Local News from Northwest Iowa Now

2 hours ago in Local

Drought Area Expands in Corridor

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The area of Moderate Drought has crept over a little more of the KICD Broadcast area in Thursday's update of the USDA Drought Monitor.

3 hours ago in Local

Deadline for County Office Election is This Week

There's a deadline this week for individuals interested in running for county office this year.

3 hours ago in Local

Annual Grocery Grab Gives Adds More Food for UDMO Food Bank

There's a little more food on the shelf at Upper Des Moines's food bank in Spencer thanks to the Clay County Farm Bureau.

5 hours ago in Local

Lyon County Truck/Train Victim Name Released

39-year-old Kyle Madetzke of Baltic, South Dakota was at the wheel of a 2026 Ford pickup that failed to stop on 110th Street Northwest of Lester as he approached the moving BNSF train.

5 hours ago in Local

One Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash During Blizzard in Palo Alto County

The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were dispatched around 10:55 p.m. to the 4900 block of 370th Street near Cylinder following a report of multiple vehicles stuck in a snow drift, making the roadway impassable.

5 hours ago in Education, Local

Ryherd Resigns, Cherokee School Board Reacts

Cherokee Community School District Superintendent Tom Ryherd has announced his resignation to take the lead at Perry Community School District.

1 day ago in Local

Hotel Study Available for Developers

Sara McKay with the Core Distinction Group says 94% of the business owners who were questioned believe there's a need.

1 day ago in Local, Outdoors

State Water Trail Designation is Big Milestone for Little Sioux River

This formal process builds on research and advocacy conducted by area conservation boards over the last two years and an original "Inkpaduta Trail" concept that dates back to the 1970s.

Entertainment

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness and most music catalog rights acquired by Pophouse

Pophouse Entertainment has acquired Tina Turner's name, image and likeness rights as well as the majority share of her music catalog rights from music company BMG, it announced Thursday.

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark

BTS will stage its long-awaited comeback concert on Saturday night at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, one of South Korea's most famous landmarks that represents its royal heritage and political and cultural life.

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Kevin Spacey settles out of court with 3 men over alleged sexual assaults

Three men who alleged that actor Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted them have settled their civil claims before going to trial at the High Court in London, courts document show.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Zendaya’s new ring fuels notion that she and Tom Holland are married

Zendaya's new ring has led many to believe she's married to actor Tom Holland, but the star isn't confirming it and shared why she's intentional about keeping her personal life private.