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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Life vest giveaway coming up at Yankton's Riverside Park
YANKTON, S.D. (KCAU) — Two organizations in Yankton are coming together to host a life vest giveaway Thursday evening at Riverside Park. According to a press release sent out by the Yankton County Office of Emergency Management, the Yankton County Search & Rescue and the Yankton Medical Clinic are behind the giveaway. Story continues below Top Story: Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra confirms bid for Iowa governor Lights & Sirens: Sioux City firefighter taken to hospital following Mayday call during Morningside fire Sports: Hawarden native Hunter Dekkers signs with New Orleans Saints Kids will be able to take home a life vest to keep them safe during any water-bound adventures this summer. There will also be hot dogs and chips for all attendees to enjoy. The event takes place Thursday, May 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Riverside Park is located at 200 Levee Street in Yankton. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Unofficial results: Voters say ‘no' to South Sioux City school bond
SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (KCAU) — Votes were tallied for Tuesday's election in South Sioux City, Nebraska, over a proposed school bond. The proposed bond was for $127-million and would go toward new construction and upgrades to school facilities. According to the unofficial results, 2,435 votes were cast with 1,445 of the votes against the bond, while 990 were for it. This means the bond has failed. Story continues below Top Story: Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra confirms bid for Iowa governor Lights & Sirens: Sioux City firefighter taken to hospital following Mayday call during Morningside fire Sports: Hawarden native Hunter Dekkers signs with New Orleans Saints 'Based on today's unofficial results, the South Sioux City Community School District's $127 million bond referendum was not approved by voters. While this outcome is disappointing, we remain committed to our students, staff, and community. The needs identified in our facilities plan remain, and we will take time to listen, reflect, and determine next steps together. We are grateful to everyone who engaged in this process and will continue working to ensure safe, accessible, and future-ready learning environments for all,' said Lance Swanson, the director of communication with the South Sioux City Community School District. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Automotive
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Brightside Cafe & Deli reopens after crash causes two-week closure
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Just 15 days after a car came through the front of their business, the Brightside Cafe & Deli re-opened Tuesday to serve customers. On the morning of April 28, a driver fell asleep at the wheel and went through the front of Brightside. There were no injuries in the crash, but the cafe had to close down for repairs. Now, the restaurant is happy to welcome diners back. Story continues below Top Story: Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra confirms bid for Iowa governor Lights & Sirens: Sioux City firefighter taken to hospital following Mayday call during Morningside fire Sports: Hawarden native Hunter Dekkers signs with New Orleans Saints 'It's great to be back again. Two weeks was a long time to be down. Thank God everything is getting fixed up, and we're getting back. Everything's getting put back together, and just to be up and running is awesome,' said Liz Lopez, manager at Brightside Cafe & Deli. The front entryway is still under repair, so diners have to use the side door. This week, their hours have been reduced a little to 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Times
13-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Ex-Iowa State QB Hunter Dekkers, banned by NCAA for sports betting, signed by New Orleans Saints
Hunter Dekkers, who lost his NCAA eligibility for betting on his own team in college, was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent, the team announced Tuesday. The Saints signed Dekkers after he participated in the team's rookie minicamp on a tryout basis last weekend. The signing follows quarterback Derek Carr's retirement. New Orleans also waived linebacker Anfernee Orji. Advertisement In 2023, Dekkers pleaded guilty to underage gambling and received a $645 fine following a state investigation involving sports teams at Iowa and Iowa State. He was accused of placing wagers on 26 Iowa State events, including a Cyclones game in 2021 against Oklahoma State. In a plea agreement, Dekkers admitted he wagered on Iowa State football while on the team. Initial filings in the case detailed that Dekkers and his parents 'engaged in a scheme' to allow him 'to disguise his identity and manipulate online/mobile transactions in order to create the appearance that sports wager transactions' were conducted by his mom, Jami, on a DraftKings sports book platform. He was accused of placing 366 mobile or online bets — from his personal phone — that totaled more than $2,799, including 297 bets when he was under the age of 21. Iowa law states that you have to be 21 or older to place any sports bet. Dekkers sat out the 2023 season and had his appeal for reinstatement denied by the NCAA. He enrolled at Iowa Western Community College for the 2024 season and led the team to an 11-2 record and a spot in the NJCAA national title game, where the school lost to Hutchinson Community College 28-23. In 13 games, he threw for 3,806 yards, 32 touchdowns and 10 interceptions and posted a completion percentage of 64.1. After backing up current San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy at Iowa State for two seasons, Dekkers took over as the Cyclones' starter in 2022. He led the Big 12 in completion percentage (66.1), completions (302) and attempts (457), while throwing for 3,044 yards, 19 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Here is what Dane Brugler, The Athletic's draft expert, said about Dekkers in his draft guide, 'The Beast': 'Dekkers can really sling the football with pace and velocity. He operates with poise in the pocket and bounces on his toes at the top of his drop. He will lose sight of defenders on certain route concepts, and he put too many interceptions on tape in his only season in the FBS (although his decision-making process did mature in 2024). Overall, Dekkers' past will be interpreted differently across the league, but the lefty passer has draftable talent and physical and mental tools worth developing.' — The Athletic's Scott Dochterman contributed to this story.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Card skimming device found at George, Rock Rapids Dollar Generals
LYON COUNTY, Iowa (KCAU) — If you've recently visited one of the Dollar General locations in Lyon County, you may want to keep an eye on your card statements. According to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office, they were called to the Dollar General in George to look into what employees believed to have been a card-skimming device found at the store. Officials confirmed that the device was a card skimmer and made contact with the Dollar General location in Rock Rapids and located another card skimmer. Officials said that they have been reviewing video and continue to look into when the card skimmers were put into place and how many people may have been affected by the card skimmers. Officials are also still investigating the capabilities of the devices themselves to gauge how much damage they may have caused. Story continues below Top Story: Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra confirms bid for Iowa governor Lights & Sirens: Sioux City firefighter taken to hospital following Mayday call during Morningside fire Sports: Hawarden native Hunter Dekkers signs with New Orleans Saints The Lyon County Sheriff's Office recommends keeping a close eye on any transactions made with a card that may have recently been used at one of these locations. They also recommend contacting your bank or institution. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office said that they hope to provide more information as they continue to investigate the situation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
