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Sioux City
Sioux City is located in northwest Iowa in the United States. The Sioux City is located at the junction of the Big Sioux and Missouri rivers. This city is the regional hub for business, industries, trade and employment. The Sioux City provides quality facilities for medical care and education for its citizens. This is mainly why it was awarded the Iowa Great Places Designation.

Sioux City is a grand place to visit. There are numerous attractions for tourists. The most famous of them is the Sioux City Public Museum, the local-history displays in 1980 mansion and the Sioux City Art Center.

Sioux City is home to few of the most prominent colleges in United States such as Morningside College, Briar Cliff University, St. Luke's College and Western Iowa Tech Community College.

Sioux City and the surrounding areas of northwestern Iowa, northeastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota are sometimes referred to as Siouxland. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 85,013. It is the county seat of Woodbury County.

History
The first people to live in this area were ancestors of American Indians. They lived here long time before Spanish and French arrived. It is still ambiguous as to who was the first white man to explore the area which is now Sioux City, it is commonly believed to be one of the early French and Spanish fur traders.

Climate
Siuox City is situated near to the center of the Norh American continent, and resides quite away from any ocean. This is why the area has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers, cold snowy winters, and wide temperature extremes. During summers, the day time temperature can go to 90 degree farenheit and winter lows can be below zero.

Healthcare
Sioux City has the best healthcare facilities in the United States. It is indeed remarkable that you and your familys health will be given a top priority in Sioux City. The city boasts two state-of-the-art, award-winning hospitals, a regional trauma center, one of the top cardiology centers in the country, a premier Cancer Center, and an excellent ambulance service

Public Safety
Sioux City has been ranked as the safest big city in Iowa, and is listed among the safest in the country. This mainly owes to the aggressive anti-crime laws within the state.The Sioux City Police Department has been nationally accredited since 1995.

The Sioux City Fire Department offers seven full-service fire stations, including two newly built, and one completely refurbished station. The Sioux City Fire Department provides a full range of emergency services, including fire protection, emergency medial services, hazardous material, high angle, and confined space rescue, and heavy rescue.

Education
Sioux City offers some of the most modern schools and best teachers in the Midwest, with excellent public and private school opportunities. Sioux City is home to the famous Briar Cliff University, Morningside College, Western Iowa Tech Community College and the Tri-State Graduate Center.The City has a Central Library and 2 branch libraries with informed staff ready to assist you with your information needs.

Housing
Sioux City resides in the Loess Hills and its unique geography provides landscape ideal for housing. The houses are available in various sizes and income levels. Down-payment assistance program and rental assistance programs provide opportunities for families in need of assistance.

Transportation
The Sioux Gateway Airport boasts a precision instrument primary runway that is 9,002 feet in length, the longest runway in the state of Iowa. There is a crosswind runway that is 6600 feet in length.

The Sioux Gateway Airport is served by Northwest Airlines with connections across the entire United States as well as internationally via its major hub in Minneapolis.

The City is committed to the renewal of the airport property. A huge Expedition Business Park has been created on a 200-acre site adjacent to the airport designed for economic development. Sioux City offers a full service public transportation system operating out of the Martin Luther King Jr. Transportation Center.

Major Attractions
Sioux City has a long list of major attractions, providing a memorable experience to tourists coming from all around the world.

Theaters and Museums
The Tyson Events Center is a 10,000 seat stadium and is popular for hosting a variety of musical events every year. The most famous of these events are Alan Jackson, Martina McBride, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, Kenny Chesney, Fleetwood Mac, BNL, and Cher. Promenade Theater resides in the heart of the downtown and features a variety of blockbuster movie entertainment opportunities.

Another popular name among the entertainment industry is the famous LAMB Productions Theatre, which has been holding over 130 productions since 26 years. This is a live theatre production and the plays performed here are designed to provide a lasting experience for the viewers. From the talented casts to the colorful props and sets, LAMB productions are a renowned name in creating plays that captivate the audience.

The Sergeant Floyd River Museum was built at the Howard Shipyards in Jefferson and served as a workhouse for the Missouri River Division of the Corps of Engineers. From 1933 to 1975, she was involved in Missouri River improvement work, moving men, equipment and supplies, and setting navigation buoys along the river.

Today, the museum displays collector items as souvenirs of famous persons and important events. The Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, located in Stone Park, features a variety of displays. The most renowned among these is the walk-under prairie, an enormous 400-gallon aquarium of native fish and other items of natural history. This center is especially famous among children and youngsters.

Annual Events
Siouxland offers a wide range of events for many types of enthusiasts. Listed below are some of the most popular annual events that locals and tourists enjoy and get engaged in.

Biker Nights
This is a famous event among youngsters and takes place sometime around the month of June. Huge rallies and bands get together and races among bikers take place. These proceedings are organized to benefit local charities.

The Big Parade
The Big Parade takes place on the Sioux City Riverfront. This parade features huge floats, bands, balloons and carnival for children. Open air concerts and fireworks start at night. Children come to see the big parade from nearby area in huge numbers.

Saturday in the Grandview Park
A musical festival takes places annually on the 4th of July. This festival is popular among children. This festival also features a shuttle service and special kids area.

Art Splash
ArtSplash is a popular, annual arts festival held sometime in August.The outdoor festival takes place at the Sioux City Art Center, on the bank of the Missouri River. Various art competitions and other childrens activities are organized, providing entertainment for families.

Sports
Sioux City is the Regional Sports Center. There are opportunities for all ages who want to get involved in sporting leagues.

Lewis & Clark State Park
This park is built on a 250-acre Blue lake. The park has hiking trails, camping and swimming facilities. This park is famous for holding an annual Lewis & Clark Festival every summer.

Stone State Park
The Stone State Park spreads on a 1,069 acre of hilly area. The lush green grass has hiking and biking trails. People visit this park for lake fishing and camping.

Woodburyparks
The Woodbury County Conservation Board invites you to explore nearly 5,000 acres of unique conservation lands. You will find a tremendous variety of outdoor recreational opportunities ranging from lake fishing to river canoeing, from swimming to picnicking, and from hiking to hunting.

The numerous resources make outdoor enjoyment possible for people of all ages and interests.

Conclusion
Sioux City is a great place to settle for two reasons. One, it provides all the facilities and educational opportunities of a large and progressed city.

Second it also give you the homely and friendliness of a small town. Indeed, it is proud to be part of the State of Iowa that consistently rates among the top states in the Country.