Visit Sioux City - Winter 2013

winter 2013

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New league brings challenges, excitement to indoor football game

bennett benefit Girls Inc. concert features return of famous crooner

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Briar Cliff grad works to promotes international team

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letter from the mayor

Uncover hidden gems in Sioux City Greetings!

Welcome to the City of Sioux City’s recreation program guide. We are pleased to offer a wide array of fun activities for your entire family to enjoy year round.

Sioux City is the regional hub for business, culture, and entertainment for the tri-state area and has twice been named an All American City by the National Civic League. Sioux City is ranked as a top sports destination by Sports Destination Magazine, and Forbes Magazine ranks Sioux City in the top 15 for Best Places for Business and Careers. Our outstanding quality of life and top notch economic incentives make Sioux City a perfect place to raise a family and grow a business.

We hope you enjoy this Fun and Action Guide and the many activities offered by Sioux City Parks and Recreation, as well as the Public Library, Art Center, Tyson Events Center, and Orpheum Theater. Be sure to make our new downtown Public Museum a must see for your family!

Make your life richer by spending time in one of our

52 parks including the off-leash dog park at Bacon Creek, or on one of our 20 plus miles of biking/hiking trails. Visit Grandview Park on Saturday evening to take in a free movie or enjoy a quiet peaceful Sunday evening listening to the sounds of the Municipal Band at the Bandshell.

No matter how you choose to enjoy the wonderful opportunities presented by the City of Sioux City, we are confident you will find lots of fun at little or no expense to you. Sioux City is a vibrant place to live, work, and play and we are happy to be a part of that outstanding quality of life. Take advantage of all the fun things to do and see and please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions, ideas or suggestions.

Enjoy Sioux City!

Robert E. Scott Mayor

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”Just Us” team members participate in the curling competition at the IBP Ice Center.

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The 2013 Sioux City Visitors Guide is produced in cooperation with the Visit Sioux City by Information Publications, Inc. 515 Pavonia St., Sioux City 51101.

All material is copyrighted, 2013 by the publishers. To advertise or for information on how you can have Information Publications produce a similar publication for your business or community, contact: Steve Griffith, General Manager at (712) 224-6277 or e-mail your request to steve.griffith@.lee.net.

Special thanks to: Sioux City Public Museum.

Photos courtesy of the Sioux City Journal and the Sioux City Public Museum.

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elcome INSIDE 3 Letter from the mayor 6 Attractions 12 Tourist in Your Own Town 14 Conservatory of Music 16 Events calendar 22 Girls Inc. benefit concert 24 Area map 26 History

28 Harlem Globetrotters 30 Nightlife & entertainment 31 Dining 35 Shopping 36 Sports & recreation 38 Sioux City Bandits 42 Parks 45 Lodging

We hope you will enjoy our vibrant community. The Sioux City area has much to offer and experience with a diverse selection of shops, restaurants, entertainment and more. Be our guest, stay a day or two and let us show you our hometown hospitality!

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attractions Sioux City serves as the regional hub for business, employment, industry, retail trade, medical care, educational opportunities and tourism in Northwest Iowa, Southeast South Dakota and Northeast Nebraska. More than 140,000 people live in the tri-state metropolitan area.

Take a step back in time and explore our rich history with the Lewis and Clark Expedition and see the history of the Missouri River through rare photographs and artifacts. Don’t forget your camera as you tour the beautifully restored Orpheum Theatre and get fabulous photos of the region from the Sgt. Floyd Monument or Chief War Eagle Monument. Come away to a quiet place.

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Aalfs Courtyard

Fourth & Virginia streets Sioux City A green space courtyard where a beautiful mural, created by a team of local artists, depicts buildings that no longer exist in Downtown Sioux City and life in the 1800s.

Anderson Dance Pavilion On the Riverfront Larsen Park Road, Sioux City 712-279-6126

Located along the Missouri River, the Pavilion is host to many summer special events, parades, walks, and

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picturesque weddings. A scenic walkway leads to a well-manicured lawn with spectacular annual plantings and a state-of-the-art, full access children’s play area.

Argosy Casino

On the Riverfront 100 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City 712-294-5600 or 800-424-0080 www.pngaming.com Argosy Casino Sioux City is part of Penn National Gaming, Inc. Penn National owns and operates 16 casinos across the United States.

Argosy Casino features more than 36,000 square feet of gaming excitement. On board you will

find more than 700 of the newest and most exciting slot machines, Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Video Keno and Live Action Poker. Argosy Casino Sioux City also features the Outfitters Grill offering great burgers and sandwiches and all of your favorite specials. All Thrills. All the Time. Argosy Casino.

Sioux City Art Center Arts Alive Mural

3rd & Nebraska Streets, Sioux City Located on the south side of the Terra Centre, this beautiful mural welcomes visitors into Downtown and is a wonderful example of community pride, bringing art to the

Snowshoers make their way along a trail during Winter Fun day at Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center.

Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center 4500 Sioux River Road, Sioux City 712-258-0838 www.woodburyparks.com

Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Admission: Free This award-winning facility showcases the Loess Hills and provides opportunities for outdoor recreation, education and stewardship. All new exhibits feature an interactive badger tunnel, prairie diorama, rare birds’ egg collection and extinct passenger pigeon.

Hikes, special events and programs for all ages are held year round. The facility is handicap accessible. Three miles of hiking trails, including a quartermile handicap-accessible trail, offer spectacular views and connect with other trails in Stone State Park.

Flight 232 Memorial

On the Riverfront, Sioux City Commemorating the heroic rescue efforts by the Siouxland community after the crash of United Flight 232 in 1989, the statue depicts Air National Guard Col. Dennis Nielsen carrying a young child to safety.

Historic Fourth Street District 1000-1100 Fourth St., Sioux City public, and a positive project for the city’s young art students.

Bruguier’s Cabin

1201 Riverside Blvd., Sioux City In 1933, an abandoned house was about to be demolished so that the lumber could be used for a boys camp. As workers removed the siding from the house, they discovered that the house was originally a log cabin. After doing research, it was determined that the house was one of the log cabins of the Theophile Bruguier farm. The cabin was given to the City of Sioux City as an historic structure, and is considered to be the oldest structure in Sioux City.

Historic Fourth Street contains the best concentration of late 19th century commercial buildings in Sioux City.

Nestled in the heart of Downtown, Historic Fourth Street offers fine dining, exceptional nightlife and unique shopping in an atmosphere unsurpassed in the area.

Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center/Betty Strong Encounter Center

900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City 712-224-5242 www.siouxcitylcic.com The Betty Strong Encounter Center opened in December 2007 as an expansion of the Lewis & Clark

Interpretive Center to create a private, non-profit cultural complex on Sioux City’s Missouri Riverfront. The Lewis & Clark Center commemorates the explorers’ time in this area with a range of permanent hands-on exhibits, the Garden of Discovery, a 30-by-50-foot U.S. Flag and 14-foot bronze outdoor sculpture of Lewis, Clark and Seaman the Newfoundland dog. The adjoining Betty Strong Encounter Center seeks to encounter deeper meanings of the expedition and its transforming impact on the people, land and rivers of this area, using changing exhibits, movies and a year-round calendar of programs and activities for all ages. The cultural complex was built and is sustained by Missouri River Historical Development, Inc. (MRHD).

Long Lines Family Rec Center 401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City 712-224-5124 • www.sioux-city.org

The Long Lines Family Rec Center provides recreational facilities for individuals as well as organized associations. The Center has courts for open gym, soccer, basketball, volleyball, in-line hockey, dodge ball, wrestling, batting cage and special events. The centerpiece of the facility is the world-class 53-foot climbing wall and free-standing boulder to practice your rock-climbing techniques. There are conference rooms for meetings, parties and other small events.

Mid America Museum of Aviation & Transportation

2600 Expedition Court, north of Sioux Gateway Airport, Sioux City 712-252-5300 midamericaairmuseum.org Variety of aircraft and transportation vehicles including vintage bicycles, cars, fire truck and police cars, military vehicles and displays to a Boeing 727200. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Tuesdays. Open holidays except for New Year’s, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Closed Wednesday.

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attractions bar also offer stunning settings for your meetings, parties, wedding receptions and other events. No matter the size of your group, the Orpheum’s exquisite surroundings, combined with friendly, professional service and exceptional cuisine, will make your event unique and memorable.

Public Safety Memorial at City Hall Raindrops are visible on “Rachel Weeping for her Children,” one of the permanent Sculpt Siouxland sculptures displayed along Fourth Street in downtown Sioux City.

The Milwaukee Railroad Shops Historic District

Loess Hills National Scenic Byway IA Hwy. 12, 3400 Sioux River Road, Sioux City 712-274-8733 (ext. 1284) www.milwaukeerailroadshops.org I-29, Exit 151 - 2 miles south of the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center.

The Milwaukee Railroad Shops Historic District features a 31.5-acre historic district with walking tours, roundhouse building tours, steam locomotive cab tours (4-6-2 Pacific Style Locomotive), Locomotive whistle demonstrations, motor car rides and the Caboose Gift Shop.

Hours are Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sixth & Douglas streets, Sioux City This memorial pays tribute to all of the fallen firefighters and law enforcement officers who helped keep the Siouxland community a safe place to live.

Roth Fountain on the Promenade

Fourth & Virginia streets, Sioux City The fountain in its entirety mirrors, in its tripartite facade, the historical 1915 Exchange Building formerly located in The Yards area. The fountain’s four over-flow basins and the hexagon shape of the outer pool are taken from elements found in the Woodbury County Courthouse.

