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LETTER FROM THE MAYOR

Great things to do and see in Sioux City Shows or the Sioux City Symphony. You can also enjoy the great outdoors at our new winter recreational park, Cone Park, which includes a tubing hill, ice skating rink, trails and a four-season lodge.

Dear Friends: On behalf of our residents and City Council, welcome to Sioux City! We invite you to explore and discover the many great things Sioux City has to offer.

I hope you have a chance to see some of our unique and beautiful architecture downtown; visit our beautiful riverfront, the Art Center, abundant shops and museums. We are honored to be your hosts and hope you will enjoy your stay.

Sioux City is the regional hub for business, culture, and entertainment for the tri-state area. It is ranked as a top sports destination by Sports Destination Magazine and Forbes Magazine ranks Sioux City in the top 30 for Best Places for Business and Careers. Sioux City has been named No. 1 for economic development projects in the country by Site Selection six times in the last decade. Our outstanding quality of life and business environment make Sioux City the perfect place to raise a family and grow a business.

Sincerely,

Bob Scott Mayor City of Sioux City, Iowa

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CONTENTS

ELCOME INSIDE 3 Letter from the mayor 6 Attractions 12 Sioux City Sue 14 Events calendar 22 Cone Park 24 Area map 26 History 28 Haddock Memorial

0 Nightlife & entertainment 3 32 Dining 34 New restaurants 36 Shopping 37 Sports & recreation 38 NAIA Basketball 40 Parks 45 Lodging

Evelynn Padgett, 5, dives into the snow pile as her mother, April Padgett, clears snow after an overnight snowstorm in Sioux City in February 2017.

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ATTRACTIONS Sioux City serves as the regional hub for business, employment, industry, retail trade, medical care, educational opportunities and tourism in Northwest Iowa, Southeast South Dakota and Northeast Nebraska. More than 140,000 people live in the tri-state metropolitan area.

Take a step back in time and explore our rich history with the Lewis and Clark Expedition and see the history of the Missouri River through rare photographs and artifacts. Don’t forget your camera as you tour the beautifully restored Orpheum Theatre and get fabulous photos of the region from the Sgt. Floyd Monument or Chief War Eagle Monument.

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Desi Beckmann climbs the rock wall at Long Lines Family Rec Center.

Fourth & Virginia streets Sioux City A green space courtyard where a beautiful mural, created by a team of local artists, depicts buildings that no longer exist in Downtown Sioux City and life in the 1800s.

Anderson Dance Pavilion On the Riverfront Larsen Park Road, Sioux City 712-279-6126

Located along the Missouri River, the Pavilion is host to many summer special events, parades, walks, and picturesque weddings. A scenic walkway leads to a well-manicured 6 visitsiouxcity.org

lawn with spectacular annual plantings and a state-of-the-art, fullaccess children’s play area.

Sioux City Art Center Arts Alive Mural Third & Nebraska streets, Sioux City Located on the south side of the HoChunk Centre, this beautiful mural welcomes visitors into Downtown

and is a wonderful example of community pride, bringing art to the public, and a positive project for the city’s young art students.

Bruguier’s Cabin

1201 Riverside Blvd., Sioux City In 1933, an abandoned house was about to be demolished so the lumber could be used for a boys camp. As workers removed the siding

from the house, they discovered that the house was originally a log cabin. After doing research, it was determined that the house was one of the log cabins of the Theophile Bruguier farm. The cabin was given to the City of Sioux City as an historic structure, and is considered to be the oldest structure in Sioux City.

Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center

4500 Sioux River Road, Sioux City 712-258-0838 www.woodburyparks.com Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays.

Admission: Free This award-winning facility showcases the Loess Hills and provides opportunities for outdoor recreation, education and stewardship. Exhibits feature an interactive badger tunnel, prairie diorama, rare birds’ egg collection and extinct passenger pigeon. Hikes, special events and programs for all ages are held year ’round. The facility is handicap accessible. Three miles of hiking trails, including a quartermile handicap-accessible trail, offer spectacular views and connect with other trails in Stone State Park.

The Greatest Escape

2540 Glenn Ave., Sioux City 712-223-5528 Customers book one of three funthemed rooms with up to 10 of their friends. Once inside, the door “locks” and they have one hour to crack codes, solve puzzles and find keys that will aid in their escape. Can be accessed by people of all ages. www.thegreatestescapesiouxcity.com

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino 111 Third St. 712-224-7625 hardrocksiouxcity.com

The 30,000-square-foot Hard Rock Sioux City casino features games, slots, luxury hotel, theater, several restaurants and rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia.

Historic Fourth Street District 1000-1100 Fourth St., Sioux City

Children play a game of whack-a-mole in an interactive video effect game room at Sioux City’s LaunchPAD Children’s Museum. The FX Game Zone features nearly 160 games that allow kids to run around and have fun.

Historic Fourth Street contains the best concentration of late 19th century commercial buildings in Sioux City.

Nestled in the heart of Downtown, Historic Fourth Street offers fine dining, exceptional nightlife and unique shopping in an atmosphere unsurpassed in the area.

LaunchPAD Children’s Museum

623 Pearl St., Sioux City 712-224-2542 www.launchpadmuseum.com LaunchPAD is an immersive learning environment for children ages 6 months to 10 years. Hands-on exhibits emphasize STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) principles and reflect the history and heritage of the Sioux City region.

Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center/Betty Strong Encounter Center

900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City 712-224-5242 www.siouxcitylcic.com The Betty Strong Encounter Center opened in December 2007 as an expansion of the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center to create a private,

non-profit cultural complex on Sioux City’s Missouri Riverfront. The Lewis & Clark Center commemorates the explorers’ time in this area with a range of permanent hands-on exhibits, the Garden of Discovery, a 30-by-50-foot U.S. Flag and 14-foot bronze outdoor sculpture of Lewis, Clark and Seaman the Newfoundland dog. The adjoining Betty Strong Encounter Center seeks to encounter deeper meanings of the expedition and its transforming impact on the people, land and rivers of this area, using changing exhibits, movies and a year-round calendar of programs and activities for all ages. The cultural complex was built and is sustained by Missouri River Historical Development, Inc. (MRHD).

Long Lines Family Rec Center 401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City 712-224-5124 • www.sioux-city.org

The Long Lines Family Rec Center provides recreational facilities for individuals as well as organized associations. The Center has courts for open gym, soccer, basketball, volleyball, in-line hockey, dodge ball, wrestling, batting cage and special events. The centerpiece of the facility is the world-class 53-foot climbing wall and free-standing boulder to practice official 2018 visitors guide

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ATTRACTIONS your rock-climbing techniques. There are conference rooms for meetings, parties and other small events.

Mid America Museum of Aviation & Transportation

2600 Expedition Court, north of Sioux Gateway Airport, Sioux City 712-252-5300 midamericaairmuseum.org Summer hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday. Winter hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Closed in January.

Variety of aircraft and transportation vehicles including vintage bicycles, cars, fire truck and police cars, military vehicles and displays to a Boeing 727-200.

The engine and prop on a 1929 Pitcairn are shown at the Mid America Museum of Aviation and Transportation. The museum features transportation and military exhibits with special emphasis on aviation history.

Orpheum Theatre

The Railroad Museum

528 Pierce St., Sioux City www.orpheumlive.com Ticket Info: 800-514-3849 Symphony Info: 712-277-2111 The Orpheum is a magnificently restored 1927 theater in the heart of Sioux City’s downtown cultural district and is the home to the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra, the Broadway at the Orpheum series, and an exciting array of live entertainment events. The historic theater, its elegant lobby and stylish bar also offer stunning settings for your meetings, parties, wedding receptions and other events. No matter the size of your group, the Orpheum’s exquisite surroundings, combined with friendly, professional service and exceptional cuisine, will make your event unique and memorable.

Public Safety Memorial at City Hall

Sixth & Douglas streets, Sioux City This memorial pays tribute to all of the fallen firefighters and law enforcement officers who helped keep the Siouxland community a safe place to live.

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Hwy. 12, 3400 Sioux River Road, Sioux City 712-233-6996 www.SiouxCityRailroadMuseum.org Once belonging to the Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul & Pacific Railroad this 99-year-old, 30-acre complex once employed more than 560 people to maintain steam and diesel locomotives and rail cars. Step back in time by climbing into the cab of the Great Northern steam locomotive and rail cars. Take a guided tour or explore the site on your own.

Complimentary motorcar rides are available with your visit.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. TuesdaySaturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Closed Mondays and major holidays.

Roth Fountain on the Promenade

Fourth & Virginia streets, Sioux City The fountain in its entirety mirrors, in its tripartite facade, the historical 1915 Exchange Building formerly located in The Yards area. The fountain’s four over-flow basins and the hexagon shape of the outer pool are taken from elements found in the Woodbury County Courthouse.

Sculpt Siouxland

Fourth Street from Pearl to Virginia, Sioux City www.SculptSiouxland.org Sculpt Siouxland is a year-long exhibit displaying sculptures from local and national artists. This exhibit is free to the public and displayed along Fourth Street in Downtown.

Sergeant Floyd Monument Hwy. 75 near Glenn Avenue, Sioux City Admission: Free Hours: Year ’round Honoring Sergeant Charles Floyd, the only casualty of the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition is this stone obelisk. Overlooking the Missouri River, this 100-foot tall memorial was the first historic landmark registered by the U.S. Government.

Sgt. Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center 1000 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City 712-279-0198 www.siouxcitymuseum.org

Admission: Free Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Closed New Year’s, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas days. Tours may be arranged after hours.

Board the Sergeant Floyd, and begin a journey into the region’s maritime history.

Built in 1932 as an inspection boat by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center chronicles the Missouri River’s development as a major shipping route and the key to Sioux City’s success in the early years of its founding.

