Happy weekend, Sioux City! In today’s happening-today edition: Grant Wood corn mural, theater revival, and River-Cade Bluegrass Music Fest + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Agricultural art on display: Sioux City Art Center is showcasing the Grant Wood Corn Mural and a Pasture to Present display about the Iowa State Fair, now on the first floor through December 6 -- explore the mural display.
Historic revival takes shape: Sioux City’s former LAMB Theatre received $1.7 million in housing tax credits. The Web Apartments will restore the site and deliver 54 affordable units with city support -- see the theater revival.
Ticket demand draws crowds: At Sioux City’s Tyson Events Center, Iowa fans lined up Friday, June 5, snapping up tickets for Iowa vs Vanderbilt on November 15, with prices from $318 to $506 -- see the ticket rush.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Rep your hometown: Sioux City Gifts has been slinging local pride since 2005, with Fly SUX hats, mugs, tees, ornaments and even gift baskets that actually make gifting easy. Swing by when you need a quick laugh, a legit welcome present, or a little something that says yep, this is home.
Close-to-home escape: When you need woods, ridgeline views, and a sanity reboot without leaving Sioux City, Stone State Park Campground and Lodge delivers with shady trails, wildlife cameos, tent and cabin camping, and a classic stone lodge you can reserve for gatherings. Pack snacks, wander, come back smiling.
Local swing therapy: Whether your slice needs counseling or your short game needs a pep talk, Whispering Creek Golf Club is the low-stress spot for a quick reset between work and dinner. Sneak in a few swings, breathe some green, and head home feeling suspiciously confident.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛠 GN 1355 Restoration Work Day @ Sioux City Railroad Museum | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Give the Fitbit a rest and put some honest elbow grease into the GN 1355 at the Sioux City Railroad Museum Roundhouse. Wear clothes you do not mind ruining, bring gloves, safety glasses, and closed-toe shoes. History, grime, and surprisingly good company included.
🐾 Southern Hills Mall Offsite Adoption Event @ Southern Hills Mall | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Skip the endless swipes and meet your new walking buddy at Southern Hills Mall’s offsite adoption event. Shelters are bringing dogs and cats who excel at binge watching, porch sitting, and unconditional love. Low drama, high cuddles, and they never judge your lawn.
🪆 Make It at the Museum - Cornhusk Dolls @ Sioux City Public Museum | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Think your crafting skills peaked at gluing macaroni to paper? Hit the museum for a one-session cornhusk doll workshop, with simple sewing, adults and teens 13+, zero screens, and hometown charm for $12 members, $15 non-members.
🎻 River-Cade Bluegrass Music Fest @ Anderson Dance Pavilion | Saturday (6/20) at 3:00 PM – Riverfront weather calls for banjos, lawn chairs, and a free bluegrass fix at Anderson Pavilion. The 4th annual River-Cade brings Ditchwater Bullfrogs, Daniel & Deliverance, Humbletown, and Fox Crossing, with food vendors on deck and coolers welcome, since foot tapping counts as cardio around here.
🍦 Kids Night Out Ice Cream Social @ Pickled Palette | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Consider it a two-hour drop-off for ages 6+, where they paint a ceramic ice cream dish, demolish pizza and sundaes, and settle in with a movie and games. You reclaim the evening, they get art, sugar, and supervision, with masterpieces fired and ready next week.
📚 Summer Reading Celebration Party @ Barnes & Noble | Saturday (6/20) – Whether your kid devours chapter books or bargains for one more page, the first Summer Reading Celebration Party is a big, bookish bash. Young readers get crafts, stories, and bragging rights, you get AC, adult conversation, and the rare thrill of watching screen time lose.
👨 Father’s Day Brunch @ RiverzEdge Church | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Celebrate Father’s Day with a brunch of pancakes, coffee, and fellowship that pairs with dad jokes. It’s $5 a person, kids 5 and under eat free, and every plate helps send students to church camp, the kind of win Dad can get behind. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Sioux City report Weather forecastToday — High: 82°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 20%
A slight chance of rain showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Rain showers likely between 7pm and 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. Low around 58, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tomorrow — High: 71°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 85%
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. This house is wildThis Morningside beauty sits on a half-acre corner lot with 1,500 square feet of garage space across five stalls, plus a 416-square-foot carport. Inside, hardwood floors, an open staircase, a wood-burning fireplace, and built-ins add classic charm. A bright kitchen, four bedrooms, and a lush, maintenance-free deck round out this gardener’s and hobbyist’s dream.
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