KICD Farm News on Demand (Monday 8/17/26)

By George Bower August 17, 2026 1:18 pm

Checking in with Ag Secretary Mike Naig at the Iowa State Fair

4 hours ago

Drought Conditions Improve Across Northwest Iowa, But Harvest Delays Grow

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows drought conditions continuing to improve across northwest Iowa following several rounds of rainfall over the past few weeks.

Farm

6 hours ago

ISU Expert Explains What’s Driving Iowa’s Extended Stretch of Rain

The main reason for the prolonged stretch of rain in Iowa is a very action storm track combined with the deep supply of Gulf and Pacific moisture moving north into the Upper Midwest.

Local

13 hours ago

Iowa Lakes, PACHS Reach $500,000 Healthcare Partnership

Iowa Lakes Community College has reached a $500,000 agreement with the Palo Alto County Health System aimed at supporting healthcare growth and education.

Crime

4 hours ago

Cause of Death Pending After 26-Year-Old Found at State Park

Authorities are awaiting test results after a 26-year-old was found dead earlier this month.

Sports

1 day ago

KICD Sports On Demand: 9/23/26

– Volleyball Scores
– Mason City XC Meet
– Latest Radio Iowa Football Rankings
– Looking back on a strange season for the Minnesota Twins