Local
10 months ago
Pollinator Habitat Workshop February 11 in Storm Lake

A series of workshops are launching this week to teach Iowans how to extend the habitat for monarch butterflies and other pollinators.

Local
10 months ago
Alta Man Dies in Highway 71 Crash

The Iowa State Patrol reports one person is dead and two more were injured after a head-on collision on Highway 7am Sunday morning.

Crime
10 months ago
Spencer Man Sentenced to Federal Prison

A Spencer man has been sentenced prison for 17 years on January 31 after he was convicted by a Jury last August in a federal court in Sioux City. Oscar Navarro-Zepeda, 43 is convicted of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Flood Recovery
10 months ago
Corridor Flood Relief Grant

Local Businesses in Spencer can apply for the Commercial Business Assistance Grant Program through the Spencer Economic Development Corporation. Starting today, applications will be accepted, and the money is to be used to cover up to 25 percent of certain recovery costs, like replacing equipment, furniture and inventory.

Local sports
10 months ago
2025 Girls State Wrestling Tournament Central

The Hub for KICD 9-County Area Results and content at the 2025 Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Wrestling Tournament

Local sports
10 months ago
High School Basketball Scores: 1/31/25

High School Basketball Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

Local sports
10 months ago
Spencer Swept in Season Series Against Spirit Lake

Spencer Boys Fall in Overtime Thriller

Business
10 months ago
Iowa Lakes Corridor Recognizes Local Businesses at Luncheon

Iowa Lakes Corridor 14th Annual Business Recognition Luncheon was held Wednesday January 29 at Clay County Events Center, with over 260 community representatives and leaders attending.

Crime
10 months ago
Former Eagle Grove Police Officer Arrested

The Wright County Attorney reports a former police officer in Eagle Grove, Iowa has been arrested and terminated from his position as a police officer, after an investigation that began December 23

Local
10 months ago
Brothers Heroism Leads to Recognition

In Spencer, brothers Aaron and Drew Howing left their homes, drove 30 miles, and launched their boat into the submerged flooded streets that day rescuing over a dozen people, many of whom had been stranded in their cars or on the roofs of their homes. Drew tells us more about that day.