Orpheum Theatre

528 Pierce St., Sioux City www.orpheumlive.com Ticket Info: 800-745-3000 Symphony Info: 712-277-2111 The Orpheum is a magnificently restored 1927 theater in the heart of Sioux City’s downtown cultural district and is the home to the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra, the Broadway at the Orpheum series, and an exciting array of live entertainment events. The historic theater, its elegant lobby and stylish

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Al Harris-Fernandez, art center director, is shown with new works from the permanent collection at the Sioux City Art Center.

Sculpt Siouxland

Fourth St. from Pearl to Virginia, Sioux City www.SculptSiouxland.org Sculpt Siouxland is a year-long exhibit displaying sculptures from local and national artists. This exhibit is free to the public and displayed along Fourth Street in Downtown.

Sgt. Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center 1000 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City 712-279-0198 www.siouxcitymuseum.org Admission: Free Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 7 days per week. Closed New Year’s, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas days.

Tours may be arranged after hours.

Board the Sergeant Floyd, and begin a journey into the region’s maritime history. Built in 1932 as an inspection boat by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center chronicles the Missouri River’s development as a major shipping route and the key to Sioux City’s success in the early years of its founding. Discover exhibits

about the Lewis & Clark Expedition, the fur trade, Sioux City’s evolution as a transportation hub and those river craft which still ply the waters of the Missouri River. The three-deck vessel displays a forensic likeness of Sgt. Charles Floyd, a restored Engineer’s quarters, Radio Room, and Officers’ Rest room. The Museum includes Native American artifacts, an authentic dug-out canoe, fur-trapping supplies and model steamboats. The Galley Gift shop offers Sioux City, Lewis & Clark, and souvenirs from the three-state area.

Sergeant Floyd Monument Hwy. 75 near Glenn Avenue, Sioux City Admission: Free Hours: Year Round Honoring Sergeant Charles Floyd, the only casualty of the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition is this stone obelisk.

Overlooking the Missouri River, this 100-foot tall memorial was the first historic landmark registered by the U.S. Government.

Sioux City Convention Center

801 Fourth St., Sioux City 712-279-4800 800-593-2228 www.visitsiouxcity.org Admission: See individual event Hours: Business Office: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The Convention Center hosts trade shows, conventions, meetings and special events. Distinctive Gourmet, the exclusive in-house caterer, is rated as the best in the business. As the Tourism Bureau for the area, the Convention Center can assist with programs, maps, hotel recommendations, and much more.

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Sioux City Art Center

225 Nebraska St., Sioux City 712-279-6272 www.siouxcityartcenter.org Admission: Free (contributions appreciated) Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 1- 4 p.m.; Mon. Closed.

The Sioux City Art Center with its contemporary architecture welcomes visitors with its elegant three-story glass atrium accented with a floor featuring a geometric maze fashioned from terrazzo tile. Two of its five galleries are dedicated to featuring selections from its permanent collection of more than 900 works including a Grant Wood mural.

Throughout the year, other gallery space showcases touring exhibits of works by artists with international, national and regional reputations. The children’s Junior League Hands-On! Gallery offers a fun atmosphere for children to explore basic elements of art through interactive stations.

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attractions Sioux City Public Museum 607 Fourth St., Sioux City 712-279-6174 www.siouxcitymuseum.org

Admission: Free Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday 1-5 p.m.

The Immaculate Heart of Mary Queen of Peace is shown at Trinity Heights. The stainless steel statue of the mother of Jesus was designed and built by nationally renowned sculptor Dale Lamphere.

The museum features permanent exhibits showcasing Sioux City and Siouxland history including Native American history, rare artifacts, stimulating interactives, stockyards history and wide range of exciting exhibits and traveling shows.

Sioux City Transit System Operational times: Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Trinity Heights

2509 33rd St., Sioux City 712-239-8670 www.trinityheights.com Admission: Free (Donations Accepted) (Open seven days per week) Hours: Oct. 1-April 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 1-Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

The 33-foot statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the 30-foot statue of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Queen of Peace are the focal points.

In the St. Joseph’s Center/Museum you will find Jerry Traufler’s life-size wood carving of the Last Supper, one of only three in the world, and the Divine Mercy Chapel. On the grounds area Circle of Life Memorial to the Unborn. The eight acres of beautiful gardens, small shrines and a simulated mountain stream and pond allow the visitors many opportunities to “Come away to a quiet place by yourself and rest a little” Mark 6:31.

Tyson Events Center/ Gateway Arena

401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City 800-745-3000 www.tysoncenter.com Admission: See individual event Hours: See individual event

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The Tyson Events Center/Gateway Arena features a 10,000-seat arena, and offers an extremely flexible venue for a wide variety of entertainment and sporting events.

The facility includes a full-size ice hockey rink, and is home to the Sioux City Musketeers Hockey Team and Sioux City Bandits Indoor Football Team.

War Eagle Monument

1917, is an example of prairie style architecture. The building features sculptures, intricate terra-cotta moldings, sculptured light fixtures, and a beautiful stained glass dome.

The Woodbury County courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, and was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1996. It is the largest publicly owned prairie school building in the world.

Take I-29, Exit 151 and follow War Eagle Drive, Sioux City

Nebraska

Admission: Free Hours: Year ’round

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Wambdi Okicize, known as “War Eagle” served as a riverboat guide or pilot on the upper Mississippi; he worked for the American Fur Company delivering messages, and during the war of 1812 he carried messages for the government. The monument was erected in tribute to “War Eagle.” Due to his leadership among the tribes, the Indians and Whites learned to work together without having to resort to violence.

The bluff provides a spectacular view of the tri-state area.

Woodbury County Courthouse

620 Douglas St., Sioux City 712-279-6601 • woodbury-ia.com Admission: Free Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

National Historic Landmark.

The courthouse, completed in

1500 Hickory St., Dakota City, Neb. 402-987-3316 or 402-987-3388 Hours: Sundays 2-4 p.m., June thru August Built in 1860, this was the first Lutheran Church in the Nebraska Territory. Annually, in August, is the Vespers Service. The Dakota County Historical Society welcomes visitors to Nebraska’s oldest standing church.

Horsemen’s Atokad Downs Hwy. 77 & 20 Bypass, South Sioux City 402-494-5722

Thundering sounds, cracking whips, heart stopping finishes, speed, stamina, and fast-paced action is what you will find at Horsemen’s Atokad Downs. Enjoy live thoroughbred racing in September and simulcast races year round.

Missouri National Recreational River Resource and Education Center at Ponca State Park 2 mi. N. on Spur 26E, Ponca, Neb. 402-755-2284

“Where People and Nature Meet,” describes the beauty and solitude of this conference Center. Along with meeting rooms, this facility offers a terrific visitor center and hands-on interpretive center focusing on the natural and cultural history of the Missouri River.

Admission: Free Trails open year around. Visitor center open weekdays 8-4:30, weekends in summer (call for hours). A 1500-acre park in the Missouri River basin. The homestead was established in 1872 includes the family farmhouse, a historic barn, log cabin, the Lamont Country School and Stavenger Church. It also

includes interpretive exhibits, more than 13 miles of biking and hiking trails with views of native plants and wildlife.

North Sioux City, S.D. Adams Nature Preserve, video lottery & bingo, 180 hotel rooms, Veterans Memorial and five community parks.

Ponca State Park

2 mi. N. on Spur 26E, Ponca, Neb. 402-755-2284 www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks The park, which encompasses 859 acres, has trail rides, pool, hay rack rides, The Missouri National Recreational River Resource and Education Center and visitor center. On-site staff and volunteers help guide and educate visitors on the history, biology, ecology, astronomy, geology and archeology of the area. Many how-to programs on outdoor recreation are also given, including fishing, backpacking, wilderness survival, cooking and others.

With more than 20 miles of trails, the park provides hikers and mountain bikers many opportunities to explore the park’s back country. Several mountain bike races are held every year making the Park’s trail system noted for its diverse and often challenging trails.

South Sioux City Convention and Visitors Bureau 866-494-1307 www.visitsouthsiouxcity.com

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‘Tourist in Your Own Town’ Dolly A. Butz ‌

Journal photos by Tim Hynds

Top: Student James Himes, right, looks at a display featuring Sioux City advice columnists Ann Landers and Abigail Van Buren during a field trip by Roosevelt Elementary School fourth-graders.

Above: David Sitzmann leads students on a tour of the Sioux City Public Museum.

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There’s a lot to do in Sioux City, but City Convention Bureau Manager Erika Newton said not all of the city’s residents have visited its notable attractions such as the Art Center, new Public Museum and Trinity Heights.

The Sioux City Convention Bureau founded the “Tourist in Your Own Town” campaign four years ago to encourage Sioux City residents to experience the local attractions right here at home. “Tourist in Your Town” is held in conjunction with National Tourism Week, May 4-12.

“We see the same thing happening in communities of every size. Even people

that live in New York City, maybe some haven’t been to the Statue of Liberty or the art museums there in their own backyard,” Newton said. “I think people just take for granted a lot of things that we’ve got to offer here.”

Newton said the goal of the campaign is to make residents aware of the places Sioux City has to offer so that they can visit them and tell their friends and family about them, who in turn will check them out when they are in town.

“What we’re trying to do is create a fan base for Sioux City so that these people can go out and promote Sioux City to people who don’t live here to help build the travel and tourism flow that comes through our

“What we’re trying to do is create a fan base for Sioux City so that these people can go out and promote Sioux City to people who don’t live here to help build the travel and tourism flow that comes through our community.”

ERika Newton

Journal photos

Left: Students walk behind the sculpture “Sojournor: Solar Reef” by Andrew Langoussis at the Sioux City Art Center on March 13. The sculpture is part of the museum’s permanent collection.

