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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Amendment passes for South Sioux City redevelopment project
SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (KCAU) — The South Sioux City City Council voted to approve a second amendment to a redevelopment project. Council members unanimously voted yes on the amendment to allow the Hovey Construction to use TIF money on phase 3 of the project. The amendment indicates that TIF bonds or notes will not to exceed $3.049 million for the project. The total estimated costs for phase 1 and 2 is more than $2.8 million each, while phase 3 is estimated to cost more than $7.5 million. City officials said the amendment will also expand the project from its original 21-lot addition near the Siouxland Freedom Park. 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 'We made a few changes to it to expand it a little bit, and so we met with Hovey, we met with a committee, and we made the changes we need to make. So it's going to be a little bigger, better basically not a whole lot of changes, but just made it, so we have more options and more flexibility,' said Mayor Rod Koch. Council members also approved a grant application for Siouxland Freedom Park's Rock Shelter Project along with agreeing to pay for half a sign for Freedom Park. The parks' board agreed to pay the other half of the sign, up to $3,250. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Morningside University is now a Part 141 Pilot School
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Morningside University's Aviation Department has received a new certification. The Part 141 Pilot School certification shows that the school has structured training and a syllabus according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Morningside is excited to announce that they have fully transitioned to FAA Part 141 status. 'This is a tremendous moment for Morningside Aviation and a testament to the dedication of our faculty, staff, and flight training partner, Oracle,' said Dr. Chris Spicer, Provost. 'Achieving full Part 141 certification means our program now meets the FAA's highest standards for safety, curriculum quality, and instructional excellence.' 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 Now, the school plans to apply for the Restricted Airline Transport Pilot Program. 'Our graduates will now enter the workforce with credentials from a program backed by the FAA's most rigorous standards,' said Dr. Thomas H. Paulsen, Dean of the School of Agriculture and Aviation. 'This elevates our program and provides our students a critical advantage in a competitive and growing aviation industry.' The school said these efforts will help streamline the career of future pilots in their programs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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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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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.