Discover exhibits about the Lewis & Clark Expedition, the fur trade, Sioux City’s evolution as a transportation hub and those river craft which still ply the waters of the Missouri River. The three-deck vessel displays a forensic likeness of Sgt. Charles Floyd, a restored Engineer’s quarters, Radio Room and Officers’ Rest room. The Museum includes Native American artifacts, an authentic dug-out canoe, fur-trapping supplies and model steamboats. The Galley Gift shop offers Sioux City, and Lewis & Clark souvenirs from the threestate area.

Shepherd’s Garden Corner of Sixth and Jackson streets, Sioux City A community park with a spiritual emphasis conducive to quiet meditation, but also a welcoming spot for downtown workers to each lunch, as well as a venue for family gatherings.

Sioux City Art Center 225 Nebraska St., Sioux City 712-279-6272 www.siouxcityartcenter.org Admission: Free (contributions appreciated) Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun. 1 to 4 p.m.; Monday Closed.

reputations. The children’s Junior League Hands-On! Gallery offers a fun atmosphere for children to explore basic elements of art through interactive stations.

Sioux City Convention Center

801 Fourth St., Sioux City 712-279-4800 800-593-2228 www.visitsiouxcity.org Admission: See individual event Hours: Business Office: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Convention Center hosts trade shows, conventions, meetings and special events. As the Tourism Bureau for the area, the Convention Center can assist with programs, maps, hotel recommendations, and much more.

Sioux City Public Museum 607 Fourth St., Sioux City 712-279-6174 www.siouxcitymuseum.org Admission: Free

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. , Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.

Exhibits showcasing Siouxland history including Native American history, rare artifacts, stimulating interactives, stockyards history and wide range of exciting exhibits and traveling shows.

Sioux City Transit System

Operational times: Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Trinity Heights

2509 33rd St., Sioux City 712-239-8670 www.trinityheights.com Admission: Free (Donations Accepted) Hours: Grounds open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Book story and gift shop open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

The 33-foot statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the 30-foot statue of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Queen of

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The Sioux City Art Center with its contemporary architecture welcomes visitors with its elegant three-story glass atrium accented with a floor featuring a geometric maze fashioned from terrazzo tile. Two of its five galleries feature selections from the permanent collection of more than 900 works including a Grant Wood mural. Throughout the year, other gallery space showcases touring exhibits of works by artists with international, national and regional

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ATTRACTIONS Peace are the focal points. In the St. Joseph’s Center/Museum you will find Jerry Traufler’s life-size wood carving of the Last Supper, one of only three in the world, and the Divine Mercy Chapel. On the grounds is a Circle of Life Memorial to the Unborn. The eight acres of beautiful gardens, small shrines and a simulated mountain stream and pond allow the visitors many opportunities to “Come away to a quiet place by yourself and rest a little.” – Mark 6:31.

Spirit of Siouxland Sculpture Flight 232 Memorial Located in Chris Larsen Park on Sioux City’s waterfront, west of Anderson Dance Pavilion The sculpture depicts Lt. Col. Dennis Nielson, of the Sioux City Air National Guard, carrying 3-year-old Spencer Bailey, a survivor of the United Airlines Flight 232 crash at Sioux Gateway Airport on July 19, 1989. The sculpture is based on a photograph taken by former Sioux City Journal photographer Gary Anderson. The image, published the day after the crash in newspapers and magazines around the world, came to symbolize the compassionate response to the crash.

Tyson Events Center/ Gateway Arena

401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City 800-514-3849 www.tysoncenter.com The Tyson Events Center/Gateway Arena features a 10,000-seat arena, and offers an extremely flexible venue for a wide variety of entertainment and sporting events. The facility includes a full-size ice hockey rink, and is home to the Sioux City Musketeers Hockey Team and Sioux City Bandits Indoor Football Team.

War Eagle Monument

Take I-29, Exit 151 and follow War Eagle Drive, Sioux City Admission: Free Hours: Year ’round Wambdi Okicize, known as “War 10 visitsiouxcity.org

The Sioux City Public Museum in downtown Sioux City features scores of exhibits dedicated to recapturing the city’s cultural and historic past, as well as Native American life, pioneer life and the early days along the Missouri River.

Eagle” served as a riverboat guide or pilot on the upper Mississippi; he worked for the American Fur Company delivering messages, and during the war of 1812 he carried messages for the government. The monument was erected in tribute to War Eagle. Due to his leadership among the tribes, the Indians and Whites learned to work together without resorting to violence. The bluff provides a spectacular view of the tri-state area.

Woodbury County Courthouse

620 Douglas St., Sioux City 712-279-6601 • woodbury-ia.com Admission: Free Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MondayFriday The courthouse, completed in 1917, is an example of prairie style architecture. The building features sculptures, intricate terra-cotta moldings, sculptured light fixtures, and a stained glass dome. The Woodbury County courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, and was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1996. It is the largest publicly owned prairie school building in the world.

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Emmanuel Lutheran Church 1500 Hickory St., Dakota City, Neb. 402-987-3316 or 402-987-3388 Hours: Sundays 2 to 4 p.m., June through August Built in 1860, this was the first Lutheran Church in the Nebraska Territory. Annually, in August, is the Vespers Service. The Dakota County Historical Society welcomes visitors to Nebraska’s oldest standing church.

Missouri National Recreational River Resource and Education Center at Ponca State Park Two miles N. on Spur 26E, Ponca, Nebraska 402-755-2284 “Where People and Nature Meet” describes the beauty and solitude of this conference center. Along with meeting rooms, this facility offers a visitor center and hands-on interpretive center focusing on the natural and cultural history of the Missouri River.

Ponca State Park Two miles N. on Spur 26E, Ponca,

Nebraska 402-755-2284 www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks The park, which encompasses 859 acres, has trail rides, pool, hay rack rides, The Missouri National Recreational River Resource and Education Center and visitor center. On-site staff and volunteers help guide and educate visitors on the history, biology, ecology, astronomy, geology and archeology of the area. Many programs on outdoor recreation are also given, including fishing, backpacking, wilderness survival, cooking and others. With more than 20 miles of trails, the park provides hikers and mountain bikers opportunities to explore the park’s back country.

Several mountain bike races are held every year on the Park’s diverse and often challenging trails.

Siouxland Freedom Park

1101 Foundry Road, South Sioux City 712-222-1686 siouxlandfreedompark.org

In the heart of Siouxland along the banks of the Missouri River, 55 acres of land are dedicated to the men and women who served and sacrificed in the name of freedom ... and all who cherish their precious gift. Freedom Park is located across the Missouri River from the Floyd Monument, in full view on the river’s bluff and includes a permanent half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and John Douangdara Memorial War Dog Park. Future plans include an interpretive center, amphitheater, family friendly leisure space, walking trails and other monuments.

South Sioux City Convention and Visitors Bureau 866-494-1307 www.visitsouthsiouxcity.com

Call today for your convention, sports or group tour, hunting or family vacation needs.

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Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve

North Sioux City, S.D. (McCook Lake Exit) • 605-232-0873 gfp.sd.gov/STATE-PARKS/directory/ adams-homestead Admission: Free Trails open year around. Visitor center open weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekends in summer (call for hours).

A 1500-acre park in the Missouri River basin. Homestead established in 1872 includes the family farmhouse, historic barn, log cabin, the Lamont Country School and Stavanger Church. It also includes interpretive exhibits, more than 13 miles of biking and hiking trails with views of native plants and wildlife.

North Sioux City, S.D. Adams Nature Preserve, video lottery & bingo, 180 hotel rooms, Veterans Memorial and five community parks.

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ioux S ; u o y r o f g o d d n a e s r y ho m p a w s d ; I’ e u l b e r sa e y e r ou y , d e r s i r i ha r u Yo ABOVE: To be Sioux City Sue, a young lady had to roughly match the description put forth in the song – red hair, blue eyes, unmarried. Beverly Johnson was crowned in 1950.

RIGHT: In 1946, Gayle Jean Hofstad was designated the official “Sioux City Sue,” in a pageant judged by the song’s composer, Dick Thomas. She was whisked away to Hollywood to see about a possible movie career – which apparently never materialized.

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In 1950, with the first “Sioux City Sue” married and the city wanting some publicity for its new auditorium, a second pageant was held to find a new Sioux City Sue. Beverly Johnson won that contest.

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xcept for a recent dispute over whether to put the lyrics on a water tank, you’d hardly know today that Sioux City was once turned on its head by a song.

But in 1945-46, “Sioux City Sue” was the talk of the town.

Written by Dick Thomas with lyrics by Ray Freedman, “Sue City Sue” was a smash hit – it spent four weeks at No. 1 on the charts

when it was released, and charted for a total of 23 weeks.

Hugely popular in both vinyl and sheet music format, a contemporary Journal article said of the song: “If you have a piano in your home and are not snobbishly partial to Chopin or Liszt, you probably have a copy of ‘Sioux City Sue’ tucked away somewhere.” Stars of the day like Bing Crosby and

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ABOVE: “Sioux City Sue,” a song by Ray Freedman and Dick Thomas, was a national sensation when it was released in 1945.

“Sioux City Sue” was so popular, the city felt compelled to host a Sioux City Sue pageant to name an official Sue.

Kate Smith recorded versions.

The song tells the story of a young man who drives “a heard of cattle from old Nebraska way” and, arriving in Iowa (pronounced I-O-WAY in the song), meets a red-haired, blue eyed girl who goes by Sioux City Sue. Tom Munson, archives manager at the Sioux City Public Museum, said it didn’t take long for an enterprising Sioux Cityan (and Journal writer) to parlay the song into a Sioux City Sue contest.

“Willis Forbes, who at the time was with the Chamber of Commerce, put together a contest to actually choose a person to personify ‘Sioux City Sue,’” he said.

That pageant was held in Grandview Park in August 1946. The judge of the of the contest was – who else – Dick Thomas, the tune’s writer.

Contestants had to more or less match the description of Sioux City Sue in the song – red hair, blue eyes, young, unmarried.

