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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
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Part of roof collapses during fire at Dakota City boat dealer
DAKOTA CITY, Neb. (KCAU) — On Friday morning, local fire crews responded to a fire in Dakota City, Nebraska. Around 5 a.m. Friday morning, Dakota City Fire Department personnel were called to a fire at 1909 Broadway Street in Dakota City, which is a local boat dealer business known as Cimmarina Boats. Crews found the roof of a building on fire when they arrived, and a section of the roof collapsed while they were at the scene. Story continues below Top Story: Local band to be featured on Saturday in the Park Main Stage Lights & Sirens: Part of roof collapses during fire at Dakota City boat dealer Sports: Construction of multi-sport complex west of Lewis and Clark Park proposed Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here Authorities believe the fire started in the repair room and workshop as a boat, that was inside for repairs, melted during the fire. South Sioux City and Homer fire crews also responded to assist in firefighting efforts. No one was reported inside the building during the fire. Further investigation will determine if the building needs to be red-tagged or if it's safe to re-enter. Power to the facility is cut off at this time, and the cause of the fire is unknown. The fire is under investigation by the Nebraska Fire Marshall's Office. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dakota City firefighters remember those who died saving others
DAKOTA CITY, Nebraska (KCAU) – Bells could be heard across the U.S. today, in honor of firefighters who gave their life while saving others. Every year Bells Across America honors the firefighters who didn't get to come home. In 2024, roughly 70 people lost their life saving others. The Dakota City Fire Department not only honored those who died last year, but also remembers the three brave men who gave their lives for their community. Andy Zalme in April 2015, Eric Speck in June of 2016, and Lowell Satterwhite in September of 2016. 'They made the ultimate sacrifice, so it's why we're here today. So we have to keep their legacy going to make sure that we honor them,' said Fire Chief Clint Rasmussen, with the Dakota City Fire Department. The ringing of the bell signifies that a firefighter has died. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dakota City Fire Department to remember fallen firefighters
DAKOTA CITY, Neb. (KCAU) — The Dakota City Fire Department will be remembering fallen firefighters over the weekend. The ceremony, a Bells Across America service, will be held Sunday, May 4, at 1 p.m. at the Dakota City Fire Hall at 208 S. 21st Street. During the ceremony, the fire department will pay tribute to the 70 firefighters across the nation who died in the line of duty in 2024. There will also be a special tribute the department's three fallen members: Captain Andy Zalme, Captain Eric Speck, and Firefighter Lowell Satterwhite. Zalme was recognized at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in October 2016, Speck and Satterwhite were recognized in October 2017. 'Bells Across America is a way to honor the firefighters who passed away in 2024,' said Clint Rasmussen, Dakota City Fire Chief. 'It is also a way to honor and remember Dakota City's three fallen firefighters, Andy, Eric, and Lowell. These firefighters paid the ultimate sacrifice in serving their communities.' SUX Fly & Drive fly in, car show, and pancake breakfast happening Saturday The service is part of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend held in Emmitsburg, Maryland each year. the foundation asks that local communities and other groups use take time on the day to remember any firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2024 and the previous years. More information about Bells Across America can be found at the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Dakota City residents help mother and son after car crash
DAKOTA CITY, Nebraska (KCAU) — The community of Dakota City, Nebraska banded together to help raise money for two people injured in a car accident last year. The fundraiser, held at the Dakota City Fire Department, was taking donations for Maddie and Walyon Wedmore, mother and son. With the money raised being used to help pay for medical bills and financially support the two. On December 27th of last year the two were involved in a car accident that took the lives of two drivers, one being husband and father Christopher Wedmore. According to Matt Rowe, Maddie's father, the car accident has left his daughter working through her injuries and temporarily unable to work. 'Unfortunately, she is now a single mother with no other, I mean, she can't she has been working two months. She will be able to go back to work eventually, we don't know when it could be months, it could be weeks we just don't know. Basically, it's just a way to get her a little more financial independence. I mean, if we if we walk away with $15,000/20,000 today, that would be phenomenal. I mean, that's not going to come anywhere close to touching her medical debt, but at least there's something in her pockets,' said Rowe. To raise the funds folks could either donate money before heading to a buffet or enter into a raffle for a chance of winning several prizes like a TV. More than a hundred people showed up to today's fundraiser and Rowe said he can't thank the community enough for their support. 'I've had people come out of the woodwork that I haven't talked to in years that are like, hey, we heard about what happened. We have this couple from Missouri that donated the South Africa trip, don't even know who we are they saw it on Facebook, of all things and like here, we want to help you guys. It's just been really amazing,' said Rowe. Rowe also wants to thank the Dakota City and South Sioux City Fire Department for insure his daughter and grandson survived the crash. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
