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KCAU-TV Sioux City

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Clad has been grading KCAU-TV Sioux City segments since Jun 2026 — 3 reports so far, published as notable segments air. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Elections, South Dakota governor race, COVID-19 response. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how KCAU-TV Sioux City's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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Reynolds touts COVID response, tax cuts at final Legacy Tour stop

Sep 10, 2026

The KCAU segment reports on the final stop of Gov. Kim Reynolds' Legacy Tour in Sioux Center, an Iowa GOP-hosted event attended by nearly 100 Republicans at Dean's Classic Car Museum. Reynolds reflected on her nearly nine years in office since 2017, highlighting her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, including keeping kids in school and a faster state recovery. She endorsed Zach Lahn as the next governor to build on her foundation of low taxes and limited regulations, warning that Democratic policies would reverse progress. Reporter Luke Larson noted the tour's six stops since March aimed to honor her leadership. Sourcing relied on Reynolds' direct quotes from the event and the reporter's on-the-ground coverage; no independent experts, opposing voices, or data graphics were included. The throughline was a positive retrospective on Reynolds' tenure ahead of her January 2027 departure, with emphasis on Republican continuity in the 2026 race against Democrat Rob Sand.

▶ Source: KCAU-TV Sioux City

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Rhoden holds Dakota Dunes town hall on McCook Lake recovery ahead of July 28 runoff

Jul 15, 2026

KCAU-TV covered South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden's town hall at Dakota Dunes Country Club, attended by about 30 people including North Sioux City Mayor. Discussion focused on the July 28 Republican primary runoff against Toby Doeden, property taxes, and McCook Lake flood recovery after 2024 flooding. Rhoden highlighted over $1 million in state funding for debris removal (about 200,000 cubic yards) and ongoing efforts. Former Gov. Kristi Noem handled initial response before becoming DHS Secretary.

▶ Source: KCAU-TV Sioux City

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Dusty Johnson finishes third in South Dakota GOP governor primary

Jun 29, 2026

The segment covered U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson's unsuccessful bid for South Dakota governor in 2026. It noted his third-place finish in the June Republican primary, which surprised him, and his expressions of gratitude to campaign supporters. Johnson stated he felt no bitterness over the loss and mentioned privately assisting one of the runoff candidates between Larry Rhoden and businessman Toby Doeden without naming which one. The report referenced the conclusion of his term in the U.S. House.

▶ Source: KCAU-TV Sioux City