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Poster inviting to the Oneota Environmental Learning Center Grand Opening, with event details and location.
Local
4 weeks ago
Clay County Hosts Learning Center Red-Ribbon Cutting Tuesday

Oneota Environmental Learning Center is located at 420 10th Ave. SE in Spencer, and the event is June 16 at 9:30 pm

Crime
4 weeks ago
Storm Lake Police Safely End Armed Standoff Friday Night

Crisis negotiators and tactical officers swarmed the location around 6:30 pm, forcing nearby residents to briefly evacuate or shelter in place.

Local
4 weeks ago
Aurelia Fire Department Battles Field Fire Friday

High winds forced Aurelia FD to call in mutual aid from Cherokee, Meriden, Cleghorn, and Alta.

Local
4 weeks ago
Estherville Releases New Update on Pool Opening

City administrator Penny Clayton says crews completed the assessment to pinpoint the damage and are now soliciting quotes from qualified contractors.

Local sports
1 month ago
Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/11/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

Group photo of a high school baseball team in purple uniforms labeled 'TIGERS' on gym bleachers, with coaches in back row.
Local sports
1 month ago
Spencer Baseball Blasts Spirit Lake on the Road

More Strong Pitching anchors while the offense opens up for the Tigers

Single-story building under renovation with a blue weather barrier, stone columns at the entrance, and a curved sidewalk in a landscaped area beneath a cloudy sky.
Flood Recovery
1 month ago
Mayor Says Restoring Cherokee Takes Time

Recent social media commentary has zeroed in on the maintenance and appearance of popular municipal spaces, including Spring Lake Park.

Rural two-lane road through farmland with utility poles, signs, and a distant pickup truck traveling away.
Local
1 month ago
Why Changing Iowa’s Rural Speed Limit Signs Isn’t Simple

Clay County Engineer explains how he and the Clay County Secondary Roads crew are tackling this project.

Crime
1 month ago
Storm Lake Police Arrest Two After Traffic Stop

Authorities say while speaking with the occupants of the vehicle, the officer detected the odor of marijuana.

Local
1 month ago
Drought Update

No change in this morning’s update of the USDA Drought Monitor in Northwest Iowa.

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