January 2019 - The Siouxland Blog

Flight 232

January 31, 2019March 22, 2023Topics

United Airlines Flight 232 was a regularly scheduled flight from Denver to Chicago. In a few hours all 296 passengers and crew would have landed and been on their way. Unfortunately, everything would change that

Trinity Heights

January 26, 2019November 11, 2022Attractions, Sioux City

Inspiration On a trip to Santa Clara, California in 1985, Father Harold Cooper saw a giant stainless-steel sculpture of Mary. Being a Sioux City resident, Father Cooper wanted his city to have the same opportunity

Sneaky’s Chicken

January 25, 2019November 11, 2022Local Businesses, Sioux City

You mention to anyone here in Sioux City that you ate at Sneaky’s, you’ll get a universal response, “I love that place!” Sneaky’s is an institution in this town, and has been creating a legacy

Claussen Greenhouse and Nursery

January 19, 2019February 5, 2019Local Businesses

Jefferson, SD I’ve been to several greenhouses, but non more beautifully organized than this. My initial visit came after seeing a “Grand Opening” on facebook Claussen’s was having. After the cold winter months, it was

Coffee King

January 10, 2019November 11, 2022Coffee, Local Businesses, Sioux City

Introduction I bet you’ve been driving over the Floyd Bridge and you’ve seen this sign: Ever wonder what it was? Or how to get that cup of coffee or lemonade they sometimes promote on the

Lally’s

January 8, 2019November 11, 2022Le Mars, Local Businesses

Le Mars, IA Introduction After visiting the Plymouth County Historical Museum, my friend and I went for lunch at Lally’s Eastside Restaurant. According to Maps, it’s only a 10 minute walk from the museum, but

Plymouth County Historical Museum

January 6, 2019November 11, 2022Attractions, Le Mars

Le Mars, IA Introduction Originally Le Mars Central High School, the Plymouth County Historical Museum occupies all 5 floors of this beautiful building. Finished in 1924, with an addition in 1952, it functioned as a