The Journal at the time proclaimed that the nation was anxiously awaiting to know, “Who IS Sioux City Sue?” The answer came in the form of Gayle

Jean Hofstad. A crowd of 25,000 was on hand in Grandview Park to see Hofstad crowned in the bandshell.

In September, Hofstad was swept off to Hollywood to see about “a possible film career.” That career, apparently, did not materialize.

Republic Pictures moved quickly to buy the film rights and cast Gene Autry as the leading man and Lynne Roberts as Sue in its telling of the song, released in late 1946.

Hofstad remained Sioux City Sue for four years, until her marriage warranted a new Sue be named – and as it happened, a newly completed Sioux City project was in need of some publicity.

In 1950, the city tried to ride the Sioux City Sue wave once more, this time to celebrate the opening of the new municipal auditorium. The winner, Beverly Johnson, was sent to Hollywood for a screen test, like Hofstad before her.

Johnson was Sioux City Sue for all intents and purposes until 1984, when a third and final pageant was held. The 1984 Sioux City Sue, Deb Behrens, was never dethroned. official 2018 visitors guide

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Leading Ladies

8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 19 Orpheum Theatre, 528 Pierce St. Perennial classic-rock favorite America comes to the Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City. Their signature song “A Horse With No Name” made America a global household name and paved the way for an impressive string of hits that were cornerstones of 1970’s Top 40 and FM rock radio.

Tickets, starting at $47.50, are available at the Tyson Events Center Box Office, online at etix.com or by calling 800-514-ETIX.

Crafting Tradition: Oaxacan Wood Sculptures

Through Jan. 21 Sioux City Art Center, 225 Nebraska St. The wood carvings from the Mexican state of Oaxaca in this exhibition are part of a long-standing tradition for creating folk arts and crafts. Closed Monday & Holidays. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

712-279-6272. www. siouxcityartcenter.org.

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Jan. 12-28 Sioux City Community Theatre, 1401 Riverside Blvd.

Two English Shakespearean actors hear that an old lady is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephews. The actors resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash. Performances 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12-13, 19-20, 25-27 and 2 p.m.

Jan. 21 and 28. Call 712-223-2788 or visit scctheatre.org for tickets.

Building Bridges to Better Lives

Ongoing exhibit Betty Strong Encounter Center, 900 Larsen Park Road An exhibit focusing on the East Bottoms, a neighborhood near the Sioux City Stockyards, meatpacking plants and expanses of railroad tracks, was home to many new immigrants in the first half of the 20th century. Admission is free. 712224-5242 www.siouxcitylcic.com.

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EVENTS CALENDAR The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

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7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 Orpheum Theatre, 528 Pierce St. This production of THE WIZARD OF OZ is a spectacular celebration of that classic 1939 MGM film. It’s a new, refreshed and lavish rendition of the beloved classic. Relive the wonderful, whimsical and enduring story, The Wizard of Oz. For more information on becoming a subscriber to the Broadway at the Orpheum 2017-18 Season, please visit the Tyson Events Center Box Office, call the box office at 712-279-4850 ext 2.

Serving Her Country: Women in the Military Through June 13 Betty Strong Encounter Center, 900 Larsen Park Road

A photo exhibit honoring women veterans, opened Nov. 12 at the Betty Strong Encounter Center in partnership with The Sioux City Journal.

Admission will be free; a reception will follow. The closing program will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 13. Readers also can hear the vets tell their stories at www.siouxcityjournal.com. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. www.siouxcitylcic.com.

Kevin Hart

7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive Comedian, actor and author Kevin Hart will appear at the Tyson Events Center as part of his “Irresponsible Tour”!

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Tickets, starting at $42.50, are on sale at TysonCenter.com, at the Tyson Events Center Box Office or by calling ETIX at 800-514-ETIX.

Hidden Figures: The Untold Story of Women’s Role in Camouflage

Through May 28 Betty Strong Encounter Center, 900 Larsen Park Road The exhibition comprises 40 U.S. government photographs of American women engaged in camouflage activities during World War I. Curated by Roy R. Behrens, professor of Art/Graphic Design at the University of Northern Iowa. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 712-224-5242. www.siouxcitylcic.com/.

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King of the Cage Mercenaries 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 13 Winnavegas, 1500 330th Street, Sloan, Iowa

King of the Cage Lightweight World Title - Blaze Gill vs Jake Adams; Kyle Angerman vs Frank Schuman; Andy Nguyen vs Katie Saull; Drako Rodriguez vs TBA; Vice, Phanivong, Ortiz. Fighter weigh-ins 1 p.m.

Jan. 12 in the 360º Lounge. Subject to change. Management reserves all rights.

Barnes Bull Riding Challenge 2018

Jan. 13-14 Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive Two performances of bull riding will kick-off the 2018 season in Sioux City.

The action starts on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. The action-packed battle of the bulls matched the toughest cowboys against the Barnes’ bull herd. The popular mutton bustin’, children’s petting zoo and western merchandise vendors will again return.

Purchase tickets at the Tyson Events Center Box Office, online at TysonCenter.com, or by calling 800-514ETIX.

What If…

Jan. 20-28 LAMB Arts Regional Theatre Hungry travelers come upon a village in the wood, where they teach the villagers a lesson about caring, sharing, and community by cooking a pot of Stone Soup.

Call 712-225-9536 for tickets or visit lambtheatre.com

Advanced general admission $35, reserved ring seating $35, VIP ring seating $50.

712-428-9466 or winnavegas.com.

Cody Johnson, Anthem

8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 26 Anthem, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City, 111 3rd St. When Cody Johnson’s Cowboy Like Me debuted in the Top 10 on the Billboard Country Albums chart in January 2014, jaws dropped in offices all over Nashville. “I got a lot of ‘Who is this kid?’” Johnson says with a laugh two years later. “I love that.

That was a new horizon. And I’m gonna work to make sure people know exactly who I am.”

Tickets, $17 to $45, are available at www.hardrockcasinosiouxcity.com or by calling 844-222-7625.

SOUTH SIOUX CITY CIT Nebraska Parks for all ages Historical Attractions Golf & Disc Golf Course Hotels & Convention Centers Awesome Sporting Facilities Walking, Biking & Dog Trails Boating, Camping, Fishing & Hunting Siouxland Freedom Park and Memorial Wall John Douangdara Memorial War Dog Park

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World Championship ICE Racing

Daniel O’Donnell: Back Home Again Tour

7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 17 Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive

7:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25 Orpheum Theatre, 528 Pierce St.

Blazing around the arenas solid ice track these fearless racers will be shredding up the ice with more than 2,000 razor sharp studs in their tires.

Hitting insane speeds; going from 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds. All racing for the most prestigious World Championship ICE Racing Title.

Stand Beside Me is a concert celebration of Irish, country, gospel, rock, movie and long-time Daniel O’Donnell favorites.

Special halftime appearance by four time Guinness World Record Holder; Daredevil and professional Stunt Bike rider Ryan S.

Tickets, starting at $55, are on sale at TysonCenter.com, at the Tyson Events Center Box Office or by calling ETIX at 800-514-ETIX.

Tickets on sale at TysonCenter.com, at the Tyson Events Center Box Office or by calling ETIX at 800514-ETIX.

Sioux City Musketeers

Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive • www.musketeershockey.com • All games at 7:05 p.m.

Jan. 26 Jan. 27 Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 Feb. 16 March 3 March 4 March 17

Fargo Sioux Falls Green Bay Green Bay Youngstown Youngstown Sioux Falls Waterloo Tri-City Sioux Falls

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Fargo Tri-City Des Moines Cedar Rapids

Tickets, $9.50-$20, are available at the yson Events Center Box Office, online at etix.com, or by calling 800514-ETIX (3849).

RENT: 20th Anniversary Tour

RE-LIVE AVIATION & GROUND TRANSPORTATION HISTORY

7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 Orpheum Theatre, 528 Pierce St.

In 1996, an original rock musical by a littleknown composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. A re-imagining of Puccini’s La Boheme, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters – love.

For more information on becoming a subscriber to the Broadway at the Orpheum 2017-18 Season, please visit the Tyson Events Center Box Office, call the box office at 712-279-4850 ext 2.

OPEN: 10-4 Mon-Thurs-Fri-Sat Closed: Sunday,Tuesday &Wednesday ADMISSION: Adults $6.00 • Seniors $5.00 • Children $3.00 Group Rates /Motor Coach &TractorTrailer Parking Gift shop is open same hours as museum 2600 Expedition Court • Sioux City, Iowa 51111 • 712-252-5300 e-mail: airmuseum@longlines.com / www.midamericaairmuseum.org

Hands on Exhibits Live Birds of Prey Nature Programs Dorothy Pecaut

Nature Center 4500 Sioux River Rd. Sioux City, IA 712-258-0838 www.woodburyparks.org

Sioux City Symphony Orchestra: Church Windows

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: King for a Day!

One of Respighi’s most powerfully inspired works, Churh Windows takes listeners on a vivid journey, showcasing some of the most beautifully orchestrated “stained-glass color” through rich symphonic sonorities. The Siouxland Youth Symphony also joins in a special side-by-side performance of Hovhaness’ monumental work, Mysterious Mountain.

Daniel and all of his friends invite you for a brand-new adventure in Neighborhood of Make-Believe where Daniel learns just what it takes to be King. The beloved characters come alive on stage to captivate you with new songs to sing along to, magical moments, and surprise guests along the way!

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 Orpheum Theatre, 528 Pierce St.

Box Office, 712-277-2111. www.siouxcitysymphony.org.

2 or 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 Orpheum Theatre, 528 Pierce St.

Tickets, starting at $27.50, are on sale at TysonCenter.com, at the Tyson Events Center Box Office or by calling ETIX at 800-514-ETIX.

Vagina Monologues

Feb. 3-24 LAMB Arts Regional Theatre, 417 Market St.

