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3 days ago
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Gov. Kim Reynolds announces millions in grants for healthcare workforce
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCAU) — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is investing in Iowa's healthcare workforce through grants. On Wednesday, the governor announced $2.94 million in grant funds for multiple healthcare systems throughout the state. 'Iowa's healthcare industry has faced worker shortages in recent years. Drawing on the earn-and-learn model for health career registered apprenticeships that has already trained 80 job-ready CNAs and EMTs and has 394 current active apprentices, our state is continuing to meet this challenge head on,' said Governor Reynolds. 'The New Healthcare Credentialing Grant will support career pathways like CNAs, LPNs, RNs and CMAs that will build on the healthcare workforce where it's needed most.' 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 One of the recipients is right here in Siouxland. Cherokee's Sioux Valley Memorial Hospital Association (now called the Cherokee Regional Medical Center) received $174,750 to support their apprenticeship program, helping create more careers within the industry. If you'd like to see the full list of recipients, click here. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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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Potential SNAP cuts could impact food banks in Siouxland
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Big, Beautiful Bill Act is proposing to cut $300 billion in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that could potentially impact local food banks. 'The biggest thing for Iowa is that it would be at least a $26 million cut to individuals in Iowa. In our service area around Siouxland, that would be upwards of $2 million cuts to local grocery stores and our economy,' said Jacob Wanderscheid, the executive director for the Food Bank of Siouxland. Last year alone, the Food Bank of Siouxland gave away more than 61 million meals, but Wanderscheid said he's worried about that number increasing. Sioux City schools' free summer meal program begins June 9 'Food is going out, about as fast as we can get it into the building. So, with SNAP, if we keep SNAP, we should see that those numbers fade over the summer. If it is cut in the mid-summer, then we would see those numbers spike, so that's our biggest concern,' Wanderscheid explained. Proponents of the changes to SNAP argue they are merely trying to eliminate errors. According to the USDA, the national error rate for incorrect payments in 2023 was 12%. That's out of the 500 million payments issued that year. Iowa currently has the sixth-lowest SNAP error rate in the nation. 'We are improving and really are making sure that those dollars get to the people that it's intended to get to. So we're not seeing people stealing those funds, falsifying documents to get on that. Really, the people that are intended to get that program are in Iowa,' said Wanderscheid. Those in rural areas would likely feel the greatest impact from the SNAP cuts. 'They have fewer food pantries to rely on in Sioux City. We have a fair amount, but when we get outside of Sioux City, having that card that they can just go to, to the local Walmart or their local grocery store, allows them to stay more self-sufficient and have less expenses,' stated Wanderscheid. 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 Additionally, the bill would change exemptions for work requirements, meaning more parents of young children would have to work in order to receive food assistance. 'The food bank's position is that it is still a very young age to add that work requirement for that parent, especially when they might not be in full daycare yet or school yet, so we would like to see that not happen as well,' Wanderscheid expressed. Wanderscheid is planning to speak with Senator Joni Ernst to make sure these cuts won't go into effect and encourages anybody to write to their local legislators to voice their opinions. 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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Sioux City schools' free summer meal program begins June 9
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Sioux City Community School District will once again be offering its free summer meal program beginning on June 9. According to SCCSD, the Summer Food Service Program will begin on June 9 and be offered at seven different locations. 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 These free meals will be offered from Monday through Friday to children between the ages of 1 and 18, free of charge. Meals must be eaten on site. All sites open on June 9 and will serve until either July 3 or August 1. All sites will be closed on July 4. Some sites may close at a different date depending on demand. View a list of sites and times below: Irving Dual Language Elementary School, 901 Floyd Blvd., serving breakfast from 7:30 am – 9 am | Lunch from 11 am – 1 pm (June 9 – July 3, 2025) Liberty Elementary School, 1623 Rebecca St., serving lunch from 11 am – 1 pm (June 9 – July 3, 2025) Morningside STEM Elementary School, 3601 Bushnell Ave., serving lunch from 11 am – 1 pm (June 9 – July 3, 2025) Hunt A+ Arts Elementary School, 2002 Nebraska St., serving breakfast from 7:30 am – 9 am | Lunch from 11 am – 1 pm (June 9 – August 1, 2025) Leeds Splash Pad, 3810 41st St., serving 10:30 am – 11:15 am (June 9 – August 1, 2025) (mobile food bus) Children's Launch Pad Museum, 623 Pearl St., serving 11:30 am – 12:15 pm (June 9 – August 1, 2025) (mobile food bus) Riverside Pool, 1301 Riverside Blvd., serving lunch from 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm (June 9 – August 1, 2025) (mobile food bus 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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New fee taking effect July 1 for some Sioux City utility bill transactions
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — A new fee will take effect on July 1 for some Sioux City utility bill payment methods. According to the city government, at this time, the city covers the transaction fee for customers using certain payment methods. That means that right now, city utility customers can pay their bills for water, sewer, and trash service without paying additional fees for using a debit or credit card or electronic check. 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 However, starting July 1, a $3.20 fee must be paid by the customer when using those payment methods, regardless of whether they are paying online, by phone, or in person. City government advises that customers can continue to avoid the fee by setting up auto pay with the city, or by using their bank's bill pay service if one is available. If you have any questions, you can visit the Customer Service Center in City Hall or call (712) 279-6132. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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Mitigation Project application approved by North Sioux City commissioners
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KCAU) — Commissioners unanimously voted to apply for financial help for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Financial Assistance from the state's Office of Emergency Management. City documents indicated the money consists of a cost share of 75% from federal funding,15% from state funds, and 10% from North Sioux City for the design of the project. Meet the man who's captained Arnolds Parks' Queen II for 25 years City officials said they're committed to providing a 10% minimum local match for the project. The total estimated cost of the project is more than $1.7 million. City commissioners approved to apply before the deadline of May 30. 'We just wanted to get that in there, that includes several options that we have yet to pick to design but this gives us the flexibility to if we can get in the cue. Hopefully get the grant awarded to us and then we'll have time to choose which alternative is best,' said Mayor Chris Bogenrief. Two of the possible plans go through McCook Lake, and a third goes through Lake Goodenough, then into Mud Lake, before going to the Missouri River. Bogenrief said a public hearing may happen in July or August to determine which alternate plan to go with for the mitigation project. City commissioners also voted yes to award Steve Harris Construction Incorporated from Homer, Nebraska, for the Penrose Drive Reconstruction Project. The company bid more than $719,000 on the project, the city received bids on May 21. Mayor Bogenrief said the city will use FEMA funds to pay for the project as North Sioux City received approximately $915,000 from the agency. Story continues below Top Story: 2025 graduation ceremonies for Sioux City Community School District Lights & Sirens: 'The First Musketeer': Sioux City Musketeers founder Gary Lipshutz passes away 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 start in the second week of June. Additionally, the city commission also approved a more than $35,000 bid from Stockwell Engineering to put a temporary storm sewer for Northshore Reconstruction due to the pooling of storm water on the road. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
