The Nexstar Media Group broadcast TV station branded as “Siouxland’s News Channel” has a new News Director. She’s been in the role for one month, as the station made the appointment public on Tuesday.
Taking the post is Beth Warden, and in her role will oversee all aspect of KCAU-9 in Sioux City, Iowa‘s news operations, including editorial strategy, content development, digital growth, and newsroom leadership.
“We are excited to welcome Beth into this important leadership position,” said KCAU-9 VP/General Manager Mari Ossenfort. “Her passion for local journalism, commitment to serving communities, and vision for the future of news make her the ideal person to lead our newsroom. Beth’s leadership will help ensure KCAU 9 continues delivering the trusted, impactful reporting our viewers expect.”
Warden joins KCAU-TV after serving as an investigative reporter for Gray Media’s KSFY-TV and KDLT-TV in Sioux Falls, S.D. She’s also known for her longtime role as a the producer and host of the daily radio program “Today’s Family with Beth Warden,” distributed across North America.
“I am honored to join KCAU 9 and lead such a talented team of journalists,” said Warden. “KCAU has a long-standing reputation for serving Siouxland with integrity and dedication. I look forward to working alongside our newsroom staff to continue delivering the stories that matter most to our viewers while expanding how we connect with audiences across all platforms.”
From March 2015-May 2019, Warden was News Director and morning co-host of KSOO Radio in Sioux Falls, under Results Radio and Townsquare Media ownership.
