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KCAU 9 News

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New program announced at Northwest Iowa Community College

Students interested in combining technology, science, and patient care have a new career opportunity at Northwest Iowa Community College.

Sheldon, IA · 23h

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Montag excited to share FFA experiences with students

INWOOD—Laney Montag has a passion for agriculture. The 22-year-old began the school year as West Lyon High School’s FFA adviser and agriculture teacher, and she has already made fun memories with students and hopes to grow a love of agriculture at the school near Inwood. “That’s mostly why...

Inwood, IA · 13h
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We Are Sioux Falls

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Iowa High School Football Begins Semifinal Playoffs in UNI-Dome on Wednesday

The Iowa High School football season has made it to the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls this week.

Iowa · 2d

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HS Football, simplified: Dome-ward bound

First things first, this newsletter is brought to you by CorTrust Bank. Simplified: The No. 1 and No. 2 ranked teams will face off in the 11AAA title bout at the DakotaDome this week as Sioux Falls Jefferson and Sioux Falls Lincoln advance. Here's how it went down. Jefferson blows...

Sioux Falls, SD · 2d
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KLEM Newscast for Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Gehlen Catholic reaches $10.45 million Legacy Campaign goal. Gehlen Catholic School has officially reached its $10.45 million fundraising goal for the Legacy Campaign through the generosity of pledges and donations. Launched on April 1st, 2025, the Legacy Campaign was created to address important facility needs, improve existing spaces, and expand teaching and learning opportunities for Gehlen Catholic students.

Le Mars, IA · 1d

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Nearly $1.9 Million Contract Awarded for Future Marcus Career Academy

A new career education center in Marcus is moving closer to reality, as a nearly $1.9 million renovation project gets underway. Northwest Iowa Community College is moving forward with plans to transform the former Hometown Guesthouse hotel along Highway 3 on the south side of Marcus into its new Regional Center and Career Academy.

Marcus, IA · 1d

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Le Mars Community School Board re-elects members, collects 26th straight IASB award

Le Mars Community School Board re-elects members, collects 26th straight IASB award. At last night’s Le Mars Community School District Board of Education meeting, several members were unanimously re-elected to their positions. Jill Feuerhelm was re-elected as President, Zach Lancaster was re-elected as Vice President, Lisa Schwery was re-elected as Secretary, and Pat Rosacker was re-elected as Treasurer.

Le Mars, IA · 1d

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Le Mars School Board gets enrollment update

LE MARS — Le Mars School Superintendent Dr. Steve Webner issued a warning to the Board of Education as enrollment continues to drop in the district. Rachel Leavitt, the district’s curriculum director, presented the district’s certified enrollment for 2026 to the school board at its meeting Monday, Nov. 9. The district reported a loss of 39.13 students between 2025 and 2026. The certified enrollment in the district fell from 2,145 in 2025 to 2,105 on Oct. 1, 2026. The Le Mars district has lost 130 students since 2022.

Le Mars, IA · 1d

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MMCRU High School football seasons ends 5-4

MARCUS — The MMCRU Royals finished their season 5-4 in the first round of playoffs. Their season has started slowly, losing their first 2 games against Akron Westfield and Hinton. But their first district game against South O’Brien was a shutout and gave the boys the momentum to carry into the next game against Sioux Central. The Sioux Central game was a hard game for the boys, and it was homecoming night. After a tie score in the 4th quarter, the Royals punched it in for a game-winning score of 26-20.

Marcus, IA · 1d

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New state football championship contract looms for South Dakota high schools

Holding state football title games at the DakotaDome on the campus of the University of South Dakota is likely to soon cost more. By the end of the year, the South Dakota High School Activities Association hopes to have a new rental contract guaranteeing use of the indoor gridiron in Vermillion as the $50,000-a-year deal it's been operating under for the last 15 years nears its end.

