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01-05-2025
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Big Sioux Levee Trail reopens in Dakota Dunes
DAKOTA DUNES, S.D. (KCAU) — The Big Sioux Levee Trail in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota has opened back up temporarily after being closed to allow for repairs to the river's levee. According to the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District, the trail is open as of April 30. However, it's expected to close again sometime in May once Lieber Construction gets additional materials and continues work on the Big Sioux River levee. Crittenton Center receives AIA Iowa Impact Award for Tiny Homes Golf carts are allowed on the trail from Prairie Park to the levee and the access point from E Pinehurst via the maintenance asphalt road. Officials urged users of the trail to take their typical precautions. The repair project was approved back in Jan. 2025, with Lieber Construction awarded the project after their bid of nearly $2 million. The levee was damaged from June 2024's historic flooding. The Pointe walking trail near the Big Sioux River will be relocated further inland by spring or early summer 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Sport
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Midwest 8-Ball Championships kick off in Sioux City
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The 59th Midwest 8-Ball Championships started on Wednesday, April 30 at the Seaboard Triumph Foods Expo Center, with nearly 2,000 players in attendance this year. With 150 pool tables laid out, a variety of evenly matched players are looking to claim part of $85,000 in prize money. The tournament started off with a classic game of 9-ball which will be followed by a singles and doubles match up. Crittenton Center receives AIA Iowa Impact Award for Tiny Homes The coordinator of the tournament wants people to know that anyone is welcome to stop by and enjoy watching some pool. 'Here this weekend, we have 150 pool tables on the floor and we're going to have probably pretty close to 2,000 people here at the end of the tournament,' Midwest Tournament Association president Ace Leiding said. 'So we're looking forward to a really great weekend, and if you've never seen 150 pool tables in one location, come on down, check it out because it's pretty cool.' The tournament will go until May 4. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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30-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Comedian Brad Williams to return to Sioux City
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Comedian Brad Williams will be returning to Sioux City in the spring of 2026. Williams will appear at the Orpheum Theatre on April 9, 2026 at 7 p.m. as part of his 'The Tall Tales Tour,' according to a release from Oak View Group, the management group of the Orpheum Theatre. Williams is one of the most in-demand comedians after having started stand-up comedy as a teenager and routinely selling out venues across the world. 'His high energy live performances frequently produce standing ovations from audience members, which prompted the late Robin Williams to call him 'Prozac with a head,'' the release states. Crittenton Center receives AIA Iowa Impact Award for Tiny Homes Williams has performed stand-up on many television shows, including The Tonight Show, Dave Attell's Comedy Underground, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. He's also had multiple comedy specials, the first being Fun Size on Show Time and then another a year later called Daddy Issues. His latest special, 'The Degenerates,' is on Netflix. He has also acted and co-hosts a successful podcast called 'About Last Night.' Tickets for Williams' performance go on sale Friday, May 2 at 10 a.m. Tickets can be bought at the Primebank Box Office at the Tyson Events Center or online at the Orpheum Theatre's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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30-04-2025
- General
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Crittenton Center receives AIA Iowa Impact Award for Tiny Homes
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCUA) — The Crittenton Center was honored with the AIA Iowa Impact Award for their Tiny Homes project. According to a release from the Crittenton Center, they received the award on April 24. The Impact Award goes to architectural projects that help serve social, humanitarian, community, or environmental causes, according to the release. The Center said that they received the award for their unique and compassionate approach to addressing the needs of vulnerable young adults who are transitioning out of foster care into adult life. 'These homes are more than just shelter- they're a foundation for hope, stability, and independence,' said Kim Scorza, CEO of Crittenton Center. 'We are deeply honored that AIA Iowa has recognized the impact of this project, which reflects the power of design to change lives and strengthen our community.' 2025 Sioux City Farmers Market opening with day of festivities 'Working with the kids and the Crittenton team has awakened us even further to how architects can be community activists. This has been one of the most rewarding projects we've been a part of, and we're excited to see it be recognized for its impact.'- Nathan Kalaher, PLaN Architecture. The Tiny Homes offer a safe place for youth who could face homelessness upon aging out of foster care to live. The project also helps build a community and foster a sense of belonging for the residents. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
