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19 hours ago
Newell Man Guilty of Abuse, Sentencing in February
A Newell man faces the prospect of spending the rest of his life in prison following a major conviction in Buena Vista County.
19 hours ago
I-35 and U.S. 18 Reopen After Blizzard Conditions Shut Down Travel Across Iowa
Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 18 have reopened after a weekend shutdown caused by dangerous winter weather.
19 hours ago
Storm Lake Substance Saturday Morning Arrests
Storm Lake police charged two men with drug violations Saturday morning.
19 hours ago
Former Holzhauer Auto Dealer Out of Jail Following Bond Reduction in Theft Case
Former Cherokee auto dealer Dan Winchell has been released from jail following a high-profile theft and criminal conduct case.
2 days ago
City of Spencer Orders Vehicles Out of Downtown Ahead of Snow Pickup
Crews will begin clearing snow at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, and all vehicles must be out of the downtown area by midnight tonight.
2 days ago
Split Vote on Dickinson County Employee Raises
*Update: A Special meeting has been called for Tuesday, December 30th to discuss the action taken on pay raises. More information will be shared as we get it. Original Post: All Dickinson County employees and elected officials will get a 3 percent raise in the fiscal year starting July 1st.
2 days ago
Beat Boredom with Winter Break Activities
Mark down Tuesday, December 30th. For the toddlers, head to the Spencer Fire Station at 10 a.m. for "Firehouse Reads"—that means stories, trucks, and donuts.
2 days ago
Blizzard Conditions Cripple Region Sunday
Due to wind gusts of over 50 mph in many areas of southern Minnesota and northwest Iowa - law enforcement agencies were advising NO TRAVEL because of "white-out" conditions.
2 days ago
Spirit Lake Standoff
A 54 year old Spirit Lake man was arrested after a half-hour standoff with law enforcement agencies Friday afternoon
5 days ago
Winter Games Welcome Okoboji Kites Back After Year Off
The Winter Games are January 22-25, 2026.
5 days ago
Estherville Woman Injured on I-90 Christmas Eve Accident
She was taken by ambulance to the facility with what are described on the accident report as "Non-Life-Threatening" injuries.
5 days ago
Lyon County Department Heads Report Limited Info Jeopardized
$3,887 in checks were taken from the Treasurer's Office. The owners of the checks are being contacted individually.
5 days ago
Okoboji Student Leadership Community Service Ensures Bright Holiday
Thanks to an anonymous donor, they purchased gifts for thirty-six children in Dickinson County to ensure families in need have a bright holiday.
6 days ago
UPDATE: Boil Advisory Issued After Water Line Break in Ruthven, Now Resolved
The Boil Advisory has been lifted! Ruthven was under a boil water advisory after a water line near the city’s water plant ruptured early morning, December 25.
7 days ago
Rumor Debunked: Data Center in Palo, not Palo Alto County
According to county officials, you shouldn't believe the hype.
7 days ago
Lyon County Sheriff Releases New Details in Courthouse Crime
High Pipe and Sanchez are still in South Dakota awaiting extradition to Iowa.
7 days ago
Holiday Office Hours Reminder
If you're unsure, call ahead as most government offices are closed over the holiday season.
7 days ago
Goss: Rural Outlook Improving for 2026
Goss attributes this drag to the state's heavy reliance on farm equipment manufacturing.
7 days ago
USDA Reports Historic Low in November Placements; Nebraska Retains Top Spot
KICD Farm Director George Bower reports that Iowa cattle producers continue to buck the nationwide trend of placing fewer animals on feedlots.
7 days ago
School Enrollment Numbers Down Slightly Statewide
Of the districts in the KICD Broadcast area with over one thousand student population, only two grew: Estherville Lincoln Central was up 3.6 percent to 1,151.3 bodies, and Cherokee was up 2.4 percent to 1,026.8.