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Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Iowa Job Corps closure in Denison cuts 115 jobs
DENISON, Iowa (KCAU) — More information has been disclosed about the recent closing of the Job Corps location in Denison, Iowa. The Iowa Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act reports that 'Eckerd Connects' is set to close on June 13. The company, Eckerd Connects, provides workforce and education solutions. 115 people will be losing their jobs as of June 13. Iowa State Representative Steve Holt says that it's not likely that the decision of closure can be reversed at this time. He added that leaders in local, state, and federal governments will continue to do all they can. Story continues below Top Story: Veterans welcomed home to Sioux City following Midwest Honor Flight trip Lights & Sirens: Traffic violation scam alarms Siouxlanders; police issue alert Sports: Sports Spotlight: Mathew and Tom Burns bonding through Western Midwest baseball trip Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here On May 30, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that Job Corps centers in the country will pause operations. The cessation of the operations is set to happen by June 30. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
South Rustin Street to close between Leech and Washington Avenues
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The City of Sioux City has announced another road closure to expect. Story continues below Top Story: Veterans welcomed home to Sioux City following Midwest Honor Flight trip Lights & Sirens: Traffic violation scam alarms Siouxlanders; police issue alert Sports: Bishop Heelan girls soccer blanks Center Point-Urbana 3-0 in IGHSAU 1A Quarterfinals Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here The closure will be South Rustin Street from Leech Avenue to Washington Avenue due to utility connections. The closure is expected to be from June 9 to June 13. The detour will use Leech Avenue, South Fairmount Street, and Washington Avenue. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
3rd Annual Siouxland Food Festival
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Food Bank of Siouxland is helping feed folks in the community in a way you might not think of. The 3rd annual Siouxland Food Festival will offer 11 local food vendors, all while raising money and awareness for the Food Bank. Story continues below Top Story: Veterans welcomed home to Sioux City following Midwest Honor Flight trip Lights & Sirens: Traffic violation scam alarms Siouxlanders; police issue alert Sports: Bishop Heelan girls soccer blanks Center Point-Urbana 3-0 in IGHSAU 1A Quarterfinals Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here The event sponsored by Seaboard Triumphs Foods also offers a kid-friendly carnival with games and live entertainment. On June 7, the festival will start at 11 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. at the Marriott Events Center in South Sioux City. Admission tickets are $10, and all proceeds from the event go directly to purchasing food for people experiencing food insecurity. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time on the Food Bank of Siouxland website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Norfolk Summer Speaker Series
NORFOLK, Neb. (KCAU) — Humanities Nebraska just funded a new speakers series at Norfolk Public Library. Starting June 10, the series includes speakers every second and fourth Tuesday in June, July, and August at 6:30 p.m. The press release stated that the topics will include journalists, artists, and historians. Story continues below Top Story: Veterans welcomed home to Sioux City following Midwest Honor Flight trip Lights & Sirens: Traffic violation scam alarms Siouxlanders; police issue alert Sports: Bishop Heelan girls soccer blanks Center Point-Urbana 3-0 in IGHSAU 1A Quarterfinals Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here The schedule includes the following dates at 6:30 p.m. at Norfolk Public Library: June 10 Jerry Bockoven presents Stories and Rhymes for Difficult Times: Cultivating our Emotional Heritage June 24 Gail Shaffer Blankenau presents Journey to Freedom: The Escape of Celia and Eliza Grayson July 8 Theodore Wheeler presents From the Plains to Paris: Literary Community, Female Journalists, and the Exploits of Midwesterners Abroad July 22 Christine Erlander Beard presents The Role of Music During the Holocaust August 12 Barney McCoy presents Running Towards the Fire: A War Correspondent's Story August 26 Lucy Adkins presents Diaries and Letters of Early Nebraska Settlers To learn more about each unique detail, visit the Norfolk Public Library events calendar. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Battle of the Badges blood drive returns
NORFOLK, Neb. (KCAU) — The Norfolk Police and Fire Divisions are back and ready to compete again to help the American Red Cross on Thursday, June 19, at Fire Station 1 in Norfolk. Fire Chief Tim Wragge said, 'This drive will once again include a friendly competition between Police and Fire to see who can bring in the most donors,' in a press release. Wragge also emphasized the importance of the Red Cross's mission. Story continues below Top Story: Veterans welcomed home to Sioux City following Midwest Honor Flight trip Lights & Sirens: Traffic violation scam alarms Siouxlanders; police issue alert Sports: Bishop Heelan girls soccer blanks Center Point-Urbana 3-0 in IGHSAU 1A Quarterfinals Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here All blood types are needed. According to the release, the key characteristics for someone wanting to donate are: good health, at least 17-years-old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and want to potentially save up to three lives with a single pint of blood. Channel excitement from summer camp and join the Red Cross for 'Camp Do Good' on June 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Anyone interested in donating blood is asked to visit the Red Cross website and schedule an appointment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
