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Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pillen signs Adopt the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act
NEBRASKA (KCAU) — Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed a measure into law that will protect minors and their private information on websites and social media. The governor signed LB 504, the age-appropriate online design code act, at the state Capitol Building in Lincoln. Story continues below Top Story: UnityPoint Health to acquire MercyOne Siouxland Lights & Sirens: Sioux City Police Department: Deadly March stabbing justified Sports: Local Iowa high school boys soccer playoff highlights and scores (5-29-25) Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here The measure will have online service providers face civil penalties if they commit a violation. The bill will also give parents the ability to monitor privacy and account settings. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Iowa democrats urge against the Big Beautiful Bill
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Iowa democrats are calling on republicans in Washington to vote against the Big Beautiful Bill, saying it would be devastating to Iowans on Medicaid. More than 700 thousand Iowans receive Medicaid; nearly half are children. Advocates say many hospitals, particularly in rural Iowa, could also be forced to close labor and delivery services, sending soon-to-be moms hundreds of miles for care. Story continues below Top Story: UnityPoint Health to acquire MercyOne Siouxland Lights & Sirens: Sioux City Police Department: Deadly March stabbing justified Sports: Local Iowa high school boys soccer playoff highlights and scores (5-29-25) Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here They also say hospitals will have to start picking and choosing what services they want to offer. According to the Congressional Budget Office, nearly 94 thousand Iowans would lose health insurance if the bill passes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
What you need to know before you go: April 10, 2025
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Here are the top headlines from this morning. A Siouxland business was damaged overnight in a massive blaze. Crews respond to massive business fire in rural South Sioux City A bill to expand health coverage for Iowa firefighters is just one vote away from being sent to Governor Kim Reynolds. Iowa Senate passes bill to expand cancer coverage for first responders April is National Donate Life Month and a local medical center is raising awareness. MercyOne Siouxland raises flag for National Donate Life Month The MercyOne Siouxland Child Advocacy Center and Sterling of North Sioux City teamed up to make dozens of tie blankets for local kids in need. Siouxland organizations team up to create tie blankets for abused children Check out these headlines and more in the video player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
MercyOne Siouxland raises flag for National Donate Life Month
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — April is National Donate Life Month, and MercyOne Siouxland and the Iowa Donor Network came together Wednesday in an effort to raise awareness, celebrating with a flag raising. The Iowa Donor Network says that last year, a record number of lives were helped through organ and tissue donations in the U.S. The nonprofit wanted to let Iowans know just how important it is to be a donor. Siouxland students learn about STEM jobs at festival 'One donor can save up to eight lives, tissue donation can help as many as 300,' said Jon Jorgensen with the Iowa Donor Network. 'So just tremendous impact from one donor, and it's just a pleasure to be here to offer this opportunity.' Officials say there are still more than 100,000 Americans currently on the waiting list, with 600 of them living in Iowa. Anyone interested in becoming a donor can register by . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