• Free Wireless Internet • Free Full Hot Breakfast Buffet • Pool • In-Room Microwave • Fridge • Coffee Maker & Hair Dryer • Business Center • Flat Screen TV/HBO • Fully Equipped Fitness Center • Handicap Accessible Rooms

Ensler’s hilarious, eye-opening tour into the last frontier, the forbidden zone at the heart of every woman. Told through a collection of widely divergent female voices, this play is both celebrated and controversial; frank, often funny, thought-provoking & emotional. A new classic for the modern age.

Call 712-225-9536 for tickets or visit lambtheatre.com

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Little Big Town

The Crucible

Little Big Town will be bringing “The Breakers Tour” to the Tyson Events Center along with special guests Kacey Musgraves and Midland opening the show.

Something is happening in Salem; what starts as dancing in the woods quickly devolves into a flurry of accusations, rumors & paranoia. Set during the Salem witch trials of the 1690s, Miller’s riveting drama is a timeless story of morality and intolerance.

7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 24 Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive

Tickets, starting at $24.50, are on sale at TysonCenter.com, at the Tyson Events Center Box Office or by calling ETIX at 800-514-ETIX.

Newsboys United

6 p.m., Saturday, March 3 Orpheum Theatre, 528 Pierce St. The Christian rock band, Newsboys, will be bringing their brand new “United” Tour to the Sioux City Orpheum Theatre on Saturday, March 3 at 6 p.m.

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March 2-18 LAMB Arts Regional Theatre, 417 Market St.

Call 712-225-9536 for tickets or visit lambtheatre.com

Riverdance

7 p.m. Sunday, March 4 Orpheum Theatre, 528 Pierce St. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song.

For more information on becoming a subscriber to the Broadway at the Orpheum 2017-18 Season, please visit the Tyson Events Center Box Office, call the box office at 712-279-4850 ext 2.

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 29 Orpheum Theatre, 528 Pierce St.

This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love – the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more – plus some surprising new twists!

For more information on becoming a subscriber to the Broadway at the Orpheum 2017-18 Season, please visit the Tyson Events Center Box Office, call the box office at 712-279-4850 ext 2.

Sioux City Symphony Orchestra: Cherish the Ladies

Noises Off

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra and Cherish the Ladies, the Grammynominated Irish-American group that makes up one of the top Celtic bands in the world.

Called the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off presents a manic menagerie as a cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On.

Tickets, starting at $15, are available by calling 712-277-2111 or online at www. siouxcitysymphony.org.

Tickets, $18 adults, $15 student and 12 and under $12, are available by calling 712-223-2788 or visit scctheatre.org

7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 10 Orpheum Theatre, 528 Pierce St.

March 2-18 Sioux City Community Theatre, 1401 Riverside Blvd.

Performances 7:30 p.m. March 2-3, 9-10, 15-17 and 2 p.m. March 11 and 18

Foreigner

8 p.m. Friday, March 30 Orpheum Theatre, 528 Pierce St. Teaming up with musical prodigy, Dave Eggar, the collaboration ignites new flavor and excitement into Foreigner’s cascade of hits.

Tickets, $39.50 to $99.50, are available at JadePresents.com, OrpheumLive. com, the Tyson Events Center Box Office, 401 Gordon Drive, or charge via phone at 800-514-3849.

The Original Harlem Globetrotters 7 p.m., Thursday, April 5 Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive

The Harlem Globetrotters, known for their one-of-a-kind family entertainment, will bring their 2018 World Tour to the Tyson Events Center to take on their long-time adversaries the Washington Generals.

With a star-studded roster featuring Big Easy Lofton, Ant Atkinson, Hi-Lite Bruton, Thunder Law, Bull Bullard and Cheese Chisholm – plus female stars TNT Lister, Ace Jackson and Hoops Green – the Globetrotters’ show is unrivaled in the world of family entertainment. Their game at the Tyson Events Center will showcase incredible ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, hilarious comedy and unequaled fan interaction. After the game, Globetrotter stars will sign autographs and take photos with fans.

Tickets, starting at $27, are on sale at TysonCenter.com, at the Tyson Events Center Box Office or by calling ETIX at 800-514-ETIX.

Sioux City Bandits

Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive • www.scbandits.com Feb. 24

7:05 p.m. Sioux City Stampede

May 12

7:05 p.m. Kansas City Phantoms

March 18 3:05 p.m. Quad Cities SteamWheelers

June 9

7:05 p.m. Bismarck Bucks

April 7

Tickets, $4.50-$32.50, are available at the Tyson Events Center box office, Etix outlets, 800-514-3849 and etix.com.

7:05 p.m. Kansas City Phantoms

April 28 7:05 p.m. Salina Liberty May 5

7:05 p.m. Omaha Beef

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It’s here!

Long-awaited Cone Park is Sioux City’s newest place to chill IAN RICHARDSON

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ou could say Cone Park is Sioux City’s “coolest” park – in more ways than one.

Whether you’re speeding down the tubing hill, pirouetting on the ice skating rink or warming up at the fire pit and day lodge, there’s no shortage of places to chill at the city’s newest winter attraction.

Positioned at 3800 Line Drive, near Lewis and Clark Park and the IBP Ice Center, the new facility’s main draws are a 700-foot tubing hill and a 110-by-50-foot refrigerated ice skating rink.

A day lodge at the center of the park serves as the base of operations

year-round, where park-goers can purchase tickets, rent skates or sip on cocoa and take in the scenery. During the summer months and during off-peak hours in the winter, it’s also a rent-able venue for wedding receptions, birthday parties and other events.

On Friday and Saturday nights from 9 to 11 p.m., $10 will get you access to “Cosmic Tubing” – unlimited rides down the tubing hill lit by an LED light show set to music.

In the summer, the skating rink will transition into a free splash pad, and parkgoers can also enjoy a 2-mile trail loop.

Cone Park opened to the public Dec. 21 after more than a decade of fundraising and planning by city staff and volunteers.

The park’s namesake is the late

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

The snowmaking equipment at Cone Park runs prior to its December opening date.

The park features a 700-foot-long tubing hill, refrigerated ice skating rink, fire pit and day lodge in the winter and a splash pad and 2-mile trail in the summer.

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philanthropist Ruth Cone, the wife of a prominent Sioux City cattle buyer, whose family in 1981 created a trust for the purpose of establishing a new city park. That has since grown to around $2.9 million, providing the lion’s share of funding for the approximately $5 million recreation facility. Other donations totaled $1.3 million.

“Everything turned out better than we thought it would,” said Sioux City Parks and Recreation director Matt Salvatore. “The lodge is absolutely beautiful.”

Organizers broke Salvatore ground on the park in August 2017. Major donors took the first rides down the tubing hill during a grand opening Dec. 19.

City manager Bob Padmore said he believes the new park has created a buzz in Sioux City and will provide a unique attraction for Padmore

IF YOU GO What: Cone Park, 3800 Line Drive Hours: Monday-Friday: 5 to 9 p.m. $7; Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $8, 1 to 5 p.m. $10, 5 to 9 p.m. $8 Cosmic Tubing: (Fridays and Saturdays): 9 to 11 p.m. $10 Ice skating only: $5 per person, $3 for skate rentals More info: 712-222-CONE or 712279-6126 Reservations: Online at webtrac. sioux-city.org, 712-279-6126 or stop at Parks & Recreation office at 401 Gordon Drive.

Jim Lee, Sioux City Journal

A snow groomer preps the snow at Cone Park near the lit-up tubing hill. Four-hour tubing sessions at the hill will cost $7 to $10 per person. Special “Cosmic Tubing” sessions from 9 to 11 on Friday and Saturday nights will feature LED lights set to music.

locals and visitors.

“It adds the opportunity for people in Sioux City and the surrounding area to have activities that don’t exist a lot of other places, especially during the winter,” he said. “I think it’s turned out excellent.”

Fees at the park range from $7 to $10 per person, depending on the day and time.

That price includes a four-hour tubing hill session and unlimited ice skating. The refrigerated ice skating portion of the park is expected to open in mid-January, as the city finishes up construction.

Skating by itself costs $5, with skate rentals available for $3.

Concessions at the lodge include hot cocoa, coffee, beer, wine, snacks and more.

In its opening weeks, park staff expect the venue to fill up fast. Since only 300 spots are available on the tubing hill per four-hour session, Salvatore recommends people sign up online or by phone ahead

Jim Lee, Sioux City Journal

Parks and Rec employees sit in the Day Lodge at Cone Park. The lodge will be the park’s base of operations, providing admission, skate rentals, concessions and a place to warm up and hang out. It will also be a rent-able facility during the summer and off-peak hours in the winter.

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Sioux City Convention Center

City 712-279-0198 www.siouxcitymuseum.org 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 7 days per week.

Closed New Year’s, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas days. Tours may be arranged after hours.

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3900 Dakota Avd., Suite 11, South Sioux City 402-494-1307 www.visitsouthsiouxcity.com

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418 Pierce St., Sioux City 712-252-0014 www.downtownsiouxcity.com 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Downtown Partners

4400 Sergeant Road, Food Court 712-224-3065

Southern Hills Mall Info Center

Siouxland Information Centers

HISTORY Early Sioux City History In 1804 and again in 1806 the Lewis & Clark Expedition traveled through the area on the Missouri River. Theophile Bruguier, a French fur trader, married local Indian chief War Eagle’s daughter and settled in the Riverside area in 1849. Sioux City was platted in 1854 by Dr. John K. Cook and incorporated in 1857. The town developed around the mouth of Perry Creek on the Missouri River.

Steamboats brought the first settlers and supplies to the area and helped to make Sioux City a retail and wholesale center for the region.

The Combination Bridge spanned the Missouri River and connected Sioux City and South Sioux City. Built in 1895, the bridge carried or combined railroad, wagon and pedestrian traffic. It was replaced in the 1980s by the Siouxland Veterans Memorial Bridge.

The Romanesque-styled Federal building of 1897 was converted to City Hall in 1948 and restructured and modernized in 1995.

Boom Period Sioux City boomed in the late 1880s and early 1890s. Many people thought Sioux City would become another “Chicago” on the great plains. The Panic of 1893, however, stopped the city’s growth. The city did recover and became the business and recreational hub for the tri-state region.

