Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of August.
Good morning, Sioux Falls.
Great Plains Zoo will host Kids Day on Saturday, Aug.
8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a toy swap from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., sidewalk chalk art and lawn games. Families can drop off toys on Aug. 6 and 7.
Assam Cos. is transitioning its business after 52 years in development and real estate.
Owner Sam Assam handed property management to NAI Sioux Falls on Aug. 1, and commercial leasing will shift to NAI on Sept. 1 while he continues new development projects in Sioux Falls.
Kevin Costner’s golf comedy Tin Cup will screen free at the State Theater on Phillips Avenue on Aug.
17 at 7:00 p.m. — tickets must be reserved in advance and the event is open to both AARP members and non-members.
Sioux Falls residents may reserve free tickets to watch Tin Cup on Aug.
17 at 7 p.m. at the State Theater on Phillips Avenue—AARP is hosting the screening open to all, so reserve early.
Families in the Sioux Falls area should note varying school start dates this month.
Sioux Falls School District begins Thursday, August 27 while Lennox, Brandon Valley and other districts start earlier, so parents should verify details with their schools.
Sioux Falls road crews have been upgrading streets since Monday and are continuing repairs today on West 26th between Sertoma and Marion, West Blackhawk, 77th, 20th, South Glendale, East 18th, South Eighth, and North Career Avenues.
Drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes.
Three Sioux Falls hospitals earned top marks in the CMS Quality Rankings as the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rated nearly 4,600 hospitals nationwide and recognized 385 top-rated facilities, joining Parkston and Black Hills in this honor.
Sioux Falls building permits surpassed $600 million for the year after $118 million in July drove growth, with multifamily projects such as the next phase of Yukon Apartments and updates at VerteX apartments contributing to the strong month.
Holiday Inn City Centre at 100 W.
Eighth St. will launch a full exterior paint job next week in a four-color scheme that updates its classic look; the 10-story hotel, recently remodeled inside, will finish in 6-8 weeks and host its annual Stacks & Steins event on Sept. 26.
Local housing market data from Amy Stockberger Real Estate shows 1,196 homes listed (down 32 percent), an 85-day average on market, and 32 percent of homes with price cuts.
It also reports 3.4 months of supply and lower mortgage rates, giving Sioux Falls homeowners key insights for pricing their properties.
Frozen Jr.
Various times — Orpheum Theater Center — Cost varies — Experience the magical tale of sisterhood and adventure with Princesses Anna and Elsa.
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