Visit Sioux City - Fall 2014

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FALL 2014

TANDEM ’TAINMENT Tyson Events Center and Hard Rock Casino work together to book acts

AMBASSADORS OF IOWA

Musketeers strengthen team bond with trip to Junior World Cup

HALO EFFECT

Neighbors gambling on added traffic from casino

STRIKING A CHORD

As century celebration approaches, music lovers keep Symphony strong INSIDE: AREA EVENTS, ATTRACTIONS, DINING, ENTERTAINMENT, SHOPPING AND MORE!

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LETTER FROM THE MAYOR

Uncover hidden gems in Sioux City Dear Friends: On behalf of our residents and City Council, welcome to Sioux City! We are honored to be your hosts and hope you will enjoy your stay. The Sioux City region has a long history of welcoming visitors, beginning over 200 years ago in 1804 with the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Over the years, our City has seen great change and continues to see positive growth. Sioux City is the regional hub for business, culture, and entertainment. We have twice been named an All America City by the National Civic League and are ranked one of the top sports destinations by Sports Destination Magazine. Forbes Magazine ranks us as one of the Best Places for Business and Careers. Our outstanding quality of life and top notch economic incentives make Sioux City a perfect place to raise a family and grow a business. There are lots of great things to do and see in Sioux City and this fall is no exception. The Fall Classic returns to the Tyson Events Center for the best hockey recruitment event in the nation Sept.19-20; enjoy Fall Fest, an event full of family activities around town on

Saturday, Oct.11; Downtown for the Holidays on Monday, Nov. 24 with a lighted parade, Santa Claus and fireworks; take in Sioux City Musketeer Hockey or sit back and relax with our fantastic Sioux City Symphony, Rockestra, or one of our other concerts or shows at the beautiful Orpheum Theater or Tyson Events Center. We hope you visit our historic downtown and see our unique architecture; visit our beautiful riverfront, shops, museums, new Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, and talk with some of the nicest people in the world. Once you explore Sioux City and uncover some of our many hidden gems, I’m confident you’ll fall in love with it the same way that I have. Sincerely,

Robert E. Scott Mayor

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BiKe central’s

FrostY cross Nov. 29th & 30th

Municipal Park Shelter House Hwy 3 & Park Lane

pioneer Village

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Dec 6 & 7 • 5:30-8:30 Dec 13 & 14 • 5:30-8:30 FREE ADMISSION Plymouth County Fairgrounds

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Antiques & Flea Markets Shop Siouxland for the Best Buys! ***www.secondhandfinds.com***

Antiques, Uniques and a little of everything!

506 Nebraska St. Sioux City, IA 712-224-2088

Open 7 days a week

712-233-2345

4400 s. york st., sioux City, Ia 51106 I-29 Exit 143 @ Singing Hills Blvd • 1/2 Block South of Sam’s Club

SECOND CHANCE FLEA MARKET

Furniture Fur niture • Antiques Antiques Collectables And Much More Vender Space Available

Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm

One block North of the Sioux City Museum

BuyersandSellersof Quality AntiquesandCollectibles

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4029 Floyd Blvd. Sioux City, IA

Jill’s Custom Refinishing

Tues.-sun. Tues 10-5 • Closed Monday

Bus.Hwy.75South•501S.LewisBlvd. SiouxCity,IA•712-252-4107

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Flea Market & Consignment

Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm

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1401 Tri~View Ave., Sioux City, IA 51103

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J & J COINs

We Buy aNd sell

419 Nebraska St. • Downtown Sioux City Just 2 1/2 Short Blocks east of the Hard Rock!

712-224-COIN (2646)

2452 Transit Ave. Sioux City, IA

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(712) 560-7382 • (712) 301-6182 Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-6 • Auctions every Sunday

Coins • Currency • Bullion Antiques • Postcards • Estates 901 S. Cecelia St., Sioux City •712-274-9195 800-397-9053 • www.coindealeronline.com

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

Antiques on Historic Fourth Siouxland’s Newest Antique Mall

For Antiques, Collectibles & Unique Items

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CONTENTS

ELCOME INSIDE 3 Letter from the mayor 6 Attractions 12 Hard Rock neighbors 15 Venues work in tandem 16 Events calendar 22 History 24 Area map 26 Sioux City Symphony

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Eat like a rock star Shopping Dining Nightlife & entertainment Sioux City Musketeers Sports & recreation Parks

A few leaves remain on this oak tree at Stone State Park.

We hope you will enjoy our vibrant community. The Sioux City area has much to offer and experience with a diverse selection of shops, restaurants, entertainment and more. Be our guest, stay a day or two and let us show you our hometown hospitality!

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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. Come away to a quiet place. IOWA

Aalfs Courtyard 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 6

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Life-sized bronze sculptures can be found on the grounds of the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center.

walkway leads to a well-manicured lawn with spectacular annual plantings and a state-of-the-art, full access children’s play area.

Sioux City Art Center Arts Alive Mural 3rd & Nebraska streets, Sioux City Located on the south side of the Terra 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 that 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: Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.


efforts by the Siouxland community after the crash of United Flight 232 in 1989, the statue depicts Air National Guard Col. Dennis Nielsen carrying a young child to safety.

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino 111 Third Street 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 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.

Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center/Betty Strong Encounter Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City 712-224-5242 www.siouxcitylcic.com

Closed Mondays. Admission: Free This award-winning facility showcases the Loess Hills and provides opportunities for outdoor recreation, education and stewardship. All new 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.

Flight 232 Memorial

On the Riverfront, Sioux City Commemorating the heroic rescue

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 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 Variety of aircraft and transportation vehicles including vintage bicycles, cars, fire truck and police cars, military vehicles and displays to a Boeing 727200. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Tuesdays. Open holidays except for New Year’s, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Closed Wednesday.

The Milwaukee Railroad Shops Historic District Loess Hills National Scenic Byway IA Hwy. 12, 3400 Sioux River Road, Sioux City 712-274-8733 (ext. 1284) www.milwaukeerailroadshops.org

I-29, Exit 151 - 2 miles south of the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. The Milwaukee Railroad Shops Historic District features a 31.5-acre historic district with walking tours, roundhouse building tours, steam locomotive cab tours (4-6-2 Pacific Style Locomotive), Locomotive whistle demonstrations, motor car rides and the Caboose Gift Shop. Hours are Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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ATTRACTIONS Orpheum Theatre

528 Pierce St., Sioux City www.orpheumlive.com Ticket Info: 800-745-3000 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.

Roth Fountain on the Promenade

Fourth & Virginia streets, Sioux City

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

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.

1000 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City 712-279-0198 www.siouxcitymuseum.org

Sculpt Siouxland

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

Fourth St. 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.

