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🌱 How August’s 46th Street closure will reshape Sioux City cycling routes

Sioux City, Iowa Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Sioux City! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How August’s 46th Street closure will reshape Sioux City cycling routes
  • How Sioux City’s new homeless court could clear cases and change lives
  • How Sioux City’s Farmers Market is transforming 4th Street after dark

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Hazy sun and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Plywood Trail Construction resumes, road closure in effect (ktiv.com) — Construction has resumed on Phase 3 of the Plywood Trail, forcing the closure of 46th Street between Floyd Boulevard and Highway 75 in Sioux City for all of August. When this phase is done, cyclists will be able to ride a continuous six-mile route from Sioux City to Hinton, marking the largest trail project in Woodbury County history and expanding access from existing city paths.
   

2. Sioux City makes progress toward launching Iowa's first homeless court program (ktiv.com) — Sioux City is moving ahead with what could become Iowa’s first homeless court, aiming to clear low-level legal issues while connecting unhoused residents to housing, treatment, and services. Local agencies, the city council, and national legal experts are collaborating on a structured program that can dismiss certain cases and fees, reduce repeat law enforcement contact, and improve long-term stability once it officially launches.
   

3. Sioux City Farmers Market expands reach with evening events on 4th Street (ktiv.com) — Sioux City’s downtown Farmers Market is testing new evening options, with a plated farm-to-table fundraiser and the market’s first-ever night market drawing crowds to 4th Street. Proceeds support the Sioux City Farmers Market and Food Bank of Siouxland, while extended 4–8 p.m. hours give residents who can’t make morning markets a fresh chance to shop local vendors.
   

4. Finalists for Sioux City Police Chief meet with public (kcau9.com) — Sioux City residents just met the two finalists vying to become the city’s next police chief, who will replace retiring Chief Rex Mueller after three decades on the force. Both candidates highlighted their experience leading similar-sized departments and shared cautious support for Flock license plate cameras, stressing safeguards, training, and protection of residents’ privacy and constitutional rights.
   

5. Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Topf (whig.com) — Family and friends are mourning Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Topf, who was born and married in Sioux City before building a rich family and volunteer life in Quincy. Remembered for her faith, hospitality, and decades of service at St. Peter’s Church, she leaves a large, loving family. Services are set for Friday, August 7, in Quincy, with memorial donations encouraged.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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    We just got these beautiful outcropping stones in, and they're perfect for creating a natural, long-lasting look. If you've been thinking about a… (Nextdoor Northside)
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  • City of Sioux City Iowa posted a job opening for Parks and Recreation Attendant (Cone Park) (Part Time) (Seasonal) in Sioux City. Apply here.
  • Smithfield Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator - 2nd Shift in Sioux City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sioux City here.

Ok Sioux City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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