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
3 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.

Crime
3 weeks ago
Truck Strikes Wheelchair-Bound Pedestrian, Leaves Scene

Storm Lake police have arrested a 34-year-old man for allegedly striking an individual in a wheelchair with his truck and leaving the scene Sunday afternoon.

Local
3 weeks ago
Lake Park Awarded $900K C.A.T. Grant

A $3 Million renovation plan was approved by the Lake Park City Council after receiving public input.

AG News
3 weeks ago
Emmetsburg Poet Facility Lab for Experimental Fuels

Doug Berven spoke to KICD Farm News at Trade Talk in Kansas City.

Farm
3 weeks ago
Iowa Farm Prices Report on KICD Farm News

The USDA released commodity prices for October 2025.

Local
3 weeks 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.

Local
3 weeks 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.

Local
3 weeks ago
Storm Lake Apartment Fire Thursday Displaces Residents

Fire Chief Terence Sinner says the Red Cross has helped them find alternate accommodations.

Crime
3 weeks 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.