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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.
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3 weeks ago | 
siouxlandproud.com | Laila Freeman |Chase Foix
SPENCER, Iowa (KCAU) — It’s another sign Spencer, Iowa, is on the road to recovery after historic flooding last summer: a health clinic is ready to welcome patients after remodeling. The new clinic is called Priority Health Northwest, the previously named Crowns Clinic. The clinic lost everything in last June’s big flood and unfortunately closed down, leaving patients without help.
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3 weeks ago | 
siouxlandproud.com | Kayla Samek |Chase Foix
SPENCER, Iowa (KCAU) — A woman that has helped her community recover from devastating floods was amazed by the other nominees for Nexstar Media’s 2025 Remarkable Woman. Terri Batschelet is KCAU 9’s Remarkable Woman, and you can find more of her story here. In April, she flew to Los Angeles and met with more than 100 women from across the country to celebrate their contributions to their communities and learn who will be named the 2025 Remarkable Woman.
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1 month ago | 
siouxlandproud.com | Chase Foix |Kayla Samek
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU)– A group of teenagers could face charges of animal neglect and abandonment after they were found to be running an illegal dog rescue. According to officials with the Sioux City Animal Adoption and Rescue Center (SCAARC), they received a call regarding dogs in a red-tagged home on the 4200 block of West 23rd Street in Sioux City. Officials entered the property and found six dogs. “There was no dog food at this location.
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1 month ago | 
siouxlandproud.com | Chase Foix |Tim Seaman |Luke Malik
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — An inspiring evening of fashion and philanthropy is planned for later this week as part of a spring fashion show in Sioux City. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Siouxland is partnering with Rooted Boutique for “Fashion for a Cause.” The event brings together community members for a stylish celebration in support of local youth mentorship.
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1 month ago | 
siouxlandproud.com | Chase Foix |Luke Malik
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — On Friday, the City of Sioux City invited residents, businesses, schools, and community groups to the annual Sioux City Litter Dash. The litter cleanup event aims to help beautify the Siouxland community and reduce the impact of litter on the environment. Around 600 volunteers were split into different sections of Sioux City to pick up as much litter as they could while trying to reach a goal of collecting four to five tons.
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1 month ago | 
siouxlandproud.com | Reilly Mahon |Chase Foix
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — A local music festival is returning to Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) pretty soon. WITCC’s student radio station, KWSR 94.3 FM, along with the Mass Communications program and Student Activities, is organizing this year’s Witstock Music Festival. The event takes place on April 30 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at parking lot 1 on the college campus.
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2 months ago | 
siouxlandproud.com | Chase Foix |Reilly Mahon |Luke Malik
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — A nationally recognized sub sandwich shop opened its doors in Sioux City on Wednesday. The first Jersey Mike’s Subs location in the city held a grand opening at 3070 Floyd Boulevard. Business began at 10 a.m., and there was a long line of customers. One Sioux City resident said people may have to wait a bit to get a sub sandwich. “Oh man, I’m really excited to get in there,” resident Gavin Montanez said.
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Feb 21, 2025 | 
siouxlandproud.com | Chase Foix |Gage Teunissen
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — After a two week pause, the demolition of 625 Douglas Street is underway again with hopes of saving the front of the facade. Herbert Construction will pick up where they left off after the project had been put on pause to investigate the possibility of saving part of 615 Douglas Street. Demo at 615 Douglas Street hasn’t started and remains on hold until engineers can determine if the building is structurally sound enough to save.
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Feb 20, 2025 | 
siouxlandproud.com | Chase Foix |Luke Malik
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Rental assistance is again available through the Iowa Rent Reimbursement Program. Locally, the Community Action Agency of Siouxland processes those requests, offering rent reimbursement for low-income, elderly or disabled individuals who rent in the state of Iowa. Workers at the agency work with residents who are eligible for the program and assist with applications.