South Dakota · 2d

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Renberg community reacts to elementary closure decision

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls School Board has voted to close Renberg Elementary at the end of this school year. Renberg is the lowest-enrolled school building in the district and currently serves 87 students. The closure has been considered for more than a year. In...

Sioux Falls, SD · 1d

KELOLAND

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Report: School district recommends closing Renberg Elementary

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls School District is recommending the closure of Renberg Elementary, the school located at the most northern part of the district. A report detailing the district’s recommendation to the school board says students that live in northern SFSD neighborhoods are being bused to schools that are closer, Marcella […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 2d

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Your guide to HS football championships

First things first: This newsletter is brought to you by Hook & Ladder Kitchen and Bar. Hook & Ladder is bringing bold flavors, refreshing drinks, and a firehouse-inspired atmosphere come together to create a dining experience like no other. Stop in their location off West 12th Street near Tea/Ellis Road, and check out their menu online.

Sioux Falls, SD · 7h

The Rapid City Post

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Regents to consider reduced-credit degrees

BROOKINGS, S.D. – Some South Dakota Board of Regents schools are looking at implementing the first reduced-credit bachelor's degrees in the state, illustrating changing attitudes toward higher education and the perceived value of a four-year degree. Reduced credit degrees are being considered and implemented on a national scale. A study from RAND found that as…

South Dakota · 2d

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University of South Dakota President Announces Retirement

University of South Dakota President Sheila K. Gestring announced she will retire June 21, 2027, concluding nine years leading the institution. Gestring became USD’s 18th president in June 2018 after serving as chief financial officer and vice president for finance. During her presidency, the university navigated the COVID-19 pandemic, expanded opportunities in Sioux Falls and reported record enrollment and fundraising. USD enrolled more than 10,000 students for three consecutive years.

Vermillion, SD · 1d

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School Board Adopts BHS Handbook Changes

BROOKINGS (11-10-26) — At last night’s meeting, the Brookings School Board approves changes to the high school handbook aimed at addressing on absenteeism and truancy. Board President Teri Johnson outlined a few of the changes… “The changes would include clarifying that students must be inside their designated classrooms when the bell rings; counting unexcused tardies across all classes rather than separately for each class, with tardy counts re-setting at the beginning of each quarter; issuing warnings for the first four unexcused tardies; assigning a thirty-minute detention for the fifth unexcused tardy and each additional occurrence; allowing administration to restrict school privileges for students who accumulate five or more unexcused tardies.”

Brookings, SD · 1d

KELOLAND

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Jefferson prepares for 11AAA state championship

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Jefferson won in dominant fashion on Friday over Harrisburg, 58-22 in the 11AAA semifinals, and punched the Cavaliers ticket to the championship game, where they will take on the Lincoln Patriots. Lincoln won in dramatic fashion on Friday in overtime against Brandon Valley, 37-34, largely in part to heroics from […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 1d

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Hawks make seventh straight trip to SoDak 16 after region wins

Colman-Egan returns to the SoDak 16 for the seventh straight year with hopes of earning a spot at the State Tournament next week in Sioux Falls. The Hawks won both of their Region 3B contests this past week – over Canistota and Bridgewater-Emery – and after being reseeded as number 3, will now take on number 14 Castlewood next Tuesday at Madison High School. First serve is 7 p.m.

Sioux Falls, SD · 1d

SDSU Collegian

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Headed to New York City

South Dakota State University’s Advertising Club will travel to New York City in 2027 to attend Ad Week. Ad Week is the nation’s annual premiere advertising conference. It’s a chance for industry professionals and others to connect and hear from agencies, brands, influencers and industry leaders. The event is in midtown Manhattan and takes place over the course of four days: Sept. 27-30, 2027.

Brookings, SD · 2d

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SDSU Agriculture College Awards More Than $650,000 in Scholarships

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — More than 280 South Dakota State University students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $650,000 during the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Scholarship and Recognition Banquet on Nov. 5 in Brookings. The annual event recognized students from every department within the college....

Brookings, SD · 2d