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3 days ago
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Construction impacting Gordon Drive starts in the coming weeks
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Fairmount Street Watermain Replacement Project officially has rough start and end dates, announced the City of Sioux City Engineering Division. According to the press release, the contractor plans to begin construction this June. Starting on or around June 9, Fairmount Street from Leech Avenue to Gordon Drive will be closed to all traffic. This closure is expected until October. There will be a detour route using South Westcott Street and Leech Avenue. The release said, 'The outside eastbound lane of Gordon Drive at Fairmount Street will also be closed for approximately 3 weeks starting June 9, 2025, for utility connections.' Story continues below Top Story: Midwest Honor Flight still raising money for June 3 trip Lights & Sirens: Officials searching for Monona County resident after going missing on Missouri River Sports: Local Iowa high school girls playoff soccer highlights and scores (5-28-25) Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here The project will be the replacement of an already existing watermain on Fairmount Street from Leech Avenue to the south side of Gordon Drive. This will also include the replacement of sanitary sewer brick manholes, storm sewer, and streetlights. The street pavement as well as the sidewalks will all be replaced. On May 19, 2025, the Fairmount Street Watermain Replacement Project was awarded to Bainbridge Construction, L.L.C. of Kingsley, Iowa, totaling $1.5 million. The project is being done in preparation for the Iowa DOT Gordon Drive Viaduct and Bacon Creek Conduit Replacement Projects, which will require Fairmount Street to be used as a detour route during construction. The work is expected to be completed by October 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Nebraska lawmakers pass ‘Stand with Woman Act,' supporting ‘sex at birth' policies
LINCOLN, Neb. (KCAU) — Nebraska lawmakers voted 33 to 16 on LB 89, the Stand with Women Act, in the third round of voting. The measure would have student athletes verify their sex at birth with a doctor's note before they could take part in a single-sex sports. This would happen during a physical exam. The bill would have public schools restrict sports to students' sex assigned when they were born, an exception to this is if the sports are co-ed or mixed. Sex would be defined by someone having a male or female reproductive system. Lawmakers on both side of the aisle spoke on the measure before the vote. 'LB 89 ensures that a girl who trains relentlessly for the shot put throw or her 400-meter relay is not outmatched by a biological male's inherent advantages. It's about rewarding her grit, her sweat and her dreams,' said State Senator Loren Lippincott, (R) District 34. 'What we're doing here is not about fairness, it's not about Title IX. It's not even about sports. It's about fear and control and make scapegoats out of the most vulnerable in the country: kids. Because it's politically expedient to do so,' said State Senator Megan Hunt, (I) District 8. The measure heads to the governor's desk, where he's expected to sign the bill. 'This legislation achieves a key goal — protecting girls and women's sports. It's just common sense that girls shouldn't have to compete against biological boys. This legislative win will lead to many more victories for Nebraska's female athletes, as we ensure a level and fair playing field for all girls who compete. I look forward to signing it into law,' said a statement from Governor Jim Pillen. Story continues below Top Story: Midwest Honor Flight still raising money for June 3 trip Lights & Sirens: Officials searching for Monona County resident after going missing on Missouri River Sports: Local Iowa high school girls playoff soccer highlights and scores (5-28-25) Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here Nebraska state senators also passed a number of bills during this final round of voting. Some of those include a bill that would make changes to the voter approved paid sick leave,allowing employers to offer no sick leave to multiple groups of workers, including those who are 14 and 15 years old and temporary workers. Another measure would put a constitutional amendment on the 2026 ballot for voters to decide whether or not state lawmakers can serve up to three, four-year terms. One legislation would require online services to protect minors and their private information on websites and social media. Another measure would extend the current SNAP income eligibility before it would return to pre-pandemic levels in October. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Iowans say farewell to National Guard members deploying overseas
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — On Wednesday, hundreds of family members and friends came together to show their support for their loved ones who are deploying. A total of 83 members of the Iowa National Guard out of Sioux City were given a send-off ceremony at Bishop Heelan High members are from the 113th Cavalry HHT & Company D of the 334th Brigade Support Battalion. They will be part of a total of 1,800 soldiers being deployed, serving a one-year deployment to the Middle East. This is in support of operation inherent resolve. Story continues below Top Story: Midwest Honor Flight still raising money for June 3 trip Lights & Sirens: Officials searching for Monona County resident after going missing on Missouri River Sports: Local Iowa high school girls playoff soccer highlights and scores (5-28-25) Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here 'I know it brings great pride to a lot of our members. I know, especially to me, to be able to represent the State of Iowa, United States and the military, to be able to go and serve for our country, have a fulfilling mission and then be able to come home and be welcomed home,' said Captain Blair Emerson-Brown. Operation Inherent Resolve is a rotational deployment that has been going for on for the last eight years, with different National Guard states and active duty units taking part in fulfilling the mission. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Union members speak out as Planned Parenthood announces clinic closures
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — On Wednesday, some of the union workers with the Planned Parenthood North Central states are speaking out about the recent announcement of layoffs and closures. Those closures will impact four clinics in Minnesota and four in Iowa, including the one in Sioux City. 'I feel devastated by this decision,' said Megan Amato, a float Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa and Nebraska, 'At one point, Iowa was a pioneer for abortion access, including being the first state to use telemedicine for abortion care, so it is sad we've reached this point. We are losing good people, and even those of us who were offered reassignments could face many hours of travel.' Officials said those will be closed and consolidate, with 66 staff members to be laid off and 37 others receiving offers to be reassigned. Story continues below Top Story: Midwest Honor Flight still raising money for June 3 trip Lights & Sirens: Officials searching for Monona County resident after going missing on Missouri River Sports: Local Iowa high school girls playoff soccer highlights and scores (5-28-25) Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here 'As a staff member still employed after the mass layoffs and clinic closures, I am completely heartbroken to see so many hardworking and dedicated coworkers cut from the organization. With the result of the recent presidential election and loss of federal funding we expected the organization to reduce its operation at some point. However, the lack of transparency and communication from upper management about the health of the organization has been extremely disappointing. As union members, we will do what we can to take care of both our peers that are leaving the organization and those who remain and continue the difficult work on the front lines of reproductive access,' stated Nicole Anschutz, a triage nurse in Minnesota and Iowa. The Sioux City clinic is set to close by July 1. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Iowa DOT proposed new bridge replacement
WOODBURY COUNTY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Iowa Department of Transportation is asking for feedback on a proposed bridge replacement project in Woodbury County, Iowa. The bridge is located on Iowa 175 over Reynolds Creek. The project would remove the existing bridge and build a new and bigger bridge. Officials say traffic will be detoured on county roads l-37 and E-16. Story continues below Top Story: Midwest Honor Flight still raising money for June 3 trip Lights & Sirens: Officials searching for Monona County resident after going missing on Missouri River Sports: Dell Rapids claims SDHSBA Class B title with 5-4 win over Dakota Valley in eight innings Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here Construction is set to begin in the spring of 2027 and is expected to be done in the fall of that year. The estimated cost of the project is more than $1.7 million. People can go to the Iowa DOT's website to share their feedback by June 9. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