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Dan Moore and his grandson Ethan Moore view the Jackson Pollock Mural during the opening ceremony of the exhibit at the Sioux City Art Center.

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Admission: Free Hours: 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.

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, Lewis & Clark, and souvenirs from the three-state area.

Sioux City Art Center

225 Nebraska St., Sioux City 712-279-6272 www.siouxcityartcenter.org Admission: Free (contributions appreciated) Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 1- 4 p.m.; Mon. Closed. 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 are dedicated to featuring selections from its 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 reputations. The children’s Junior League Hands-On! Gallery offers a fun atmosphere for children to explore basic elements of art through interactive stations.

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

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.-4:30 p.m. The Convention Center hosts trade shows, conventions, meetings and special events. Center Plate, the exclusive in-house caterer, is rated as the best in the business. 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.-5 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m. The museum features permanent exhibits showcasing Sioux City and 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) (Open seven days per week) Hours: Oct. 1-April 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 1-Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. official 2014 visitors guide

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ATTRACTIONS Storm clouds roll over the War Eagle monument at War Eagle Park.

Tyson Events Center/ Gateway Arena

401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City 800-745-3000 www.tysoncenter.com

among the tribes, the Indians and Whites learned to work together without having to resort to violence. The bluff provides a spectacular view of the tri-state area.

Admission: See individual event Hours: See individual event

Woodbury County Courthouse

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 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 10

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620 Douglas St., Sioux City 712-279-6601 • woodbury-ia.com Admission: Free Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. National Historic Landmark. 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 beautiful 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. Nebraska

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

1500 Hickory St., Dakota City, Neb. 402-987-3316 or 402-987-3388

Hours: Sundays 2-4 p.m., June thru 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 2 mi. N. on Spur 26E, Ponca, Neb. 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 terrific visitor center and hands-on interpretive center focusing on the natural and cultural history of the Missouri River.

Ponca State Park

2 mi. N. on Spur 26E, Ponca, Neb. 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. Onsite staff and volunteers help guide and educate visitors on the history, biology, ecology, astronomy, geology and archeology of the area. Many how-to 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 many opportunities to explore the park’s back country. Several mountain bike races are held every year making the Park’s trail system noted for its diverse and often challenging trails.

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. South Dakota

Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve

North Sioux City, S.D. (McCook Lake Exit) • 605-232-0873 www.sdgfp.info/parks/regions/heartland/adamshomestead.htm Admission: Free Trails open year around. Visitor center open weekdays 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., weekends in summer (call for hours). A 1500-acre park in the Missouri River basin. The homestead was established in 1872 includes the family farmhouse, a historic barn, log cabin, the Lamont Country School and Stavenger 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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Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

Funkalicious is a women’s clothing boutique Lori Stekl opened last November at 409 Pearl St.

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People dine at McCarthy & Bailey’s Irish Pub.

Betting big

Hard Rock neighbors rolling the dice on ‘halo effect’ EARL HORLYK

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A steady lunchtime crowd enters McCarthy & Bailey’s Irish Pub (423 Pearl St.) on a sunny Wednesday afternoon. As hungry patrons order such Midwestmeets-the-Emerald-Isle fare like Leprechaun Balls (spiced Irish sausage wrapped around fresh mozzarella cheese and a fiery boysenberry sauce) and Addison’s Irish nachos (lightly seasoned potato skins topped with corned beef, bacon, onions and smoked gouda cheese that’s served with a horseradish sour cream), owner Rick 12

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Bertrand looked on with a smile on his face. “Before the Hard Rock (Hotel & Casino) opened up (in late July), we had to discontinue our lunch service,” he said, shaking his head. “Now, (McCarthy & Bailey’s) is doing great business all day long.” No one knows exactly how many people will be coming to gamble, dine and attend concerts at the Hard Rock, but some estimate as many as two million visitors will stop annually. A few months after Hard Rock’s opening, Lori Stekle is already seeing an increase in customers at her Funkalicious Boutique

(409 Pearl St.) “I had my first customers from Norway,” she said, inside a store full of designer clothing and jewelry. “The couple had seen the Hard Rock guitar from the interstate and decided to stop and visit our downtown. This is the phenomenon that Stekle was hoping for. Call it the “Hard Rock halo effect.” “The husbands may come in to gamble but the wives come in to shop,” she said simply. “It’s been happening all the time.” That should help businesses like


Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

Funkalicious, a women’s clothing boutique is located at 409 Pearl St.

Jackson Pollock MURAL

July 12, 2014 – April 1, 2015 – Sioux City Art Center Jackson Pollock’s Mural, considered to be the most important modern American artwork ever made.

Funkalicious as well as Alainn, a boutique clothing store located at 411 Pearl St. “Our shops were hurt by street closures, construction problems and who knows what else,” Stekle said with a shrug. “Now, we’re seeing increased exposure and increased business.” In fact, both Funkalicious and Alainn have recently expanded their evening hours to catch a greater number of Hard Rock visitors. Perhaps no one was more excited about the arrival of the Hard Rock than Mac Dolan.

ARTilicious

Thursday, October 16, 2014, 5:00 – 8:00 pm $

Presented by

25 per person

Wine and Beer Tastings, Food Tastings, Cooking Demonstrations and Silent Auction Tickets are available at all Sioux City and South Sioux City Hy-Vee Stores, the Sioux City Art Center at 225 Nebraska Street, 712-279-6272 ext. 200 or go to www.siouxcityartcenter.org

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Earl Horlyk photos, The Weekender

It took Mac Dolan and his crew more than two weeks to completely refurbish Work & Church Booze Parlor. The 215 Fourth St. bar replaces Bergie’s Tap, which is moving down the street.

A veteran Sioux City bar owner, Dolan opened Work & Church Booze Parlor (215 Fourth St.) mere days before Hard Rock began business. “On nights when there’s a big show, we’re swamped,” he explained. “As soon as a show lets out, people will come over here.” Bertrand has seen a similar trajectory of Hard Rock patrons at McCarthy & Bailey’s as well as his other Pearl Street establishments, Pearls Wine and Booze (417 Pearl St.) and The Blue Ribbon Tap (415 Pearl St.) “The Hard Rock is limited in the number of customers it can serve after a show,” Bertrand allowed. “Not only have we been getting customers from the Hard Rock, we’ve also been getting folks from the Tyson Events Center after one of their big shows.” This is exactly what Dolan predicted would happen. The longtime owner of Mac Behrs (a sports bar on the eastern side of Fourth Street) said the crowds are quite different at Work & Church. “It depends on who’s playing at Hard Rock, but we see older customers earlier in the evening and younger people as the night progresses,” he said. “So far, we’ve seen a very good mix and a fun vibe.” That’s a trend that Stekle is hoping will continue. “The Pearl St. business district has plenty of interesting shops and restaurants,” she said. “I think it’s nice that we’re getting more exposure and more foot traffic.” Will that result in more sales? “I bet it will,” Stekle said with a smile. 14

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Jim Lee, Sioux City Journal

McCarthy & Bailey’s Irish Pub owner Rick Bertrand has seen an increase in business since Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has opened.


