Sioux City, IA
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About Sioux City
- • Meredith Willson, composer of "The Music Man," was born and raised here.
- • Palmer Candy Company, home of the Twin Bing bar, originated in Sioux City.
- • Located on the Missouri River, steamboat traffic spurred early growth.
- • A giant, hand-carved wooden eagle, weighing two tons, resides downtown.
- • The Great Sioux City Flood of 1892 caused immense damage and loss of life.
- • Named for the Sioux tribe; established in 1854, incorporated in 1857.
- • The population is around 85,000, making it Iowa's fourth-largest city.
- • It sits 1,132 feet above sea level, offering views of the Loess Hills.
- • Healthcare and manufacturing are major employment sectors in the city.
- • There's a feeling of Midwestern charm blended with urban revitalization.
- • The Sioux City Explorers are a local independent baseball team.
- • Heelan High School won the Iowa high school football championship in 2018.
Songs About Sioux City
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