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USDA Drought Monitor Shows Little Change Across Northwest Iowa

The latest USDA Drought Monitor, released Thursday morning, shows little change in drought conditions across northwest Iowa.

5 hours ago in Local

Terril Under Boil Water Advisory Through Saturday Following Water System Work

Residents of Terril are being advised to boil their water before consumption following maintenance work at the community's water treatment system.

5 hours ago in Local

Teen Driver Uninjured in Clay County Rollover Accident

A 15-year-old male from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, escaped injury after a rollover accident Wednesday afternoon in rural Clay County.

6 hours ago in Local

Lost Island Wind Project Update Set for July 21st

A representative of the proposed Lost Island Wind Project will provide an update on the project's progress and timeline during the Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, July 21, at 8 a.m. in Emmetsburg.

6 hours ago in Local

Final Research Season Ends at Historic Gardner Cabin Site

Students from Iowa's three public universities are wrapping up a five-year archaeological research project at the Gardner Cabin site in Arnolds Park.

6 hours ago in Local

Hear the latest KICD News Broadcast

Northwest Iowa Now - Two boys were seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when their car collided with a Union Pacific train near Lakota and later caught fire.

Local Sports

6 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Tiger Softball Scores Early and Often in Regional Quarterfinal Against Le Mars

Spencer scores all 15 runs in first two innings

1 week ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Spencer Closes Out 2026 Regular Season with Shutout of Algona

Spencer's Vail strikes out 13 and passes 500 K Career mark

1 week ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

KICD 9-County Area Postseason Baseball Central

Pairings and Scores from KICD 9-County Area Teams in Substate Tournaments

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