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2 days ago in Local

Rain Today, Then a Calm and Cooler Stretch

Showers will move out late this afternoon as the system moves east.

2 days ago in Local

Apparent Drowning on East Lake Okoboji Launches Police Investigation

The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent drowning reported Thursday evening on East Lake Okoboji.

2 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/18/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

2 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Warriors Upset 4A #15 Tigers on the Road

North Union's Sobolik shines both offensively and in the field for Warriors

2 days ago in Local

Royal Man Sustains Minor Injuries When Attempting to Pass Road Grader

Royal man sustained minor injuries when he attempted to pass a road grader Tuesday afternoon

2 days ago in Local

June Mainstreet Index

Economist Ernie Goss says the 52.6 percent Rural Mainstreet Index this month is the best reading since July of 2023.

Local Sports

2 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/18/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

2 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Warriors Upset 4A #15 Tigers on the Road

North Union's Sobolik shines both offensively and in the field for Warriors

3 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/17/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

3 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Top 15 Matchup Delivers Thriller as Spencer Beats Heelan in Walk Off

Tigers outlast Crusaders in Pitchers Dual

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