Welcome to the Official Website of

THE CITY OF SIOUX RAPIDS

October 20, 2026

News

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Oct

Trick Or Treating Oct 31st 5PM to 7PM

17
Sep

Fall 2026 Clean Up Day set for Oct 8th

30
Jul

National Night Out

Calendar

31
Oct
Trick Or Treat
October 31, 2026, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
4
Nov
City Council Meeting
November 4, 2026, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
10
Nov
Library Board Meeting
November 10, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In the Valley of Beauty

SIOUX RAPIDS, IOWA

Sioux Rapids is hidden in the Iowa hills and is situated in the northern most part of Buena Vista County. This community enjoys a wealth of outdoor opportunities. The Gabrielson County Park located just south of Sioux Rapids, offers Gustafson Lake for fishing, a sandy swimming beach and picnic areas. There is a playground for the children and family activities.

This friendly small town boasts of a great American Legion Center and a wonderful K-12 Sioux Central School. Recreation is terrific in the city parks and pool. The Little Sioux River connects to Linn Grove and makes for great canoing. A new housing district is filling up with new homes and still has lots available.

The Pioneer of Buena Vista County

The first settler in Buena Vista County, Abner Bell, located in this area, and the community displays his cabin.  This landmark, along with an 1875 county schoolhouse as well as the old Sioux Rapids Theatre Museum make up a complex of historic buildings for the community.