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The 1891 Corn Palace was so large it spread across Pierce Street and featured a large archway that allowed traffic to pass through. The palace featured a balcony atop the main 200-foot tower. There, visitors could take in a magnificent view of the city and the surrounding three states.

20th Century Growth The city recovered after the Panic of 1893 with a renewed spirit and a building boom. The Prairie School and Art Deco and Modem styles of architecture can be seen in many buildings and houses in Sioux City built in the 20th century.

WPA projects in the 1930s included a Bandshell, park shelter houses, a football stadium and roads and bridges.

The nation’s third elevated railroad system provided transportation from the suburb of Morningside to downtown businesses in the 1890s. The “el” went out of business in 1901 and was replaced by automobiles and buses.

The Woodbury County Courthouse stood out on Sioux City’s skyline from 18781918, on the southeast corner of Sixth and Pierce streets.

The Floyd Monument was built in 1901 to honor Sgt. Charles Floyd, the only member of the Lewis & Clark Expedition to die. It became the nation’s first Historic Landmark in 1960.

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Haddock Memorial remembers early Sioux City activist DOLLY A. BUTZ

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ary Gordon wanted Sioux Cityans and visitors alike to remember the Rev. George Haddock as more than a man of the cloth who was opposed to alcohol consumption, so with the help of the members of his congregation, the Cornerstone World Outreach senior pastor spent several years working to create a monument in Haddock’s honor.

That monument bearing Haddock’s likeness now sits on a landscaped plot of land at Third and Water streets.

“He believed so strongly that all men are created equal in the image of God,” Gordon said of Haddock, who opposed slavery and hid fugitive slaves in his home.

“For that, I really think he deserves to be lauded as as hero.”

Haddock, a Wisconsin-based prohibitionist, relocated to Sioux City in 1885 and eventually became the pastor of First Methodist Church.

But before the move to Sioux City, Gordon said Haddock had Gordon caused quite a “ruckus” just walking down the street on his way to vote. Besides drinking and slavery, Haddock also opposed gambling and prostitution – two other hot button political issues of the day.

“When he went to cast his vote in the state of Wisconsin, people had assembled themselves on both sides of the street and began throwing things at him and calling him terrible names,” Gordon said. “Someone threw something metallic and it hit him. By the time he got to his ballot, he was bleeding all over the place. He was really a bold, brave, daring man who stood for principle.”

The “fighting preacher,” as Haddock was known, The new Haddock Monument in shown at Third Street and Wesley Parkway.

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opposed Sioux City’s local option laws, at the time, which allowed bars and liquor stores to sell alcohol under Iowa’s prohibition laws.

On Aug. 3, 1886, Haddock rented a carriage with another pastor to collect evidence for a prohibition violation case. On their return, Haddock was confronted by a group of men outside a bar at the corner of Fourth and Water streets. Armed with a small metal pulley wheel attached to the end of a rope, Haddock approached the men. He was then shot and killed. Despite eyewitness accounts, no one was ever convicted of the crime. A marker was placed in the intersection to commemorate his death.

Gordon, a history buff who studied Haddock thoroughly from a doctrinal standpoint and even included him in a book he published, went in search of the historic marker one day and struggled to find it.

“It turns out it’s buried in the middle of the street with dirt on it and you had to stand in traffic to look at it,” he said. “It deeply disturbed me because I knew the history well enough to know no justice was really ever served to the man who killed him in the first place. It seemed like another injustice that no monument had been erected in his honor because he was a profoundly wonderful man.”

The construction of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in 2014 took over the area where the historic marker had been located. The marker was removed and taken to the Sioux City Public Museum, where it continues to be housed.

Gordon spoke to his congregation about Haddock and his desire to recognize him in

The Haddock memorial marker is shown July 8 as part of a permanent display at the Sioux City Public Museum. It was formerly located at the intersection of Fourth and Water Streets, where Haddock was killed in 1886.

a meaningful way. The congregation raised $50,000 for a monument, plot of land a couple blocks west of the scene of Haddock’s murder, landscaping and benches.

“We spent several years putting it together out of obedience to Deuteronomy Chapter 21, which requires that certain things be done when an innocent man is killed. We couldn’t find anywhere in history where Deuteronomy 21 had been honored, so we decided to do it 130 years late,” Gordon explained.

The monument, which was created by Hall Monument of Sioux City, is a black granite obelisk, about 6 feet tall, bearing an image of Haddock with an excerpt from a book by his son about his family’s view

of their father’s murder. The excerpt calls Haddock “an American hero.”

The monument was unveiled in August 2016, on the 130th anniversary of Haddock’s murder. Gordon said a law enforcement officer fired off a black powder musket similar in caliber to that which was shot the night of Haddock’s death around 10 p.m. during the ceremony.

“At that very moment, that bullet would’ve been fired and heard in that valley,” he said. “It was a very special moment that I think everybody will remember for a long time.”

In the future, Gordon said he and his congregation hope to further develop the land that sits below the monument into a park where children play.

“It would be nice if there was a fence erected around the property for safety and then some kind of a nice play area,” he said.

“It’s such a beautiful lawn and it’s not really being used. There’s a lot more land there than people realize.”

The Rev. George C. Haddock Memorial is located at W. Third Street and Wesley Way.

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ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE Blackbird Bend Casino

17214 210th St., Onawa, Iowa 712-423-9646 www.blackbirdbendcasinos.com Siouxland’s located 30 miles south of Sioux City near Onawa, Iowa, Blackbird Bend Casino is a full-service gaming venue offering slot machines, table games, bingo, gift shop, live entertainment and Upstream Cafe.

A fan takes a photo as Warrant performs during the I Rock the 80s Tour concert at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa. The tour featured performances from 1980s rockers Loverboy, Warrant, Night Ranger and Quiet Riot.

Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort

1415 Grand Falls Blvd., Larchwood, Iowa 712-777-7777 www.grandfallscasinoresort.com A Vegas-inspired casino, a world-class golf course, superior shopping, a luxurious hotel, top-notch entertainment, a relaxing spa and first-class dining.

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino 111 Third St. 712-226-7600 hardrockcasinosiouxcity.com

The 30,000-square-foot Hard Rock Sioux City casino features games, slots, luxury hotel, theater, several restaurants and rock ’n’ roll memorabilia.

Orpheum Theatre

528 Pierce St., Sioux City Ticket Info: 800-745-3000 Symphony Info: 712-277-2111 www.orpheumlive.com The magnificently renovated 1927 Orpheum Theatre is now the home of the Sioux City Symphony, the Broadway Series and outstanding national and local performances.

Tyson Events Center/ Gateway Arena

401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City 800-745-3000 • tysoncenter.com The Tyson Events Center/Gateway Arena features a 10,000-seat arena, and offers an extremely flexible venue for a wide variety of entertainment and sporting events. The facility includes a full-size ice hockey rink, and is home to the Sioux City Musketeers Hockey Team and Sioux City Bandits Indoor Football Team.

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PERFECTING

SIMPLICITY. Kahill’s Chophouse welcomes you with an inviting tradition of great taste, spectacular views and a warm, relaxing ambience.

Located in Delta Hotels

by Marriott South Sioux City Riverfront, overlooking the mighty Missouri River, Kahill’s is the area’s premier choice for dining.

385 EAST 4TH STREET, SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE 68776 402.494.5025 | kahills.net | times.

‘The Strip’ in North Sioux City North Sioux City, S.D. 605-232-4276

More than 300 gaming machines can be found in a two-block area known as “The Strip” in North Sioux City. Billed as the “mini-Vegas of the Dakotas,” North Sioux offers dining and nightly entertainment as well as gambling on video poker, blackjack or keno machines.

Open year ’round.

WinnaVegas

1500 330th St., Sloan, Iowa Located 3 miles west of exit 127 off I-29 712-428-9466 or 800-468-9466 www.winnavegas.biz Resort complex with 30,000 square feet of slots & table games plus hotels, eateries & entertainment. Open 24 hours. Must be 21 years of age or older for casino floor.

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DINING

Bob Roe’s North End Zone 4100 Floyd Blvd., Sioux City 712-522-2834

Where Good Times Gather. Serving up delicious pizza, wings and so much more to Siouxland for over 30 years. Open Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight. and Sun. noon to 10 p.m. www.bobroespointafter.com

Bob Roe’s Point After

2320 Transit Ave., Sioux City 712-276-3689

El Ranchito Restaurant & Sports Bar

Kahill’s Steak-Fish & Chophouse

Fourth & B St., South Sioux City 402-494-5025

2101 Cornhusker Drive, South Sioux City 402-494-2988

Siouxland’s premier restaurant! Inviting restaurant and bar offers early and late night Happy Hours, steaks, chops and pastas in a gorgeous setting.

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food in town by stopping in at El Ranchito. Food specials Monday through Friday and everything is special on the weekend! Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

2945 Hamilton Blvd., Sioux City 712-277-0800 Siouxland’s premier dining. A traditional upscale steak and chop house also featuring fresh seafood, pasta, extensive wine list and chef features. Distinctive dining atmosphere.

Westside Pizza

1200 W. Fourth St., Sioux City 712-252-3864 It’s all about the pizza. www.westsidepizza.com

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I-29 exit 143 @ singing Hills Blvd • 1/2 Block south of sam’s Club

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(712) 944-5319

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(712) 560-7382 • (712) 301-6182

Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-6 • Auctions every Sunday

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712-587-8830

Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm

506 Nebraska St. Sioux City, IA 712-224-2088 One block North of the Sioux City Museum

2452 Transit Ave., Sioux City, IA

1-5pm Tues.-Fri., most Saturdays, call. Tues. & Thurs. Evening 7-9pm.

