2019 – The Siouxland Blog

Pioneer Village

December 15, 2019November 11, 2022Attractions, Events, Le Mars

Christmas is in full swing here in Siouxland, and the Pioneer Village is the place to be! Christmas lights, a visit from Santa, and a horse drawn carriage ride are among the many things you’ll

Riverside

December 10, 2019November 11, 2022Sioux City, Topics

Previously we have discussed both Morningside and Leeds neighborhoods, now let’s look at Riverside. With an amusement park, circus, boat club and pool, this was by far the most active neighborhood in its heyday. Bruguier's

2019 NAIA Women’s Volleyball Championship

December 2, 2019April 25, 2020Attractions, Events

Back again is the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) Women’s Volleyball National Championship. This will be the 40th Championship, and the 12th year Sioux City has hosted the tournament. With 32 teams from all

Festival of Trees

December 1, 2019April 25, 2020Attractions, Events

What is the Festival of Trees? Every year on the Monday before Thanksgiving the Ho-Chunk Center gets decked out with festive Christmas trees, wreaths, nativity scenes, and much more! It is free to the public,

Christmas Tour of Homes

November 23, 2019April 25, 2020Attractions, Events

Welcome to the Annual Siouxland Christmas Tour of Homes! This has been an annual tradition here in Siouxland for over 40 years! A select four to five homes are chosen and decorated by local designers,

Leeds

November 13, 2019November 11, 2022Sioux City, Topics

An engine and iron works, a flour mill, a stove works and even a shoe factory were all once thriving businesses in Leeds. Now a residential neighborhood, you might say it’s small but mighty. Once

Siouxland Freedom Park

November 11, 2019November 11, 2022Attractions, South Sioux City

Our brave, honorable, patriotic, dedicated, and altruistic men and women in the US military believe in something greater than themselves. Wiling to sacrifice and serve others, they provide us all with a safe country to

Morningside

November 6, 2019November 11, 2022Sioux City, Topics

Working in Morningside, I can tell you it is very much like a quaint little town. It feels remarkably separate from the rest of Sioux City, and I see many of the same locals who

2nd Annual Siouxland Coffee Festival

November 3, 2019November 11, 2022Coffee, Events

One thing many people know about me is I love coffee. I enjoy the experience of trying new roasts, flavors and varieties. I have strayed away from grocery store brands, and find myself gravitating towards

Sioux City’s Railroad Museum

October 30, 2019November 11, 2022Attractions, History of Sioux City, Sioux City, Wedding Venues

At one time, Sioux City’s railroad hub was the 10th largest railroad center in the nation. Construction began in 1916, meaning this museum complex is over 100 years old! So much history gives me so