Sioux City

Sioux City (pop. 115,018), city in western Iowa, on the Missouri River near where the borders of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota meet. Settled in 1854 by John K. Cook, Sioux City was incorporated in 1857. It is the market, meat-packing, and major distribution center for the surrounding agricultural area, which includes parts of the 3 states. The city's industries also produce automobile parts, farm machinery, and clothing.

See also: Iowa.