Local News from Northwest Iowa Now

5 hours ago in Local

Storm Surveys Show Straight-Line Wind damage, 10 EFU Tornadoes Reports in NW Iowa

Documented damage in far northwest Iowa has been ruled as straight-line wind damage.

8 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

Paullina Lake Revived: O’Brien County’s Best Kept Staycation Secret

O'Brien County Conservation Director Mark Wilson notes that the park—including its historic dam—has recently undergone a massive facelift.

8 hours ago in Flood Recovery, Local

City of Cherokee Finally Funded for Lift Station Replacement

City Manager Teresa Pudenz says now $3.8 Million in FEMA money has arrived to begin a vital project, the Beech Street Lift Station.

8 hours ago in Crime, Local

High-Speed Pursuit in Laurens Ends in Rollover

KICD obtained video evidence of a black Chevrolet Silverado involved in a high-speed pursuit along West Main Street shortly before noon May 18.

8 hours ago in Local

Sheldon Fire Attack Semi-Trailer Fire Monday

The truck driver was able to unhook the semi-truck quickly and was not damaged.

8 hours ago in Education, Local

Spirit Lake School Board Choose New Education Director

A special meeting was held to fill the vacant director's seat after President Teresa Beck's resignation a few weeks ago.

Local Sports

1 day ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Spencer’s Timmer Chooses Northwestern Track and Field

The Spencer Senior to continue his education and athletics in Orange City

5 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

2026 KICD State Track and Field Meet Central

Updated

Your home for all the results and content from the KICD 9-County Area at the State Track and Field Meet

6 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

IHSAA Sectional & District Golf Tournament Results

Results from KICD 9-County Area Sectional and District Golf Tournaments

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