Above: The Sioux City Art Center.

Passport Locations

community.”

The campaign has been a big hit with residents and local business owners alike, according to Newton.

During the week, Newton explained that a press conference kicks off the campaign.

She said yard signs are used to mark city attractions that the City Convention Bureau wants people to visit.

Residents will find a passport enclosed in their city utility bill or they can download one at visitsiouxcity.org. At each location that they visit, they’ll receive a stamp.

After they visit 10 locations and turn their passport in at one of several drop off points, Newton said they become eligible for a host of prizes from pizzas to hotel stays to rock climbing wall parties.

“We’ve been able to award prizes to almost everyone who has turned in a passport over the past couple of years,” she said.

Attraction operators and business owners, Newton said have reported increased traffic during the “Tourist in Your Own Town” campaign.

“We’ve had a lot of really positive feedback from the local attractions and hotels from this program. It’s one of the things they look forward to every year because it just gives added focus to their property and their attraction and helping them with extra publicity.”

Journal photo by Dolly Butz

The Immaculate Heart of Mary Queen of Peace is shown at Trinity Heights. The stainless steel statue of the mother of Jesus was designed and built by nationally renowned sculptor Dale Lamphere.

Journal photo by Earl Horlyk

Decorated Christmas candy creations at Palmer’s Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe.

Sgt. Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center: 1000 Larsen Park Road, 712-279-0198 Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center: 4500 Sioux River Road, 712-258-0838 Sioux City Art Center: 225 Nebraska St., 712-279-6272 Tyson Events Center / Gateway Arena: 401 Gordon Drive, 712-279-4850 Sioux City Convention Center: 801 Fourth St., 712-279-4800 Sioux City Public Museum: 607 Fourth St., 712-279-6174 Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center / Betty Strong Encounter Center: 900 Larsen Park Road, 712-224-5242 IBP Ice Center: 3808 Stadium Drive, 712-2794880 Sioux City Public Library: 529 Pierce St., 712-255-2933 Historical Railroad Museum: 3400 Sioux River Rd., 712-233-6996 Mid America Museum of Aviation & Transportation: 2600 Expedition Ct., 712-2525300 Sioux Gateway Airport: 2403 Aviation Blvd., 712-279-6165 Long Lines Family Rec Center: 401 Gordon Dr., 712-279-6126 Visit a Sioux City Park of Your Choice: Have Passport stamped at the Parks & Rec Office located in the Long Lines Family Rec Center, 712-279-6126 Trinity Heights: 2511 33rd St., 712-239-9158 Palmer’s Old Tyme Candy Store: 405 Wesley Way Pkwy., 712-258-7790

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Music conservatory produces

ear-ringing ‘art’ Earl Horlyk ‌

When you think of enduring works of art, Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” probably springs to mind.

But what about “Whip It!” by 1980s new-wavers Devo?

According to Ron Emory, art is art and music is definitely art.

That’s why the waiting area wall of the Sioux City Conservatory of Music – which was founded by Emory and his wife Gia – is decorated with such unusual memorabilia as the energy dome hat once favored

by Mark Mothersbaugh, among other pieces of “art.”

“We’ll be switching all of the Devo stuff Journal photo by Earl Horlyk

Ron Emory, left, teaches Don Hughes to play Duane Eddy’s “Rebel Rouser” at the Sioux City Conservatory of Music. A retired widower, Hughes said playing guitar was a lifelong dream.

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Left: Instructor Bobbie Sheffield plays drums at the Sioux City Conservatory of Music.

Below: Instructor Alex Erwin works with Abigail Burr at the Sioux City Conservatory of Music.

Journal photos by Jim Lee

Journal photo by Jim Lee

Kelsey Marie Dill performs her song “Complicated” at the Sioux City Conservatory of Music.

with Johnny Cash stuff very soon,” Emory said.

Located at 1309 Pierce St., the nonprofit Sioux City Conservatory of Music has the goal of inspiring, educating and preserving music in the Midwest.

Emory, a member of the influential 1970s Southern California punk band T.S.O.L., was inspired to create his own “School of Rock” by his friend Flea (aka Michael Peter Balzary), bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

“Flea started his Silver Lake Music Conservatory (in Los Angeles) to provide basic music education for kids,” Emory said.

“We took the template Flea created and are implementing it in Sioux City.”

Currently, the music conservatory has eight instructors – all established musicians – who teach students piano, woodwind, vocal and percussion lessons in every genre of music including rock and roll.

This is a training Emory, a self-taught musician, wished he had as a kid.

The details What: Sioux City Conservatory of Music Where: 1309 Pierce Street, Sioux City Phone: (712) 574-1751 Website: www.siouxcityconservatory.com

“I was the kid who always tagged along with my older brothers to Alice Cooper concerts,” he said. “As I got older and my tastes matured to include groups like the Clash and the Weirdos, I taught myself to play by imitating them.”

Describing himself as a shy kid who loved to surf and skateboard, Emory found refuge in music.

“When I had a guitar or a mic in front of me, I didn’t feel quite so shy,” he said.

Yet Emory didn’t have access to classes that would teach him musical theory or songwriting.

That’s why he believes students would

benefit from such classes being taught at his music conservatory.

“You won’t appreciate music until you know where it came from,” Emory said.

Inside the music conservatory is what Emory calls a listening room, which boasts vintage LPs of everyone from Jimi Hendrix to the Beatles to “Little” Stevie Wonder.

“Every girl wants to sound like Taylor Swift,” he noted. “Then, they hear someone like Patsy Cline and discover someone who has even influenced Taylor.”

On the other side of the building are vintage guitars, including ones that belonged to the late George Larvick, a well-known Sioux City musician.

“Sioux City has a pretty impressive musical history,” Emory said. “We want to see that continue with a newer generation.”

Which only goes to prove that art isn’t just something to see. It can also be something that rings in your ears.

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Rascal Flatts

EVENTS calendar | sIOUX CITY . SOUTH SIOUX CITY . NORTH SIOUX CITY Rascal Flatts with The Band Perry

7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 17 Tyson Events Center Country superstars Rascal Flatts return to Sioux City for one show!

Joined by The Band Perry, this is a night you won’t want to miss!

Tickets, $24.75 and $59.75, are available at the Tyson Events Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

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Tony Bennett

7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 18 Orpheum Theatre Seventeen-time Grammy Awardwinner Tony Bennett will appear at the Orpheum Theatre for one show only Jan. 18, in a special performance benefiting Girls Inc. of Sioux City.

Proceeds from this fund raiser will help Girls Inc. expand and strengthen a wide variety of programs for girls ages 6 to 18.

Last year, over 500 girls benefited from activities in five researchbased program areas that provide a safe place where girls are challenged to expand their minds, strengthen their bodies, speak up for themselves and make healthy choices.

Tickets, $60.50, $76 and $123, are available at the Tyson Events Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

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Sioux City Symphony: Simply Sinatra with Steve Lippia 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9 Orpheum Theatre The incomparable Frank Sinatra interpreter Steve Lippia pays homage to this great icon. He’s performed with dozens of major symphonies to sold-out audiences across the country.

When Lippia begins to sing you’ll think you’re listening to “The Chairman of the Board” live at the Orpheum.

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Tickets are available by calling the Symphony office at (712) saturday 277-2111 or online at www. siouxcitysymphony.org

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*Adams Homstead & Nature Preserve* *Over 180 Hotel Rooms* *Veterans Memorial* *Six Miles of Waling & Biking Trails* *Five Parks* *Variety of Dining Options* *Video Lottery and Bingo*

CNOS Foundation Basketball Classic 2013 Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 3-5 Tyson Events Center

The CNOS Foundation is proud to present the 7th annual CNOS Foundation Basketball Classic at the Tyson Events Center January 3-5.

Purchase tickets at the door.

Visit cnosfoundation.org/ for more information.

”Disney’s The Little Mermaid”

7:30 p.m., Jan. 17 -27 Lamb Arts Regional Theater, 417 Market St.

Part of the Young People’s Theatre the Disney classic comes to the Lamb stage. $21 adults, $17 seniors, 62+ $12 students. 712-255-9536. www. lambtheatre.com Tony Bennett

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7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20 Orpheum Theatre Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, “Shrek the Musical,” brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage. In a faraway kingdom things get ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a handsome prince – shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a villain with a short temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand … and his name is Shrek. Shrek the Musical is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone!

Tickets , $30-$52, are available at the Tyson Events Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

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Sioux City Rockestra: We Are Family

”Red”

8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 Orpheum Theatre

Jan. 31–Feb. 10) Lamb Arts Regional Theater, 417 Market St.

Songs about mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers highlight this show about “relative” music.

Tickets are available at the Tyson Events Center box office, 712279-4850 or www.siouxcityrockestra.com

Dakota String Quartet,

A play by American writer John Logan about artist Mark Rothko. The show will be performed in The Box. 7:30 p.m. $21 adults, $17 seniors, 62+ $12 students. Call 712-255-9536 for tickets. www.lambtheatre.com

“Escanaba in Love”

3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 3 First Presbyterian Church, 608 Nebraska St.

7:30 p.m., Feb. 8–24 Sioux City Community Theater, 1401 Riverside Blvd.

For tickets, call Sioux City Chamber Music Association, 712-279-5567.

