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Hi Sioux City, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Murder on the Orient Express, Piff the Magic Dragon, and paint with baby goats + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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📰 In the news
Textile art takes center stage: Intricate quilts by Heather Akerberg are on view at the Sioux City Art Center second-floor gallery after opening March 6, showcasing works juried into national and international exhibitions — get all the details.
Community lifeline needs help: LifeServe Blood Center in Sioux City is in critical need of blood and serves 179 hospitals in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Illinois, with donation center near Southern Hills Mall — learn how you can help.
Elevating Siouxland medical education: On Feb. 25, Morningside University and St. Luke’s College unveiled upgraded Radiologic Technology labs in Sioux City, adding imaging gear for hands-on training and strengthening the regional health care workforce — 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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💎 Local business spotlight
Stage night unlocked: Sioux City Community Theatre rolls out Murder on the Orient Express this week, a prime excuse to swap the couch for a sharp whodunit with neighbors. Expect local talent, sly laughs, and that satisfying post-show debrief in the parking lot… basically free therapy.
Chili dog nostalgia: If your week needs a quick win, Milwaukee Wiener House has been slinging Coney-style dogs and homemade chili since 1918. Simple, fast, and dangerously habit-forming, these classics invite onion debates and prove Sioux City comfort food never needed frills to hit the spot.
Your week needs a book: Book People is a cozy, locally owned spot where staff picks fit your mood, the kids’ section thrills little readers, and there’s always a clever puzzle or card for quick gifting. A simple way to nudge your week happier.
\*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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Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Sioux City for grown ups
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🚂 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.
🍀 Lucky Ladies Night: Paint, Sip & Sparkle @ Pickled Palette | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Trade the green beer for a St. Paddy’s paint and sip you might actually remember. Pick from shamrocks, ring dishes, steins, rainbows, and more, then treat yourself to welded sparkle from H & L. Festive goodies, great company, zero glitter hangover.
🐉 Piff the Magic Dragon @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 PM – Whether you caught him on AGT or not, Piff the Magic Dragon delivers dry British wit, stand-up, and real-deal magic, plus his pint-sized sidekick, Mr Piffles II. It’s 21 and up, so expect grown-up laughs, fewer card tricks, and mercifully zero balloon animals.
💜 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.
🎶 Drift In Harmony Aerial Soundbath @ Core Studio | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Skip the chaos and float. Drift In Harmony pairs an aerial silk cocoon with a crystal bowl soundbath, chimes, and calm, so your nervous system can finally unclench. Aerial spots are limited, floor mats await, at Core Studio on 4th Street. No experience needed.
🍀 St. Patrick’s Day @ Work & Church Booze Parlor | Tuesday (3/17) at 6:00 AM – Warm up for St. Paddy’s parade at Work & Church, where breakfast means corned beef and cabbage omelets, and beer counts as coffee. It’s your pre-, during-, and post-parade HQ, with Irish drink specials, shamrocks, and the good kind of questionable decisions.
🎸 Eddie 9V @ Vangarde Arts | Tuesday (3/17) at 8:00 PM – Georgia-born blues slinger Eddie 9V brings searing Freddie King-style guitar, retro soul originals, and the kind of groove that reminds you why we leave the house. Think tight riffs, neat whiskey, and zero Auto-Tune, just the good kind of electricity.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Sioux City report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 65°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 4%
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 30, with temperatures rising to around 35 overnight. West wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 44°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 2%
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Later: A chance of snow after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
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