Crime
6 hours ago
Okoboji Carjacking Suspect Granted Conditional Release

Nordrum is scheduled for sentencing on February 17th.

Local
6 hours ago
Bridge Replacement on 18th Street Begins Next Week

For now, plan on using 4th or 11th Street to access the Country Club area in North Spencer, and right now that is likely to begin January 26th.

Crime
3 days ago
Feb. 3 Trial Set for Spirit Lake Man Accused of Drive-By Shooting

Oldenkamp is facing a complex web of felony charges that connect a drive-by shooting, a violent arrest, and a violation of his probation.

Local
6 hours ago
Radon Testing Essential to Mitigate Health Risks

Clay County Health Update: January is Radon Awareness Month and Public Health Educator Darcie Follon joined the Clay County Health Update this weekend to talk about the importance of testing.

Local sports
3 days ago
Basketball Scores: 1/15/26

Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area

Clay County Fair
6 hours ago
Clay County Fair & Events Center 2024 Economic Impact Nearly $100 Million

The report shows the fair remains one of northwest Iowa’s largest economic drivers, generating $92 million during the nine-day event and nearly $100 million when year-round activity at the Events Center is included.

Local
4 days ago
The Perch Are Biting on Big Spirit, DNR Reports

Iowa DNR Fisheries Management Biologist Dr. Andrew Carlson tells KICD News maintaining fish populations is a year-round effort.

Local
3 days ago
Spirit Lake Hires New Building and Zoning Director

Brockmeyer is a long-time Real Estate broker and has worked on planning, zoning, and street issues since taking office in 2020.

Local
3 days ago
Counties Unite to Access Federal Funding for Safety Action Plans

Clay, Buena Vista, and Pocahontas counties jointly applied for the grant, and were awarded $6.9 million in federal funding.

Crime
4 days ago
Cherokee Man Impersonates Health Inspector

Skadeland allegedly became belligerent with staff and threatened to shut the business down.