This is the hilarious prequel to “Escanaba in Da Moonlight” and is set in a deer camp during WWII. Written by Jeff Daniels. Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Feb. 17 and 24. $15 for adults. Call 712-233-2719 for tickets. www.scctheatre.org

Sioux City Musketeers Tyson Events Center Jan. 8 Jan. 11 Jan. 12 Feb. 2 Feb. 8 Feb. 9 Feb. 15 Feb. 16 Feb. 23

7 p.m. Fargo 7 p.m. Lincoln 7 p.m. Sioux Falls 7 p.m. Sioux Falls 7 p.m. Fargo 7 p.m. Des Moines 7 p.m. Tri-City 7 p.m. Des Moines 7 p.m. Fargo

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7 p.m. Lincoln 7 p.m. Omaha 7 p.m. Dubuque 7 p.m. Sioux Falls 7 p.m. Tri-City 7 p.m. Lincoln 7 p.m. Omaha 7 p.m. Tri-City 7 p.m. Fargo

Tickets, $8.50-$17, are available at the Tyson Events Center box office, Ticketmaster outlets, (712) 279-4850 or 800-745-3000 and ticketmaster.com.

”Love, Loss and What I Wore”

Feb. 15–24) Lamb Arts Regional Theater, 417 Market St.

Written by Nora and Delia Ephron, this show of monologues uses the female wardrobe as a time capsule of a woman’s life. The show is a fundraiser for the theater company. 7:30 p.m. $21 Adults, $17 Seniors, 62+ $12 Students (through full-time college). 712-255-9536. www.lambtheatre.com

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Grease

Feb. 21-24 Klinger-Neal Theater, 3700 Peters Ave. 7 p.m. Feb. 21-23 and 2 p.m. Feb. 24. 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. webs. morningside. edu/ theatre/

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7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5 Tyson Events Center

Sioux City’s Tyson Events Center will host legendary rockers Journey! Special guests include Pat Benatar and Loverboy.

Journey is one of the most popular American rock bands of all time, creating some of the best-known songs in modern music. Multiple generations are welcoming Journey, as the group continues to bring their signature sound of classic hits and new favorites across the country and around the world. Journey fans can expect to hear new songs from their most recent album Eclipse, as well as classics.

Tickets, $49, $69 or $99, are available at the Tyson Events Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

”Black and White Broadway”

8 p.m., Feb. 8–16 Evelyn Larson Theater, 413 Nebraska St.

Siouxland Film Festival Saturday, Feb. 23 Orpheum Theatre

Thuringer Quintet

7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16 Eppley Auditorium, 3625 Garretson Ave. This salon quintet is a music ensemble committed to the central European tradition of light and entertaining music.

Their program transcends the notion of “classical” and “popular” music and provides a light-hearted fun evening. $17-$22. Call 712-276-2212 or email sccc2382@gmail.com for tickets. www. concertcourse.com

For the 9th year in a row, we will be bringing the Siouxland community together for one evening of entertainment, supplied by “local” independent movie-makers and those from around the world. It includes only short films, with a 15 minute length limit so that we may show more films. Once again, the event will be held at Sioux City’s historic Orpheum Theater, a 2400 seat renovated performance hall.

For more information, visit siouxlandfilmfestival.org

$15 for adults and $10 for students with ID. Call 712-898-6511 for tickets. shotprod.org

Explore the Loess Hills New Exhibits!

Dorothy Pecaut

Nature Center 4500 Sioux River Rd. Sioux City, IA 712-258-0838 www.woodburyparks.com

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The Sioux City Symphony once again hosts the Iowa Piano Competition at the Orpheum Theatre March 7-9.

7-9 p.m., Thursday, March 7: Recital Round 7 p.m., Friday, March 8: Chamber Round 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 9: Finals Tickets are available by calling the Symphony office at (712) 277-2111 or online at www.siouxcitysymphony.org

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Today, years since their last live performance, Pink Floyd’s appeal continues and spans the generations. Their shows were described as theatrical with mind-blowing lights and unsurpassed sound. The show is not only onstage … it engulfs the audience! In keeping with this tradition, The Pink Floyd Experience is a full-on sensory assault – interpretive videos, plane crashes, flying pig, helicopter – it’s all there live! This is the show for the ultimate Floyd Fan, and it gets closer to the true Pink Floyd concert experience every year!

All of Pink Floyd’s greatest hits are performed live including such favorites as “Money,” “Wish You Were here,” “Comfortably Numb,” in addition to rarities not often heard live!

Tickets, $33.50 or $43.50, are available at the Tyson Events Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000.

Luke Bryan with Thompson Square 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 1 Tyson Events Center

The “Dirt Road Diaries Tour” will stop at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City on Friday, March 1st. The 20-city first leg features opener Thompson Square. Log on to www. lukebryan.com or www.livenation.com for tour dates and information.

Tickets are available at the Tyson Events Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

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”Complete Works of William Shakespeare” (abridged)

Feb. 28-March 2 Briar Cliff Theatre, 3303 Rebecca St. This is an irreverent and lightningfast romp through all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28-29 and 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 1. The Theatre Box Office is open a week before opening night. Call 712-279-5542.

Tickets are $8/adults, $6/senior citizens and children. Free for Military and BCU students. 7:30 p.m.–9 p.m. $8 adults, $6 senior citizens and children, military and BCU students free. Call 712-2795542 for tickets.

Dreamgirls

Brian Mathers and Friends

Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, the sensational new production of “Dreamgirls” tells the story of an up-andcoming 1960s girl singing group, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune.

$15 for adults and $10 for students with ID. 712-898-6511. shotprod.org

7:30 p.m., Tuesday,March 12 Orpheum Theatre

Tickets are available at the Tyson Events Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000

8 p.m., March 1–16 Evelyn Larson Theater, 413 Nebraska St.

”The Marvelous Wonderettes”

7:30 p.m., March 1–24 Lamb Arts Regional Theater, 417 Market St.

This show, which uses pop songs from the ’50s and ’60s as a vehicle to tell its story, pays homage to the high school Songleader squads of the 1950s. $21 adults, $17 seniors, 62+ $12 students.

712-255-9536. www.lambtheatre.com

”Disney’s Winnie the Pooh”

7:30 p.m., March 9–10, 16, 23 Lamb Arts Regional Theater, 417 Market St.

Young People’s Theater brings this Disney classic to the Lamb stage. $21 Adults, $17 Seniors, 62+ $12 students.

712-255-9536. www.lambtheatre.com

Juyeon Kang, piano

3 p.m., Sunday, March 17 First Presbyterian Church, 608 Nebraska St.

Lucas Oil Monster Truck Nationals Presents Monsters & Magic Saturday-Sunday, March 23-24 • Tyson Events Center Rev up for non-stop action of incredible car crushing monster trucks, see the world’s youngest pro mini monster truck team and witness the grand escape … a heart pounding, chest gripping, shocking and totally spectacular mid-air escape in the spirit of Houdini!

1 p.m., Saturday, March 23 (Pit Party 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m.)

7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 23 (Pit Party 5:30-6:45 p.m.)

1 p.m., Sunday, March 24 (Pit Party 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m.)

Tickets, $16.50-$26, are available at the Tyson Events Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-7453000.

Sioux City Bandits

Tyson Events Center • All games at 7:05 p.m.

March 22

Kansas City Renegades

May 18 Lincoln Haymakers

April 27 Omaha Beef

May 25 Wichita Wild

May 11 MidMissouri Outlaws

June 8

Bloomington Edge

For tickets, call Sioux City Chamber Music Association, 712-279-5567.

Shinedown / Three Days Grace 7 p.m., Thursday, March 28 Tyson Events Center

Three Days Grace and Shinedown embark on a coheadlining tour that stops at the Tyson Events Center for one show only on March 28. P.O.D. will appear as special guest.

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Signature concerts benefit Girls Inc. JOANNE FOX ‌

A signature event for a local nonprofit also adds to the quality of life for its clients and Siouxlanders.

For more than a decade, Girls Inc. has hosted a concert at the Orpheum Theatre as its major fundraiser.

“The girls are blessed by the board of directors, donors and the community as a whole because they get to experience a variety of events and activities throughout the year, thanks to the generosity of our supporters,” explained Mandy EngleCartie, Girls Inc. executive director. “The Orpheum event takes our impact within the community beyond the walls of the building. It increases awareness for the organization, adds to the richness of the cultural scene in Siouxland, and allows us to support our mission fully.

The Orpheum concert to benefit Girls Inc. was the brainchild of Jerry Weiner and Jack Bernstein, Engle-Cartie said.

“My understanding is that in late 2001, as Sioux Cityans were enjoying the newly refurbished Orpheum Theatre, Jack and Jerry were discussing what a gem the Orpheum was for the community and that discussion led to the idea of a concert that could benefit Girls Inc.,” she said. “I’ve also heard from board members that the Orpheum event was a great way to keep some major elements of the organization’s previous signature event, Dancin’ In The Streets.”

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featured Wayne Newton. After that first one, the choice was made to continue with that approach.

“The board was energized by community and public support for the first event,” Engle-Cartie said.

Girls Inc. chose to stay at the Orpheum rather than look at other venues.

“Clearly, the beauty and history of the Orpheum are a draw for the community and for the artists who perform there,” Engle-Cartie said. “I remember during the 2003 Tony Bennett concert, Mr. Bennett spoke a great deal about his admiration for

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Prior to her 2006 concert, Olivia NewtonJohn met with two girls at Girls Inc.

the theater and he even put the acoustics to the test by setting aside the microphone.

He said that he was confident that because of the integrity of the design of the venue, his voice could be heard in the upper levels. As one who was seated up there, I can verify that he was correct! I could hear him perfectly. It was, in my opinion, a moment of great pride for Sioux City because the fruits of all of the effort that had gone into the restoration was flawlessly demonstrated in that moment.”

Engle-Cartie speculated Bennett’s concert and that of Frankie Valli in 2010, were among the most well-received.

