The Sioux City Valley News is our quarterly newsletter with news about past events, upcoming events, and the people in our valley.
Sioux City Scottish Rite partnered with Great West to bring Wreaths Across America to Siouxland for the very first time
Brothers helping raise funds for needy families at Christmas
2025 Schedule of Events
Our Scottish Rite Christmas Tree at Shrine Parade of Trees
Reunion Pictures
2024 Fall Reunion Schedule
2024 Fall Reunion Practice Schedule
The Men of Scottish Rite at the annual Golf Outing
SIOUX CITY SCOTTISH RITE ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
Come one, come all. Four-man best ball. Let’s have fun!!
The winners of the 2024 Bennett Educational Trust and Memorial Scholarships
- Rylie Blume from Sioux City
- Andrew Brown from Sioux City
- Taya Phillips from Holstein
- Hannah Weeda from Ames
We wish you all great success in your future endeavors!
Scottish Rite continues its tradition of honoring Veterans on Memorial Day
Thousands of flags placed on veteran graves at Memorial Park Cemetery - KTIV.COM
Pictured are the three Olive Branch Members who have been awarded the Grand Lodge of Nebraska's "Master of the Year" Award.
L-R Grady Wells (2020); Mike Tomasiewicz (2024); and Jon Cerny (2017).
WB Grady Wells and WB Jon Cerny are members of the Sioux City Scottish Rite. WB Mike Tomasiewicz is a member of the Omaha Scottish Rite.
Pictured are Ill. Bryce B. Hildrith, Personal Representative of Des Moines and Ill. Charles D. Yates, Personal Representative of Sioux City. Taken in Des Moines during their Spring Reunion.
Rene Lapierre presenting a donation from the Sioux City Scottish Rite to Mark Kirkpatrick for Mark's ALS fundraiser.
Pancake feed for Mark Kirkpatrick
2024 Schedule of Events - click image to download
The Brothers out in the cold to help raise money for needy families at Christmas
Scenes from the Fall Reunion 2023
In Remembrance
Two of the hardworking Electricians during Reunion sporting new headbands
2023 Fall Practice Schedule
Freedom Park Display
Thank you to Mrs. Harrison and Brother George.
Pictured is Rebecca Harrison (widow of George Harrison) presenting the leadership of the Sioux City Scottish Rite a generous gift from the George Harrison estate
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Display at Siouxland Freedom Park - Click on Article
Annual Golf Outing
The Brothers gather together after another successful golf outing
Pictured is Bro. Charles Yates, 33° and Personal Rep. (left) of the Sioux City Valley and Bro. Bryce Hildreth, 33° and Personal Rep. (right) of the Des Moines Valley. Congratulations to Bro. Bryce for hitting a hole-in-one on hole #15 at the annual Sioux City Scottish Rite Golf outing.
Annual Golf Outing
2023 Honors
The Sioux City Scottish Rite is pleased to report and congratulate the following Brother who was elected by The Supreme Council to be coronated with the 33°:
- Rene C. Lapierre, KCCH
In addition, congratulations to the following Brothers who have been approved by The Supreme Council to be designated as Knights Commanders Court of Honor:
- Brent A. Jepsen, 32°
- Randall L. Groetken, 32°
- Todd H. Anderson, 32°
- Donald C. Schenk, 32°
Brethren from Rosalie having some fun
Our Personal Representative is presented with a lifetime achievement award.
Brothers from Morningside Lodge No. 615 helping out Latham Park
Flags hung at Memorial Park Cemetary to honor veterans on Memorial Day
Additional picture from the Sioux City Journal
Extinguishing and Relighting of the Lights
Sioux City Scottish Rite helps sponsor dinner for Viet Nam Memorial Day at Siouxland Freedom Park
Brother Wayne Benson 2022 DeMolay Mason of the Year Nebraska
Brother Dick Leitschuck gets his 70 year pin
2023 Spring Reunion - Practice & Performance Schedule - click here
Spring Reunion Practice Schedule - Final
Spring Reunion Performance Schedule - Final
Spring Reunion dates March 17, 18, 24, 25--note the changes.
Rene C. Lapierre installed as Worshipful Master
Sioux City Scottish Rite member Rene C. Lapierre, KCCH, pictured with his officers at the Morningside Lodge #615 installation. Rene was installed as Worshipful Master. Congratulations Rene!
Spring Reunion dates March 17, 18, 24, 25--note the changes.
Morningside Lodge #615 installation.
Sioux City Scottish Rite member Rene C. Lapierre, KCCH, pictured with his officers at the Morningside Lodge #615 installation. Rene was installed as Worshipful Master. Congratulations Rene!