Venues work in tandem to book acts DOLLY A. BUTZ

dbutz@siouxcityjournal.com

SIOUX CITY | The Tyson Events Center’s entertainer wishlist is always changing, according to Erika Newton, events and facilities department executive director. Country/rock singer Kidd Rock has been on the list for years, along with American country/folk band Zac Brown Band. The Jonas Brothers, pop stars who catapulted to fame with help from the Disney Channel, have been crossed off the Tyson’s list. It’s not because Newton successfully booked them. She said they’re no longer relevant. “Five years ago we really wanted to get the Jonas Brothers here,” she said. “Well, now we don’t really care if we get the Jonas Brothers here because no one’s booking the Jonas Brothers. We don’t even know what they’re doing.” Newton relies on a network of agents and promoters in New York City, Los Angeles and Tennessee to bring the big names to Sioux City; and she said they’re familiar with the local market. “They are calling me on the phone all the time; and we’re talking constantly about what’s available for this market and what would make sense for this market,” she said. The process is similar for the Sioux City Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, according to general manager Todd Moyer, who said he reviews a list of available artists as well as those who may have Newton performed at the property in Las Vegas. He said he looks for acts that will appeal to casino patrons such as The Lettermen, a pop vocal trio, or rock band 38 Special. “Sometimes we’ll make an offer that is for both Moyer properties so they’ll do a couple dates in Las Vegas and maybe add a date in Sioux City,” he explained. “Part of our process is working with Erika (Newton) and seeing what she is booking for the Tyson and the Orpheum and making sure that we’re not competing for the same audience.” Moyer said he won’t book a country act for a Friday night show at Anthem, an intimate theater just off the casino floor that accommodates 600 to 850 people, if another country act is playing the Tyson Events Center the following night.

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Bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and lead singer Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe perform at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City.

“That would just basically splinter that market and the ticket expense budget that people have wouldn’t go toward both shows,” he said. There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes before an artist steps foot in Anthem or the Tyson Events Center. Sometimes, Newton said, 30 offers are made before booking a single show. “It’s just kind of one of those processes where you have to keep going and you have to keep trying and trying until you get that artist booked into your venue,” she said. Artists on the wishlist may decide not to go on tour or choose not to bring their tours close to Sioux City. Newton said they might forgo markets Sioux City’s size altogether. Every artist and every tour is different. Newton consults with local music critics and radio promotions directors to find out what people are listening to and what radio stations are playing. “That’s a good pulse for as far as what’s selling and what’s popular,” she said. “From there we try to whittle it down.” Databases show which tours are selling the best in markets comparable to Sioux City. Sometimes speaking with promoters who have hosted a particular entertainer at their venue offers some insight, according to Newton.

“Just because an artist is really popular and sells a lot of records, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they would do well in Sioux City Iowa,” she said. “Sometimes we need to kind of separate those two and figure out what would do well here versus what would do well in Los Angeles or New York City.” Newton doesn’t see Omaha’s venues as competition, but more of collaborator. She doesn’t know how Sioux Falls’ new Denny Sanford Premier Center will affect the Tyson’s ability to book shows. “Omaha isn’t really a challenge for us,” she said. “We’ve shown time and time again that shows can play Sioux City and play Omaha and do successful business in both venues at both markets.” Newton points to Carrie Underwood who played a Sunday night in Omaha and a Monday night in Sioux City. Both shows, she said, did very well. She expects the same outcome for Mötley Crüe. The heavy metal rockers played the Tyson in August; and they will play Omaha’s CenturyLink Center in November. “Our show was profitable; and I’m sure Omaha will have a profitable show as well,” Newton said. “Omaha and Sioux City can play well together.”

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Nature Calls

Join Conductor Ryan Haskins, the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra and their special guest Jennifer Koh on the violin for their 2014-15 season opener!

25 beer samples will be featured, and all proceeds benefit the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 after Noon on Sept. 26. To purchase tickets, call 712-258-0838 or visit http://www.woodburyparks.com/naturecalls.html. You must be at least 21 years of age to purchase beer tickets and be served beer. There will also be a nature market sale & charity auction.

7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27 Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St.

Tickets are available by calling the Symphony office at 712-277-2111 or online at www. siouxcitysymphony.org .

6-10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27 Sioux City Convention Center, 801 Fourth St.

Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner

Woodbury County Iowa State Legislature Candidates’ Debate

The Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner will feature keynote speaker Marcus Luttrell, Decorated Navy SEAL & BestSelling Author of Lone Survivor.

The League of Women Voters of Sioux City will host a public debate for candidates of any contested races for House seats 6, 13 and 14 as well as Senate seats 3 and 7. Cableone, Channel 10, will rebroadcast the debate 7-9 p.m. on Oct. 8 & 9.

To register call 712-255-7903, or e-mail Lisa Zook at lzook@ siouxlandchamber.com

Call 712-276-5222 for more information.

Sept. 29 Sioux City Convention Center, 801 Fourth St.

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7-9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2 Western Iowa Tech Community College, 4647 Stone Avenue, Cargill Auditorium, Building 4


Raptor Project

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 27 & Sept. 28 Scheels, 4400 Sergeant Road Scheels along with Nikon being you the Raptor Project. Show times at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. both days. See an extraordinary array of ‘Birds of Prey’ including eagles, hawks, falcons and owls. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 712-252-1551 for more information. www.scheelscommunity.com

March of Dimes Signature Chef’s Auction

6-9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2 Sioux City Convention Center, 801 Fourth St.

Clinic Hours 3520 Singing Hills Blvd. (712)222-7990

Sioux City Farmers Market

8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday and Saturdays through Oct. 29 Tyson Events Center Suite Parking Lot, corner of TriView Avenue and Pearl Street. Enjoy the bounty of the locally grown produce, delicious baked goods and beautifully hand crafted items. 8 a.m. -1 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday. 712-2243350. www.siouxcityfarmersmarket.com.

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4:30-8:30 9-2 9-5 Noon-5

Signature Chef’s Auction pays tribute to the culinary excellence of local chefs and caterers from Sioux City and the tri-state area, while raising significant funds to help in the fight against birth defects, prematurity, and infant mortality. Ten to twelve local chefs and caterers present their signature dish in tastingsize portions during a cocktail reception. A live auction follows with packages that may include unique dinners, hotel stays and weekend getaways. For more information please call 712574-8482.

