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It's often said an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but at one local hospital it's the coffee that brings doctors, patients and everyday people together. Inside the newly-renovated lobby at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center sits a coffee shop.
Code Brew opened a few months ago, its name a play on the community and coffee it serves. MORE: https://siouxlandnews.com/news/local/code-brew-hospital-coffee-shop-brews-up-smiles-one-cup-at-a-time |
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The 2021-2022 school year for the Sioux City Community School District has largely gone off without a hitch, except for one issue, there are not enough substitute teachers, something districts nationwide are facing. MORE: https://siouxlandnews.com/news/local/sioux-city-school-district-still-in-need-of-substitute-teachers-increases-pay |
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Siouxland News Anchors Katie Copple and Diana Castillo take part in a concealed carry class. PART 1: siouxlandnews.com/news/local/an-in-depth-look-at-a-concealed-carry-firearms-training-course PART 2: https://siouxlandnews.com/news/local/concealed-carry-laws-when-and-where-can-i-legally-carry-in-the-tri-state |
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It's something you do tens of thousands of times each day without a second thought, but for some taking a breath can be a challenge. John Gibson was diagnosed with COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, several years ago. COPD is a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make breathing difficult for more than 16 million Americans. MORE: https://siouxlandnews.com/news/local/pulmonary-rehab-helps-those-living-with-copd-regain-independence-strength |
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On Wednesday, March 18th, 2021, I traveled traveled to Lincoln to interview Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts on everything from COVID-19, vaccines, new educational standards, and much more. |
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It was a parents worst nightmare. I traveled to the Iowa Great Lakes to speak to parents whose son drowned at Bridges Bay Resort, saved only by a bystander who happened to be nearby and noticed something was wrong.
This incident uncovered alarming safety concerns at Bridges Bay, including the state's discovery that their lifeguard staff... aren't lifeguards at all. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY |
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They say family is more than blood relation. For the Edlunds, Building Blocks Daycare has becomes their family and blood, their lifeline. This is Lolo's journey. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY |
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Alex was rescued from a reservation, found with a cable embedded in his neck more than an inch deep. His story has gained a following on social media and as Noah's Hope works to give Alex the life he deserves, this dog is learning that humans aren't as bad as they seem. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY |
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Nearly 30 years after her murder, FBI and local authorities are still trying to find out who killed 19-year-old Tammy Haas in September of 1992.
On what would have been her 48th birthday, a new reward was announced by the FBI and Yankton Police to help bring her justice. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY |
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The Sioux City Police Department discusses the process of releasing body camera footage to the public after video of an encounter with officers went viral on social media. I spoke with the department about why they decided to release the footage so quickly, and how they are using it, and the viral videos, to determine what happened. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY |
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October 2019 marked three years since dozens of people in South Sioux City, Nebraska were forced out of their homes because of Hydrogen Sulfide Gas coming up through the city sewer lines. A number of them have not been able to return home.
I sat down with a few of them, and the Mayor of South Sioux City, to reflect on the past three years, and what each hope to accomplish in the future. A 12-minute piece air in our newscasts, while a 30-minute special aired online. *2019 Eric Sevareid and Iowa Broadcast News Association award winner. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY |
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I have followed the Big Ox story since it began in October of 2016. Spring 2019, A few of the homeowners took me inside their still-empty homes to see firsthand the impact the hydrogen sulfide gas had on their belongings. For this story, I did no stand-alone interviews, just real-time reactions. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY |
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Here in Sioux City, UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's and MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center each treated dozens of COVID-positive patients during our local surge in May and June. For all 6 parts of this series: https://siouxlandnews.com/news/local/pandemic-response-inside-sioux-citys-hospitals-during-covid-19 |
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COVID-19 has had a big impact on communities around the globe, including here in Siouxland. One of the first events to shut down in Sioux City was the NAIA DII NAIA Women's Basketball National Championships. We received word of its cancellation as games were being played. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY |
The Siouxland District Health Department (SDHD) has tested, tracked and traced the spread of COVID-19 in our community, while learning more about the novel coronavirus right along with the public. Along the way, they've collected data, while also trying to keep themselves and their families safe and healthy.
I teamed up with a colleague to dig through the data, siting down with the Siouxland District Health Department to discuss the numbers, the COVID-19 response in Siouxland, and where we all go from here. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY |
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With public pools closed, families began turning to backyard pools for their kids. As a lifeguard with more than a decade of training, I took my knowledge and that of a local expert, for a story on backyard pool safety. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY |
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The YMCA in our community was one of the first to shut its doors to slow the spread of COVID-19. During that time, the staff continued to give back to the community they served through food handouts and volunteer work. When the Y was finally preparing to reopen, the staff showed me how they were making changes, to keep their members safe. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY |
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Ventilators became a hot topic during COVID-19 as tens of thousands were needed to help some of the sickest patients around the globe. Sioux City is home to one of the only Respiratory Care programs in Northwest Iowa. I spoke to one student who is currently studying ventilators to see how this important piece of medical technology works. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY |
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The parents of a 4-year-old girl say the Sioux City School District isn't doing enough to address their concerns following the alleged sexual abuse of their daughter at the hands of another youngster and they want the superintendent to step down or be fired because of it.
I sat down with the parents to learn more about their fight for justice for their little girl and what they want to see change within the school district. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY |
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What should be a joyous moment in life becomes an emotional and oftentimes financial struggle, especially in the face of infertility. I sat down with a Siouxland couple currently battling infertility and the added financial struggle. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY |
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Stephen and Leah Russell have been on a journey of infertility. I first checked in with the couple behind Project Baby Russell in 2019. Now, during Infertility Awareness Week, I spoke with the Russell's to see what was next in their journey to become parents. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY |
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When it comes to your health, you want the best possible care. But have you ever wondered just how safe our nation’s hospitals are?
I dug into the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for Sioux City's two hospitals, to see where they rise up and fall short when it comes to patient safety and quality of care. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY |
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Leapfrog grades hospitals twice a year. When the latest round of grades dropped, did Sioux City's two hospitals improve? I went back through the data to see where they did and did not make significant changes. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY |
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