Sioux City Council discusses proposed budget cuts Tuesday

Sioux City officials presented proposed savings measures to the City Council as they work to balance the 2026–27 municipal budget. Options include closing the Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center, ending summer tubing at Cone Park and shortening City Hall customer-service hours. Staff outlined potential reductions and additions to the general fund, while noting that the figures remain preliminary and a more complete budget estimate is expected in January.