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Good morning, Sioux City! In today’s edition: First baby of 2026, kids explore Antarctica, Stoneware Sunday, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
A heartwarming new arrival: UnityPoint Health introduced Siouxland’s first baby of 2026. Baby Mateo was born on January 1 and weighed 1 lb., 11 oz., as the family kept other details private — read the full story.
Keep pets legal and healthy: Sioux City Animal Adoption and Rescue Center will host vaccination clinics January 11 and February 8. 2026 licenses are available now, with late fees after March 1. By appointment only — see clinic and licensing details.
Household energy squeeze looming: A report says U.S. heating costs are expected to rise about 9% this winter as electric and natural gas prices climb, with efficiency tips and LHEAP assistance available for households — see tips and assistance options.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Sustain local trails this winter: Through January 18, the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center in Iowa is accepting Christmas trees to be turned into wood chips for its trails. All decorations must be removed before drop off. Trees can be left any time during the collection window. Staff will inspect donations. See how and when to donate.
Low-key STEM magic: If cabin fever hits, LaunchPAD Children’s Museum serves up just enough science-y chaos to burn energy and spark curiosity. Think water table tinkering, Bernoulli blowers, and a make-it-yourself lab, without wrecking your living room. A tidy reset for kids, and your sanity.
Burrito craving, solved: When only a warm, hefty tortilla stuffed just right will do, La Fogata Taqueria SC keeps burritos rolling, with tacos and sopes for backup. Pickup or delivery is there when leaving the couch feels extra optional, and dinner arrives wrapped, toasty, and satisfying.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🧠 Seminar: Secrets of Neuropathy Relief @ Neuropathy Relief of Siouxland | Friday (1/9) at 12:00 PM – Whether your feet feel like a campfire with a side of static, or you just want your nights back, there’s a free seminar on real neuropathy relief. Dr. Scott Sneller breaks down the latest treatments, no fluff, just answers. You’ll need to pre-register at NeuropathySiouxland.com.
🏒 Chicago Steel at Sioux City Musketeers @ Tyson Events Center | Friday (1/9) at 7:05 PM – Settle in for Sioux City Musketeers hockey as they host Chicago Steel, streamed on FloHockey. Skip the rink chill, keep the couch groove, and still holler at the refs. It’s USHL grit, quick sticks, and just enough chaos to make your nachos nervous.
🐦 Loess Hills Audubon Society Outing: “Show & Go” @ Singing Hills Walmart | Saturday (1/10) at 7:30 AM – Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just here for the gossip, meet at the Singing Hills Walmart, then caravan to Loess Hills hotspots with rare sightings. It’s dawn patrol with binoculars, good company, and the thrill of yelling, “there it is,” before coffee.
🐧 Kids’ Saturday: Explore Antarctica @ Sioux City Museum & Historical Association | Saturday (1/10) at 10:00 AM – Take the kids on an Antarctica adventure, minus the frostbite and packing list. It’s a free, drop-in Saturday morning with hands-on stations, make-and-take crafts, and a gallery game for preschoolers and early elementary, everyone’s welcome, and yes, adults learn, too, no registration.
👑 Chakra Immersion: Crown @ The Expansion Center | Saturday (1/10) at 10:30 AM – Feeling a little foggy upstairs? Stacie’s Crown Chakra Immersion is an hour of pampering with soothing sound, scent, relaxed meditation, and gentle movement, plus chakra-specific tea and snacks, all for 25 bucks. Leave calmer, clearer, and maybe finally aligned with that purpose you keep ignoring.
🃏 Cribbage Tournament @ Sioux City Elks #112 | Sunday (1/11) at 12:00 PM – Shuffle up and head to the club for a low-key cribbage tournament, where you can bring a partner or get matched, and the payout’s 100%. Finally, all that counting your fifteens, pegging, and polite smack talk might actually pay for your tab.
🏺 Stoneware Sunday @ Pickled Palette | Sunday (1/11) at 12:30 PM – Ready to swap Pinterest fails for pottery that actually survives dinner? At Stoneware Sunday, pick your piece, get guided through 20-plus glaze colors, and make something oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe. Registration is free, you pay for the piece day of, just reserve a slot.
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📻 Sioux City report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 43°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 78%
Rain after 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 43. North northwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 27. North northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 38°F – Low: 23°F – Precip: 9%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: A slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Once owned by Judge Iddings, this two story brick residence blends preserved character with practical updates. A columned porch introduces glass sidelights, chandeliers, and an open staircase. Main level includes living and dining opening to a back porch, a 2011 kitchen, a den, and a three quarter bath. Upstairs brings three bedrooms, a shared sunroom, and an updated bath. The laundry room links to a third floor family room, once a ballroom.
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