“Each year I sense a distinct mood within the crowd,” she said. “Tony’s first concert had this feeling of electric anticipation before the curtain went up. As soon as he sang that first note, there became a sense of awe. Clearly we were in the presence of a legend. Frankie Valli’s crowd was over the top with adoration for him, his history and his music and that concert felt like a huge, fun party with everyone dancing and tons of crowd interaction.”

Among Engle-Cartie’s favorites was Olivia Newton-John.

“Every song resulted in the crowd looking at each other with an expression of ‘Oh, I love that one!’,” she said. “Olivia’s concert was a huge sing-along, as was the Beach Boys’ concert. I also adored Bob Newhart because I love his comedy.”

But Engle-Cartie clarified that the concerts are not all about singing.

“Several of the artists have spent time on

“Each year I sense a distinct mood within the crowd.

Tony’s first concert had this feeling of electric anticipation before the curtain went up.

As soon as he sang that first note, there became a sense of awe. Clearly we were in the presence of a legend.”

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Tony Bennett performs Jan. 18 to benefit Girls. Inc.

stage talking about Girls Inc. and how important our mission is, which is very gratifying,” she said. “Amy Grant spent a great deal of time talking about how important it is to build self-esteem in girls and how each of us have a role in doing so.”

Seventeen-time Grammy Award winner Bennett returns for another Girls Inc. concert Jan. 18 at the Orpheum Theatre.

Proceeds from the concerts help Girls Inc. continue to offer programming for girls ages 6-18 and maintain the

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Alicia Fields meets with Amy Grant during at the 2008 concert to benefit Girls Inc.

organization’s building at 500 Main St. “The target is always that ticket sales pay for the costs related to the concert,” EngleCartie said. “Sponsorships then, ranging from $85,000 to $130,000, benefit Girls Inc.” Last year more than 500 girls benefited from activities in five research-based program areas that provide a safe place where girls are challenged to expand their minds, strengthen their bodies, speak up for themselves and make healthy choices.

Details What: Tony Bennett concert to benefit Girls Inc. When: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18 Where: Orpheum Theatre, 528 Pierce St. Admission: $60.50 Tickets: Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster. com and (800) 745-3000

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Sioux City, IA 51101 712-279-0198 Open daily 10 - 4 www.sioux-city.org/museum

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history Early Sioux City History In 1804 and again in 1806 the Lewis & Clark Expedition traveled through the area on the Missouri River. Theophile Bruguier, a French fur trader, married local Indian chief War Eagle’s daughter and settled in the Riverside area in 1849. Sioux City was platted in 1854 by Dr. John K. Cook and incorporated in 1857. The town developed around the mouth of Perry Creek on the Missouri River.

Steamboats brought the first settlers and supplies to the area and helped to make Sioux City a retail and wholesale center for the region.

The Combination Bridge spanned the Missouri River and connected Sioux City and South Sioux City. Built in 1895, the bridge carried or combined railroad, wagon and pedestrian traffic. It was replaced in the 1980s by the Siouxland Veterans Memorial Bridge.

The Romanesque-styled Federal building of 1897 was converted to City Hall in 1948 and restructured and modernized in 1995.

Boom Period Sioux City boomed in the late 1880s and early 1890s.

Many people thought Sioux City would become another “Chicago” on the great plains. The Panic of 1893, however, stopped the city’s growth. The city did recover and became the business and recreational hub for the tri-state region.

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The 1891 Corn Palace was so large that it spread across Pierce Street and featured a large archway that allowed traffic to pass through. The palace featured a balcony atop the main 200-foot tower. There, visitors could take in a magnificent view of the city and the surrounding three states.

The nation’s third elevated railroad system provided transportation from the suburb of Morningside to downtown businesses in the 1890s. The “el” went out of business in 1901 and was replaced by automobiles and buses.

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The Floyd Monument was built in 1901 to honor Sgt. Charles Floyd, the only member of the Lewis & Clark Expedition to die. It became the nation’s first Historic Landmark in 1960.

20th Century Growth The city recovered after the Panic of 1893 with a renewed spirit and a building boom. The Prairie School and Art Deco and Modem styles of architecture can be seen in many buildings and houses in Sioux City built in the 20th Century.

WPA projects in the 1930s included a Bandshell, park shelter houses, a football stadium and roads and bridges.

Just one of our many hands-on experiences!

Pearl Street was city’s first “main” street and ran north from the docks on the Missouri River levee toward the residential north side.

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Corner of 4th & Nebraska Streets downtown

Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Globetrotters Briar Cliff graduate Brett Meister, center, serves as senior vice president of communications for the Harlem Globetrotters. The team returns to Sioux City April 3.

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SIOUX CITY | Brett Meister has helped the Globetrotters make quite a media impression.

Actually, a record 2.8 billion media impressions.

That figure – a statistic watched closely by those who work with certain brands in any industry – measures interest among the public in the Harlem Globetrotters, one of the bestknown sports franchises in the history of sports.

Meister, a 1988 Briar Cliff University graduate who grew up in Marcus, Iowa, was recently promoted to senior vice president of communications. The 46-year-old has directed national and international publicity campaigns for the team for 15 years.

Before the Globetrotters make any baskets or conduct their unique brand of worldwide goodwill, it’s up to Meister and his “team” to game plan exposure.

The Globetrotters visit the Tyson Events Center April 3. The 2013 tour, labeled “You Write the Rules,” marks the first time fans will get to go online and vote on what rules they’d like to see in the game.

“Each quarter we’ll have a different rule implemented,” Meister says. “And the fourthquarter rule is on-the-spot based on applause from the crowd and Twitter.”

The Globetrotters have used this audience interaction in the past to implement a 4-point rule for a 35-foot basket. Sometimes, games have featured two basketballs at once.

The method to this madness centers on keeping the game as fun and entertaining as possible.

The Globetrotters have always been about sharing smiles as much as the ball on the basketball court.

Meister, a 16-year Globetrotter pro who has worked with the organization in 30 countries and nearly every U.S. state, just returned from his first visit with the team to Afghanistan. He’s been to Iraq with the team twice. Military trips are among his career highlights.

“Things the Globetrotters do off the court like school and hospital visits, that’s what it’s really all about as our players are so sincere about

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The Harlem Globetrotters perform at the Tyson Events Center in March, 2012. The team returns to action in Sioux City•on April 3, 2013.

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“The military visits are very rewarding to me,” says Meister.

His most memorable experience, however, involved meeting Pope John Paul II in The Vatican 12 years ago. Meister helped orchestrate a trip involving five Globetrotter players, team officials and himself as the organization made the Pope an Honorary Globetrotter.

“We had a staff brainstorming session on people around the world we could honor as part of the team’s 75th anniversary,” Meister recalls. “One of my colleagues suggested the Pope and our owner, Mannie Jackson, really liked the idea.”

Meister took the reins when a coworker, who wasn’t Catholic, had trouble making the connections to see it through.

Meister’s connections were a bit closer.

His father, Don Agostine, was a priest earlier in his life. So, that’s where Meister’s first call went.

“My dad gave me a starting point,” he says. Agostine’s connection opened one door, which led to another and ultimately to a U.S. priest who handled the Pope’s scheduling at that time.

“Within 24 hours, we had an invitation from The Vatican,” Meister says. “I called

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Screen, Dance Floor Willow Creek Golf Course: Seats 250 Address: Willow Creek Golf Course Banquet Hall Rental includes: Full Bar Service, tables and chairs 935 Park Lane for rent: Onsite Extras/Available Projector, Screen, Dance Floor Contact: Address: Willow Creek Golf Course Banquet Hall LePark Mars Convention & Visitors Bureau 935 Lane

Jessica Lingren (712) 548-4971 jhlingren@gmail.com Contact: Le Mars Convention & Visitors Bureau www.lemarsiowa.com Jessica Lingren (712) 548-4971 • jhlingren@gmail.com • www.lemarsiowa.com Le Mars Convention Center: Golf Course: Venue Tours & Rental Information Venue Tours & Rental Information Seats 250 Upper Level seats 500

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nightlife and entertainment The Tyson Events Center is part of the Sioux City skyline along the river.

Argosy Casino

On the Riverfront 100 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City 712-294-5600 or 800-424-0080 www.pngaming.com Argosy Casino Sioux City is part of Penn National Gaming, Inc. Penn National owns and operates 16 casinos across the United States. Argosy Casino features more than 36,000 square feet of gaming excitement. On board you will find more than 700 of the newest and

most exciting slot machines, Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Video Keno and Live Action Poker. Argosy Casino Sioux City also features the Outfitters Grill offering great burgers and sandwiches and all of your favorite specials.

Tyson Events Center / Gateway Arena

401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City 800-745-3000 • tysoncenter.com Admission: See individual event Hours: See individual event

Morningside College

Betty Ling Tsang Summer Fine Arts Series 3625 Garretson Ave., Sioux City 712-274-5000 • www.morningside.edu Enjoy FREE music and theatrical performances in the beautiful Buhler Outdoor Performance Center on the Morningside College Campus.

The Tyson Events Center/Gateway Arena features a 10,000-seat arena, and offers an extremely flexible venue for a wide variety of entertainment and sporting events. The facility includes a full-size ice hockey rink, and is home to the Sioux City Musketeers Hockey Team and Sioux City Bandits Indoor Football Team.

WinnaVegas Orpheum Theatre

3828 Stadium Drive

712-222-1609 clydesgrill.com Join us on

featuring 12 lanes cosmic bowling • arcade

3828 Stadium Drive

712-222-1609 www.rushlanes.com Join us on

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528 Pierce St., Sioux City Ticket Info: 800-745-3000 Symphony Info: 712-277-2111 www.orpheumlive.com The magnificently renovated 1927 Orpheum Theatre is now the home of the Sioux City Symphony, the Broadway Series and outstanding national and local performances.

