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Yahoo
28-05-2025
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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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New veterans memorial unveiled in Sergeant Bluff
SERGEANT BLUFF, Iowa (KCAU) — In honor of Memorial Day, a Sergeant Bluff cemetery has unveiled a memorial for veterans. After many donations a brand new memorial has been placed at the Historic Woodbury Township Cemetery, dozens of families gathered in Sergeant Bluff for American Legion Post 662's Memorial Day Ceremony. '[It] recognizes those who have fallen, who [are] not going to come home again or late in these beautiful cemeteries, and it gives a chance for family, friends in the nation to reflect,' said Terry Hughes, the commander of American Legion George Nelson Post 662. The ceremony ended with a salute from the firing squad, Taps, and then 30 seconds of silence. 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 Once finished, several people stayed in the Township Cemetery for the dedication of a new veterans' memorial. 'Our cemetery has been here for a hundred plus years. We have several veterans here as far back to veterans that were in the Civil War, World War II. It's been a long past due thing for us here at the cemetery to honor those veterans as well as an extension to all veterans,' said Holly Bowman, with the Historic Woodbury Township Cemetery. The project took many donations from the community to accomplish. 'There are six words. All gave some, and that's very true. Any military member has given some, but the last part is some gave all, and that's really where it's at. That's the bottom line. Those are the guys that sacrificed for this great nation. We can have the freedoms that we enjoy today,' said Hughes. 'Freedom is not free, and we all appreciate that to all the men and women that have served for our country,' said Bowman. One member of American Legion Post 662 said it's a great addition to the cemetery. 'It's beautiful. The township, it's gorgeous what they've done with the cemetery. It always looks nice, but today it just seems to look a little nicer. Memorial is very nice, it's monumental as it is for all those who have served,' said Hughes. American Legion Post 662 wants to thank those who attended this year's Memorial Day Ceremony. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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Iowa DNR has some reminders as fawning season begins
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCAU) — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has a few things they'd like Siouxlanders to keep in mind as deer fawning season gets underway. From the last week of May through the first couple of weeks of June is the peak time of year for does to give birth. That means for the next several weeks, DNR officials expect to get plenty of calls from concerned Iowans who believe they've found an abandoned fawn. However, chances are the fawn's mother is close by and watching. 'Fawns will be left alone while the doe returns only to nurse. This is normal deer behavior,' said Jim Coffey, a forest wildlife resource biologist with Iowa DNR in a press release. He also added, don't be shocked if you find the fawn in what may seem like an odd place, such as your lawn or garden. 'The doe searches out an isolated location where she feels safe, and, on occasion, those places may leave us scratching our heads, wondering what the doe was thinking. But she chose that place because it made sense to her.' 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 Iowa DNR will not be rehabilitating or comingling fawns with other deer to avoid the potential of spreading chronic wasting disease or other illnesses. So the best bet is simply to leave the fawn alone wherever you found it. Also important to note, deer are especially active during fawning season, and that means an increase in deer crossing the road. Drivers should keep a sharp eye out to avoid the risk of a crash. The DNR adds, if you do hit a deer in Iowa, you can get a salvage tag for the meat by calling your local conservation officer or law enforcement agency. The tag is free, but you must have one in order to get the meat legally processed. The deer must also be entirely removed from the roadway. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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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.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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What you need to know before you go: May 26, 2025
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Here are the top headlines from this morning. Hundreds of motorcyclists drove through Sergeant Bluff and into South Sioux City to honor those who gave their lives for their country. 11th annual Thunder on the Missouri rides on The 'Girls of '68' held their annual memorial service for Theophile Bruguier and Chief War Eagle this morning at War Eagle Park. Memorial celebration of Chief War Eagle Sioux City's annual Asian Festival took place over the weekend. 13th annual Asian Fest held on Saturday in Sioux City Check out even more stories in the video above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
