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Local
10 months 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
10 months 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
10 months ago
Infant Diagnosed with Measles in Polk County

This is the first known report of Measles in Polk County in over 30 years.

Local
10 months ago
Community Welcome for Free Holiday Gathering with Life 360-Okoboji Church

On Sunday, December 21, the “Don’t Be Home Alone for Christmas” event will be hosted at Founders Hall on the Okoboji Bible Conference grounds.

Local
10 months ago
Storm Lake Apartment Fire Thursday Displaces Residents

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

Crime
10 months 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.

Local
10 months ago
Wind Creates Dangerous Conditions Thursday in Northwest Iowa

Advisories had already been issued early in the week, and sustained winds in excess of 40 mph Thursday caused white-out conditions across the KICD Broadcast area with motorists driving off the roadways, or in several incidents – striking each other.

Local
10 months ago
Annual Christmas Bird Count This Saturday at Lakeside Lab

If you want to join the group, meet up at the Lakeside Lab Dining Hall at 7:30 in the morning.

Local
10 months ago
State Economic Officials Assess Downtown Sheldon, City Shares Results

Long-term the Downtown Resource Center recommends Sheldon develop a core group to plan downtown events, and a long-term plan to find buyers for business owners nearing retirement.

Local
10 months ago
Habitat For Humanity Offers to Buy School Property at Recent Board Meeting

Executive Director of Northwest Iowa Corridor Habitat for Humanity Joel Bjornstad at
presented a plan to the School Board Tuesday night, Dec. 16, asking to acquire two vacant lots on East 3rd and East 4th Streets in Spencer.