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5 days ago
- Business
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Le Mars to receive $400K for site cleanup
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The city of Le Mars, Iowa, is getting $400,000 in federal funding for environmental site assessments of contaminated sites. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley's office says the money comes from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, through its Brownfields Assessment Grant Program. 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: SportsZone Top 5 Plays of the Week (5-26-25) Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here The funds will be used for 18 Phase I & 7 Phase II assessments. The funds will also be used to develop three cleanup plans for the Business 75 Corridor and to support community engagement activities. Those plans include a former Walmart location, a former meat-packing plant, a vacant landscaping company, and an unused hotel. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
- General
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Midwest Honor Flight still raising money for June 3 trip
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Midwest Honor Flight officials said they're still raising money for their upcoming Mission 26, which is set to fly out of Sioux Gateway Airport on June 3. Members of the Thunder on the Missouri reported their 11th event raised almost $11,000 for the nonprofit's trip this June. 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: SportsZone Top 5 Plays of the Week (5-26-25) Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here The group is waiting on two sponsors, which officials said is expected to increase the amount of money raised to more than $12,000. The event on Sunday had more than 100 vehicles take part, with about 300 people watching the ceremony. When the veterans come home from the Midwest Honor Flight, the public is welcome to post up at the Hawthorne Aviation Hangar to say 'welcome back' to the travelers. You can make signs or bring cards to give to the veterans. However, balloons are not allowed. The group is expected back around 9 p.m. on June 3, and doors open at 7:30 p.m. for the big welcome back. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
- Climate
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1 dead after crash near Dakota City
DAKOTA COUNTY, Neb. (KCAU) — A person is dead after a late-morning crash in Dakota County. The Dakota County Sheriff's Office reported, around 11:09 a.m. on Tuesday, there was a crash on Highway 77 about four miles south of Dakota City. 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: SportsZone Top 5 Plays of the Week (5-26-25) Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here A semi-truck and trailer left the roadway and rolled. Officials said Timothy French, 63, of Decatur, Nebraska, was injured and hospitalized in Sioux City. He died due to his injuries. Authorities are still investigating the crash. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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First case of measles reported in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KCAU) — Officials have confirmed that a case of measles has been reported in the state of Nebraska. According to a release from the state of Nebraska, a case of measles was reported in Sheridan County. The release stated that the case was detected in a child who was vaccinated with no out-of-state travel history. They said that anyone who had been to the Family Dollar in Rushville, Nebraska, on May 17 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. may have been exposed. Anyone who had been at Gordon Memorial Hospital Clinic in Gordon, Nebraska, on May 21 between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. may have also been exposed. 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: SportsZone Top 5 Plays of the Week (5-26-25) Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here Due to privacy, additional details about the child are being withheld. If you believe you may have been exposed, you can fill out an assessment survey . If you need assistance filling out an assessment survey, you can contact the Panhandle Public Health District at 308-633-2866. On Friday, officials confirmed the report of the first case of measles in Iowa. Measles is a viral disease considered highly contagious. Symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, and rashes. Measles is typically considered a childhood disease, but it can be contracted by anyone of any age. For more information, Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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7 days ago
- Sport
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‘The First Musketeer': Sioux City Musketeers founder Gary Lipshutz passes away
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Sioux City Musketeers founder Gary Lipshutz has passed away. He was 82. The team announced Lipshutz's passing on Sunday. Story continues below Top Story: 11th annual Thunder on the Missouri rides on Lights & Sirens: Dickinson Co officials looking for possible suspect Sports: Local Iowa high school state track and field highlights and results (5-23-25) Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here 'The First Musketeer,' Gary Lipshutz founded the Musketeers 53 years ago. He also served as the USHL President for a time. In a social media post, the team said, 'Gary's vision and commitment to Siouxland paved the way for the moments we've enjoyed for 53 seasons of Misketeers hockey.' The Musketeers said an event to honor Lipshtuz's legacy will be announced at a later date. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
