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Wow.
08/19/2026

Wow.

BREAKING: Sioux City police arrest suspect in lemonade stand robbery

Sioux City police have arrested a 40-year-old Sioux City man following a reported armed robbery at a lemonade stand on Aug. 16.

Police said a juvenile girl was working at a lemonade stand near Gordon Drive and South Helen Street when she was approached by a man armed with a knife. The suspect demanded money. When the girl told him she had none, police said he then demanded that she pour him lemonade, which she refused to do.

Investigators later identified and located the suspect.

Kelly Coop, 40, of Sioux City, was arrested Aug. 18 and charged with first-degree robbery.

The incident was reported at approximately 6:53 p.m. Aug. 16 in the 100 block of South Helen Street.

The charge is an accusation, and Coop is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

08/17/2026

EMERGENGY!!!
We have a BIG water main break folks! Daily consumption has jumped to 35,000 gallons (normal usage is 13,000). There is currently NO visible indication as to where this affected area is, so Westrum Leak Detection will be here in the morning to pinpoint where the break is.

MEANWHILE....during the overnight hours of MIDNIGHT TO 3AM,
Tuesday August 18th, the city will be isolating different parts of town to narrow down the affected area. If you are up at that time of night, you may notice a drop in water pressure during this time.

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!!!!!
Please check your property and street/alley to see if there are any abnormally wet areas. If you see something PLEASE CALL City Hall and leave a message for Dave. 641-476-3226

08/17/2026

Join us for a Data Center Community Roundtable on August 27, 2026, doors open at 5 pm, discussion 5:30-7:00 pm, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 20 West State Street.

08/16/2026
08/15/2026

With livestock shows, entertainment, contests, rides, food and more, it's easy to find fun at the Iowa State Fair. View the daily schedule of events.

Event extended (time). Flood Watch from 8/13/2026 2:09 PM  to 8/15/2026 10:00 AM CDT for Grundy County, IA, Marshall ......
08/13/2026

Event extended (time). Flood Watch from 8/13/2026 2:09 PM to 8/15/2026 10:00 AM CDT for Grundy County, IA, Marshall ...

New event. Severe Thunderstorm Warning from 8/13/2026 7:11 AM to 8:00 AM CDT for Marshall County, IA, Story C...
08/13/2026

New event. Severe Thunderstorm Warning from 8/13/2026 7:11 AM to 8:00 AM CDT for Marshall County, IA, Story C...

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