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Yahoo
08-05-2025
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Sac County sheriff retiring after 37 years in law enforcement
SAC CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — One northwest Iowa county sheriff will be hanging up his badge in less than two months. Sac County Sheriff Ken McClure said in a Facebook post that he's retiring on June 26. He spent 37 years in law enforcement. Hundreds take part at 31st annual Whitey Thompson Hike-Bike-a-thon in Ida Grove McClure said he's committed to a smooth and seamless transition and will work closely with the incoming leadership to make sure the service and integrity will continue uninterrupted. McClure said in part, 'Though I will no longer be wearing the badge, I remain committed to the future of this community and will continue to support the work of the sheriff's office in any way I can.' McClure added the county needs to have their nearly 90-year-old jail facility replaced. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to SiouxlandProud | Sioux City, IA | News, Weather, and Sports.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
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Hundreds take part at 31st annual Whitey Thompson Hike-Bike-a-thon in Ida Grove
IDA GROVE, Iowa (KCAU) — Hundreds of people over in Ida Grove, Iowa hiked and biked their way around town Wednesday to raise funds for scholarships for high school students. The 31st annual Whitey Thompson Hike-Bike-a-thon had 577 kids in attendance and that's not even counting the adults and teachers that joined in. The event began at the United Bank of Iowa with people either walked or rode their bikes for roughly two miles around Ida Grove. With periodic breaks for a fun game and a drink of water. The event is a sort of reward for kids after raising money for OABCIG Dollars for Scholars which provides a scholarship for students going to college. One student people who took part in the event said they look forward to the event every year. Story continues below 'Doing it with my friends, I like to walk. I think walking is easier than biking,' said Tonie Boysen, a Hike-Bike-a-thon rider. This year, a total of more than $300,000 in scholarships will be split between 52 graduating seniors. In the past 30 years, more than $1.1 million have been donated to students. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to SiouxlandProud | Sioux City, IA | News, Weather, and Sports.
