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3 hours ago in Local

County Hires Outside Engineer to Break Harbor Drainage Gridlock

The neighborhood's homeowner's association maintains there is no blockage

3 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

Clay County Hosts Learning Center Red-Ribbon Cutting Tuesday

Oneota Environmental Learning Center is located at 420 10th Ave. SE in Spencer, and the event is June 16 at 9:30 pm

3 hours ago in Crime, Local

Storm Lake Police Safely End Armed Standoff Friday Night

Updated

Crisis negotiators and tactical officers swarmed the location around 6:30 pm, forcing nearby residents to briefly evacuate or shelter in place.

3 hours ago in Local

Aurelia Fire Department Battles Field Fire Friday

High winds forced Aurelia FD to call in mutual aid from Cherokee, Meriden, Cleghorn, and Alta.

3 hours ago in Local

Estherville Releases New Update on Pool Opening

City administrator Penny Clayton says crews completed the assessment to pinpoint the damage and are now soliciting quotes from qualified contractors.

3 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/11/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

Local Sports

3 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/11/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

3 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Spencer Baseball Blasts Spirit Lake on the Road

More Strong Pitching anchors while the offense opens up for the Tigers

4 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/10/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

5 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/9/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

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