Before advancements in forensic science and DNA analysis, Sioux City faced many unexplained crimes and fatalities. Sarah, our Local History Librarian Specialist, will explore several of these local cases.
Sharing news with others? In the digital age, anyone can publish anything on the internet, even if it’s completely false. This talk will explain why it has become easier to create and spread misinformation and will introduce you to tools that help you evaluate news sources as well as review helpful fact-checking sites. This talk is presented by Senior Planet Partner Resources.
Sarah Enright, Local History Librarian Specialist, and a true crime fan herself, uses the library's resources, such as archived newspaper clippings, microfilm, databases, and web resources, to construct detailed narratives of local cases. This session will spotlight one homicide case from each year of the 1930s.
Sarah Enright, Local History Librarian Specialist, and a true crime fan herself, uses the library's resources, such as archived newspaper clippings, microfilm, databases, and web resources, to construct detailed narratives of local cases. This session will spotlight the deadliest year on record in Sioux City's history, 1925.
Sarah Enright, Local History Librarian Specialist, will examine several of Sioux City's infamous cold cases. Using the library's archived newspaper clippings, microfilm, and web resources, Sarah will present facts about the crimes, theories, and law enforcement efforts throughout the years. Memories and input from attendees will be encouraged as the cases are discussed.
Sarah, Local History Librarian Specialist at the Sioux City Public Library and a true crime fan herself will present several narratives of such homicides from Sioux City’s past using archived newspaper clippings, microfilm, and web resources.
Join Iowa PBS Staff and the Sioux City Public Library for a free reception on Tuesday, September 5 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at the Aalfs Downtown Library. You can visit with Iowa PBS staff and learn more about Iconic Iowa, the local initiative connected to the new series Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein.
If you can’t get enough true crime podcasts, TV series’, and books, the latest Local History display on the 2nd floor at the Aalfs Downtown Library is definitely for you.