2326 Suite B Transit Ave.• Sioux City,IA Open 7 days a week.

M,Tues,Thurs, Sat: 10-5; Wed & Fri: 10-8 Sunday: Noon - 4

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Furniture Fur niture • Antiques Antiques Collectables And Much More Vender Space Available 4029 Floyd Blvd. Sioux City, IA

712-255-0455

Tues.-sun. 10-5 • Closed Monday Tues

For Antiques, Collectibles & Unique Items

406 S. Lewis Blvd., Old Hwy. 75 Sergeant Bluff, IA 712-943-1222 • Open Tues.-Fri. 9:30-4 • Sat. 9:30-5

Always buying/ selling: Vintage/ Classic Video Games, Action Figures,Vinyl Records, Cassettes, Books, Magazines, Stereo Equipment & Many Other Collectible Items. Watch batteries and small watch repairs available as well as video game, turntable and small electronic repairs are done.

1420Villa Ave.,Sioux City,IA 51103 • Hours: Mon - Sat 10:30am until 4:00pm

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Justin Wan, Sioux City Journal

From left, Table 32 co-owners Jesse Miller and Scott Salem want to combine craft foods to a menu that is full of craft beers and craft cocktails. Miller and Salem, both veterans of Sioux City’s Bev’s on the River, recently opened Table 32 at 103 Virginia St.

Memorable meals that come with a side of Sioux City history EARL HORLYK

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hat once was a creamery is now home to downtown’s newest fine dining restaurant.

Opened in November 2017, Table 32, 100 Virginia St., is located on the ground floor of Virginia Square, which is part of HoChunk Inc.’s $30 million effort to transform a group of aging industrial buildings into a thriving residential and commercial district.

The concept of building a restaurant in a space shared with apartments, condos and office space, intrigued Jesse Miller.

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“You’d see these beautiful multipurpose buildings springing up in the downtown areas of big cities,” Miller, who owns Table 32 with business partner Scott Salem, said.

“It’s about time to see the concept come to Sioux City.”

On the other hand, Salem was more interested in repurposing the century-old building.

“We wanted to give (Table 32) a modern aesthetic but we also wanted to showcase the creamery’s history,” he said, pointing to walls made of reclaimed wood and a series of ceiling wraparounds that call attention to the space’s former industrial space.

“We wanted it to reflect the best of both

worlds.”

NEW LIFE TO WELL-KNOWN SPACE Creating a restaurant space where one hadn’t previously existed is one thing.

What about opening an entirely different kind of eatery in a building best remembered for serving humongous Reuben sandwiches and bowls of matzo ball soup?

That happened to Cesar and Marcela Vazquez, the husband and wife who opened Campestre Mexican Restaurant, 1800 Pierce St., in the former location of Green Gables.

A Sioux City mainstay for more than 85 years, Green Gables closed its doors in

“We are not Tex-Mex nor are we a fast food operation,. We make food that is just like a Mexican family would have for dinner.”

Marcela and Cesar Vazquez own Campestre Mexican Restaurant. Marcela, who has a background in the food service industry, said she’d like to introduce more dishes from her native El Salvador. Cesar, who hails from Jalisco, Mexico, would like to bring authentic, homey meals to the menu.

ABOVE: Served sizzling straight from the kitchen, the madeto-order chicken fajita is a real head-turner.

OZZY VAZQUEZ

August 2014. The building was last home to Crazy Bob’s Maximum Bar-B-Que, which was open less than one year.

“People were excited to see a new place was moving into the old Green Gables,” Cesar Vazquez said, shortly after opening Campestre (the Mexican word for rural or rustic) in October 2017. “As soon as we opened our doors, we had a steady stream of customers.”

Which was good news for the Jalisco, Mexico, native.

“We’d never run a restaurant before,” he admitted “This is all new to us.”

This isn’t not the case with Table 32’s Jesse Miller and Scott Salem, who both began their fine dining careers at Sioux City’s long-running Bev’s on the River.

“When Bev’s closed (in late 2016), Scott and I wanted to try a restaurant that had terrific food in a unique setting,” Miller said.

Unlike Bev’s, which earned a reputation

Justin Wan, Sioux City Journal

Made with a Grand Marnier beurre blanc, capers, braised kale and risotto, Table 32’s fennel-dusted scallops is a entree that is as colorful as it is delicious.

for having high-end cuisine, Salem wanted Table 32 to attract a younger, more diverse crowd.

This is the reason he dubbed the new restaurant’s cuisine as “craft American food.”

popular lunchtime item.

“We wanted our menu to reflect the fine dining experience people had at Bev’s,” Miller said. “But we also wanted Table 32 to be casual, fun and accessible to all kinds of customers.”

THE CRAFT FOOD MOVEMENT “The craft beer movement changed the way people thought about beer,” Salem said. “The most creative beers were coming from small, local breweries. Craft food that is made with locally sourced ingredients can be just as creative.”

He is especially proud of Table 32’s Open Prairie Natural Angus beef, which contains no added hormones, antibiotics or artificial ingredients.

“Executive chef Joel Menard has done a great job crafting a menu that has both classic items as well as several unusual things,” Salem said.

FAMILY-STYLE MEALS Even though Cesar Vazquez hadn’t previously owned a restaurant, he and his brother Ozzy Vazquez (Campestre’s manager) both had a very good cooking instructor: mom.

“Our mother is a great cook,” Ozzy Vazquez explained. “Many of our dishes are ones that mom used to make for us.”

Indeed, this is a major selling point for his brother.

“Everything that we make is made-toorder,” Cesar Vazquez said. “It might take an extra few minutes to receive your meal but it will totally be worth the wait.”

FINE DINING IN CASUAL STYLE For instance, a guest can order a 7-ounce filet but he can also order The Animal, which is a burger made with a half-pound patty, basil aioli, caramelized onions, mushrooms, white cheddar as well as a few slices of bacon and an over-easy egg.

Entrees can include anything from a Chicken Roulade, which consists of chicken, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, prosciutto, veloute and mashed sweet potatoes; and Fennel Roasted Scallops, which has scallops, a Grand Marnier beurre blanc, capers, braised kale and risotto.

A poached pear and Gorgonzola salad, made with prosciutto, arugula, pistachio and a pear vinaigrette, has become a

THE SIZZLE That’s true of Campestre’s traditional menu of tacos, tortas and burritos. It’s also the case with entrees like the chicken fajita, which comes sizzling from the kitchen.

“Listen to that sizzle and look at the smoke coming off the fajita,” Ozzy Vazquez said, grinning ear-to-ear. “When people see that, heads always turn.”

Authentically Jalisco meals is what will set Campestre apart from the competition, Cesar Vazquez said.

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SHOPPING Cardinal Plaza

Dakota Ave. between 19th & 20th streets, South Sioux City, Neb. (Tobacco Hut, LTS Tax Service, J-Nails, JEO Consulting, United Real Estate Solutions, Lewis & Clark Title and Escrow, Kerner Andersson & Oligmueller Attorneys at Law, Fitch & Stahle Law Office, Qaran Communications and Little Caesar’s Pizza)

Cardinal Point

Hwy. 77 & W. 21st St. South Sioux City, Neb. (Verizon Wireless, Game Stop, Dollar Tree , Family Thrift Store, Rose Nails, Rent-A-Center, Cash Spot, Sun Tan City, Boss’ Pizza & Chicken , Burger King , Kentucky Fried Chicken, Hoomany Chiropractic, SunHeat, Farm Bureau Financial Services , Power Wash Car Wash)

Cornhusker Mall

2500 Cornhusker Drive South Sioux City, Neb.

Mod House Interiors’ Lisa Kalaher prefers decorating rooms that can last the entire winter season. Mod House is located at 255 Fifth St. in downtown Sioux City.

(Hy-Vee, Panda Palace, EZ Check Cashing, SSC Housing Agency, Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits, H & R Block, I-wireless (located in Hy-Vee), Dakota County State Bank (located in Hy-Vee).

Find local and tri-state souvenirs in the Galley Gift Shop aboard the Sergeant Floyd. Mugs, T-shirts, Books, Postcards and more!

Downtown Sioux City

Lakeport Commons

Downtown Sioux City offers unique shopping for him, for her, for the family and the home with many locally owned specialty shops.

Easily accessible from S. Lakeport Street or Sergeant Road. The perfect mix of stores & shops saves you time. You can get it all done in one place, in mere moments.

712-252-0014 www.downtownsiouxcity.com

Galley Gift Shop

Sergeant Floyd Welcome Center 1000 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City 712-279-0198 www.sioux-city.org/museum

Lakeport Street & Hwy. 20, Sioux City

Marketplace Shopping Center

28th & Hamilton, Sioux City 712-239-6565 www.marketplacehamilton.com A delightful collection of fine fashion, specialty shops, salons, food and cocktails in this fun-to-shop friendly center.

Sioux City Gifts

1922 Pierce St., Sioux City 712-255-4346 www.siouxcitygifts.com A luggage tag emblazoned with the “FLY SUX” logo is available at Sioux City Gifts.

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Unique gifts celebrating the Sioux City Orpheum Theatre, the Woodbury

Book People owner Chriss Camenzend activates a button to activate sound on a plush toy in her Marketplace store.

County Courthouse, the Catholic Diocese of Sioux City, the Sioux City Jewish Community, Sioux City History, and many more.

Southern Hills Mall

4400 Sergeant Road, Sioux City 712-274-0109 www.southernhillsmall.com 110 stores in an enclosed center and anchored by JC Penney, Sears, Scheels All Sports and Younkers.

SPORTS & RECREATION Dible Soccer Complex South Sioux City

Dible Soccer Complex is home to the Siouxland Soccer Foundation. It has 17 full-size fields that can be converted to varying sizes. The soccer complex sits along the bank of the Missouri River and Al Bengtson Trail.

IBP Ice Center

3808 Stadium Drive, Sioux City 712-279-4880 or 800-593-2228 www.visitsiouxcity.org $5 Adults, $2 Children 5 & under Skate Rental: $2 Skate Sharpening: $3 Hours: 7-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. The 38,000-square-foot ice center is open year-round for youth hockey programs, public ice-skating, and tournaments.

