Acacia Phillips
Chief Videographer
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Acacia Phillips joined the KTIV team in May of 2022 as the station's Chief Videographer.
Acacia grew up in Sloan, Iowa, and graduated from Westwood CSD in 2018. Acacia recently graduated from Dordt University in Sioux Center with a bachelor's degree in Digital Media and Graphic Design. While at Dordt, Acacia participated in Short Film Productions, Wind Symphony, and the Theatre department.
Acacia is excited to be able to stay close to home while working at KTIV. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, playing with her two dogs, and spending time with family and friends.
If you have story ideas for Acacia, you can reach her at aphillips@ktiv.com.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 5:56 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips and Clayton Anderson
While the internet can be a great tool, it can also have threats to people, especially kids.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 5:57 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips and Nick Reis
A safe exchange zone located in Sioux City is in the parking lot of the Sioux City Public Library, downtown.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 9:38 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
All the staff and other residents threw her a birthday party to celebrate.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:27 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
There are just three of Iowa's 99 counties where Emerald Ash Borers haven't been confirmed.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:40 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
The Community Action Agency of Siouxland will take applications until April 30th.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:03 PM CST
|By Nick Reis and Acacia Phillips
18 eligible candidates visited the center to enjoy refreshments, and have 7 minute "dates", with other local seniors.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 4:53 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
River-Cade’s Cardboard Sled Race will start at noon on February 26th at Cone Park.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 7:06 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
Sioux City Police responded to the stabbing at 1512 Isabella Street just before 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 4:56 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
The entire construction will only happen during the spring and fall seasons in 2023 to 2024.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 8:09 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
On tours, like this one, Feenstra says he's able to connect with farmers and companies that work closely within agriculture.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 10:02 PM CST
|By Nick Reis and Acacia Phillips
The 3-phase plan is expected to take 10-15 years to complete.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 9:06 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
In total, the CROP walk raised $26,500.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 7:13 PM CST
|By Nick Reis and Acacia Phillips
Spencer Just For Kix usually performs at a bowl game once every 3 years.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 9:43 PM CST
|By Nick Reis and Acacia Phillips
More people, businesses and organizations are looking to get trained in CPR and how to use an AED after Damar Hamlin's scary collapse on Monday Night Football.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 8:53 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
She first started as the Dakota Deputy Clerk for 15 years and later worked as an Assistant to the Board of Commissioners for 8 years.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 6:17 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
The Iowa State Patrol asks drivers to check the condition of the roads on the route to their destination.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 9:32 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
All the money that they raised will be donated to Sioux City Knights Special Olympics.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 10:00 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
The Panther Pantry has been located at their high school since the fall of 2017.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 9:53 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
People had the chance to have their pizza delivered by Santa himself on his "fire truck sleigh".
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 8:54 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
From decorating the tables and auditorium, to dressing every member of the cast, everything needs to be ready for the performances.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 7:55 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
Each student got to dress up as their person, act as a wax statue, and tell a few facts to those passing by.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 5:51 PM CST
|By Nick Reis and Acacia Phillips
Keep your headlights on, and avoid cruise control.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 9:02 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
The next step on their timeline will take place on January 5th.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 5:30 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
Attendants can tour around the homestead site which is decked out in decorations and Christmas lights.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 10:16 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
It's the first time the National Honor Society at Bishop Heelan has organized the service project.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 9:22 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
World AIDS Day is dedicated to raising awareness of the disease spread by HIV infection, and honoring those who have died from it.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 5:41 PM CST
|By Nick Reis and Acacia Phillips
The shortages are largely due to a rise in flu and RSV cases.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 5:31 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
Ben and Betty first met on a blind date that his brother set up in 1947.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 9:52 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
After 6 years of hard work and determination, Williams earned her black belt.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 6:00 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
The dispensary has been in the works for around 2 years.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 9:27 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
The castle started as "Santa's workshop" in the 1960s and evolved to Santa's Castle in the 1970s.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 5:38 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
A group of ten police officers prepared and served a Thanksgiving meal at the Siouxland Soup Kitchen.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 3:54 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
The group will be donating 80 blankets to Sleep in Heavenly Peace in Sioux City.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 5:04 PM CST
|By Nick Reis and Acacia Phillips
With the weather getting colder, many construction projects on roads across Sioux City are preparing to wrap up, at least for the season.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 9:41 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
The 'Red Shoe Shindig' fundraiser is a chance for people to attend and raise money for the Ronald McDonald House.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 9:08 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
Families can see the decorated trees and buy one-dollar tickets for a chance to win a tree.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 9:31 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
The gallery contains various different pieces and mediums, some standing 9 feet tall.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 5:08 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
This year the tour of homes is back for the first time since 2019.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 9:16 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
Every year, families can schedule to get their photos taken with their pets, in front of a festive backdrop.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 7:45 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
Special guest, "Field of Dreams" actor Dwier Brown, signed autographs, and even playing a little bit of catch.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 9:05 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
Lutheran Services of Iowa teamed up with Sioux City's "Adoption Day" to help different families finalize their adoptions.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 9:54 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
For 11 weeks, the citizens went through the training with the help of Sioux City Police Department officers.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 9:49 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
STEMM is an evangelical organization trying to meet the needs of those living in Tanzania.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 9:09 PM CST
|By Acacia Phillips
Many farmers throughout Sioux County volunteered their time and equipment to help contain field fires.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 10:03 PM CDT
|By Acacia Phillips
What was initially reported to be a structure fire, turned out to be something different.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 9:01 PM CDT
|By Acacia Phillips
Both men live in Sioux City and took advantage of early voting.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 9:47 PM CDT
|By Acacia Phillips
It's the 6th year Unity in the Community has held its Fall Educational Forum.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 10:14 PM CDT
|By Nick Reis and Acacia Phillips
Locals in Woodbury County got the chance to listen to Republican candidates at the event.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 5:33 PM CDT
|By Acacia Phillips
Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 9:10 PM CDT
|By Acacia Phillips
The district held its first two community input sessions for the search on Tuesday.
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