2014 Annual Bishop’s Dinner Sunday, Oct. 12 Sioux City Convention Center

Jackson Pollock ‘Mural’

July 12–April 1, 2015 Sioux City Art Center, 225 Nebraska St. Jackson Pollock’s Mural, considered to be the most important modern American artwork ever made. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www. siouxcityartcenter.org/.

Oktoberfest

1-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4 Bev’s on the River, 1110 Larsen Park Road Everyone is German for this day! Tickets include a bratwurst lunch and five samples of German beer or wine plus a chance to dance the polka. Proceeds go to the Children’s Museum of Siouxland. Band starts at 3 p.m. Buy tickets at Bev’s on the River. 712-224-2387.

The Catholic School Foundation of the Diocese of Sioux City is pleased to announce former Kansas City Chiefs coach Herm Edwards as the keynote speaker for the 2014 Annual Bishop’s Dinner For Catholic Schools. Edwards coached the Chiefs from 2006 to 2009. Prior to his time in Kansas City, Edwards coached the New York Jets and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is one of only five coaches in NFL history to have taken two different teams to the playoffs in their debut seasons. Currently, Edwards serves as a NFL analyst for ESPN. The Bishop’s Dinner serves as the single largest fundraiser benefiting 16 Catholic school systems throughout northwest Iowa. For more information contact the office of communications at 712-233-7524.

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Come to Play - Come to Stay

*Adams Homstead & Nature Preserve* *Over 180 Hotel Rooms* *Veterans Memorial* *Six Miles of Waling & Biking Trails* *Five Parks* *Variety of Dining Options* *Video Lottery and Bingo*

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EVENTS CALENDAR Phillip Phillips

8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3 Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive Morningside College and Saturday in the Park present Phillip Phillips.

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Tickets are $42 and are available at the Tyson Events Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000. The Tyson Events Center Box Office. saturdayinthepark.com

Fall Fest 2014

Saturday, Oct. 11 Various locations around Sioux City • Sioux City Farmers Market Pumpkin Days: Costume contest for children 12 and under 10 a.m.; Trick or Treat; Fall Fun Booth with pumpkin and gourd decorating, and games with prizes; vendor specials throughout the market, live music. • Harvest Festival at Lakeport Commons, 5001 Sergeant Road, Noon-3 p.m. A free, fun and festive event including bounce house, face painting and games, free pumpkins, pastries and apple cider, crafts, Blue Zones Project Team and Trunk-orTreat with Sioux City Fire Rescue, Sioux City Police Department and Public Works vehicles on site with candy for those in costume. • Scarecrow Farm: Pumpkin patch, hayrack rides, mini-train, corn maze, jumping pillow, farm animals and many more activities. Located 4 miles East of Menards on Highway 20. Open 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. • Sioux City Art Center, 225 Nebraska St.: A free Art of Mask Making workshop will take place 10:30 a.m. Children can choose from superhero, princess, animal, magic scratch art and monster masks. Snacks will also be available. For more information on the Sioux City Art Center call 279-6272 ext 201. 18

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•Sioux City Public Library: Patrons can use their library card or sign up for a new card during Fall Fest to receive a free Library lanyard. Borrow books, movies, and music for the entire family. Autumninspired activities will be available for children, and everyone is invited to help fill our tree with good-book recommendation leaves.

• Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center: Explore the center, trails, and play at the Discovery Forest Nature Playscape! Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Spirit Knoll Prairie Hike at 1:30 p.m. Located approximately 3 miles north of Stone State Park on Highway 12 or address 31920 Iowa Hwy 12. Contact Kevin Pape at 712-255-4698 for more information.

• Sioux City Public Museum: Museum Scavenger Hunt from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Explore the Sioux City Public Museum on a search for clues related to Sioux City history. Located at 607 4th Street. Call 712-279-6174 for more information.

• Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center/Encounter Center: “Lewis & Clark Scavenger Hunt,” a free, drop-in daily activity challenges participants to research various topics in the Center then report their findings to “Expedition Headquarters.” Located along Sioux City’s riverfront at 900 Larsen Park Road. Free admission! Noon-4:30 p.m

• Baconfest: A benefit for Siouxland Habitat for Humanity. 11 a.m.–6p.m., Pearl Street between 4th and 5th Street. Bacon food and drinks, live music, football games on TV, tailgating games, raffle and prizes. Tickets are $25 for sale at Hy-Vee on Hamilton, Americans for Prosperity and Siouxland Habitat ReStore • Southern Hills Mall: Paint the Mall Pink noon-3 p.m. will focus on breast cancer awareness and provide entertainment, food, home-based businesses and more! Sponsored by Mercy Medical Center

• Siouxland Historical Railroad Museum: 3400 Sioux River Rd., Open 10 a.m.–4p.m., Adults $5, Seniors $4, Students $3, Kids 5 & younger free. Each paid admission includes a free motor car ride ticket. • Mid America Museum of Aviation & Transportation Museum, 2600 Expedition Court, Open 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Kids quest picture and scavenger hunt, raffle for a pilot’s lesson, the movie “Planes” will


Kingdom of Riverssance Renaissance Festival 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 4 & 5 Riverside Park

Step back in time to a 16th century village with all the zany characters you would expect to find in the Renaissance. All ages will enjoy performers, 3 jousting shows daily, belly dancers, comedy and musical stage acts. Food, vendors and more, children’s crafts and games. Adults can visit the Fallen Friar Phil Pub or attend the bawdy King’s Smoker (21+, additional ticket required)

Nature Playscape

China Circus

7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 Orpheum Theatre, 520 Pierce St. Features the Anhui Acrobats of China known for their cool precision, playful fun and daring feats of human performance art.

Dorothy Pecaut

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

YOU CAN TRAVEL THE GLOBE FOR GOURMET INGREDIENTS. OR YOU CAN DRIVE ACROSS TOWN.

More information call 712-277-4226 or visit www.river-cade.com/riverssance/.

• Nightmare on 4th Street & The Fear Factory: Two haunted houses in one location. A wwalk-thru attraction with animatronics and live actors lurking around you. Scare Central Halloween Costume Shop also available. Located at the corner of Floyd Boulevard and Historic 4th Street in downtown Sioux City.Open 6:30 p.m.–midnight.

Nature Programs

Tickets $45.50, $35.50, $24.50; Seniors (62 and older) $40.50, $30.50 and $19.50; Students (7-17 years old) $15.50; First child 6 & under free, additional children under 6 are $8 each.

