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What's The Frequency: Meet the men who made the South Dakota finds that comprise the Dinosaurs of Hell Creek exhibit in Siouxland
Siouxland Public Media - The Dinosaurs of Hell Creek exhibit has just begun a six-month run at the Sioux City Public Museum.
Dinosaurs of Hell Creek came to fruition as the work of two local dinosaur hunters, Darren Maurer and Brian Buckmeier, over many years.
Sioux City Public Museum unveils new dinosaur exhibit
(KTIV) - The Museum has announced it’s latest exhibit that promises to be a “roaring” good time for the whole family. The exhibition titled “Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek” will showcase a collection of dinosaur fossils excavated by Sioux City paleontologists Brian Buckmeier and Darren Maurer.
NAACP hosts ‘Mentors, Mothers and Movers’ to kick off Black History Month in Sioux City
(KTIV) - The NAACP of Sioux City hosted ‘Mentors, Mothers, and Movers’- An event celebrating African American women in the community Saturday afternoon at the Sioux City Public Museum.
Uncovering the influential legacy of Black women in Sioux City
Sioux City Journal - "With February being Black History Month, I wanted to spotlight the role that Black women have had in Sioux City.” - Jim Tillman
The free, open to the public presentation will also include a discussion with a panel of Black Siouxland women that will be moderated by Briar Cliff University (BCU) Social Work Professor Margarite Hardnett Reinert.
Hunting the past: Sioux Cityans to exhibit rare 'Hell Creek' dinosaur fossils at public museum
Sioux City Journal - Tail and femur bones of the ostrich-like Struthiomimus, a frill from a Triceratops and the complete upper skull of a new dragonesque-dinosaur species are among the rare fossils visitors to the Sioux City Public Museum will see in the upcoming exhibit "Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek."
Sioux City Museum celebrates the Lunar New Year
(KCAU) – This is the first time the Sioux City Museum has celebrated the Lunar New Year. The day involved a focus on the dragon, the color red, and making red lanterns.
Sioux City Public Museum to host Lunar New Year celebration
(KCAU) — The Sioux City Public Museum will be ringing in the Lunar New Year with a celebration on January 18, 2025.
Sioux City Public Museum holding discussion on historical impact of Black women
(KCAU) — This Black History Month, the Sioux City Public Museum is holding a discussion and educational program on the impact that Black women have had in the community.
Grow Siouxland - Darren Maurer
(KSCJ: Grow Siouxland) - Darren Maurer, amateur paleontologist, promoting “Dinosaur’s of the Hell Creek” fossil exhibit on display February 1, 2025 to August 3, 2025 at the Sioux City Public Museum.
Five questions with Sioux City Public Museum's Tom Munson
Sioux City Journal - Munson, the Sioux City Public Museum's archives manager, has been with the museum since 1997, when he became a volunteer with the museum, at the time still housed at the Peirce Mansion.
Sioux City Public Museum displaying ‘Iconic Views of Sioux City’
(KCAU) — The Iconic Views of Sioux City: 1886-1962 exhibit is now being displayed in the Sioux City Public Museum.
Downtown Partners and IBEW Local 231 prep for biggest Holiday Lighted Parade ever
Sioux City Journal - This year's parade route will start at 6:15 p.m. Nov. 25 on Iowa Street, following Fourth Street down to Nebraska Street, where Santa Claus the holiday tree in front of the Sioux City Public Museum, 607 Fourth St.
Day of the Dead activities coming to Sioux City Public Museum
(KCAU) — Free activities celebrating Día de los Muertos are coming to the Sioux City Public Museum.
From Oct. 22 through Nov. 2, the museum will display altars created by Morningside students and Irving Elementary School families to honor and welcome deceased loved ones.
Paleontologists hope dinosaur exhibit at Sioux City Public Museum will inspire next generation
(KCAU)– A pair of Sioux City paleontologists have loved dinosaurs since they were kids, and they hope their collection of fossils will inspire the next generation to follow their dreams.
Society of Animal Artists showcases global talent in 'Art and the Animal' exhibit
Sioux City Journal - More than 100 artworks depicting animal species were individually shipped to the Sioux City Public Museum, where they now hang on walls and are displayed in glass cases.
Wake Up with Jacob: Sioux City
(KTIV) - Check out the Sioux City Public Museum's feature on KTIV's Wake-Up with Jacob
Animal Art On Display at SC Public Museum
(KSCJ) - The Sioux City Public Museum has debuted an exhibit from the Society of Animal Artists featuring the work of 118 of their members.
Sioux City Museum receives $20,000 grant to update and expand exhibits
(KTIV) - The Sioux City Public Museum and Historical Association was awarded a $20,000 grant from the Iowa Arts Council.
The award is a Cultural Leadership Partners grant funded by the Iowa Legislature and National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Fall Fest 2024 returning to Sioux City next month
(KTIV) - The popular family-friendly festival will return to Sioux City on the second weekend of October.
Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, and Sunday, Oct. 13.
Hometown History: Hamilton Blvd...well who is Hamilton?
(KTIV) In the 1850s, a part of what is now Hamilton Blvd, then known as North Sioux City, was platted and divided into lots.
But after moving to Sioux City in 1868, James H. Hamilton and some partners bought the subdivision, and what was then Hannibal Street eventually became Hamilton. The north end of Hamilton was farmland in 1905 near Outer Drive. It went from being a cow path to a dirt road with houses along it.