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10 hours ago
Storm Lake Fire Department Responds to Saturday Garage Fire
The Storm Lake Fire Department responded to a garage fire Saturday afternoon.
19 hours ago
Christmas Tradition Origins Explained in Current Iowa History Journal
Christmas was declared an official holiday in Iowa in 1862, eight years before it was recognized nationally.
19 hours ago
Arnolds Park City Complex Construction on Schedule, Contractor Reports
Korry Hansen from Hausmann Construction said they were running ahead until the week of December 1st.
20 hours ago
Infant Diagnosed with Measles in Polk County
This is the first known report of Measles in Polk County in over 30 years.
2 days ago
Community Welcome for Free Holiday Gathering with Life 360-Okoboji Church
On Sunday, December 21, the “Don’t Be Home Alone for Christmas” event will be hosted at Founders Hall on the Okoboji Bible Conference grounds.
2 days ago
Storm Lake Apartment Fire Thursday Displaces Residents
Fire Chief Terence Sinner says the Red Cross has helped them find alternate accommodations.
2 days ago
Suspects Named in Lyon County Courthouse Break-In
Official arrest warrants have now been issued for two individuals suspected in the break-in and vandalism in the Lyon County courthouse in Rock Rapids earlier this week.
2 days ago
Wind Creates Dangerous Conditions Thursday in Northwest Iowa
Advisories had already been issued early in the week, and sustained winds in excess of 40 mph Thursday caused white-out conditions across the KICD Broadcast area with motorists driving off the roadways, or in several incidents - striking each other.
3 days ago
Annual Christmas Bird Count This Saturday at Lakeside Lab
If you want to join the group, meet up at the Lakeside Lab Dining Hall at 7:30 in the morning.
3 days ago
State Economic Officials Assess Downtown Sheldon, City Shares Results
Long-term the Downtown Resource Center recommends Sheldon develop a core group to plan downtown events, and a long-term plan to find buyers for business owners nearing retirement.
3 days ago
Habitat For Humanity Offers to Buy School Property at Recent Board Meeting
Executive Director of Northwest Iowa Corridor Habitat for Humanity Joel Bjornstad at presented a plan to the School Board Tuesday night, Dec. 16, asking to acquire two vacant lots on East 3rd and East 4th Streets in Spencer.
3 days ago
Storm Lake Man Arrested After Alleged Struggle With Police During Medical Call
Akin was charged with Interference with Official Acts, a simple misdemeanor, and Disarming a Peace Officer of a Dangerous Weapon, a Class D felony.
3 days ago
Routine Traffic Investigation Turns Violent in Palo Alto County
On December 15, around 5:24 PM, deputies responded to the 2800 block of 420th Avenue (Highway 4) near Graettinger.
3 days ago
Lyon County Courthouse Ransacked, Sheriff Releases New Information
Thanks to security footage, the Sheriff’s Office says they have identified the suspects.
4 days ago
Basketball Split in the Battle for O’Brien County
Wolverines and Hawks collide in Hartley for War Eagle Conference Play
4 days ago
Strong Defense Lifts Tiger Girls, Not Enough for Tiger Boys at South Central Calhoun
Spencer Girls Outscore Titans 30-8 in second half
4 days ago
Storm Lake Youth Charged in Disturbance
Storm Lake Police were dispatched to a business on Salebarn Road December 15th on report of customer disturbance.
4 days ago
Rock Valley Still Waiting on FEMA Buyout, Increasing Request to 150 Properties
The original application for 122 homes, but failed FEMA’s "cost-benefit" test.
4 days ago
Clay County Public Health Updates Supervisors, Funding Request Increased
Tiefenthaler highlighted a strategic shift toward preventative care—focusing on wellness, pre-diabetes, and cancer support rather than just reacting to crises.