Crime
9 months ago
Cherokee Murder Suspect Out On Bail

The Cherokee man accused of 1st degree murder is out on bond. 66-year-old Richard Hammond posted his 100-thousand-dollar cash a surety Tuesday.

Local
9 months ago
Details on Friday’s Windstorm

Straight line winds blamed for Storm Lake storm damage during the early morning hours this past Friday.

Flood Recovery
9 months ago
Feenstra Meets with Flood-Impacted Business Owners

Congressman Randy Feenstra met with Spencer businesses negatively impacted by last summer’s flood.

Local
9 months ago
Supervisors Consider Wage Increases

In the city budget passed this week, the Spencer City Council used a wage survey when they voted to increase the salaries and pay of city workers to reach parity with other cities and comparable jobs in the private sector.

Local
9 months ago
Storm Lake Mayor Says Thanks

Storm Lake Mayor Mike Porsch spent the first 10 minutes of Monday’s city council meeting thanking those who helped clean up the community after Friday morning’s storm.

Entertainment
9 months ago
Spencer Drama Students Step into Wonderland

Spencer High School Drama is performing Alice in Wonderland with three shows this weekend, Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.

Local sports
9 months ago
Tennis Results: 4/21/25

Storm Lake Teams swept by Tigers

Local sports
9 months ago
Spencer Boys Golf Takes 2nd at Home Invite

Reid Doring Medals for the Tigers

Local sports
9 months ago
Dordt Women’s Basketball Coach Bill Harmsen Recaps Second Straight Championship Season

Dordt Women’s Basketball Coach Bill Harmsen joined the KICD Sports Beacon to talk about the Defenders second straight Championship