Local News from Northwest Iowa Now

2 hours ago in Crime, Local

Pocahontas Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Meth and Gun Charges

Under federal law, Mefferd faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and a maximum fine of over $60 million.

3 hours ago in Flood Recovery, Local

Local Buyout Program Proceeding

The Northwest Iowa Planning and Development Commission assisted the city of Spencer's grant application.

3 hours ago in Business, Education, Local

Chamber Hosts 4th “Lead the ‘Ville” Leadership Program

Estherville Chamber of Commerce Director Lexie Ruter says it's helped connect the community.

3 hours ago in Education, Local, Outdoors

Clay County Cuts Ribbon on New Environmental Learning Center

The new building is just part of the expansion, as the county also brings on fresh staff.

4 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/16/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

17 hours ago in Local

Laurens Woman Charged With Felony Theft Charge

A Laurens woman has been arrested on theft charges.

17 hours ago in Local

Woman Arrested on Assault Charges

Pocahontas Police arrested a Pocahontas County woman on an assault charge

1 day ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/15/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

Entertainment

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Jelly Roll files for divorce after 10-year marriage, citing irreconcilable differences

Country music star Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years, according to court filings. The complaint filed in Franklin, Tennessee, by the "Hard Fought Hallelujah" singer lists the reason for divorce as irreconcilable differences.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tom Holland appears to confirm he and Zendaya are married

Tom Holland has apparently confirmed that he and his longtime love Zendaya have already tied the knot. The actor may have ended months of speculation triggered by Zendaya's stylist Law Roach's claim in March that the couple had already held a wedding.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Luke’s ‘Empire’ light saber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction

A light saber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of valuables from movies, music and other corners of pop culture.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Christopher Jackson to reprise his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in ‘Hamilton’

Christopher Jackson, one of the original cast members of the megahit Broadway musical "Hamilton," is coming back to reprise his George Washington.