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  • 2026 Kids Ride Free Program

    Sioux City Transit will offer unlimited free rides on the City’s Fixed Route System to youth ages 5-18 during the summer months of 2026.

    05/26/2026 10:57 AM

  • Sioux City Public Pools Opening Dates

    The Parks and Recreation Department wishes to announce the start of the 2026 Pool Season. Riverside Aquatic Center will be open Saturday, May 23, 2026, Sunday, May 24, 2026, and Monday, May 25, 2026. All pools (Riverside, Leif Erikson, and Lewis) will open daily starting Saturday, June 6, 2026.

    05/22/2026 4:18 PM

  • Staying Informed During Severe Weather Events

    Residents are encouraged to enroll in Alert Iowa, the State of Iowa’s official emergency notification system, to receive severe weatherrelated announcements.

    05/20/2026 3:38 PM

  • An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. and the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra

    Join us for an unforgettable night as Tony and Grammy Award winning performer Leslie Odom, Jr. joins the stage for a special performance with the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City, IA on Saturday, September 10 at 7:30 p.m.

    05/15/2026 2:24 PM

  • 2026 Food Truck Fridays

    Sioux City Food Truck Friday is an annual summer-time event series that promotes food truck culture and entrepreneurship in the City’s downtown district. The 13-week season will take place every Friday from June 5 to August 28 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at 4th & Jones Streets.

    05/12/2026 10:40 AM

  • First Fridays Returns to Downtown Sioux City

    Downtown Partners is excited to welcome back the First Fridays event series to Downtown Sioux City kicking off on Friday, June 5.

    05/12/2026 10:31 AM

  • 2026 Construction Updates

    Engineering currently has around 100 active projects in various stages of planning, design, and construction. Detailed information including project updates, maps, and street closures will be shared as the projects develop through the City’s website.

    05/07/2026 5:35 PM

  • Repairs Scheduled for Sergeant Floyd Monument

    The Parks and Recreation Department announces repairs are scheduled for the Sergeant Floyd Monument, located at 2601 S. Lewis Boulevard, starting the week of April 20, 2026.

    04/20/2026 4:06 PM

  • 8th Street Reconstruction (Douglas Street to Jackson Street)

    8th Street (Douglas Street to Jackson Street) Reconstruction is anticipated to start on April 28, 2026, and will occur in multiple phases through the project area with the anticipated completion in October 2026.

    04/13/2026 2:27 PM

  • Lyons Park & Isabella Square 2026 Construction Improvements

    The City of Sioux City is continuing improvements within the Lyons Park & Isabella Square areas with the 2026 Lyons Park Investment Area Sidewalk Improvements Project and the Isabella Square and Lyons Park Area Resurfacing Project.

    04/08/2026 11:39 AM

  • 29th Street Reconstruction Project Jones Street to Cheyenne Boulevard

    The City of Sioux City Engineering Division announces the resumption of work of the 29th Street Reconstruction Project – Jones Street to Cheyenne Boulevard. The contractor plans to begin construction on or about April 6, 2026. All work is anticipated to be completed in Late Fall 2026.

    03/26/2026 2:37 PM

  • Free Swim Pass Funding Secured

    The Free Swim Pass and Learn to Swim programs will be offered to eligible low-income residents thanks to recently secured funding.

    03/20/2026 11:57 AM

  • 6th Street Bridge Reconstruction Project Start-up

    The City of Sioux City Engineering Division announces the start of the 6th Street Bridge Reconstruction – Bridge Deck Replacement Project on March 16, 2026, weather permitting.

    03/06/2026 4:29 PM

  • Sioux City MSA Returns to the Top in Economic Development

    The Sioux City MSA has earned the #1 ranking for economic development for populations under 200,000 for calendar year 2025 by Site Selection magazine.

    03/03/2026 11:15 AM

  • Cone Park Opening Day Announced

    The Sioux City Parks & Recreation Department wishes to announce the official opening date for the Cone Park tubing hill and ice-skating rink is Friday, December 19, 2025.

    12/11/2025 10:31 AM

  • 2025-2026 Holiday Hours at the ibp Ice Center

    The ibp Ice Center, located at 3808 Stadium Drive, will offer special Stick and Puck and Open Skate hours during the Holiday Season.

    12/11/2025 10:26 AM

  • NAIA, Sioux City Agree to Four-Year Extension for NAIA Women’s Basketball Championship, Through 2029

    The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and Sioux City, Iowa, have extended their partnership for the NAIA Women's Basketball Championship at the Tyson Events Center through 2029.

    11/03/2025 2:15 PM

  • StoryWalk® Opens at the Morningside Branch Library

    The Sioux City Public Library is pleased to announce the opening of a StoryWalk® at the Morningside Branch Library and in Peters Park, located next to the Morningside Branch Library, 4005 Morningside Ave. StoryWalk is a way for children and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time.

    10/31/2025 3:23 PM

  • Explore Siouxland Achieves “Destination Verified” Status

    Explore Siouxland is proud to announce its new designation as a “Destination Verified” location through Wheel the World, a global leader in accessible travel. This milestone makes Siouxland a recognized, inclusive travel destination.

    08/04/2025 9:39 AM