Loess Hills National Scenic Byway Experience the great outdoors like never before. Hike, bike, play and stay in Western Iowa’s Loess Hills.

Long Lines Family Rec Center and Climbing Wall 401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City 712-224-5124 www.sioux-city.org Hours: Varies Admission: Adults $3, Youth $2 The Long Lines Family Rec Center provides recreational facilities for individuals and organized recreational associations. Courts for open gym, soccer, basketball, volleyball, in-line hockey, dodge ball, wrestling, batting cage and special events. Conference rooms for meetings, parties and other small events.

Climbing facility has more than 5,000 square feet of climbing space with a 13-foot free standing boulder, heights of 12, 20, 30, 42 and 52 feet. Two autobelays and 7 belay stations. The 42foot competitive section has a 12-foot overhang. Cost is $7 fwor a two-hour session. Call in advance for availability.

Miracle Field

1301 Riverside Blvd., Sioux City www.sioux-city.org

Miracle Field and its nearby 7,500-square-foot inclusive playground were built with an overlay of rubberized material that accommodates wheelchairs and other devices. The playground includes features designed to accommodate people with paralysis, autism and other physical or sensory disabilities.

This park includes an all-inclusive playground, Miracle League Baseball Diamond, splash pad, covered commons area, concession stand and handicap accessible restrooms.

Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA 601 Riverview Drive, South Sioux City 402-404-8439 www.nwsymca.org

Hours: 4:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. MondayThursday, 4:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.

Sunday Located on the banks of the Missouri River, this 60,000 square-foot facility opened on the riverfront in Scenic Park in 2008 and is plentiful with rooms of generous sizes. Windows bring the Missouri River and Sioux City skyline into the double gym, fitness room and two swimming pools. With nearly 300 parking spaces, there is always room for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Riverview Complex South Sioux City

Is home to 5 baseball/softball fields,

two 300-foot fields and three 200-foot fields. Batting cage facilities, press box with concessions and restrooms. Home to Cardinal Little League, South Sioux City girls softball and have hosted many State and Regional softball & baseball tournaments. All fields are agri-lime and 3 fields are lit, two 200-foot and one 300-foot.

Riverside Park / Family Aquatic Center / Recreation Complex 1201 Riverside Blvd., Sioux City 712-279-6126 or 712-279-6250

The Riverside Recreation Complex provides six youth softball fields and six soccer fields. Adjacent Riverside Family Aquatic Center offers water slides and a sand play area. Riverside Park features six picnic shelters, playground equipment, and open spaces.

South Sioux City Convention and Visitors Bureau South Sioux City 866-494-1307 www.visitsouthsiouxcity.com

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NAIA ‘Title Town’ brand celebrated by Sioux City TIM GALLAGHER

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verything Coach Katie Gearlds wanted to know about Sioux City’s ability to host the NAIA Division II Women’s National Basketball Championship came to her during a timeout in her first visit to the Tyson Events Center three years ago.

Gearlds, head coach of the University of Marian Knights, was attempting to direct a comeback for her squad, which trailed by 11 points midway through the second half. As she talked to her team, she noticed tears in the eyes of senior Kaylee Walters.

“I said to Kaylee, ‘What’s wrong?’” said Gearlds.

As she asked the question, she noticed noise filling the Tyson Events Center. It came from a few dozen Hunt Elementary students, the school with which Marian was paired at the start of the tournament.

Gearlds recalled, “The kids were all screaming that chant, ‘I believe we will win! I believe we will win!’”

It prompted Walters to say, “I want to win this for these kids.”

The Knights nearly pulled off the unthinkable, storming back before being nipped at the buzzer. Gearlds on that day, though, pledged that one day, if her players would be fortunate enough, they’d win a title and take the championship trophy to Hunt elementary school for a post-game reception.

Well, it happened, both in 2016 and 2017. After transporting several Hunt elementary students to and from their games in the national tournament, Gearlds and her squad won it and returned to the school to share in the victory with their greatest Sioux City fans.

“When we got home, we received letters from the kids at Hunt,” said Gearlds, the national coach of the year in 2016 and 2017.

“We still have those letters in our locker room.”

While it’s a small example, this personal touch remains indicative of Sioux City’s effort to make the NAIA national tournaments a lasting memory for the 38 visitsiouxcity.org

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Marian University teammates Ana Kirby, left, and Joana Soeiro celebrate their victory over Saint Xavier University during the championship game of the 26th Annual NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball National Championship at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City last March.

student-athletes of 32 teams who visit for their respective women’s volleyball and women’s basketball events. It’s one reason why the NAIA named Sioux City its Top Overall Host Community for 2017.

“It’s like getting the Best Picture Academy Award,” said Corey Westra, commissioner of the Great Plains Athletic Conference and co-director for both the volleyball and women’s basketball national meets in Sioux City. “We’ve refocused ourselves in the past several years. The title is the title and we know that certain things must happen throughout the week for the tournament to take place. But, we continue to think about the overall student-athlete experience.”

From the opening banquet to the Tyson Events Center facility to the greeting of teams get once they arrive, all of these factors play a role in how student-athletes, their coaches and fans remember their stay in the Woodbury County seat.

“The people there make the experience even better,” said Gearlds, a former NCAA and WNBA player who had never stepped foot in Sioux City before her team’s appearance in the 2014 national classic. “(Co-directors) Corey Westra and Mike Skaggs do a fantastic job. Beyond that, restaurants like the Pita Pit, and several of the other local restaurants, are so welcoming to teams during the tournament. We’ve developed a personal relationship with Minerva’s, which has been incredible for us.”

Marian University’s Dejah Cyrus shoots as Saint Xavier’s Mikayla Leyden defends during championship action at the 2017 NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball National Championship.

Marian University Coach Katie Gearlds watches as her team takes on Saint Xavier during the championship game that culminated at the 26th Annual NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball National Championship at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City.

Winning is great, Gearlds admitted, but there are a number of the off-the-court memories that make this experience unforgettable.

Mike Higgins, director of championships for the NAIA, cited the opening banquet at the Sioux City Convention Center as one way in which Sioux City officials have put their stamp on “Title Town.”

“We measure, by event, something like the student-athlete dinner,” Higgins said.

“We ask, ‘Is the event exciting and compelling enough that our student-athletes would take a photo there and share it on social media?’”

The answer in Sioux City is a resounding, “Yes.” “It’s cool for our kids to get dressed up for the opening banquet and to have that moment to stand up and be recognized as a team,” Gearlds said. “And then you get to enjoy something like magic (an illusionist) at the dinner. It’s all done in a manner that makes you feel so special.”

Additionally, each team is introduced on the floor of Gateway Arena at the Tyson Events Center on the first night of competition. Gearlds said that portion of the tournament feels very much like the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games.

Those touches, and the roles of volunteers, staff members and sponsors for all 32 teams in each tournament, have all come together to create a winning Sioux City brand that’s seen 20 NAIA national women’s basketball tournaments and 10 national volleyball tournaments play out here, tournaments which see more than 20,000 in attendance (for volleyball) and

IF YOU GO What: NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball National Championship Where: Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive When: March 7-13 Cost: Adults $14 daily, $60 alltournament pass, students $7 daily or $42 all-tournament pass Tickets: www.tysoncenter.com or 800-514-3849

33,000 (for basketball).

The next three NAIA national volleyball championship tournament will be held in Sioux City, while a contract extension signed this fall ensures that the NAIA Division II Women’s National Basketball Championship will remain here through 2019.

“Our touch-points include the venue, the feel of a championship and what the people do to make the experience the best it can be for our student-athletes,” Higgins said. “And Sioux City nails it.”

All those factors also led to Sioux City being named a Top Sports Destination by Sports Travel Magazine.

“Everyone takes their responsibility for their area in the tournament and owns it,” Westra said.

Even the energetic children from Hunt Elementary School, who put everything they have behind their Marian Knights.

“That’s why Sioux City continues to remain as a great host,” Westra said. “Great people are making it happen.” official 2018 visitors guide

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PARKS Albertsen’s Bridgeview Park Sixth Street & Dakota Avenue, South Sioux City

The idea of 50 flags representing each state, was conceived out of patriotic pride in honor of all the servicemen and women during the Desert Storm War.

Bacon Creek Park

This 240-acre park has a pond with great fishing. Trout are stocked from November to March. A four-mile trail takes you around the pond and through the trees. Shelters, grills and picnic tables await your next family outing.

Bring your dog along to play in the fiveacre Dog Park. There are separate large and small dog areas.

5015 Correctionville Road, Sioux City

Boundless Playground 1100 31st St., Sioux City located at Leif Erickson Park

The Boundless playground serves the needs of children with special needs.

Accessibility along with a rubberized safety surface makes this playground a delight. Stimulation to all the senses makes this playground special.

Chris Larsen Park

Larsen Park Road, Sioux City Features a public boat ramp, an outdoor pavilion, a scenic trail, and a state-ofthe-art children’s play area. Hikers enjoy the three-mile Gateway 2000/River’s Edge Trail, which begins in Chris Larsen Park. The trail hugs the Missouri River and then turns to follow the Big Sioux into Riverside Park. Follow Riverfront Trail for two miles through Chris Larsen Park to access Floyd Trail. Users may hike, bike, or in-line skate on this four-mile trail overlooking the Floyd River and linking the Missouri riverfront to Leeds.

