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š± Family challenges Sioux City police shooting in new wrongful-death lawsuit
Hello Sioux City! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Family challenges Sioux City police shooting in new wrongful-death lawsuit
- Why George Foreman chose a peaceful Sioux City hillside forever
- How Cris Carterās story is inspiring recovery at Rosecrance Jackson Centers
Also on today's calendar: Smells Like Nirvana Tribute Live in Concert and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Becoming windier and cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 30 degrees.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; windy, cooler, temps: high: 54, low: 30.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 34 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Family sues Sioux City and police officer for relative's death (kwit.org) ā A family has filed a civil lawsuit against Sioux City and a city police officer over a traffic-stop encounter that ended in a fatal shooting of their relative. The suit alleges the officer escalated the situation, used unjustified deadly force, and that bodycam footage was edited, and it seeks a jury trial to review the incident. 
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2. āSense of peace': George Foreman fulfills long-held wish with final resting spot, family says (hawaiinewsnow.com) ā George Foremanās final resting place is Logan Park Cemetery in Sioux City, where his family recently visited a newly installed 8āfoot monument overlooking the Loess Hills. Relatives say he chose the spot after finding deep peace here in 1988, and they returned this week to thank city officials and community members for helping honor his wish. Ā Ā Ā
3. NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter speaks at Rosecrance Jackson event (ktiv.com) ā Rosecrance Jackson Centers in the Sioux City area is marking 50 years of addiction treatment by bringing Hall of Fame receiver Cris Carter to share his recovery journey and message of hope. Carterās talk highlights available resources for those battling addiction, and the center will continue its anniversary celebration with a Rush Hour Connect event on September 10. Ā Ā Ā
4. Spring cleaning? Iowa's warmer weather means greater poisoning risks (radioiowa.com) ā A Sioux Cityābased poison control expert is warning residents statewide that warmer spring weather brings higher risks from cleaners, fuels, garden chemicals, and even plants and mushrooms. She urges families to store products safely, avoid mixing cleaners like bleach and ammonia, and keep the Iowa Poison Control Centerās 1-800-222-1222 number handy for emergencies or quick questions. Ā Ā Ā
5. A Warm Welcome Home (themarcusnews.com) ā Army National Guard members Colt and Hanah Hofman, who serve with a Sioux City-based unit, recently returned to northwest Iowa after nearly a year deployed in Jordan and Syria. Primghar residents welcomed them home with a parade, while the couple shared what life was like on small, remote bases and how they balance military duties with civilian careers. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Sioux City
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Upcoming Events in
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Sioux-High 4:18
Whiskey Dicks Bar, 212 Cunningham Dr, Sioux City
8:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Boys Soccer: Sioux City North vs Sheldon Sibley-Ocheyedan (Varsity)
Sheldon High School Orab Field
6:30 pm -
Boys Soccer: Thomas Jefferson Soccer Border Battle (Varsity)
Gale Wickersham Athletic Complex
8:00 am -
Girls Soccer: Thomas Jefferson Soccer Border Battle (Varsity)
Gale Wickersham Athletic Complex
8:00 am -
EHS: Volleyball Open Gym
Sioux City East High School Gym
6:00 pm -
Girls Track & Field: SBL JV Track Meet (Junior Varsity)
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School FB Field/Track
4:00 pm -
Boys Track & Field: SBL JV Track Meet (Junior Varsity)
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School FB Field/Track
4:00 pm -
Boys Track & Field: Knight Relays (Varsity)
De Valois Stadium
4:30 pm -
Smells Like Nirvana Tribute Live in Concert
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City , 111 3rd St , Sioux City
8:00 pm -
The Record Show at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Encore Hall , 1308 Nebraska St , Sioux City
12:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Friday April 24
Sunday May 3
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š Events Nearby
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Iowa Candidate Debate and Fundraiser
Deer Run Golf Course , 801 1st Ave N , Hinton
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Cozy Confessional ā A Blind Wine Tasting with Oscar Carlās Winemaker 4.17.2026
Oscar Carl Vineyard , 1473 Buchanan Ave , Sioux City
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Concert Band Festival
Eppley Auditorium - Morningside University , 3625 Garretson Ave , Sioux City
9:00 am -
Ready for your next sweater? The Traveler Sweater Workshop with Melissa is it!
Growing Up Lulu Fiber Arts , 116 Gaul Dr , Sergeant Bluff
5:00 pm
Friday April 17
Thursday April 23
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- So, I was working on my daughter's Christmas present last night, a denim and lace tote.
Anyway, I made some progress, but now I'm stumped, The sides have pockets and the sides and bottom of the bag are just two pieces attached in theā¦ (Nextdoor Spalding School) - This is going to be a fun night!
And you can get your tickets now at Siouxlandcomedy.com (Nextdoor Northside)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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