$10 adults/ $5 age 6-12/ $1 5 & under.

play with snacks at noon and 2 p.m., interactive activities and games and crafts with solo cup spiders, turkeys, bats and cats. Adults $6, Seniors $5, Active Military $5, Children $3, 4 & under free.

Live Birds of Prey

Shop Palmer Specialty Foods! 405 WESLEY PARKWAY SIOUX CITY, IA LOCATED IN PALMER CANDY

A Great Get Away ... . . . that’s not far away! Enjoy magnificent Lewis & Clark Lake, the Missouri River, miles of recreational trails, museums, art galleries and unique shops. Yankton offers 12 campgrounds, 12 hotels/motels/B&Bs, 55 restaurants, 10 golf courses within 30 miles.

• IBP Ice Center: Open Public Ice Skating – Adult admission $5, Child 5 and under admission $2, skate rentals $2. 7-9 p.m. at 3808 Stadium Drive, 2794880. • Sioux City Musketeers Hockey: The Sioux City Musketeers take on the Dubuque Fighting Saints. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. at the Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive. • Briar Cliff University: Children’s Theater Production of “Lettuce Left Out” and “Jack and the Beanstalk” at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for children. Those with military ID’s and BCU students are free.

Additional information: www.yanktonsd.com visityankton@yanktonsd.com 1-800-888-1460

www.lewisandclarkpark.com Park Office: 605-668-2985 Marina: 605-665-3111 Resort: 605-665-2680 Restaurant: 605-668-5181

Camping Reservations: 1-800-710-CAMP or www.CampSD.com

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EVENTS CALENDAR Jay Leno

Sioux City Symphony: Oz with Orchestra

7:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2 Orpheum Theater

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Tickets, $59.50 to $89, are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 800-745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com

Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience

7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 Sioux City Convention Center

Experience one of the most beloved movies of all time on the Orpheum’s big screen as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the MGM class, The Wizard of Oz. Hear the original 1939 Judy Garland studio recordings accompanied by Maestro Ryan Haskins and the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are available by calling the Symphony office at 712-277-2111 or online at www.siouxcitysymphony.org.

7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30 Tyson Evetns Center Theresa Caputo, psychic medium and star of the hit TLC show, “Long Island Medium,” will give interactive readings to audience members throughout the show and will also share personal stories about her life and her unique gifts. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster. com, 800-745-3000, or the Tyson Events Center Box Office. Tickets start at $39.75 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change. Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a reading. Learn more about Theresa at www. theresacaputo.com.

Sioux City Racers & Rodders Falls Swap Meet 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2 Sioux City Convention Center

Race Car Parts – Hot Rod Parts – Services – Tools – Cars – Trailers

You Go Girl Shopping Expo Nov. 7 & 8 Sioux City Convention Center

Show times are Friday 1-9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Tickets sold at the door only.

Sioux City Musketeers

Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive • www.musketeershockey.com Oct. 4 Oct. 10 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 24 Oct. 25 Oct. 31 Nov. 8 Nov. 11 Nov. 21 Nov. 22 Nov. 27 Dec. 13 Dec. 18 Dec. 19 20

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Tickets, $8.50-$18, are available at the Tyson Events Center box office, Ticketmaster outlets, 712-279-4850 or 800-745-3000 and ticketmaster.com


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Sioux City Symphony: The “New World” Experience 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15 Sioux City Convention Center

Blue Man Group

7:30 p.m., Oct. 27 & Oct. 28 Orpheum Theatre

Join the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra with special guests Miles Jaques on the clarinet and composer Lowell Liebermann for an exciting new world of music featuring Mozart, Liebermann and Dvorak.

Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment.

Tickets are available by calling the Symphony office at 712-277-2111 or online at www.siouxcitysymphony.org.

Tickets available at the Tyson Events Center box office or any Ticketmaster outlet.

Disney Junior Live on Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure 1, 4 & 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 23 Orpheum Theater

Featuring characters from the smash hits Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates, this brand new production launched a 103city national tour in July 2013. Tickets, $22.50 and up, are available at the Tyson Events Center box office, through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

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Mannheim Steamroller 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22 Orpheum Theater

Mannheim Steamroller will present the best the holiday has to offer this season. Tickets, $54, $64 and $79, are available at the Tyson Events Center box office, through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

Night Sessions: Wed., Fri., & Sat.

Kitchen Opens 5:30 7:05 Fun & Early Bird Games 8:00 Regular Games

Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center

RE-LIVE AVIATION & GROUND TRANSPORTATION HISTORY

ADMISSION IS FREE Open daily 10 am to 4 pm 1000 Larsen Park Road • Sioux City, Iowa On the riverfront I-29, exit 149 712-279-0198 • siouxcitymuseum.org

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OPEN SUNDAY 12-4, MON,THURS, FRI & SAT 10-4; Through March 31 ADMISSION: Adults $6.00 • Seniors $5.00 • Children $4.00 GROUP RATES /PARKING FOR MOTOR COACHES 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

Sunday Afternoon, Family Day Children 10 yrs. and up 1:05 Fun & Early Bird Games 2:00 Regular Games

IKE’S BINGO & CASINO 1-29 North Sioux City • Exit 2 (2nd Exit in South Dakota)

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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. Pearl Street was city’s first “main” street and ran north from the docks on the Missouri River levee toward the residential north side.

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The 1891 Corn Palace was so large that 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.


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.

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 Woodbury County Courthouse stood out on Sioux City’s skyline from 1878-1918, 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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Music lovers keep Sioux City Symphony strong Organization approaches 100th year

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By sounding off with a varietal blend of classical and contemporary music, broadening community outreach programs and implementing new technology to enhance the concert-going experience, the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra continues to strike a chord. While the local ensemble gets ready to celebrate its centennial next year, other symphony orchestras across the country are struggling to stay viable, plagued by dwindling crowds and rising costs. The Green Bay Symphony Orchestra in Wisconsin is set to disband after the 2014-2015 season. And the Memphis Symphony Orchestra in Tennessee nearly met the same fate, but fundraising campaigns saved it from financial crisis. “In Sioux City, we have a community of supporters who know the importance of having a symphony orchestra as part of the cultural makeup of a city,” said music director Ryan Haskins. He added that a passionate board of directors, administration and staff ensure operations continue to run as smoothly as possible in managing and promoting the talents of 70-plus musicians, who belong to a group that traces its origins back to the 26

