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Local
22 hours ago
Storm Surveys Show Straight-Line Wind damage, 10 EFU Tornadoes Reports in NW Iowa

Documented damage in far northwest Iowa has been ruled as straight-line wind damage.

Wooden welcome sign for Mill Creek State Park with trees in the background. Maintained by O'Brien County Conservation Board.
Local
1 day ago
Paullina Lake Revived: O’Brien County’s Best Kept Staycation Secret

O’Brien County Conservation Director Mark Wilson notes that the park—including its historic dam—has recently undergone a massive facelift.

Flood Recovery
1 day ago
City of Cherokee Finally Funded for Lift Station Replacement

City Manager Teresa Pudenz says now $3.8 Million in FEMA money has arrived to begin a vital project, the Beech Street Lift Station.

Crime
1 day ago
High-Speed Pursuit in Laurens Ends in Rollover

KICD obtained video evidence of a black Chevrolet Silverado involved in a high-speed pursuit along West Main Street shortly before noon May 18.

Semi-truck on a highway engulfed in flames with thick black smoke as firefighters spray water from hoses.
Local
1 day ago
Sheldon Fire Attack Semi-Trailer Fire Monday

The truck driver was able to unhook the semi-truck quickly and was not damaged.

Education
1 day ago
Spirit Lake School Board Choose New Education Director

A special meeting was held to fill the vacant director’s seat after President Teresa Beck’s resignation a few weeks ago.

Local
2 days ago
Crews Assess Storm Damage Following Sunday Night’s Severe Weather

Damage assessment is well underway after Sunday night’s storms, which brought multiple possible tornadoes and straight-line wind gust over 80 miles per hour.

Athlete signs a document at a red table while four people watch, backdrop reads 'Spencer Tigers' with tiger logos.
Local sports
2 days ago
Spencer’s Timmer Chooses Northwestern Track and Field

The Spencer Senior to continue his education and athletics in Orange City

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