RIVERSIDE CONVENIENCES If you’re the kind of traveler who enjoys convenience and amenities at your fingertips, this is the place for you! Perched at the edge of Missouri River, the Hilton Garden Inn in Sioux City offers a variety of guestroom types and amenities: • CRAVE – On-site restaurant with a riverside patio • Jolly’s on the River – Tiki-style riverside bar with live music • Adjacent to Sioux City Marina

Free Wireless internet Free SuperStart Breakfast Business Center In-Room Microwave/Fridge Coffee & Hair Dryer Children 17 & Under Free With Adult Flat Screen TV/HBO Guest Laundry Pet Friendly with Fee Large Vehicle Parking New Fitness Center

• Easy to get to: Exit 149 from I-29 • Indoor pool and whirlpool • Pet friendly • Hot breakfast available • Minutes from many Sioux City attractions

BOOK YOUR ROOM: 712-255-4200 1132 LARSEN PARK ROAD, SIOUX CITY, IA

SIOUXCITYRIVERFRONT.HGI.COM

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Destination Super

Sioux City Morningside 4307 Stone Ave., Sioux City, IA 51106 P: 712-274-1520 | F: 712-274-1820

Newly Remodeled

Located near the dakota dunes PGa GoLf course and two rivers GoLf cLub free wireless internet-complimentary hot breakfast indoor heated Pool and whirlpool tub business center fitness center, open 24 hours Laundry facilities

151 Tower Road, Dakota Dunes, SD

605-232-3500 • 800-830-5222 www.countryinns.com/north-sioux-city-hotel

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PARKS Cottonwood Cove Park

counties simultaneously. Contact City Hall 402-695-2662

402-837-4389 or 402-837-5301 www.rezhunter.com

A 4.5-acre park located on the banks of the Missouri River features a public boat ramp, camping, shelter and play equipment.

Grandview Park

Camping areas and 21 miles of trails for horseback riding and ATVs. Hunting and fishing allowed with Tribal permits.

Award-winning music pavilion dedicated in 1935 features an impressive rose garden and a natural amphitheater with a band shell. Home to Saturday in the Park and summer Sunday evening concerts by the Municipal Band.

Klasey Park

14th & Hickory, Dakota City, Neb.

Crystal Cove Park

End of W. 29th St., South Sioux City 402-494-7540 www.visitsouthsiouxcity.com A beautiful park located on the Southwest corner of South Sioux at the end of West 39th Street. Crystal Cove is a 60-acre park with lake, 1.5 miles bike/ hike trail, nature trails, fishing & shelter for rent. The park is home to more than 200 species of birds and wildlife. The lake is stocked three times yearly with fish for summer and winter ice fishing.

Emerson City Park Emerson, Neb.

Camping available including camper hookups. This small town is the only town in Nebraska that is located in three

24th St. & Grandview Boulevard,Sioux City

Graves Park

Wakefield, Neb. By proclamation of Gov. Ben Nelson, Wakefield is the Baseball Capital of Nebraska. The park has three ball fields that are the site of several annual tournaments. The park also has shelter houses, playground equipment and a heated swimming pool.

Hole in the Rock Recreation Area and Big Elk Park 3 mi. east of Macy, Neb.

South Sioux City Klasey Park is located one block off of Dakota Ave. It is home to Voss Fields & the SSC Legion Baseball. Voss Fields host multiple tournaments each summer including District and State Tournaments.

The park also has two shelters for rent, basketball court, playground equipment and green space.

Latham Park

1915 S. Lemon, Sioux City www.lathampark.com The park is located in a traditional, residential area of the Morningside section of Sioux City. Occupying almost a full acre of ground, it is home to an endless variety of flowering plants, warbling songbirds, a wonderful

cable TV (60 channels) & guest Laundry, Free WI – FI, Affordable Daily/Weekly/ Monthly Rates, Microwave Refrigerator Available, Family Room Available, Pet Friendly With Permission, electric Hookup - Truck Parking, One Block To Marina Inn exhibit center. Just A Two Minute Drive to Downtown Sioux city!

Regency Inn 400 Dakota Avenue South Sioux city, ne. 68776

402-494-3046

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fountain, quiet sitting areas and one or two friendly squirrels.

Lewis & Clark Wayside

14th & Hickory, Dakota City, Neb. Located on the bluffs of the Missouri River, about three miles from where the expedition had its longest encampment, and about four miles from where they caught more than 1,300 fish in one day.

This outlook commemorates the historic discovery and provides a breathtaking view of the beautiful Missouri River.

Mulberry Bend Newcastle, Neb.

A scenic overlook near the Newcastle/ Vermillion Bridge which offers a spectacular view of the Missouri River.

Relax and Unwind!

Enjoy our unique, urban lodge accommodations, located in the heart of Sioux City.

Stoney Creek features spacious rooms and suites perfect for the whole family!

Relax in our indoor/outdoor heated pool, stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and enjoy complimentary breakfast after a restful night’s sleep.

Ponca State Park

Book your next getaway by calling 800.659.2220 or visit StoneyCreekHotels.com.

Enjoy rolling hills, horseback riding, swimming, fishing and hiking. Camp or stay in our new mini-lodges. Visitors

300 3RD STREET | SIOUX CITY, IA | 712.234.1100

Ponca, Neb.

Unlike the Rest

Lake Forest Mobile Mobile Home Home Community Community Family Family Friendly Friendly Living Living in in sioux sioux City, City, Ia Ia

Free High Speed Wireless internet 32” Flat Screen TVs 24-Hour Fitness Center Pet Friendly Free Deluxe Breakfast

www.choicehotels.com 4230 South Lakeport Street, Sioux City, iA 51106 P: 712-274-1400 | F: 712-276-2136

• Fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment • Large (heated) swimming pool • Quiet park-like setting with wide streets and open grassy areas add to the ambiance • Beautiful playground with plenty of play area to keep kids active • Full Court Basketball • 24/7 security surveillance cameras throughout the park • RV sites available

3700 28th Street Sioux City, Iowa 51105 Phone: (712) 252-4381 Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 7am-4pm Sat. & Sun: Appt. Only Check out our website! http://www.lakeforestmhc.com

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center, outdoor programs available.

Riverside Park

1301 Riverside Blvd., Sioux City • Complimentary Hot Breakfast • All Rooms Non-Smoking • Indoor Swimming Pool • Free HighspeedWireless Internet • 24/7 Business Center • Fridges/Microwaves in every room • Quite Location • 10 Minutes to Downtown • Conveniently Located Near Southern Hills Mall, Lakeport Commons, Restaurants and Shopping • Flat Screen 32” TV’s with cable & HBO • Pet Friendly

Fairfield Inn®

by Marriott

Let’s Get It Done 4716 Southern Hills Drive Sioux City, IA 51106 www.marriott.com/suxfi

• Free Wireless Internet • Free Full Hot Breakfast Buffet • Bar & Restaurant • Pool • In-Room Microwave • Fridge • Coffee Maker & Hair Dryer • Business Center • Ball Room • Flat Screen TV/HBO • Fully Equipped Fitness Center • Handicap Accessible Rooms • Weekly Rates Available

100 acres located on the west side of town. This park has numerous shelters, play areas, ball fields, access to the bike trail, Riverside Aquatic Center, Bruguier’s Cabin and views of the Big Sioux River.

Scenic Park

Fourth & D streets, South Sioux City 402-494-7535 South Sioux City Parks & Recreation Department offices are located in Scenic Park. Scenic Park is home to a 109-site campground with full and basic hook-ups, SSC Outdoor Pool, newly remodeled tennis courts, playground equipment, shelters for rent, Missouri River boat ramp, Riverview Ball Complex, Dibble Soccer Complex, and home to the Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA.

Stone State Park

Hwy. 12 N. / 5001 Talbot Road, Sioux City 712-255-4698 • www.iowadnr.gov Visitors are attracted to the rugged topography of Stone Park, which is typical of the Loess Hills of western Iowa. The park offers many scenic vistas of wooded valleys, dry prairie ridges, the Big Sioux River, and the neighboring states of South Dakota and Nebraska.

Stone State Park contains six miles of equestrian trails, six miles of mountain bike and snowmobile trails and eight miles of hiking and cross-country skiing trails. The park also includes a day use lodge, camping facilities and cabins.

Stone State Park is a great place for a family picnic. Three open shelters are available and may be reserved online through the park reservation system or by calling toll free 1-877-IAPARKS.

Veterans Memorial Park Wakefield, Neb.

This park features a wall of honor and a Cobra military helicopter.

Veterans Memorial Park

Fifth & Water streets, Sioux City

Near Historic Fourth Street in Downtown Sioux City 707 Historic 4th Street • Sioux City, Iowa P: 712-277-4101 F: 712-277-3168 44 visitsiouxcity.org

Memorial to the veterans of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard.

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AmericInn Lodge & Suites 4230 S. Lewis Blvd., Sioux City

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Days Inn 3000 Singing Hills Blvd., Sioux City

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Budget Host Inn 1201 First Ave., South Sioux City, Neb. Budget Host Inn 1201 First Ave., South Sioux City, Neb.

Comfort Inn-North Sioux City 115 River Drive, North Sioux City

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Economy Motel 2921 Gordon Drive, Sioux City Elmdale Motel 2200 N. U.S. Highway 75, Sioux City

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America’s Best Value Inn 4402 Dakota Ave., South Sioux City, Neb.

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Holiday Inn, Downtown 701 Gordon Drive, Sioux City

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Howard Johnson Sioux City 707 Fourth St., Sioux City

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New Victorian Inn & Suites 3101 Singing Hills Blvd., Sioux City

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Palmer House Motel 3440 Gordon Drive, Sioux City

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Ramada Inn City Centre 130 Nebraska St., Sioux City

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Red Carpet Inn & Suites 110 Sodrac Drive, North Sioux City

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Regency Inn 400 Dakota Ave., South Sioux City

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Rodeway Inn & Conference Center 1401 Zenith Drive, Sioux City

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Sioux City Super 8 Motel 2530 Singing Hills Blvd., Sioux City

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Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center 300 Third St., Sioux City

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Super 8 Motel 4307 Stone Ave., Sioux City

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Super 8 Motel 108 Sodrac Drive, North Sioux City

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The Knights Inn & Suites 2829 Dakota Ave., South Sioux City Marina Inn Conference Center Fourth & B streets, South Sioux City

Town & Country Motel 1910 Court St., Sioux City Travelodge Sioux City 6166 Harbor Drive, Sioux City Quality Inn & Suites 4230 S. Lakeport, Sioux City 46 visitsiouxcity.org

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