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Sioux City, Iowa Patch AM: a 5 min readCoffee in hand, Sioux City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Sioux City wants to change the way it talks to you
- What sparked the clash over Sioux City’s Warming Shelter downtown?
- Could Toby be the next four-legged member of your family?
Also on today's calendar: Karaoke at The Warp Zone — The Warp Zone Bar & Arcade and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 77, low: 64.
- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Sioux City invites residents to participate in communication survey (kcau9.com) — Sioux City is asking residents, business owners, and anyone who receives city updates to complete a short communication survey open June 2–22, 2026. Your feedback will help the city decide how to share news, services, and program information more effectively and accessibly with the community. 
2. Warming Shelter responds to comments made at recent City Council meeting (kcau9.com) — Sioux City residents are hearing sharply different views on the Warming Shelter after council member Rick Bertrand labeled it a public nuisance at a recent City Council meeting. Shelter director Shayla Moore defended its role helping unhoused people and invited Bertrand to tour the facility, as both sides debate how to balance downtown safety, commerce, and homelessness support.
3. Stray of the Day: Meet Toby (kcau9.com) — An energetic pitbull mix named Toby is up for adoption after being found near the 2800 block of Ordway Street in Sioux City. The rescue says he’s smart, gentle, and loves everyone, and they have many other cats and dogs available online or in person for local families.
4. Iowa 4th District: Former State Rep. Dave Dawson wins Democratic primary (ktiv.com) — Sioux City voters will see former state Rep. Dave Dawson on the November ballot after he secured the Democratic nomination for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District. He’ll face Siouxland Chamber president Chris McGowan, a Trump-endorsed Republican, in a race for a seat that has long favored the GOP but includes key communities like Sioux City, Ames, and Council Bluffs.
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★ Featured events ★
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Sip Happens at The Crown Rooftop Bar at The... →
The Crown Rooftop Bar, 525 6th St, Sioux City
5:00 pm
Thursday June 4
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Other local events
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Ribbon Cutting - Gomez Pallets
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce 1394 W Highway 20 Jackson, NE 68743
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Karaoke at The Warp Zone — The Warp Zone Bar & Arcade →
The Warp Zone Bar & Arcade, 611 5th St, Sioux City
9:00 pm -
Petco Offsite Adoption Event →
Southern Hills Mall, 4400 Sergeant Rd, Sioux City
11:00 am -
“At Heart…A Westerner: Theodore Roosevelt’s... →
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, 900 Larsen Park Rd, Sioux City
2:00 pm
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Bright Star Theatre presents “Peter Pan” →
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, 900 Larsen Park Rd, Sioux City
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board →
Sioux City Seaboard Triumph Foods Expo Center, 550 Expo Center Drive Sioux C
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Get Behind the Wheel - Sit and Spin →
Growing Up Lulu Fiber Arts, 116 Gaul Dr, Sergeant Bluff
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Softball: Hinton vs Sibley-Ocheyedan (Junior Varsity)
Hinton Comm School District Sibley-Ocheyedan Softball Field
5:30 pm -
Baseball: Hinton vs Sibley-Ocheyedan (Junior Varsity)
Hinton Comm School District Sibley-Ocheyedan High School
5:30 pm -
Softball: Hinton vs Sibley-Ocheyedan (Varsity)
Hinton Comm School District Sibley-Ocheyedan Softball Field
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Baseball: Hinton vs Sibley-Ocheyedan (Varsity)
Hinton Comm School District Sibley-Ocheyedan High School
7:30 pm
Wednesday June 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello, neighbors!
I wanted to reintroduce myself and share a little more about what I do here in the Siouxland area. I’m the Area Sales Manager for AirMedCare Network,… (Nextdoor East End) - How do you know when it’s time to let your dog go?
My dog is 17 and I’m really struggling with this decision. I took her to the vet recently because she was peeing in the house and clawing at the… (Nextdoor Morningside)
- Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Sioux City. Apply here.
- Smithfield Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler - 1st Shift in Sioux City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sioux City here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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