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Morningside College Orchestra started in 1915. The Sioux City Symphony Orchestra opens its 99th season Sept. 27 with guest violinist Jennifer Koh. Other concerts will feature composer Lowell Liebermann and clarinetist Miles Jaques on Nov. 15, Broadway star Ashley Brown on Feb. 14 and the Weiss-Kaplan-Newman Trio on April 18. In a tribute to the 75th anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz,” the symphony will perform the film score live while the entire original film is projected above the orchestra on Oct. 18. The Christmas Spectacular returns Dec. 14 with holiday favorites and sing-alongs, and the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra will host the 8th Iowa Piano Competition on March 21. “Here, in Sioux City, I think variety is very important,” Haskins said. “While we want to provide our symphony regulars with fulfilling and satisfying selections of music, programs and artists, we also want to program so that someone coming to the symphony for the very first time feels comfortable and welcome.” And yet, the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra does more than play a full season of concerts. A number of outreach programs connect performers with members of the

Details SCHEDULE: Sept. 27: Opening night with Jennifer Koh, violin Oct. 18: Oz with Orchestra Nov. 15: The “New World” Experience with Miles Jaques, clarinet and Lowell Liebermann, composer Dec. 13: Christmas Spectacular Feb. 14: A Broadway Romance with Ashley Brown March 21: Iowa Piano Competition April 18: Purpose and Triumph, Weiss-KaplanNewman Trio TIME: 7:30 p.m. LOCATION: OrAshley Brown pheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. MORE INFO: www.siouxcitysymphony. org

community. Through a recent endeavor called Music in Hospitals, the symphony works closely


with UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s to provide small informal concerts for patients and staff during the day. The woodwind quintet, brass quintet and string quartet present more than 50 in-school performances for third- through fifth-graders. These special concerts take place throughout the region’s school districts. Each year, the Orpheum Theatre welcomes about 5,000 students to hear the symphony play as part of an outreach program, Concerts for Young Audiences. Another component of the symphony’s focus on music education happens before each concert. “The pre-concert experience gives the inside scoop, the backstory of the works about to be performed,” Haskins said. “It is also a chance for attendees to ask questions and get real answers they might have about anything they are about to witness.” Thanks to a gift from a local charitable trust, the audiovisual offerings in the Orpheum Theatre have become more robust. The grand concert hall is outfitted with a high-tech multimedia system which includes several HD cameras, projectors and two custom-made retractable projection screens. The Sioux City Symphony Orchestra began exploring the possibilities opened up by the new technology. In the spring, a “key cam” projected the pianist’s fingers on the screens flanking the stage, giving the audience a unique perspective of the notes being played. During a concert featuring guest artist Mason Bates, a series of cameras placed in the percussion section allowed listeners to see what was going on at the back of the

orchestra. The new system has also been used to show interviews with guest artists, giving a behind-the-scenes experience, complete with commentary, seconds before they perform on stage. “This high-definition equipment allows us to take the symphony into the

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Ryan Haskins conducts the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra during a rehearsal at the Orpheum Theatre.

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Hot Elvis, anyone? You don’t have to be a rock star in order to eat like one

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Ever wanted to eat like a rock star? Well, at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, there’s a sandwich that’s fit for a King (of rock and roll) and for a punk prince. At the newly opened Fuel American Grill, one can chow down on a “Hot Elvis” (a grilled peanut butter, bacon and banana sandwich) as well as on a “Reuben Ramone” (a classic deli sandwich named after the group responsible for such punk anthems as “Rock ‘n’ Roll 28

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High School,” “Bonzo Goes to Bitsburg” and “Blitzkrieg Bop”). These are just the sort of musicallyminded meals that assistant general manager Stefan Huba wanted on the menus of the Hard Rock bars and restaurants. “The Hard Rock is all about rock and roll,” he said. “I wanted our dishes to reflect the fun and excitement associated with music.” High-voltage culinary experimentation will certainly be on the plate at Main

+ Abbey, the new 100-seat restaurant where Huba said “Main Street USA meets (London’s) Abbey Road.” “At Main + Abbey, we’ll be taking something as all-American as buffalo wings and give it a rock-and-roll twist,” he explained. “In our case, we’ll create chicken meatballs that will have the taste and spice of Buffalo wings.” Likewise, Huba has reconstructed Fish & Chip Tartare, that is made with Tuna Tartar, English cucumbers, avocado, sesame, scallions, Daikon radishes and


Main + Abbey is one of the dining options at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Chef de Cuisine Roderick Johnson displays a plate of shrimp scampi.

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flying fish roe. This is a healthier version of the classically British fish and chips. While the Beatles-influenced Main + Abbey will emphasize cuisine from both sides of the pond, the World Tour Cuisine will cast its net significantly further, according to Chef de Cuisine Rocky Rocha. “Our buffet will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner foods from Italy, Asia, Latin America and other spots around the globe,” he said. “In addition, we’ll be preparing food from the freshest of local ingredients.” In addition, Fuel American Grill – home of the aforementioned Hot Elvis and Reuben Ramone – will also have complete breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, said food and beverage manager Chris Colello. “Fuel is where people can get something fast but tasty,” he said, pointing to such unpretentious items as the Heavy Metal Steel Cut Oatmeal (oatmeal topped with walnuts, cranberries, brown sugar and honey), along with burgers bearing names like the “Shroom, the double-decker Beast of Burger and the Fried Bologna Burger,

Details Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 111 Third St. Sioux City, 712-224-7625 RESTAURANTS AND BARS Main + Abbey: “Where Main Street meet Abbey Rad” World Tour Buffet: Featuring favorites from around the world) Fuel American Grill: Fast-service grill featuring rock-related sandwiches) The Yards: Whiskey bar serving “rocktails” with distinctive Sioux Cityinspired drinks

which is a sandwich that contains an Angus beef patty, ketchup, mustard and, you guessed it, topped by a piece of fried bologna on a bun. “Our philosophy was to create a menu of comfort food classics,” Huba said. “When rock star go on the road, their food riders (contracts) contain the foods that remind them of home. Fuel’s menu allows our guests to eat like a rock star in the middle of a world tour.” Even cocktails (or “Rocktails”) get a creative twist at the Yards, a Hard Rock whiskey bar named after the Sioux City Stockyards. “We try to create specialty drinks that contain distinctively Sioux City products,”

Huba said, explaining that the “Roxanne! and Rye” is made with Bulleit rye and Palmer’s rock candy while the “Riders of the Storm” is Meyers Dark Rum, a lime wedge and Sioux City Ginger Beer. “It’s fun trying to get local flavors into both food and drink,” he said. “We love to experiment with flavors.” A longtime music fan, Huba said he grew up listening to classic rock, as did Colello. Rochas, on the hand, prefers more contemporary musicians like Matchbox 20 and Daughtry (a recent Hard Rock Sioux City act). But don’t chefs live a rock and roll lifestyle, anyway? “I guess it’s cool to be a chef,” Huba said, nodding his head. “After all, everybody needs to eat. So, our food’s pretty cool as well.” Keeping with that theme, Rocha said a busy restaurant kitchen looks like “controlled chaos” during dinner time. Yet the experienced chef knows it’s really a rock and roll jam session, where every member is performing a harmonious task. “Cooking is an art,” he said. “We want our food to taste good and look beautiful at the same time.” This is what Huba wants Hard Rock’s restaurants to become known for. “You don’t have to a be a rock star in order to eat like one,” he said with a grin.

