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Stretch Every Dollar: Building a Cost-Effective Marketing Plan for Siouxland Businesses
Running a business in Siouxland means balancing ambition with practicality. You want growth but every marketing dollar needs to work twice as hard. The secret isn’t spending more; it’s spending smarter.TL;DR Focus your marketing on clarity, consistency, and community. Know exactly who you’re talking to. Use low-cost digital tools that automate and amplify your message. Build trust through local partnerships and consistent storytelling. Always track ROI — and adjust fast when something
Vaccines and Test & Treat available at Drilling Pharmacy
It’s not too late to protect yourself during cold and flu season by getting your flu shot! We are happy to accommodate curbside vaccinations if desired. We are continuing to offer other vaccine services including pneumonia, shingles, RSV, tetanus, and Covid-19 boosters. We also provide test and treat services where we test for strep throat or influenza A and B in the pharmacy and dispense the treatment in the same visit if appropriate. Patients are encouraged to call and speak with one of our pharmacists
Peirce Mansion hosts free Holiday Open House
Peirce Mansion hosts free Holiday Open House Free refreshments, festive entertainment, and a visit from Santa Claus are among the highlights of the Sioux City Museum & Historical Association’s Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. The free event will feature musical performances by North High Madrigal from 1:15-1:45 and the clarinet quartet from Morningside University from 2:15-2:45.The historic Victorian-era mansion will be open to the public as a way of saying “thank you” to the
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Sparklight Donates 150 Turkeys to Help Feed Siouxland Families This Holiday Season
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (Nov. 18, 2025) –Sparklight®, Sioux City’s hometown internet provider, is helping brighten the holidays for local families through a donation of 150 turkeys to the Food Bank of Siouxland. This contribution comes at a critical time, with the organization seeing more than twice the usual need for food assistance in recent weeks. The donation took place today at the Food Bank of Siouxland, with eight Sparklight associates delivering the turkeys in a procession of bucket trucks and
Museum presents lunchtime history program
Museum presents lunchtime history program Thanksgiving is one of our nation's favorite holidays, but most people do not know the true story of how it began, developed, changed, and why. Morningside University emeritus professor Dr. Bruce Forbes has dedicated much of his career studying the history of holidays and will offer stories, historical evidence, and images in this History at High Noon: The Real History of Thanksgiving, presented Thursday, November 20 beginning at 12:05 at the Sioux City Public
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KICK OFF ‘RED KETTLE SEASON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, please contact: November 12, 2025 Capt. Teri Ellison / 712-255-8836 THIS SATURDAY 11/15: SIOUXLAND SALVATION ARMY SET TO KICK OFF ‘RED KETTLE SEASON’ WITH SPECIAL EVENT AT RIDDLE’S JEWELRY SIOUX CITY, Iowa (November 12, 2025)—The Siouxland Salvation Army is set to start its annual Red Kettle Campaign in style—with a seasonal kickoff event at the local
Leading with Data
AMES, Iowa – Across Iowa, community leaders face growing expectations to justify programs and budgets with clear evidence. To help meet that need, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is piloting Leading with Data, a new three-part online workshop series that teaches a clear, repeatable process for using data in everyday decisions. The workshops are designed for people who help guide local programs and projects but don’t work with data every day. That includes nonprofit staff, city and county
Sioux City Public Museum opens Walking in Antarctica
Sioux City Public Museum opens Walking in Antarctica (Sioux City) - In 2015, artist Helen Glazer traveled to Antarctica as a grantee of the National Science Foundation’s Antarctic Artists and Writers Program, in order to photograph ice and geological formations for eventual production as photographic prints and sculpture. She worked out of remote Antarctic scientific field camps and had access to protected areas that can only be entered with government permits or in the company of a skilled
New Year’s Eve Bash at the Sioux City Art Center
New Year’s Eve Bash at the Sioux City Art Center Shooting Stars and Champagne Bars on New Year’s Eve! SIOUX CITY – The Sioux City Art Center is excited to announce its very first New Year’s Eve Bash! This event will take place in the atrium of the main Art Center building on Wednesday, December 31, from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Shooting Stars and Champagne Bars is presented by Charese Yanney. This all-access event will welcome guests for an unforgettable night of joy, glitz, and friendship. Tickets are $75 per
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Christmas at the City Centre Brings Holiday Magic to Downtown Sioux City
Christmas at the City Centre Brings Holiday Magic to Downtown Sioux City Sioux City, IA – The RE/MAX City Centre is bringing festive fun to downtown this season with a full lineup of holiday events for families and the community to enjoy. From the annual Stocking Hat Giveaway to holiday movies and local shopping, there’s something for everyone to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Monday, November 24 – Downtown Holiday Parade Festivities kick off with an Open House and the annual Stocking Hat
Letters to Santa Mailbox is Coming Downtown
Letters to Santa Mailbox is Coming Downtown Sioux City, Iowa (October 24, 2025) - Downtown Partners Sioux City is excited to announce a new holiday tradition, Letters to Santa. Beginning Friday, November 1, children across Siouxland are invited to drop off their letters to Santa in a special red mailbox located inside the Art SUX Gallery at 515 4th Street in Downtown Sioux City. The custom-built mailbox is the result of a unique local collaboration. Students from the Sioux City Career Academy’s Welding
Sioux City Art Center’s Annual Free Winter Holiday Workshop`
Sioux City Art Center’s Annual Free Winter Holiday Workshop SIOUX CITY – This annual FREE event is a great time to show off some creativity in making decorations and gifts for the winter holidays. The workshop will be held in the Gilchrist Learning Center from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm on Saturday, December 6, taking the place of our regularly scheduled Saturday morning family art lessons. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Two 90-minute sessions are available during registration, one beginning
Vote for Your Favorite Holiday Storefront in Downtown
Vote for Your Favorite Holiday Storefront in Downtown SIOUX CITY, IOWA (October 24, 2025) - Downtown Partners is excited to announce the return of the Downtown Storefront Decorating Competition, bringing festive cheer and creative displays to Downtown Sioux City from November 24 through December 22, 2025. Businesses and nonprofits throughout downtown will transform their windows into holiday works of art, helping to make the season bright for shoppers and visitors alike. If you are a Siouxland nonprofit
Crafting Visual Marketing That Truly Clicks With Gen Z and Millennials
Social media has become a saturated sea of content, with users—especially younger ones—scrolling through feeds at dizzying speeds. To stand out, brands must now speak a visual language that resonates instantly. This isn't just about slapping on a pretty filter or using bold colors. It's about capturing attention, emotion, and identity in a single glance. Younger audiences have grown up on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, where image and video reign supreme. They expect visuals to tell the
Leveraging Mobile Applications to Drive Success and Efficiency in Your Business
In today's fast-paced business environment, your time is as valuable as money, and mobile applications become your powerful ally. These digital tools revolutionize how you manage operations, from enhancing communication to optimizing inventory and simplifying the invoicing process. By integrating mobile apps into your daily business practices, you significantly boost productivity and efficiency. Their use is crucial in securing a competitive edge in the marketplace. Keep reading to learn more.Use PDF
How to Turn Your Zero Startup Capital into a Successful Business Venture
It might be thrilling to launch a business, but when you have little to no beginning money, it can be a nightmare. However, with the appropriate approach and mentality, establishing a business with no money is feasible. In this article, we share some effective ways to start your business when you’re working with a tight budget. Team up with others One great way to start a business with no capital is to collaborate with partners who are willing to invest their time and resources in your