Spring Reunion dates March 17, 18, 24, 25--note the changes.
The Brothers out helping the community raising money for Cardinal Baskets
Spring Reunion dates March 17, 18, 24, 25--note the changes.
T-shirt’s are $25.00–show your Scottish Rite Spirit to the world. Sizes Large to 3XL - Contact the Scottish Rite Office
Fall Reunion - Click Image for Practice Schedule
Members of The Scottish Rite attended the 9/11 Remembrance - 2022
At the Fall Reunion we will continue our tradition of honoring veterans
In memory of veterans we have created a special patch seen below. It is a first design. Each attendee at the veterans' banquet will receive the patch. See you soon Brothers
Scottish Rite Brother Rene Lapierre gives the message of Remembrance and Service on Memorial Day
Siouxlanders reflect at Memorial Day ceremony ....Click KCAU story
Scottish Rite Placing Flags for Memorial Day
Members of the Scottish Rite put out over 4,000 flags on the graves of Veterans to remember them this Memorial Day. We model our activities after Arlington National Cemetery. This has become an annual event for the Sioux City Valley.
Scottish Rite Brothers participating in Morningside Days Parade.
Congratulations to this year's Scottish Rite Scholarship Winners.
- Madison McKeever from Sioux City
- Anais Najera from Holstein
- Logan Pichhinke from Early
- Hannah Weeda from Holstein
We wish you all success as you go forward.
Collecting Memorabilia
Viet Nam Memorial Day ceremony at Siouxland Freedom Park
Members of the Scottish Rite attended Viet Nam Memorial Day ceremony at Siouxland Freedom Park on March 29th. In honor of the day, Scottish Rite covered the cost of meals for all Veterans
Ray Clause gets his 50th
Scottish Rite Member Richard Storm was part of a recent Midwest Honor Flight.
Highway Men at Work
Scottish Rite members attend dedication of new “Freedom Rock” at Siouxland Freedom Park.
Scottish Rite Members attend 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Siouxland Freedom Park -2021
Scottish Rite supports Veterans
‘We owed a duty to this country:’ Air Force veteran recalls his memories during service - KCUA
Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity in Sioux City
Your Scottish Rite is attempting to organize men to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity in Sioux City. The work would be at the store and occur on a Saturday in August. Let the Scottish Rite Office know if you can help out. Thanks
Long time Brother Sam Rapthis now from Detroit stops to visit the Brethren
Scottish Rite Brothers doing good things in their Lodges
The winners of the 2021 Bennett Educational Trust and Memorial Scholarships
Mason Hardin
Easton Schultz
Tiffany Su
Anna Winterrowd.
Announcements
The Sioux City Scottish Rite is pleased to report and congratulate the following Brothers who were elected by The Supreme Council to be coronated with the 33°
- Sheldon J. Menin KCCH
- Jeremy G. Robinson KCCH
In addition, congratulations to the following Brothers who have been approved by The Supreme Council to be designated as Knights Commanders of the Court of Honor.
- Lindell D. Clem 32°
- Jeremy W. Owens 32°
- Dale H. Seieroe 32°
- Roger A. Merrill 32°
Our 2021 Golf Tournament
Brothers
Some of you have new email addresses in light of the Cableone/Sparklight decision to discontinue email service. Please email the office with your new email addresses so we stay current.
Medal of Honor Highway in Iowa is happening
Scottish Rite makes a donation to Siouxland Freedom Park.
Scottish Rite in the News ... KMEG - Placing American Flags at local veteran gravesites ahead of Memorial Day
Scottish Rite - Placing 4,000 Flags for Memorial Day
Scottish Rite participates in Morningside Days Parade May 20, 2021
New Award Coming to Scottish Rite at the fall Reunion—truly the gold boot award
Scottish Rite Highway Men 2021
Scottish Rite will be unveiling its “honor” to Veterans during the Fall Reunion with Commander James Cole in attendance
Members of the Valley of Sioux City attended the National Viet Nam Memorial Day event on March 29th
Class #232 Spring Reunion 2021--New Members
Scottish Rite Highway 75 Clean Up Crew in Sioux City
Scottish Rite takes pride in caring for the community during cleanup of its two mile stretch of Highway 75 in Sioux City.
Scottish Rite places over 4,000 Flags on Memorial Day
The Scottish Rite puts out over 4,000 flags on the graves of Veterans to remember them on Memorial Day.
Remembering Ill. Marvin Marion Andersen, 33° - Class 231