RE-LIVE AVIATION & GROUND TRANSPORTATION HISTORY OPEN SUNDAY 12-5, MON-TUES; THURS-FRI-SAT 9-5 (closed Wednesday) ADMISSION: Adults $6.00 • Seniors $5.00 • Children $4.00 Gift shop is open same hours as museum 2600 Expedition Court • Sioux City, Iowa 51111 712-252-5300 / fax: 712-222-1688

Located 3 miles west exit #127 off I-29, Sloan, Iowa 712-428-9466 or 800-468-9466 www.winnavegas.biz With more than 668 slot machines, bingo and 20 table games. WinnaVegas Casino provides top live entertainment.

Open 24 hours. Must be 21 years of age or older for casino floor.

dining Famous Dave’s

201 Pierce St., Sioux City 712-277-8800 Famous Dave’s features Award Winning Barbecue, hamburgers, salads and homemade desserts all served in a fun family atmosphere. Stop in today.

Golden Corral

5230 Sergeant Road, Sioux City 712-276-3333 • goldencorral.com A full-service buffet! All you can eat steak nightly and all day Sunday after 11 a.m.

Kahill’s Steak-Fish & Chophouse

Fourth & B St., South Sioux City 402-494-5025 Siouxland’s premier restaurant! Inviting restaurant and bar offers early and late night Happy Hours, steaks, chops and pastas in a gorgeous setting.

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Kahill’s chef Ryan Devitt is shown in the dining room of the South Sioux City restaurant which overlooks the Missouri River and downtown Sioux City.

Minervas Restaurant

2945 Hamilton Blvd., Sioux City 712-277-0800 Siouxland’s premier dining. A traditional upscale steak and chop house also featuring fresh seafood, pasta, extensive wine list and chef features. Distinctive dining atmosphere.

Duck two ways is shown prepared by Kahill’s executive chef Ryan Devitt.

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In the Lakeport Commons

5230 Sergeant Rd. • Sioux City

712-276-3333

WINNER OF OVER 300 AWARDS

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Prince dunks as the Harlem Globetrotters perform at the Tyson Events Center in March, 2012.

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my dad back and told him that and he was shocked.”

That chain of events serves as a microcosm for Meister’s career. He drew up a play, so to speak, used his talents, and executed a winning strategy.

“Brett has done an amazing job of reigniting the Harlem Globetrotters’ popculture flame,” says Harlem Globetrotters CEO Kurt Schneider. “He and his team have worked tirelessly to make stars of this new generation of Globetrotters; from national appearances on ‘The Amazing Race,’ ‘The Bachelorette,’ ESPN, ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader’ and more, to creating local headlines in all 220plus North American markets the team visits, Brett gets the word out in creative and compelling ways.”

The result? Annual coverage for the Globetrotters has grown by 507 percent over the past six years. And media impressions alone during the past year set an all-time record of 2.8 billion. In Meister’s work, that’s one impressive stat line.

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Find your happy hour at one of these Sioux City area pubs.

“Where Friends Meet” 103 N. Hwy 105 • North Sioux City 605-232-9126 • fiNd us oN facebook

LoCAtioN Rockin Classic & Current rock Dance on one Side, c h Classic Ran & Current Good Time 2 BArS 1

3828 Stadium Drive • Sioux City, IA • rushwerks.com

712-222-1609

LIVE & LOUD

1225 Historic Fourth Street Sioux City, IA 712.560.4125

www.chesterfieldlive.com

1528 Center St.

712.277.1221

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Food • Fun • dancinG • drinkinG 710 Dakota Ave. • S. Sioux City, NE • 402-494-7978

Palmer’s Pub at Stoney Creek Inn & CONFERENCE CENTER

300 3rd St. Sioux City, IA

Opens 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday Happy Hour M-F 5-7p.m.

412 Jones St. Sioux City 712-258-6338 www.jonesstreetsiouxcity.com

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LAKEPORT COMMONS

S H O P. D I N E . E N J OY.

www.shoplakeportcommons.com

Lakeport Commons Lakeport Road and US Highway 20 Sioux City

Property managed by Inland American Retail Management LLC The Inland name and logo are registered trademarks being used under license.

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SHOP OUR STORES!

Aspen Dental ...........................712.239.0400 ......................7 Belle Touche/AVEDA ...............712.560.7377 che/AV 2.560.

Bestt Buy ..................................712.276.2841 2841 Black ack Bear Diner......................712.276.4031 Buffalo Wild Wings ..................712.266.9464 Bu Chico’s .....................................712.276.0101 C Christopher & Banks/ CJ Banks .................................712.274.2033 Coldwater Creek ......................712.276.4028 Complete Nutrition ...................712.276.7348 C David’s Bridal...........................712.274.0300 Da Dress ress Barn...............................712.276.1507 Eyemart mart Express .....................712.276.0104 712.276.0104 Family Christian Christia Stores ...........712.276.7981 ...

7981 Five Guys Burgers rgers & Fries Friiees ......712.276.1011 ...712.276.

Gap Outlet ...............................712.274.4361 ...

Golden Corral ..........................712.276.3333 ...

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Gunderson’s Jewelry Store tor .....712.255.7229 Hair by Stewarts ......................712.276.1747 ...

Jimmy John’s ...........................712.276.1136 ...7 Jos. A. Bank.............................712.276.4007 12.276.4007 Justice .....................................712.274.5989 Kohl’s .......................................712.276.5394 Lane Bryant .............................712.276.1424 ......... 712.276 Maurices ..................................712.274.9999 ... .9999 Michael’s..................................712.276.2115 ..

5 Motherhood Maternity ..............712.276.1539 Mat Old Navy ..................................712.276.0943 ...

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Starbucks bucks.................................712.274.6863 ..................... ..71 Taco del Mar ............................712.274.4617 ... .274 Texas Roadhouse ....................712.274.7427 ..

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6.1 Tip Top Tux ..............................712.276.2423 ........712.276 Wine Styles..............................712.276.9463

shopping Sioux City’s Marketplace Mall on Sioux City’s north side features more than 20 shops, restaurants, specialty stores and anchor stores Shopko and Hy-Vee.

Cardinal Plaza

Dakota Ave. between 19th & 20th streets, South Sioux City, Neb. (Tobacco Hut, EZ Payday Advance, Multi Care Clinic, Fitch, & Stahle Law Office, Little Caesar’s Pizza, United Real Estate Solutions, Lewis & Clark Title and Escrow, JEO Consulting, Qaran Communications)

Cardinal Point

Hwy. 77 & W. 21st St., South Sioux City, Neb. (Alltel Wireless, Green Tea Salon, Payless Shoes, Dollar Tree, Super WalMart, Wendy’s, Rose Nails, Burger King, Walgreens. China Super Buffet, Rent A Center, Cash Spot, Tan World, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Power Wash Car Wash, Sunheat, Farm Bureau Financial Services, Game Stop)

Cornhusker Mall

2500 Cornhusker Drive, South Sioux City, Neb. (Hy-Vee, Panda Palace, EZ Check Cashing, SSC Housing Agency, Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits, H & R Block, I-wireless (located in Hy-Vee), Dakota County State Bank (located in Hy-Vee)

Floyd. Mugs, T-shirts, Books, Postcards and more!

Lakeport Commons

Lakeport Street & Hwy. 20, Sioux City Easily accessible from S. Lakeport Street or Sergeant Road. The perfect mix of stores & shops saves you time. You can get it all done in one place, in mere moments.

Marketplace Shopping Center

28th & Hamilton, Sioux City 712-239-6565 www.marketplacehamilton.com A delightful collection of fine fashion, specialty shops, salons, food and cocktails in this fun-to-shop friendly center.

Southern Hills Mall

4400 Sergeant Road, Sioux City 712-274-0109 www.southernhillsmall.com 110 stores in an enclosed center and anchored by JC Penney, Sears, Scheels All Sports and Younkers.

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Kelly Wilson, Washington D.C., left, and her mom Ann Petersen, Sergeant Bluff, get some shopping in at Lakeport Commons.

Downtown Sioux City

712-252-0014 www.downtownsiouxcity.com Downtown Sioux City offers unique shopping for him, for her, for the family and the home with many locally owned specialty shops.

Galley Gift Shop

Sergeant Floyd Welcome Center 1000 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City 712-279-0198 www.sioux-city.org/museum Find local and tri-state souvenirs in the Galley Gift Shop aboard the Sergeant

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sports & recreation Climbing Wall

Long Lines Family Rec Center 401 Gordon Dr., Sioux City 712-224-5127 www.sioux-city.org More than 5,000 sq. ft. of climbing space with a 13-foot free standing boulder, heights of 12, 20, 30, 42 and 52 feet. Two auto-belays and 7 belay stations. The 42-foot competitive section has a 12-foot overhang. Cost is $7 for a two-hour session. Call in advance for availability.

Dibble Soccer Complex South Sioux City

Dibble Soccer Complex is home to the Siouxland Soccer Foundation.

It has 17 full-size fields that can be converted to varying sizes. The soccer complex sits along the bank of the Missouri River and Al Bengtson Trail.

IBP Ice Center

3808 Stadium Drive, Sioux City 712-279-4880 or 800-593-2228 www.visitsiouxcity.org $5 Adults, $2 Children 5 & under Skate Rental: $2 Skate Sharpening: $3 Hours: 7-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. The 38,000-square-foot ice center is open year-round for youth hockey programs, public ice-skating, and tournaments.

