Kelly Brown-Ramirez, Author at The Siouxland Blog

Apples! And Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2020April 25, 2020Topics

We here in Siouxland get excited for apples when Valentine’s Day comes around. Apples? Valentine’s Day? Most people associate hearts, sentimental cards, and lots of candy with this romantic holiday. But not us Siouxlanders! Every

Bellevue Ballroom

February 12, 2020April 25, 2020Wedding Venues

I drive past this apartment complex almost every day on my way home from getting groceries. And I remember when I first moved to Sioux City a few coworkers of mine lived in this apartment

Country Celebrations

February 10, 2020April 25, 2020Wedding Venues

Wanting a rustic themed wedding right out of Better Homes & Gardens magazine? Do you have colors and decorations that would look good with a farmhouse backdrop? Have you been gathering inspiration from Pinterest, but

Art Center

February 7, 2020April 25, 2020Wedding Venues

This has to be one of my most favorite places in all of Sioux City. I live fairly close to the Art Center, and make my way there at least once a month to check

Grandview Park

February 5, 2020April 25, 2020Wedding Venues

This beautiful and tranquil oasis nestled into the historic Heights Neighborhood, is the only park on my list. Our very own Grandview Park, has to be one of the most influential and recognized parks in

February = Wedding Month

February 3, 2020April 25, 2020Wedding Venues

Did you know February is National Wedding Month? And en lieu of entering the love month we will be looking at 10 places to get married here in Sioux City. My experience I got married

Thank you Yankton

January 29, 2020April 25, 2020Yankton

I would like to send a personal thank you out to Yankton for being a tremendously accessible city, full of beauty, history and art. I enjoyed my three days here far more than I expected,

JoDean’s

January 27, 2020April 25, 2020Yankton

Probably one of the most famous buffets in the Midwest, JoDean’s has almost single-handedly put Yankton on the map! Buffet to end all buffets Boasting a 50-foot buffet, you’ll find every kind of food here.

Gavins Point Dam

January 24, 2020April 25, 2020Yankton

For the five years I lived in Vermillion, I made several trips up to Yankton, and one of the most anticipated destinations was the Gavins Point Dam. In fact, this was the first dam I

Lewis and Clark Visitor Center

January 22, 2020April 25, 2020Yankton

Built in 2001, the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center is technically in Crofton, Nebraska. Just a ten-minute drive from Downtown Yankton, it overlooks the Gavins Point Dam. elevation.maplogs.com bridge and bluff Crossing the Discovery Bridge