Local News from Northwest Iowa Now

3 hours ago in Local

County Hires Outside Engineer to Break Harbor Drainage Gridlock

The neighborhood's homeowner's association maintains there is no blockage

3 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

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

3 hours ago in Crime, Local

Storm Lake Police Safely End Armed Standoff Friday Night

Updated

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

3 hours ago in Local

Aurelia Fire Department Battles Field Fire Friday

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

3 hours ago in Local

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.

3 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/11/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

3 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Spencer Baseball Blasts Spirit Lake on the Road

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

3 days ago in Flood Recovery, Local

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.

Entertainment

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36

Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

4 days ago in Entertainment

‘Doctor Who’ future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits

The galaxy-hopping hero of "Doctor Who" has survived many narrow escapes and reinventions over more than six decades. But is time finally up for the BBC science fiction series that has entertained generations of fans?

6 days ago in Entertainment

Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings

Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner is seeking unpaid money from a trust his parents established for him, saying he needs it to help in his defense against charges that he killed them.

6 days ago in Entertainment

With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive

Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley 's death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and teens shook up his hometown, intent on keeping the king's legacy alive for a new generation.