🐾 Pawsome Pizza Night @ Buffalo Alice | Sunday (3/8) at 4:30 PM – Nothing beats carbs for a cause, especially when it’s a $20 all-you-can-eat pizza buffet with tater tot casserole, benefiting Noah’s Hope Animal Rescue. Bring the family, bid at the silent auction, and pretend your third slice is philanthropy, not lack of willpower.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/6 Siouxland Home Show @ Seaboard Triumph Foods Expo Center – 10:00 AM
• 3/6 Murder on the Orient Express @ Sioux City Community Theatre – 7:00 PM
• 3/6 The Fun Pianos @ Country Celebrations Event Center – 7:30 PM
• 3/6 Danny Grause @ Vfw Post 5240 Sather Odgaard – 9:00 PM
• 3/7 Annual Dry Dock Party @ Doxx Warehouse Bar – 1:00 PM
• 3/7 Frost Found Us and more @ Whiskey Dick’s – 7:00 PM
• 3/8 Church Talent Show and Spaghetti Dinner @ Redeemer Lutheran Church – 5:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 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.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Sioux City report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 64°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 96%

Rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Rain likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

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Tomorrow – High: 51°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 4%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

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