Kelly Brown-Ramirez, Author at The Siouxland Blog

Koffie Knechtion

October 25, 2019November 11, 2022Coffee, Local Businesses, South Sioux City, Wedding Venues

The story of this business, and the quality of food and drinks are all worth your invested time it takes to drive here and experience the cozy and inviting atmosphere tucked away on the back

Linda Sue Manor

October 23, 2019September 21, 2023History of Sioux City, Local Businesses, Sioux City, Wedding Venues

Being one of the only boutique hotels in Sioux City, the Linda Sue Manor was built in 1896, and boasting the first telephone used in Sioux City, I know you’ll enjoy reading more about this

Mid-America Museum of Aviation and Transportation

September 11, 2019November 11, 2022Attractions, History of Sioux City, Sioux City

Upon first moving to Sioux City, for the first four years, I had never even heard of this museum. However, when I met my now husband, he gave me a tour of the FedEx terminal,

W. H. Over Museum

September 4, 2019November 11, 2022Attractions, Vermillion

Founded in 1883, the W.H. Over museum is the oldest museum in the state of South Dakota. Existing in Vermillion for 136 years, it receives no state or federal funding. Located across from the Dakota

Valiant Vineyards

September 2, 2019November 11, 2022Local Businesses, Vermillion, Wedding Venues, Wine

Did you know South Dakota’s first and oldest winery is only half an hour away from Sioux City? Valiant Vineyards in Vermillion is a must see when you make your visit to this quaint college

War Eagle

August 29, 2019November 11, 2022Attractions, History of Sioux City, Sioux City

So there’s an urban legend here in Sioux City that explains the reason why we have no real emergencies, and hardly any severe weather; we are protected by Chief War Eagle. findagrave.com Waŋbdí Okíčhize was

Peirce Mansion

August 28, 2019November 11, 2022Attractions, History of Sioux City, Sioux City

This was one of the first landmarks I remember seeing upon moving to Sioux City in 2007. My first apartment was on Jackson Street four blocks down from the Peirce Mansion, and every Spring and

Sergeant Floyd Monument

August 20, 2019November 11, 2022Attractions, Sioux City

Did you know the Floyd Monument is the first designated National Historic Landmark of the United States? Whoa! Being on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, it’s also a great place to bring a

Blue Bunny

August 6, 2019November 11, 2022Le Mars, Topics

Did you know Le Mars, Iowa makes more ice cream than anywhere else on earth?! It’s known as the Ice Cream Capital of the World, so when we drove up to Le Mars last month,

Greek Fest

July 28, 2019November 11, 2022Events, Sioux City

Here in Sioux City, this is one of the most anticipated events all year! Everyone knows about Greek Fest, and everyone raves about the food and bake sale. If you’ve never had Greek food, you