Sioux City's first woman doctor, Dr. Agnes Eichelberger (1864-1923) devoted her life to the care of women, children and infants. Known for her generous heart and great kindness, the pioneering Dr. Eichelberger brought quality maternity care to all women of Sioux City, regardless of financial status.

Arthur Garretson was a Sioux City banker, businessman and promoter. He arrived in Sioux City in 1874 at the age of 23. Known for recognizing opportunities, Garretson had a hand in most large ventures in the city, including the Corn Palaces, Peavey Grand Opera House and elevated railway.

William Gordon (1857-1933) was an enthusiastic Sioux City promoter who made his fortune during the boom years of the city's growth. Nearly wiped out by the disastrous Floyd River Flood of 1892 and the Financial Panic of 1893, he rebuilt his business and remained a staunch Sioux City supporter until his death in 1933.

Rev, George C. Haddock was shot and killed at 4th and Water Streets on August 3, 1886. Haddock, who became the pastor at the First Methodist Episcopal Church in 1885, was an outspoken prohibitionist. John Arensdorf, the foreman of a local brewing company, was tried for his murder but was found not guilty. A few days after the trial, Arensdorf was seen getting drinks with the jury. The resulting controversy garnered national attention.

Early Sioux City developers and promoters, Daniel and Charles Hedges were well known for their countless area business activities.  Until Charles’ untimely death in 1877, the two brothers were partners in countless enterprises. 

Gertrude Brown Henderson was a curator at the Sioux City Public Museum, but more than that, she was a historian and writer of early Sioux City history. Her stories about the first decades of the region’s history surely inspired many future amateur historians to further their own studies in Sioux City’s past.

Harry L. Hopkins, a prominent member of President Franklin D Roosevelt’s administration, was born on August 17, 1890 at 512 Tenth Street in Sioux City.

"Lets make music together." Leo Kucinski (1904-1998), long time Sioux City conductor, educator and musician often spoke those words in his efforts to bring the best possible music to the people of Sioux City. In his long career, he exposed thousands of school children to the finest music, nurtured a little orchestra into a superb symphony and brought extraordinary music to the community of Sioux City.

A Canadian-born fur trapper, Joseph Leonais purchased a claim for 160 acres of land for $100 from Theopile Bruguier in 1852. This land is today is in the downtown area of Sioux City.

Rosalie Menard Leonais earned the moniker "first bride" because she was believed to be the first bride of a non-Native American in the area that would become Sioux City. Rosalie died in 1865 at the age of 27, shortly after the birth of her fourth child.