Local Authorities Need Your Help Now Finding Iowa Man

Police officers across the Sioux Empire have been searching for a missing Iowa man for almost two months, and they're asking for your help in finding him.

The Sioux City Police Department has been investigating the disappearance of 51-year-old Joshua Eldridge. He was last seen in Sioux City, Iowa on Halloween Thursday, October 31st.

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Iowa residents have been concerned about Joshua Eldridge's well-being. Local authorities have been asking for any information about his current whereabouts or tips on where he might be.

The Sioux City Police Department has only released some details about Joshua.

The Sioux City Police Department is investigating a missing persons report. On 11/03/2024 Joshua Eldridge was reported missing in the Sioux City area. Joshua Eldridge is described as a 50-year-old white male, 5' 9" tall, and 175 Ib.

The Sioux City Police Department is currently seeking helpful information that could lead to Joshua Eldridge. Anyone in the Sioux Empire with useful tips is highly encouraged to call the Sioux City Police Department at (712)-279-6440. All tips will remain anonymous.

I'm sure Joshua's family is worried and want to bring him home safely. That would be the best Christmas gift yet. Some Iowa residents also share this uneasy view.

Do they know what area he went missing from? What he was wearing, driving, or doing?

Does anyone know has he been found?

We do need Police log back. Hoping Josh is ok .

Let's find Joshua and bring him home to his family!

Dives Worth a Drive in South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota

Almost every small South Dakota town has a watering hole. It’s where the locals go to kick back a few brews and engage in conversation.

Some of these establishments are located in buildings almost as old as the town itself. There might be a fresh coat of paint on the walls or new vinyl on the booth seats, but the ambiance is still reminiscent of a good ol’ dive.

If you think a "dive" is all about the sketchy clientele, the smell of the Devil’s lettuce, and stale Grain Belt, you’d be wrong. Not every dive has a bad reputation.

What makes a dive, a dive?

A dive has character. Neon beer signs and local memorabilia adorn the walls.

You might find a pool table, dart board, and a few video lottery machines.

The bartender knows the regulars by name and they know what you drink.

Some dives don't even serve food except for bags of chips and pickled eggs that sit in a jar of brine on the bar.

Dives aren't fancy. You might see 70's-style wood panels on the walls and wobbly tables leveled with a folded napkin.

Finally, the bathrooms. The bathrooms in dives are in a class by themselves and could be a whole topic on its own.

There are several small-town dives in our area with friendly faces, cheap booze with a burn, and even really good food! We use the term "dive" in the most affectionate way.

Here are some of the best and why you should go there.

Gallery Credit: Karla Brown