City of Sioux City, IA
03/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/10/2026 14:07
Local History Depicted by 4th Grade Students
Models and posters of local historic landmarks, people, and events created by 94 fourth-grade students are showcased in the 35th annual Sioux City History Projects exhibit on display beginning March 14 at the Sioux City Public Museum.
After studying local history, over 800 students from 17 participating schools made projects about Sioux City's past. Projects displayed in the Museum have been evaluated according to their uniqueness, quality, and how they relate to Sioux City history. Unique creations this year include Trinity Heights Queen of Peace, JFK at the Stockyards, Calvary Cemetery, the White Horse Mounted Patrol, Sioux City Mini Indy, Bacon Creek Park, Billy Boy, and Harvey's.
The exhibit opens on March 14 and will be on display through May 9, when students will be honored at a reception and awards ceremony. As always, the public is invited to vote for their favorite history project in the Visitors' Choice Award category. Ballots are available at the Museum's front desk.
The participating elementary schools include Bryant Elementary, Cathedral Dual Language Academy, Holy Cross Elementary, Hunt Elementary, Irving Elementary, Leeds Elementary, Liberty Elementary, Loess Hills Elementary, Morningside Elementary, Perry Creek Elementary, Riverside Elementary, Sacred Heart, Siouxland Christian, Spalding Park Elementary, St. Paul Lutheran, Sunnyside Elementary, and Unity Elementary.
Opportunities to view the History Projects online can be found on the Museum's Facebook page and YouTube channel.
The Sioux City Public Museum is located at 607 4th Street in downtown Sioux City. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 712-279-6174 or visit SiouxCityMuseum.org.
After studying local history, over 800 students from 17 participating schools made projects about Sioux City's past. Projects displayed in the Museum have been evaluated according to their uniqueness, quality, and how they relate to Sioux City history. Unique creations this year include Trinity Heights Queen of Peace, JFK at the Stockyards, Calvary Cemetery, the White Horse Mounted Patrol, Sioux City Mini Indy, Bacon Creek Park, Billy Boy, and Harvey's.
The exhibit opens on March 14 and will be on display through May 9, when students will be honored at a reception and awards ceremony. As always, the public is invited to vote for their favorite history project in the Visitors' Choice Award category. Ballots are available at the Museum's front desk.
The participating elementary schools include Bryant Elementary, Cathedral Dual Language Academy, Holy Cross Elementary, Hunt Elementary, Irving Elementary, Leeds Elementary, Liberty Elementary, Loess Hills Elementary, Morningside Elementary, Perry Creek Elementary, Riverside Elementary, Sacred Heart, Siouxland Christian, Spalding Park Elementary, St. Paul Lutheran, Sunnyside Elementary, and Unity Elementary.
Opportunities to view the History Projects online can be found on the Museum's Facebook page and YouTube channel.
The Sioux City Public Museum is located at 607 4th Street in downtown Sioux City. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 712-279-6174 or visit SiouxCityMuseum.org.
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