Loess Hills National Scenic Byway Experience the great outdoors like never before. Hike, bike, play and stay in Western Iowa’s Loess Hills.

Long Lines Family Rec. Center

401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City 712-224-5124 www.sioux-city.org Hours: Varies Admission: Adults $3, Youth $2 The Long Lines Family Rec. Center provides recreational facilities for individuals and organized recreational associations. Courts for open gym, soccer, basketball, volleyball, inline hockey, dodge ball, wrestling, 36 visitsiouxcity.org

Journal photo by Tim Hynds

The Loess Hills northeast of Onawa, Iowa.

batting cage and special events. The centerpiece of the Center is the climbing facility. Conference rooms for meetings, parties and other small events.

Riverview Complex South Sioux City

Relax amid our rolling hills! Watch the wildlife, swim, hike or fish. Outdoor programs, visitor’s center, cabins and campsites available.

Is home to 5 baseball/softball fields, two 300-foot fields and three 200-foot fields. Batting cage facilities, press box with concessions and restrooms.

Home to Cardinal Little League, SSC girls softball and have hosted many State and Regional softball & baseball tournaments. All fields are agri-lime and 3 fields are lit, two 200-foot and one 300-foot..

Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA

Riverside Park / Family Aquatic Center / Recreation Complex

Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

2200 N. 33rd, Lincoln, Neb. 402-471-5481

601 Riverview Drive, South Sioux City 402-404-8439 www.nwsymca.org Hours: 4:45 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 4:45 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri., 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. Located on the banks of the Missouri River, this 60,000 square-foot facility opened in 2008 on the riverfront in Scenic Park and is plentiful with rooms of generous sizes. The big windows on the north side bring the Missouri River and Sioux City skyline into the double gym, vast fitness room and two swimming pools. The vista extends from the Veterans Memorial Bridge to the riverboat casino. With nearly 300 parking spaces, there is always room for residents and visitors to enjoy.

1201 Riverside Blvd., Sioux City 712-279-6126 or 712-279-6250

The Riverside Recreation Complex provides six youth softball fields and six soccer fields. Adjacent Riverside Family Aquatic Center offers water slides and a sand play area. Riverside Park features six picnic shelters, playground equipment, and open spaces.

South Sioux City Convention and Visitors Bureau South Sioux City 866-494-1307 www.visitsouthsiouxcity.com

Give us a call today for your convention, sports or group tour, hunting or family vacation needs.

Antiques & Flea Markets

• Shop Siouxland for the beSt buyS! •

***www.secondhandfinds.com***

Open 7 days a week

712-233-2345

4400 s. york st., sioux City, Ia 51106 I-29 Exit 143 @ Singing Hills Blvd • 1/2 Block South of Sam’s Club

Buyers and Sellers of Quality Antiques and Collectibles

&

2452 Transit Ave. Sioux City, IA

Jill’s Custom Refinishing

Rod McFarland

Hours M-F 10am-8pm Sat 10am-6pm Sun 12pm-5pm

Bus.Hwy. 75 South • 501 S. Lewis Blvd.

Sioux City, IA • 712-252-4107

(712) 560-7382 • (712) 301-6182 Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 12-5

Pierce Street Flea Market Furniture • Antiques Collectables • And Much More

Furniture • Appliances • Household Items

1021 W 7th St. • 712-252-9949

818 5th St. • Sioux City, IA • 712.212.5486 Mon.-Sat. 10-5 • www.ourcheckeredpasts.com

Antiques, Uniques and a little of everything!

For Antiques, Collectibles & Unique Items

406 S. Lewis Blvd., Old Hwy. 75 Sergeant Bluff, IA 712-943-1222 • Open Tues.-Fri. 9:30-4 • Sat. 9:30-5

Always buying/selling: Vintage/Classic Video Games, Action Figures, Vinyl Records, Cassettes, Books, Magazines, Stereo Equipment & Many Other Collectible Items. Watch batteries and small watch repairs available as well as video game, turntable and small electronic repairs are done.

1420 Villa Ave., Sioux City, IA 51103 • Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30am until 4:00pm dewolfs.net for more information

Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm

506 Nebraska St. Sioux City, IA 712-224-2088

One block North of the Sioux City Museum

Enchanting & One of a Kind Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm

Flea Market & Consignment

1401 Tri~View Ave.

712.560.4147

915 Pierce Street • Sioux City, IA

712-255-0455 Mon-Sat. 10-6 & Sun. 11-5

Antiques on Historic Fourth A Multi Dealer Shop

1016 4th St. • Sioux City, IA

712-258-3530

Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm • Sun. 12-4pm

Randy Peters Proprietor

Bailey Says…

"Buy Resale, Not Retail"

home accessories & furniture

1307 Pierce St. Sioux City, IA 51105

712-255-7095

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Bandits roll into tough JOHN QUINLAN ‌

Perfection may be a bit tougher to find this year for the Sioux City Bandits, the indoor football juggernaut that has won its last 28 games and back-to-back American Professional Football League championships. But nobody’s complaining in the Bandit camp.

Managing partner Bob Scott announced in August that the Bandits have joined the budding Champions Professional Indoor Football League that includes a few of the better APFL teams and some talented newcomers.

The CPIFL consists of 10 teams: the Bloomington Edge, Kansas City Renegades, Kansas Koyotes, Lincoln Haymakers, Mid-Missouri Outlaws, Oklahoma Defenders, Salina Bombers, Wichita Wild, Omaha Beef and the Bandits.

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“It’s going to be a good league. It’s going to be more competitive for our team,” said Mark Carley, the Bandits’ assistant general manager for sales and operations.

“The teams that are coming into our league, we’ve played them in the past in the IFL, and I think the level of talent that you see them bring in is probably going to be much better than the past couple of years,” said Bandits Coach Erv Strohbeen who played for the Bandits for nine years and took over the head coaching reins last year.

He has always been with the team in some capacity.

“It gives us a much more competitive atmosphere, and that’s something that the players and the coaches all welcome,” said Strohbeen, who is still hoping for the blowouts that dominated Bandit play the last two years but is less likely in the 2013 season. “As a team, you want to be

challenged each week. That’s going to require us to work a little bit harder.”

Next season opens with the Bandits on the road against Bloomington on March 15 before they return to the Tyson Events Center the next week to face Kansas City.

Four of the teams’ first five games are on the road, but they do close with four of their final five games in Sioux City, with game time at 7:05 p.m.

Strohbeen explained that the old league was run by Ralph Adams, who also owned the Kansas Koyotes, which was a bit of a conflict of interest.

“So Bob Scott and some of the other owners got together and formed a new league, which has a commissioner (James Bain) and an executive committee,” Strohbeen said. “So we think it will be more professionally run.”

Bain also has considerable indoor

Left: Sioux City takes on Council Bluffs during Bandits APFL championship football action at the Tyson Events Center.

Below: Sioux City Bandits Coach Erv Strohbeen speaks during a press conference at the Tyson Events Center. The team released its 2013 schedule and introduced three returning players.

new league football experience, most recently as the Wichita Wild’s assistant general manager.

Prior to that, he served as director of media and public relations for the Sioux Falls Storm.

With the Bandits’ schedule set, there will no more new teams added to the league this year, Strohbeen said. “For this year, all our teams are set. We’re ready to rock ’n’ roll,” he said.

The Bandits are bringing back many of the same players from the championship teams of the past two years, which is promising news, he noted. An open tryout was also held in December and a second planned for January.

“We’re constantly recruiting and trying to add to the guys we have and upgrade some positions and just find the best guys we can put out there on Saturday,” he said.

Among the top returners is quarterback

Scott Jensen.

“He’s been with us for at least four years now. He was MVP of our league the last few years in the APFL. So that’s a big plus for us,” Strohbeen said.

“And Spetler Tonga is going to be back.

He’s our returning middle linebacker and he’s been around since 2004. He’s probably the best defensive guy in the league,” he said. “So we like to think we’ve got a good solid nucleus with the best offensive guy in the league and the best defensive guy in the league.”

But two guys can’t do it all on their own, hence the need for more recruits and tryouts. And they’ve lost a few key players, leaving some voids in the receiver corps and the on the lines.

“We’re always looking for offensive and defensive linemen. Those seem to be the hardest to find. We’re always looking to

Journal photos by Jim Lee

Spetlar Tonga is pictured during media day for the Sioux City Bandits arena football team at the Tyson Events Center.

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Journal photos by Jim Lee

Sioux City’s Fredrick Bruno runs in for a touchdown against Council Bluffs during Bandits APFL championship football action at the Tyson Events Center.

Sioux City’s Donny Baker and Spetlar Tonga stop Mid-Missouri’s Marcus James during Bandits football action at the Tyson Events Center.

Sioux City’s Damon Mothershead leaps in for a touchdown against Council Bluffs during Bandits APFL championship football action at the Tyson Events Center.

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2013 Bandits Schedule Friday, March15: at Bloomington Edge Friday, March 22: Kansas City Renegades Friday, March 29: at Lincoln Haymakers Sunday, April. 6: at Omaha Beef Friday, April 12: at Salina Bombers Saturday, April 27: Omaha Beef Saturday, May 4: at Kansas City Renegades Saturday, May 11: MidMissouri Outlaws Saturday, May 18: Lincoln Haymakers Saturday, May 25: Wichita Wild Saturday, June 1: at Kansas Koyotes (Topeka) Saturday, June 8: Bloomington Edge Saturday, June 15: CPIFL Playoffs Site TBD Saturday, June 22: CPIFL Championship Site TBD

provide competition for these guys and make sure we have the best players,” Strohbeen said.