SoHo Kitchen & Bar We’re just a short 1½ block walk East of the Sioux City

Convention Center on the corner of Historic 4th & Court Streets. Family Owned and Proudly Serving America’s Favorites SoHo’s American cuisine is fresh from scratch each day using only the highest quality ingredients which makes us a local favorite. SoHo has the largest CRAFT beer selection in Siouxland with 40 taps along with a full bar offering our Signature drinks and all of the classics. Come and Have FUN on FOURTH!

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SHOPPING Cardinal Plaza

Wine & Spirits, H & R Block, I-wireless (located in Hy-Vee), Dakota County State Bank (located in Hy-Vee).)

stores & shops saves you time. You can get it all done in one place, in mere moments.

(Tobacco Hut, EZ Payday Advance, Multi Care Clinic, Fitch & Stahle Law Office, Little Caesar’s Pizza, United Real Estate Solutions, Lewis & Clark Title and Escrow, JEO Consulting, Qaran Communications)

Downtown Sioux City

Marketplace Shopping Center

Dakota Ave. between 19th & 20th streets, South Sioux City, Neb.

Cardinal Point

Hwy. 77 & W. 21st St., South Sioux City, Neb. (Alltel Wireless, Green Tea Salon, Payless Shoes, Dollar Tree, Super WalMart, Wendy’s, Rose Nails, Burger King, Walgreens, China Super Buffet, Rent A Center, Cash Spot, Tan World, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Power Wash Car Wash, Sunheat, Farm Bureau Financial Services, Game Stop)

Cornhusker Mall

2500 Cornhusker Drive, South Sioux City, Neb. (Hy-Vee, Panda Palace, EZ Check Cashing, SSC Housing Agency, Hy-Vee

712-252-0014 www.downtownsiouxcity.com Downtown Sioux City offers unique shopping for him, for her, for the family and the home with many locally owned specialty shops.

Galley Gift Shop

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

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.

Southern Hills Mall

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

Lakeport Commons

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.

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Bob Roe’s Point After

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

Clyde’s Grill & Pub

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

People walk past memorabilia on display at Hard Rock Casino and Hotel.

Famous Dave’s

3828 Stadium Drive, Sioux City 712-252-4545 Whether you’re craving a fun night on the town or a tasty meal after the big game, Clyde’s Grill & Pub will have you leaving full. Enjoy our great service, cool atmosphere and delicious food that goes with whatever you’re wearing.

Kahill’s Steak-Fish & Chophouse

Fourth & B St., South Sioux City 402-494-5025 Siouxland’s premier restaurant! Inviting restaurant and bar offers early and late night Happy Hours, steaks, chops and pastas in a gorgeous setting.

Minervas Restaurant

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.

SoHo Kitchen & Bar

1024 Historic Fourth, Sioux City 712-258-3434 Whether it’s a business lunch, an after work cocktail with friends, dinner on your way to a movie or celebrating a special occasion, SoHo Kitchen & Bar is the place to go.

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Third Street and Wesley Way 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.

Morningside College

Betty Ling Tsang Summer Fine Arts Series 3625 Garretson Ave., Sioux City 712-274-5000 • www.morningside.edu Enjoy FREE music and theatrical performances in the beautiful Buhler Outdoor Performance Center on the Morningside College Campus.

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 Admission: See individual event Hours: See individual event The Tyson Events Center/Gateway Arena features a 10,000-seat arena,

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Casino marquees are shown on the “strip” in North Sioux City, S.D.

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.

‘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

Located 3 miles west exit #127 off I-29, Sloan, Iowa 712-428-9466 or 800-468-9466 www.winnavegas.biz With more than 668 slot machines, bingo and 20 table games. WinnaVegas Casino provides top live entertainment. Open 24 hours. Must be 21 years of age or older for casino floor.

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Junior World Cup sets stage for Musketeers season ‘Iowa Ambassadors’ return from Russia with Bronze Medal BY TIM GALLAGHER

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SIOUX CITY | The Sioux City Musketeers head into the 2014-15 season on a high. That happens when Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad makes you official “Ambassadors of Iowa.” It happens when you spend 15 days together playing seven games in Junior World Cup action halfway around the world, playing in a place few players imagined they would. In Russia. The Musketeers didn’t disappoint in their first venture to the Junior World Cup, closing out the competition with a 4-3 victory over Dynamo Shinnik of Belarus in the Bronze Medal contest. “It wasn’t gold, but we were still excited to bring back a Bronze Medal to Sioux City,” said Jay Varady, the second-year head coach of the Musketeers. Branstad even unveiled Jay Varady the jerseys the Musketeers sported in Junior World Cup play. The team partnered with Tyson Foods for the trip. Tyson, one of Sioux City’s largest employers, is a worldwide producer of meat and poultry products. The special jerseys featured Tyson logos on uniform tops and pants. Those jerseys will be worn by the Musketeers in the team’s United States Hockey League regular-season home opener versus Sioux Falls at the Tyson Events Center on Oct. 4. Following the game, those special jerseys will be auctioned off. The memories of this summer, however, won’t soon vanish for Varady, 36, who coached for the first time in Russia. While most USHL coaches have a few weeks and three games of preseason action to prepare, Varady had 10 games and more than two weeks of travel with his squad. Good thing, he noted, as only six of the Musketeers 23 players off last year’s playoff team return to the ice. The team reported

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Sioux City’s Waltteri Hopponen (43) and Joe Snively (15) battle for the puck with Waterloo’s Alec McCrea (29) and John Wiitala (10) during Musketeers postseason hockey action at the Tyson Events Center last season.

to fall camp on Sept. 12. Sioux City’s Fall Classic takes place in town on Sept. 19-20. The puck falls for the first time in regularseason action on Sept. 26 in Omaha. “As a coach and a manager, you always want a big trip in the beginning of the season,” Varady said. “A ‘big’ trip in the USHL might involve spending three nights together in a motel, which gives you time to bond. We fast-forward that by spending 15 nights together in another country.” For Varady, the play he’ll likely remember most from the Junior World Cup was an overtime shot by Sam Kurker that ripped past the Belarus goaltender to give Sioux City a 4-3 triumph in the Bronze Medal contest. The Junior World Cup was held Aug. 22-30 in Ufa, Russia. The tournament, sanctioned by the International Ice Hockey Federation, is said to be the most prestigious international club championship in 36

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Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad signed a proclamation on Aug. 5 designating the Sioux City Musketeers “Ambassadors of Iowa” as they prepared for a trip to Russia for the Junior Cup World Cup. Branstad was also presented with a jersey the team will use during its trip. Above, from left, are Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey, Musketeers Executive Vice President Rich Zaber, Branstad, Musketeer defenseman Jacob Wilson and Musketeers President Lloyd Ney.

hockey. It featured top junior teams from nine different countries. “The hockey buildings we were in (in Russia) were fantastic,” Varady said.

