Sponsored by the National Civic League and Look Magazine, the All-America City Award is given to municipalities that achieve uncommon results in tackling community-wide challenges. Only eleven cities are awarded annually. Presenter Tom Munson, Archives Manager, will highlight the award ceremonies and reasons why our city has achieved the honor during History at High Noon: What It Takes to be an All-America City, on Thursday, May 21 at 12:05 p.m.

Sioux City has been twice-awarded and was the first city in Iowa achieve the honor. In 1962, Sioux City was awarded for changing from commission style government to the council-manager system, Floyd River flood control, urban renewal, 20-year master planning program, and construction of public infrastructure. In 1990, the award was given largely for Sioux City’s reaction to the crash of United Flight 232.

This presentation is part of the Sioux City Public Museum’s 250th anniversary programming, celebrating the community’s enduring role in American history.

History at High Noon is a popular lunchtime photo-based program series held on the third Thursday of each month at 12:05 p.m. at the Sioux City Public Museum. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunches to enjoy during these free presentations.