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3 hours ago in Local

Tornado Breakdown from Sunday Evening

Wednesday afternoon at roughly 2 p.m., the National Weather Service in Des Moines finalized most of its damage surveys from Sunday night’s severe weather event.

4 hours ago in Local

Revised Plans Approved for Estherville Pavilion Project

City Administrator Penny Clayton says the revisions became necessary after construction bids came in higher than the city anticipated.

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

Arnolds Park Amusement Park Now Open and Full of Surprises

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In addition to the four new rides at Arnolds Park Amusement Park this summer, CEO Jon Pausley says the midway games will be an entirely new experience.

5 hours ago in Local

Arnolds Park City Council Approves Tourist Traffic Measures

This summer the current $25 fine will go up to $30, and if it's not paid within 30 days it will be doubled to $60.

5 hours ago in Local

Cherokee Woman Dies in Eastern Iowa Accident

Iowa State Patrol report the two-vehicle crash happened on Seargent Road in Waterloo on Monday, May 18th.

6 hours ago in Local, Sports

Iowa State Cyclone Tailgate Tour in Okoboji Today

Iowa State Cyclone fans of all ages are invited celebrate the Cardinal and Gold as the 2026 Cyclone Tailgate Tour…

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6 hours ago in Local, Sports

Iowa State Cyclone Tailgate Tour in Okoboji Today

Iowa State Cyclone fans of all ages are invited celebrate the Cardinal and Gold as the 2026 Cyclone Tailgate Tour…

2 days 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

6 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

2026 KICD State Track and Field Meet Central

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

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Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA

Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.

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Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.