Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM is preparing for two significant events next week. The 2025 Juried Youth Art Festival with the theme "Illustrate God's Love: will be held at St. Boniface Parish Hall in Sioux City from April 8-10, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This will occur during the same time as the Spring Pledge Drive at the KFHC studios, 701 W. 5th St. These events are free and open to the public.
Attendees will be able to vote for their “Viewers' Choice” Award winner from the 273 submitted entries. The 12 winners that will be featured in the next art calendar produced by Siouxland Catholic Radio will also be on display.
Here are the grade winners: Grade 1 - Elinor Tillman “Rose Before a Thousand” of Holy Cross Grade 2 - Henry Mueggenberg “God’s Love” of Woodbury Central Grade 3 - Nubia Ramos Cancino “Heavenly Bible” of Sacred Heart School Grade 4 - Eloise Sitzman “God Loves You” of Blessed Sacrament Grade 5 - Kathleen Robertson “God Created Life” of Blessed Sacrament Grade 6 - Peter DeWitt “God’s Ways of Mercy” of DeWitt Academy Grade 7 - Addie Nelson “Jesus’ Heart” of Blessed Sacrament Grade 8 - Emalea Davis “God’s Love” of Blessed Sacrament Grade 9 - Marcus Whitehead “Loving and Supporting Each Other” of Gehlen Cathlic Grade 10 - Kennedy Wendt “God’s Love Together” of Bishop Heelan Grade 11 - Amanda King “Our Lady of Sorrows” of Sioux Center Grade 12 - Hazel Ritchie “Washing of the Feet” of Bishop Heelan
The Artist of Tomorrow Winner - Kindergarten- Skyler Russell “Love” of Sacred Heart Individuals may also listen live to the pledge drive on Channel 88.1FM or online at siouxlandcatholicradio.com or on the free Siouxland Catholic Radio App.
The locally-produced programming may also be viewed on the Siouxland Catholic Radio YouTube page.
Scheduled guests for the three-day local broadcast include Bishop-emeritus R. Walker Nickless, Father Travis Crotty, Tom Betz, Dave and Susie Ferris, Father Mark Stoll, Luann Bertrand, Don and Mary Stevens, Joanne Fox, Rick and Tammy Bertrand, Bob Geary and more. See the complete list of guests at: https://www.siouxlandcatholicradio.com/pledge-drive