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“As a coach and a manager, you always want a big trip in the beginning of the season. A ‘big’ trip in the USHL might involve spending three nights together in a motel, which gives you time to bond. We fastforward that by spending 15 nights together in another country.” JAY VARADY

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The Sioux City Musketeers celebrate their third-place effort at the Junior Club World Cup after a 4-3 overtime win against Dynamo Shinnik of Belarus in Ufa, Russia.

Musketeers clubhouse inside the Tyson Events Center. It’s likely the envy of most USHL clubs. “The facility we have is a fantastic place to play junior hockey,” says Varady, who remembers visiting the old Municipal Auditorium as a player for Dubuque in the USHL nearly two decades ago. “It’s a perfect size, not a monstrosity where there’s no atmosphere. In a lot of ways, for me and the players, this is where we live during the season. Part of being a good program is having a facility where the players feel comfortable and want to be here.” Sioux City’s host families for these players, many of whom are several states from home, play important roles as well. And, Varady has seen those families continue to offer what they can to make sure a player’s home-away-from-home is just so. “We have some host families who have had players in their homes for 10 to 15 years, if not longer,” Varady says. “They 38

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Sioux City’s Blake Heinrich, 16, fights with Waterloo’s Dane Cooper, 55, during Musketeers playoff hockey action at the Tyson Events Center.

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really give our guys the ability to grow away from the rink.” Finally, adoring crowds continue to shower their support on a team that now enjoys its fourth decade of play in the Woodbury County seat. An average of 2,800 fans turned out last year to support

a team that reached the post-season’s second round. “When you play in that building and we score and the lights go out, it’s just a great environment,” Varady says. “It’s great to hear that loyal fan base.”


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SPORTS & RECREATION Climbing Wall

$5 Adults, $2 Children 5 & under Skate Rental: $2 Skate Sharpening: $3 Hours: 7-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat.

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

The 38,000-square-foot ice center is open year-round for youth hockey programs, public ice-skating, and tournaments.

Long Lines Family Rec Center 401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City 712-224-5127 www.sioux-city.org

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

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

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, inline hockey, dodge ball, wrestling, batting cage and special events. The centerpiece of the Center is the climbing facility. Conference rooms for meetings, parties and other small events.

Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

2200 N. 33rd, Lincoln, Neb. 402-471-5481 Relax amid our rolling hills! Watch the wildlife, swim, hike or fish. Outdoor programs, visitor’s center, cabins and campsites available.

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

Hours: 4:45 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 4:45 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri., 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. Located on the banks of the Missouri River, this 60,000 square-foot facility

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!

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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. The vista extends from the Veterans Memorial Bridge to the riverboat casino. With nearly 300 parking spaces, there is always room for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Riverview Complex

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

Give us a call today for your convention, sports or group tour, hunting or family vacation needs.

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, SSC 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.

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PARKS Albertsen’s Bridgeview Park Sixth St. & Dakota Ave., 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

5015 Correctionville Road, Sioux City 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.

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

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

Turning leaves on trees along the Big Sioux River across from Stone State Park add color to fall landscape.

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

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

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.

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14th & Hickory, Dakota City, Neb. A 4.5-acre park located on the banks of the Missouri River features a public boat ramp, camping, shelter and play equipment.

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 counties simultaneously. Contact City Hall 402-695-2662

Grandview Park

24th St. & Grandview Blvd.,Sioux City 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.


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.

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

Latham Park

1915 South 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 fountain, quiet sitting areas and one or two friendly squirrels.

Lewis & Clark Wayside

14th & Hickory, Dakota City, Neb.

Hole in the Rock Recreation Area and Big Elk Park 3 mi. E. Macy, Neb. 402-837-4389 or 402-837-5301 www.rezhunter.com

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

Klasey Park

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

Newly Renovated!

Free Wireless internet • Free Breakfast • Pool • Fitness center

• Free Internet • Cooked-to-Order Breakfast • Full Service Restaurant & Bar

• In-Room Microwave • Fridge • Coffee Maker+Hair Dryer • Business Center • Flat Screen TV/HBO • Handicap Accessible Rooms

712.225.4200 Just off Exit 149 on I-29 1132 Larsen Park Rd. Sioux City, Iowa 51103 130 Nebraska St. Sioux City, IA 51101 Ph: 712-277-1550 | F: 712-277-1120 official 2014 visitors guide

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PARKS 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.

Ponca State Park

Gabrielle Howard, 5, of Sioux City, watches an old-fashioned 1907 rope-making machine at Art in the Park held at Latham Park in Morningside.

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

play areas, ball fields, access to the bike trail, Riverside Aquatic Center, Bruguier’s Cabin and views of the Big Sioux River.

Riverside Park

Fourth & D streets, South Sioux City 402-494-7535

100 acres located on the west side of town. This park has numerous shelters,

South Sioux City Parks & Recreation Department offices are located in Scenic Park. Scenic Park is home to a

Ponca, Neb.

1301 Riverside Blvd., Sioux City

Scenic Park

Welcome to Sioux city!

Free Wireless Internet • Free SuperStart® Breakfast Business Center • Elevator 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

Free Wireless Internet • Free DayBreak® Breakfast Indoor Pool, Spa & Fitness Center • Whirlpool Suites In-room Microwave, Fridge, Coffee & Hair Dryer Business Center • Flat Screen TV/HBO Children 17 & Under Free with Adult Pet Friendly with Fee • Guest Laundry

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

Sioux City/South

I-29 Exit 143 • 2530 Singing Hills Blvd.

(712) 255-8888

1-800-800-8000 www.super8.com

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I-29 Exit 143 • 3000 Singing Hills Blvd.

(712) 258-8000

1-888-440-2021 www.daysinn.com

Fifth & Water streets, Sioux City Memorial to the veterans of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard.


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