Aveya Hannan

3 weeks ago | siouxlandproud.com | Aveya Hannan |Chase Foix |Kayla Samek

Spencer, Iowa (KCAU) — Rural communities usually have access to general medical care, but the Spencer Hospital has a therapy only offered by much larger hospitals. The wound care clinic at the Spencer hospital has a hyperbaric oxygen therapy. By breathing 100 percent oxygen in a pressurized chamber, patients with specific types of injuries can heal better. Hyperbaric therapies require specialized equipment and trained personnel, because it can be dangerous if not done by medical professionals.

1 month ago | siouxlandproud.com | Aveya Hannan |Tim Seaman

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — It’s something that has been talked about for years, but beginning Wednesday, air travelers will be required to show what’s called a “REAL ID” when going through TSA. This rule isn’t just for major airports, but for small airports such as Sioux City as well.

1 month ago | siouxlandproud.com | Kayla Samek |Tim Seaman |Alyssa Tatsch |Aveya Hannan

JOHNSTON, Iowa (KCAU) — The 2025 Iowa Broadcast News Association Conference in Johnston, Iowa, honored the best local news from the previous year. KCAU 9 brought home 12 awards from the ceremony held April 26. Of the 12, nine were first-place and three were second-place in the Small Market TV division. Below is the list of awards KCAU 9 took home. Farmers worried about future seasons following flooding by Aveya Hannan

1 month ago | siouxlandproud.com | Reilly Mahon |Tim Seaman |Aveya Hannan

SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa (KCAU) — A discussion over wind turbines was once again before Dickinson County officials on Monday. Already denied once in their request for a wind farm permit application, officials with Invenergy went back before the Dickinson County Board of Adjustment for another chance to have their application approved. An overflow crowd greeted company officials for the first of three public hearings.

1 month ago | siouxlandproud.com | Aveya Hannan |Luke Malik

NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KCAU) — A changing of the guard took place in North Sioux City on Tuesday night. City council members wrapped up their outstanding duties just before an all-new commission form of government was sworn in. The new mayor and four commissioners will now lead the Union County community. The first meeting in North Sioux City involved canvassing two election races that had recounts: the one-year and four-year commissioner races. City council members certified those races.