Kayla Samek

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kayla Samek

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — An energy assistance program will not be impacted by federal cuts, according to the local organization that carries it out. Staffing cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services included federal workers overseeing the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The Community Action Agency of Siouxland‘s executive director Jean Logan spoke with representatives about the potential impacts the federal staff layoff could have.

3 weeks ago | siouxlandproud.com | Kayla Samek

If you want to weigh in on Federal policies, now is your chance. The Federal Communications Commision new Chair, Brendan Carr put out the call last month on his “X” account, saying:“For too long, administrative agencies have added new regulatory requirements in excess of their authority or kept lawful regulations in place long after their shelf life had expired. … The FCC is committed to ending all of the rules and regulations that are no longer necessary.

4 weeks ago | siouxlandproud.com | Kayla Samek

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Sioux City Marina may soon be under new management, if the resolution is approved by the city council on March 31. According to the council agenda, members will be deciding on an agreement between Sioux City and F3 Marina, LLC for management services of the Sioux City Marina. F3 Marina is based out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and manages a dozen marinas across the United States. If approved, the contract would begin on April 1, 2025 and end on January 31, 2028.

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kayla Samek

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Sioux City Marina may soon be under new management, if the resolution is approved by the city council on March 31. According to the council agenda, members will be deciding on an agreement between Sioux City and F3 Marina, LLC for management services of the Sioux City Marina. F3 Marina is based out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and manages a dozen marinas across the United States. If approved, the contract would begin on April 1, 2025 and end on January 31, 2028.

1 month ago | siouxlandproud.com | Kayla Samek

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Holocaust Rail exhibit at the Sioux City Railroad Museum will reopen in time for two significant milestones. This April marks the 20th anniversary of the group Tolerance Week who brings in Holocaust Survivors to speak with Siouxland students each year to educate a new generation about humanity’s cruelty as well as people’s capacity for kindness.