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Hey Sioux City, hope your week’s off to a good start! In case you missed yesterday’s email, BaseLocal Business went live last week… and it’s going way better than I ever could have imagined!
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The more businesses we have on the platform, the more events, announcements, news, cool spots to check out, and deals we’ll have to share with you all every week. So if you know of a local business that belongs in the newsletter, forward this email to them or send ‘em here so they sign up too! The more the merrier 🙂
That’s all for today – let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Opening doors through music: South Sioux City music teacher Esly Ovando is repairing used and broken instruments and giving them to students who can’t afford them, with goal to help 10 kids this year — read the full story.
Boosting youth recreation access: Crittenton Center received a $2,000 Walmart Spark Good grant to support its Transitional Therapeutic Home, funding sports gear for youth. The Sioux City Walmart location made the gift possible — see how the grant helps.
New hub for rural players: Opened in late September, The Hollow Archive in Cherokee draws weekend crowds for trading card tournaments, giving Siouxland players a closer option than Spencer, Sioux City, Mankato, or Sioux Falls — read the full story.
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.
Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had its best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Local hiring event announced: IowaWORKS will host a Sioux City career fair on January 26 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at its office at 2508 4th St. Employers can sign up, and disability accommodations are available when requested in advance. Get all the details.
Find your shoe people: If your knees, arches, or training plan need attention, Peak Performance Fitness Gear offers careful fittings and gait analysis to match you with shoes that work for your body. No pressure, just nerdy foot wisdom from a locally owned crew that loves dialing in your stride.
Loess Hills sunset sips: Need a gentle exhale? Oscar Carl Vineyard pours Iowa-made wines and dangerously good wine slushies, with vine-and-pond views, a cozy patio, and easygoing vibes. Bring a friend, share a Roberto’s pizza, and linger as the Loess Hills glow at sunset.
A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
♻ Coffee and Conservation @ Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center | Wednesday (1/21) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats coffee with a side of critter sleuthing, especially when the neighbors are raccoons. Learn to ID Iowa’s wildlife by tracks, gaits, and other clues, then take a short hike to spot the evidence in the wild. Refreshments, fresh air, and backyard expertise included.
💐 Winter Sip + Stem: Bouquet Making Class @ Two Finches Spa | Wednesday (1/21) at 6:00 PM – Winter Sip + Stem is warming up The Warrior Hotel with hands-on bouquet making, seasonal blooms, and something sippable. It’s a relaxed, social night out, perfect for a midweek reset. Tickets are $75, you leave with flowers, not another tchotchke.
🧩 Puzzle Mania @ Vfw Post 5240 Sather Odgaard | Wednesday (1/21) at 6:25 PM – Puzzle Mania pits teams of two to four against a 500-piece beast in a two-hour sprint, because who needs cardio when you have corner pieces. It’s $5 per person, plus a drink, and spots are limited, so message Facebook or call to claim one.
This weekend
🏍 Midwest Cycle & Motorsports Show & Swap Meet @ Marriott Event Center | Saturday (1/24) at 10:00 AM – The Marriott Event Center is trading ballroom carpet for chrome, throttle talk, and a tattoo contest you might actually win. Cruise the swap meet, catch live music, admire bikes, and pretend you came for parts, not your next questionable ink, South Sioux style.
🎨 Saturday Art Lesson @ Sioux City Art Center | Saturday (1/24) at 10:30 AM – Saturday fix for parents and grands, a drop-in art class where kids dive into paint, clay, printing, and more, while you nobly ‘assist’. Pay as you go, $7 a project, dress for mess, take home the masterpiece, and littles need a grown-up sidekick.
🧪 STEM Playground @ Aalfs Downtown Library | Saturday (1/24) at 11:00 AM – Got a curious kiddo, ages 4 to 8, who dismantles the remote for fun? Take them to Aalfs Downtown Library for stories, beginner coding, and those adorable Bee Bots, a gateway to tiny robot overlords. Registration is required, and yes, weekend parking is free.
🐾 Offsite Adoption Event @ Petco | Sunday (1/25) at 11:00 AM – Craving more excitement than your houseplant can provide? Swing by the Petco pop-up adoption and meet dogs and cats ready to upgrade your walks, couch time, and one-sided conversations. You bring the treats and good intentions, they bring loyalty, curiosity, and comedic timing.
Live music & entertainment:
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📻 Sioux City report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 28°F – Low: 14°F – Precip: 15%
A slight chance of snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. East southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 36°F – Low: 9°F – Precip: 11%
Mostly sunny. High near 36, with temperatures falling to around 28 in the afternoon. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
This house is wild
Updated in 2025, this 6-bed, 4-bath ranch spans .57 acres in Sioux City’s Country Club neighborhood. Mature trees and a quiet, tree-lined street enhance the setting. Don Hanna hickory floors, custom oak cabinetry, and light frame a granite kitchen with island, Jenn Air double oven, 2025 Bosch dishwasher, and stained-glass buffet. The primary suite adds dual sinks, a walk-in shower, and soaking tub.
Gas fireplaces warm both levels. The finished lower level has a private entrance, its own laundry, a workout room, and a bedroom with built-ins for flexible guest, rental, or multi-gen use. Major updates include a 2025 roof, new siding, gutters, soffit, and nine Gerkin windows, plus an all-weather deck, patio, and oversized two-stall garage.
Take a peek inside →
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