The Bandits will be playing in their biggest venue yet when they take on the Kansas City team in the Kuemper Arena. But the Tyson Event Center matches up more than favorably with the arenas in Wichita, Kan., Bloomington, Ind., and the other league cities, the coach said.

Bill Wilson, Kingsley, Iowa, hoists a Sioux City Bandits flag while tailgaiting prior to the Bandits season opener last year.

As for the Bandit fans, they’re “the best in indoor football,” he said. ”I mean there’s not a whole lot of teams that we go and play in front of that average 4,000 to 5,000 fans a game. So they support us wholeheartedly and we appreciate that.

“I think we’re going into this league not knowing what our competition’s going to be, but obviously knowing that it’s going to be better than it’s been. Our goal is still to

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win a third championship, but taking it one week at a time.”

The Bandits organization has seen six different leagues, starting in 2000 as the Sioux City Attack in the National Indoor Football League. The team’s most successful graduate, Fred Jackson out of Coe College, played for the Bandits before being signed by the NFL’s Buffalo Bills in 2006.

in Siouxland

Grace United Methodist Church 1735 Morningside Ave.

Worship Sat. 5:30pm • Sun. 10am Live radio KSCJ 1360 Sun. @ 10am

www.gracesiouxcity.org Mass Times:

Thursday: 6:30pm Sunday: 7:45 and 9:15 Traditional 10:45 Contemporary Sunday School: 9:15 www.redeemersiouxcity.com redeemer.church.sc@gmail.com

*Accredited Pre-School

p: 712-276-1125 • f: 712-276-1146

To advertise your church services here, call Scott Nielsen at 712-224-6279.

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parks Albertsen’s Bridgeview Park

Sixth St. & Dakota Ave., South Sioux City

The idea of 50 flags representing each state, was conceived out of patriotic pride in honor of all the servicemen and women during the Desert Storm War.

Bacon Creek Park

5015 Correctionville Road, Sioux City This 240-acre park has a pond with great fishing. Trout are stocked from November to March. A four-mile trail takes you around the pond and through the trees. Shelters, grills and picnic tables await your next family outing.

Bring your dog along to play in the fiveacre Dog Park. There are separate large and small dog areas.

Boundless Playground 1100 31st St., Sioux City located at Leif Erickson Park

The Boundless playground serves the needs of children with special needs.

Accessibility along with a rubberized safety surface makes this playground a delight. Stimulation to all the senses makes this playground special.

Journal photo by Tim Hynds

Asia Keane, right, topples over while sledding with Natalie Bousquet in Sioux City’s Grandview Park.

Crystal Cove Park

End of W. 29th St., South Sioux City 402-494-7540 www.visitsouthsiouxcity.com

A beautiful park located on the Southwest corner of South Sioux at the end of West 39th Street. Crystal Cove is a 60-acre park with lake, 1.5 miles bike/ hike trail, nature trails, fishing & shelter Wednesday,ÊNovemberÊ 30,Ê2011 for rent. The park is home to more than Chris Larsen Park 2:30ÊPM 200 species of birds and wildlife. The Larsen Park Road, Sioux City lake is stocked three times yearly with Features a public boat ramp, an outdoor fish for summer and winter ice fishing. pavilion, a scenic trail, and a state-ofthe-art children’s play area. Hikers enjoy Emerson City Park the three-mile Gateway 2000/River’s Emerson, Neb. Edge Trail, which begins in Chris Larsen Camping available including camper Park. The trail hugs the Missouri River hookups. This small town is the only and then turns to follow the Big Sioux into Riverside Park. Follow Riverfront Trail town in Nebraska that is located in three counties simultaneously. Contact City for two miles through Chris Larsen Park Hall 402-695-2662 to access Floyd Trail. Users may hike, bike, or in-line skate on this four-mile trail overlooking the Floyd River and linking the Missouri riverfront to Leeds.

Cottonwood Cove Park

14th & Hickory, Dakota City, Neb. A 4.5-acre park located on the banks of the Missouri River features a public boat ramp, camping, shelter and play equipment.

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Grandview Park

24th St. & Grandview Blvd.,Sioux City Award winning music pavilion dedicated in 1935 features an impressive rose garden and a natural amphitheater with a band shell. Home to Saturday in the Park and summer Sunday evening concerts by the Municipal Band.

Graves Park

Wakefield, Neb. By proclamation of Gov. Ben Nelson, Wakefield is the Baseball Capital of Nebraska. The park has three ball fields that are the site of several annual tournaments. The park also has shelter houses, new playground equipment and a heated swimming pool.

Adventures AWAIT!

AmericInn Lodge & Suites Sioux City – Airport 4230 South Lewis Blvd.

Sioux City, IA 51106 712-255-1800

Welcome to Sioux city!

Hole in the Rock Recreation Area and Big Elk Park 3 mi. E. Macy, Neb. 402-837-4389 or 402-837-5301 www.rezhunter.com

Camping areas and 21 miles of trails for horseback riding and ATVs. Hunting and fishing allowed with Tribal permits.

Klasey Park

South Sioux City Klasey Park is located one block off of Dakota Ave. It is home to Voss Fields & the SSC Legion Baseball. Voss Fields host multiple tournaments each summer including District and State Tournaments.

The park also has two shelters for rent, basketball court, playground equipment and green space.

Latham Park

1915 South Lemon, Sioux City www.lathampark.com The park is located in a traditional, residential area of the Morningside section of Sioux City. Occupying almost a full acre of ground, it is home to an endless variety of flowering plants, warbling songbirds, a wonderful fountain, quiet sitting areas, and one or two friendly squirrels.

Free Wireless Internet • Free SuperStart® Breakfast Business Center • Elevator In-room Microwave/fridge, Coffee & Hair Dryer Children 17 & Under Free with Adult Flat Screen TV/HBO • Guest Laundry Pet Friendly with Fee • Large Vehicle Parking

Free Wireless Internet • Free DayBreak® Breakfast Indoor Pool, Spa & Fitness Center • Whirlpool Suites In-room Microwave, Fridge, Coffee & Hair Dryer Business Center • Flat Screen TV/HBO Children 17 & Under Free with Adult Pet Friendly with Fee • Guest Laundry

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(712) 255-8888

1-800-800-8000 www.super8.com

I-29 Exit 143 • 3000 Singing Hills Blvd.

(712) 258-8000

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Lewis & Clark Wayside

14th & Hickory, Dakota City, Neb. Located on the bluffs of the Missouri River, about three miles from where the expedition had its longest encampment, and about four miles from where they caught more than 1,300 fish in one day.

This outlook commemorates the historic discovery and provides a breathtaking view of the beautiful Missouri River.

Mulberry Bend

Free Continental Breakfast Free High Speed Wireless Internet Super 8 Sioux City/Morningside 32” Flat Screen TVs Free WiFi 4307PetStone Ave • (712) 274-1520 24-hour Fitness Center Friendly

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Newcastle, Neb.

A scenic overlook near the Newcastle/ Vermillion Bridge which offers a spectacular view of the Missouri River.

Ponca State Park Ponca, Neb.

Enjoy rolling hills, horseback riding, swimming, fishing & hiking. Camp or stay in our new mini-lodges. Visitors center, outdoor programs available.

4230 South Lakeport Street Super 8 Sioux City/South Sioux City, IA 51106

Sioux City Morningside 4307 Stone Ave., Sioux City, IA 51106 p: 712-274-1520 | f: 712-274-1820

712-274-1400 | f: 712-276-2136 2530 Singing Hills Blvd • (712)p: 255-8888 official 2013 visitors guide

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• Swimming Pool & Hot Tub • Free Hot Breakfast • Complimentary High Speed Internet • Exercise Room • In Room Amenities: Fridge & Microwave • Enhanced bath package with Kohler shower heads

Riverside Park

1301 Riverside Blvd., Sioux City 100 acres located on the west side of town. This park has numerous shelters, play areas, ball fields, access to the bike trail, Riverside Aquatic Center, Bruguier’s Cabin and views of the Big Sioux River.

Scenic Park

Fourth & D streets, South Sioux City 402-494-7535 South Sioux City Parks & Recreation Department offices are located in Scenic Park. Scenic Park is home to a 109-site campground with full and basic hook-ups, SSC Outdoor Pool, newly remodeled tennis courts, playground equipment, shelters for rent, Missouri River boat ramp, Riverview Ball Complex, Dibble Soccer Complex, and home to the Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA.

Stone State Park

Hwy. 12 N. / 5001 Talbot Road, Sioux City 712-255-4698 • www.iowadnr.gov

Sioux City Riverfront

Visitors are attracted to the rugged topography of Stone Park, which is typical of the Loess Hills of western Iowa. The park offers many scenic vistas of wooded valleys, dry prairie ridges, the Big Sioux River, and the neighboring states of South Dakota and Nebraska.

Stone State Park contains six miles of equestrian trails, six miles of mountain bike and snowmobile trails and eight miles of hiking and cross-country skiing trails. The park also includes a day use lodge, camping facilities and cabins.

Stone State Park is a great place for a family picnic. Three open shelters are available and may be reserved online through the park reservation system or by calling toll free 1-877-IAPARKS.

Veterans Memorial Park Wakefield, Neb.

This park features a wall of honor and a Cobra military helicopter.

Free Internet Cooked-to-Order Breakfast Full-Service Restaurant & Bar

712-255-4200 • Just off Exit 149 on I-29 1132 Larsen Park Road • Sioux City, IA 51103 44 visitsiouxcity.org

Veterans Memorial Park

Fifth & Water streets, Sioux City Memorial to the veterans of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard.

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