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Rise and shine, Sioux City!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Prom Dress Pop-Up, Siouxland Home Show’s 300 booths, and Murder on the Orient Express + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
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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📰 In the news
Proposed infrastructure changes ahead: Iowa DOT is taking public comments on a proposed Highway 141 bridge replacement east of Hornick in Woodbury County. Comments are due tomorrow, March 9, with construction planned in 2031 — see what’s planned here.
Discover local renovation pros: The 69th Annual Siouxland Home Show is happening today at the STF Expo Center with over 300 booths from builders and remodelers. Admission is $7 for adults — get all the event details.
Helping teens shine at prom: The Junior League of Sioux City will host a Prom Dress Pop-Up in March at First Look, letting students choose one free prom dress. Free-will donations are being accepted — get all the details.
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
Pho fix, secured: When Missouri winds bite, Da Kao Restaurant is an easy go-to for slurpable pho, fresh spring rolls, and comforting rice plates. No fuss, just honest flavor. It suits the weeknight rotation, so you can exhale while someone else makes dinner.
Fresh yardage fix: If your stash is running low, Heart & Hand Dry Goods offers walls of quilting cottons and batiks, thoughtfully curated kits, and classes for a creative kickstart. Add in the friendly, ‘we’ll help you match it’ vibe, and suddenly finishing your project feels not just possible… but inevitable.
Bright mornings, guaranteed: Brightside Café & Deli keeps mornings easy, with omelets that land, burgers that get it, and salads that aren’t penance. Family-run since 2018, this neighborhood spot is reliably upbeat without the pep talk, a simple, sunny place to meet up and eat well.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🥣 Then Feed Just One @ Mater Dei School Nativity Center | Wednesday (3/11) at 4:00 PM – Got 90 minutes to do some good? Join neighbors at Nativity Parish Center in Sioux City to pack meals for kids facing hunger, your $30 covers the food, packaging, and shipping. Bring a friend and reading glasses, or adopt a student for the heavy lifting.
🛍 Rhea Lana’s Spring/Summer Family Shopping Event @ Sioux City Convention Center | Thursday (3/12) at 3:00 PM – Kids outgrow stuff faster than a March thaw, so swing by Rhea Lana’s of Siouxland for inspected kids clothes, gear, and toys from local families at 60 to 90% off. Grab early access tickets for best picks, enjoy free-admission days, and let your wallet exhale.
🎬 Zootopia @ Loess Hills Computer Programming Elementary School – SCCSD | Thursday (3/12) at 5:30 PM – Loess Hills is rolling out the gym floor for a cozy Family Movie Night featuring Zootopia, free to attend, free to enjoy. Bring a blanket, the kids, and your parental supervision, then grab concessions that support the PTO’s school events. Cheaper than a sitter, cuter.
🚂 Murder on the Orient Express @ Sioux City Community Theatre | Thursday (3/12) at 7:00 PM – All aboard for a local staging of Murder on the Orient Express, where Poirot, snowdrifts, and impeccable mustaches collide. Expect twisting clues, vintage glamour, and the kind of hush you only get at jury duty. Dress up, bring alibis, and trust no one.
💈 18th Annual St. Baldrick’s Event @ Leeds Barbershop | Friday (3/13) at 9:00 AM – Think your head is ready for its star turn? Leeds Barbershop’s 18th annual St. Baldrick’s rally is all about big-hearted baldness for kids’ cancer research, with clippers buzzing, neighbors cheering, and plenty of room to donate, spectate, or join the chrome-dome club.
🥁 MMIR Fundraiser: Gourd Dance and War Dance @ Morningside Bible Church | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Ready to show up for something real? This Gourd Dance and War Dance fundraiser keeps the MMIR 5th Annual Pow Wow humming, with powerful songs, community pride, and the kind of energy you cannot fake. Bring your generosity, leave with goosebumps.
💜 Night in Violet Gala @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – SafePlace is hosting Night in Violet, supporting Siouxland survivors, with your choice of the full dinner, raffle, and more, or Joe Petito’s keynote only. Dress like you mean it, trade small talk with purpose, and know your ticket funds shelter, advocacy, and housing support.
Live music & entertainment:
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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📻 Sioux City report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 69°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 55°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 3%
Partly sunny, with a high near 55. North northeast wind around 10 mph. Later: A chance of rain and snow between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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