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3 hours ago in Local

USDA Drought Monitor Shows Little Change Across Northwest Iowa

Western Iowa drought map: yellow and tan patches indicate drought-affected counties in the western region of the state.

The latest USDA Drought Monitor, released Thursday morning, shows little change in drought conditions across northwest Iowa.

5 hours ago in Local

Terril Under Boil Water Advisory Through Saturday Following Water System Work

Residents of Terril are being advised to boil their water before consumption following maintenance work at the community's water treatment system.

5 hours ago in Local

Teen Driver Uninjured in Clay County Rollover Accident

A 15-year-old male from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, escaped injury after a rollover accident Wednesday afternoon in rural Clay County.

6 hours ago in Local

Lost Island Wind Project Update Set for July 21st

A representative of the proposed Lost Island Wind Project will provide an update on the project's progress and timeline during the Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, July 21, at 8 a.m. in Emmetsburg.

6 hours ago in Local

Final Research Season Ends at Historic Gardner Cabin Site

Students from Iowa's three public universities are wrapping up a five-year archaeological research project at the Gardner Cabin site in Arnolds Park.

6 hours ago in Local

Hear the latest KICD News Broadcast

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Northwest Iowa Now - Two boys were seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when their car collided with a Union Pacific train near Lakota and later caught fire.

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

Classic Rock Experience Combines Youth Music Camp with Live Concert

Young Northwest Iowa musicians will have a chance to learn from performers and music industry professionals during the Classic Rock Experience this weekend.

6 hours ago in Local

Joni Ernst Pays Tribute to Late Senator Lindsey Graham

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst paid tribute Tuesday to South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham.

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4 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says

Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press...

5 hours ago in Entertainment, World

Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications

Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, local media reported Wednesday, in the latest...

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before

Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast

A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.