State Auditor Rob Sand says a former Spencer city employee has admitted to stealing 45 thousand dollars in taxpayer money.

Regional Tournament Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area

HL-P’s season comes to an end in Regional Quarterfinal

The Estherville City Council gave updates on a significant electric rate increase, an upcoming traffic change near the high school, and a proposed tax levy for fiscal year 2027.

Scores from the KICD 9-County Broadcast Area

The Estherville Police Department is now operating out of its new office building on First Avenue North as the department finishes renovations.

Manz is scheduled to be sentenced on April 3, 2026, and each count carries a mandatory 25-year sentence.

Both were released to the custody of their parents.