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Siouxland Families Eat Sprinkles Donuts

There's a newcomer to the Sioux City donut scene, and Siouxland Families couldn't wait to try it out. Here's what my family thought when we tasted Sprinkles Donuts:  The basics Sprinkles Donut and Coffee Shop is located at 700 Jennings Street, inside the Sugar Shack Bakery building--turn right when you walk in the first set of doors, and you can't miss Sprinkles. Sprinkles Donuts is currently open from 8am to 1pm on Fridays and 8am-noon on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Expanded hours may be coming soon! You can follow them on Facebook , and their Facebook page links to this site , but the site does not appear to be operational yet at time of posting this review. Our thoughts My first impression was that Sprinkles is very bright, cheerful, and clean. I was greeted by the owner and her daughter and they were friendly and helpful--"Iowa Nice" doesn't seem like just a stereotype once you meet them! The case was full of cute donuts, includi

Rock Painting Fun Hits Sioux City!

If you keep your eyes peeled, you may spot these rocks or other uniquely painted rocks around Siouxland! A creative new hobby is sweeping the country, and Sioux City families are discovering the fun of rock painting and hunting. The basics To participate, paint rocks, hide them around town, and/or find rocks others have painted and hidden. That's it! The background The painted rock trend started as the Kindness Rocks movement. A woman named Megan in Cape Cod who loves finding interesting rocks, shells, and seaglass along the beach thought others might be cheered by finding fun rocks as well. She started painting rocks and leaving them to be found by others. As she posted pictures to social media of her painted rocks, her friends and families wanted to join in on the fun, and it took off like wildfire. Now there are hundreds of groups around the country and world participating, including the Sioux City Rocks Facebook group where you can post pictures of rocks you

National Donut Day Fun this Friday in Sioux City!

Jitters Donuts says: " A 'hole ' lotta fun tomorrow for National Donut Day! Come on and take a pic with our giant Jitter donut! " Friday June 2nd is National Donut Day, and two of my all time favorite Sioux City eateries are planning some delicious deals and fun for donut lovers! National Donut Day sounds like a new made up holiday, but has actually been around since the 1930's when the Salvation Army in Chicago held the first such day in honor of Salvation Army members who gave donuts to Allied soldiers in WWI, with proceeds of the first National Donut Day going to help those in need due to the Great Depression ! Tod ay in some cities it is still a fundraiser for the Salvation Army and other charities, but for most it is just a fun day to enjoy a favorite food and score some deals. In Sioux City, here are the best donut related celebrations happening tomorrow: Jitters Jitters Donuts at 306 Virginia Street in downtown Sioux City said that for National Donut Da