Local
2 weeks ago
Spirit Lake Standoff

A 54 year old Spirit Lake man was arrested after a half-hour standoff with law enforcement agencies Friday afternoon

Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Winter Games Welcome Okoboji Kites Back After Year Off

The Winter Games are January 22-25, 2026. 

Local
2 weeks 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.

Crime
2 weeks 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.

Crime
2 weeks ago
Lyon County Sheriff Releases New Details in Courthouse Crime

High Pipe and Sanchez are still in South Dakota awaiting extradition to Iowa.

Local
2 weeks ago
Holiday Office Hours Reminder

If you’re unsure, call ahead as most government offices are closed over the holiday season.

AG News
2 weeks ago
Goss: Rural Outlook Improving for 2026

Goss attributes this drag to the state’s heavy reliance on farm equipment manufacturing.

AG News
2 weeks 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.

Education
2 weeks 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.

Local
2 weeks ago
City of Spencer Increases Wastewater Rates in Anticipation of System Upgrades

The city of Spencer is doing a comprehensive study on its wastewater system, that might lead to an expensive update of the system that is over half a century old.