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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Annual Camp High Hopes barbecue festival returning to downtown Sioux City
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — An annual barbecue festival hosted by Camp High Hopes will be returning to downtown Sioux City this June. Rib Fest 2025 will be taking place at Battery Park at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on June 21 this summer. This year's Rib Fest will once again feature the ever-popular rib cook-off, featuring between 15 to 20 different teams competing for prizes, trophies, and bragging rights. In addition to the cook-off, this year's festival will see the return of Sons of 20 as the live music performance during this year's event. Tehir set kicks off at noon. Story continues below Top Story: Orange City hosts the 84th Annual Tulip Festival Lights & Sirens: Nebraska teacher accused of having sex with minor, buying substances for students Sports: Storm Lake standout Jaidyn Coon commits to Creighton men's basketball Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here On top of music and ribs, the event will also feature a few different family-friendly events attendees can check out. Rib Fest has been hosted at the Hard Rock for the past 10 years, and the Hard Rock's marketing manager said they're honored to be a part of the event. 'Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is honored to partner with Camp High Hopes for this incredible event,' said Director of Marketing at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City, Shannon Pauling. 'Rib Fest is about community, fun, and a shared love for great food and music. It's just a fantastic way to give back and support a worthy cause.' Every dollar raised during the event goes right back into improving what Camp High Hopes can provide to their campers. 'This event is so much more than a barbecue competition,' said Executive Director of Camp High Hopes, Sarah Morgan. 'It's a day filled with music, fun, and an incredible sense of community. Most importantly, every dollar raised stays here in Siouxland to support life-changing programs for our campers. We're beyond grateful for partners like Seaboard Triumph Foods and the Hard Rock who make this day so special.' Prior to the big Rib Fest day, Camp High Hope's Rib Fest Roadside: A Drive-Through Rib Sale will be taking place on June 7 at Battery Park from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Sioux City Farmers Market to host ‘First Taste of Summer'
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — A day of fun events is coming to the Sioux City Farmers Market later this June. The Sioux City Farmers Market will host 'First Taste of Summer' on June 21. This event will include family-friendly events and even a free item for the first 100 customers. Story continues below Top Story: Orange City hosts the 84th Annual Tulip Festival Lights & Sirens: Nebraska teacher accused of having sex with minor, buying substances for students Sports: Storm Lake standout Jaidyn Coon commits to Creighton men's basketball Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here The Farmers Market is inviting the Siouxland community to celebrate the beginning of summer at 101 Pearl Street from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone attending can check out the many market vendors and family-friendly activities. The event will feature: Market Bingo: Market-wide bingo with a chance to win a Farmers Market gift basket. Cooking Demonstration Booth: Learn how to make fresh and seasonal dishes using summer produce you can get right from the market. Kids Zone: Chalk art & bubble-blowing stations. Selfie Station: Take pictures of your market haul with friends and share your haul on social media. Live Music: Local favorites Walter Peterson and Terry Brooks will be performing. The first 100 customers to First Taste of Summer will receive the market's signature reusable shopping bag. Check out the Sioux City Farmers Market website, Instagram, or Facebook for more information or any questions about the event. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
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Sunnybrook Hope Center to receive $12K donation
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Sunnybrook Hope Center will receive more than $12,000 from a local philanthropy group. The Sunnybrook Hope Center, a non-profit based in Sioux City, will receive a $12,100 donation from a Siouxland philanthropic group on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Story continues below Top Story: Orange City hosts the 84th Annual Tulip Festival Lights & Sirens: Nebraska teacher accused of having sex with minor, buying substances for students Sports: Storm Lake standout Jaidyn Coon commits to Creighton men's basketball Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here 100+ Men & Women Who Care will present this donation at the Betty Strong Encounter Center on Tuesday. The group meets quarterly to select a Siouxland non-profit organization. According to a press release from Dave Madsen, the group has donated more than $420,000 to Siouxland non-profits. Anyone interested in joining 100+ Men & Women Who Care is welcome to either contact the group's Facebook page or email Dave Madsen. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
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Storm Lake standout Jaidyn Coon commits to Creighton men's basketball
OMAHA, Neb. (KCAU) – One of Siouxland's top boys basketball prospects had made his college decision. Storm Lake's Jaidyn Coon announced his commitment to play at Creighton, picking the Bluejays over Drake, Illinois, Iowa, Iowa State, Nebraska, and TCU. The junior three-star recruit is the second ranked player in Iowa and 122nd in the nation, per 247 Sports. Coon, a SportsZone Boys Basketball Player of the Year finalist, helped lead Storm Lake to its first IHSAA State Tournament appearance since 1994 with a Lakes-Conference best 23.9 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Sport
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#4 Storm Lake ends season in State quarterfinals with 59-53 loss to #5 ADM, ends season at State for first time since 1994
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCAU) – Here's a look at the highlights and score from the #4 Storm Lake Tornadoes IHSAA Class 3A State Quarterfinal game against #5 ADM. #5 ADM 59, #4 Storm Lake 53 Jaidyn Coon led Storm Lake with 16 points and 15 rebounds while Timothy Yanga added ten points for the Tornadoes, who end the year with a 22-2 record. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
