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Hello Sioux City! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Hotel reborn as senior living, Paw-tery & Paint, and St. Patrick’s Day parade + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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📰 In the news
Guiding the next chapter: Explore Siouxland named Stacie Anderson executive director, effective February 18, following a national search. The former board chair of two years will work with partners to advance goals — read the full announcement.
TIF plan moves forward: Woodbury County supervisors voted unanimously to add land to an Urban Renewal Area for a proposed I-29 interchange near mile marker 138, improving access to Sioux City’s Southbridge Industrial Area — read the full story.
Preserving history with care: The old Sioux City Hotel has been transformed into Amera Senior Living after five years of renovations. The 12 story landmark offers about 130 assisted, independent, and memory care rooms — see amenities and living options.
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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💎 Local business spotlight
Brighten your week: Need a quick pick-me-up or a last-minute “oops, forgot” bouquet? Flowerland offers same-day delivery across Sioux City and a Designer’s Choice option, so florists craft something fresh, seasonal, and personal. No overthinking… just blooms that lift your space and mood.
Train your inner climber: At Siouxland Gymnastics Academy, the Ninja program hits that climb-adjacent itch with obstacle courses, grip and core burners, and a kid-powered buzz that happily wipes them out. A perfect midweek energy dump when living-room doorframes start turning into boulders.
Slice fix, no fuss: When a pie craving hits, Dakota Perk delivers French Silk, Cherry, Dutch Apple, and Pumpkin, plus sturdy coffee to keep you upright. Perfect for a quick slice now or a whole pie at home… should it mysteriously disappear, no questions asked.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
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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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
👶 Toddler Lucky Adventures! @ LaunchPAD Children’s Museum | Thursday (3/12) at 10:00 AM – Got a tiny leprechaun to entertain? Expect shamrock dough, lucky headbands, color matching, clover sensory play, and photo ops destined for grandma’s fridge. Included with daily admission, no registration required, so stroll in, sip your coffee, and let them wiggle it out.
🛍 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.
🐟 Lenten Fish Fry @ Immaculate Conception Church (Office) – 1212 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA, United States, Iowa 51106 | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – The 40th annual Mater Dei Men’s Club fish fry anchors Fridays in Lent at Nativity Parish Center, saving Sioux City from sad salads since the 80s. Choose fried or baked Alaskan pollock, dine in or cruise the drive up, and pay cash, card, or Venmo.
🐾 Paw-tery & Paint @ Pickled Palette | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Think you can paint a mug while a kitten steals the seat? Head to Pickled Palette for cuddles with Noah’s Hope cuties and pottery time that funds their care. It’s $12 plus your piece, all ages welcome, painters get chairs, and bring the cat crew.
🦉 Owls of Iowa @ Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Bring your curiosity and head to Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center for an afternoon with Iowa’s nine owl species, plus a meet-and-greet with resident celebrities, Harlan and Lucia. Each session is capped at 50, so snag a spot before the birders swoop in, morning or afternoon.
🔥 Glass Fusing Day @ Pickled Palette | Sunday (3/15) at 12:15 PM – Make your own glass art while they wrangle the kilns and liability. No experience required, bring friends or family, pick a project, friendly pros guide you, all tools and colors included, prices vary by size, ages 10 plus, finished pieces ready in about two weeks.
☘ 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ Downtown Sioux City | Tuesday (3/17) at 6:00 PM – Sioux City’s St. Patrick’s Day parade rolls down Historic 4th Street, from Iowa to Water, with the usual mix of school bands, shamrock swag, and neighbors you forgot you owed a snow shovel. Bring the kids, a lawn chair, and your indoor voice’s louder cousin.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Sioux City report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 47°F – Low: 26°F – Precip: 69%
Snow likely before 8am, then a chance of snow showers between 8am and 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 64°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 2%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South southwest wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 31, with temperatures rising to around 35 overnight. West wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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