Local History

2 Jun, 2026

Bad Seeds: A Sioux City True Crime Downtown Walking Tour on June 9

By |June 2nd, 2026|Adults, Events, Library News, Local History, Summer Reading - Adults|

Step into Sioux City’s past with Local History Librarian Specialist Sarah Enright on Bad Seeds: A Sioux City True Crime Downtown Walking Tour. This guided walking tour loops through the heart of downtown, beginning and ending at the Sioux City Public Library. Along the way, you’ll visit the real locations where shocking crimes unfolded, uncovering the people, motives, and moments that left lasting marks on the community.

22 Apr, 2026

Sioux City True Crime: A Century of Suspicion, Part 2 on April 25 and 28

By |April 22nd, 2026|Adults, Events, Library News, Local History|

Sioux City has never been short on secrets. From unsolved murders to headline-making trials, crime has shaped our community’s history for more than a century. Join Local History Librarian Specialist, Sarah Enright, as she uncovers one gripping case from each decade of the 20th century. This "Part 2" session will cover each remaining case that was not voted on in the fall sessions. If you missed Part 1 - do not fret! These cases stand on their own and require no prior knowledge.