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2 weeks ago
Infant Diagnosed with Measles in Polk County
This is the first known report of Measles in Polk County in over 30 years.
2 weeks ago
Community Welcome for Free Holiday Gathering with Life 360-Okoboji Church
On Sunday, December 21, the “Don’t Be Home Alone for Christmas” event will be hosted at Founders Hall on the Okoboji Bible Conference grounds.
2 weeks ago
Storm Lake Apartment Fire Thursday Displaces Residents
Fire Chief Terence Sinner says the Red Cross has helped them find alternate accommodations.
2 weeks ago
Suspects Named in Lyon County Courthouse Break-In
Official arrest warrants have now been issued for two individuals suspected in the break-in and vandalism in the Lyon County courthouse in Rock Rapids earlier this week.
2 weeks ago
Wind Creates Dangerous Conditions Thursday in Northwest Iowa
Advisories had already been issued early in the week, and sustained winds in excess of 40 mph Thursday caused white-out conditions across the KICD Broadcast area with motorists driving off the roadways, or in several incidents - striking each other.
2 weeks ago
Annual Christmas Bird Count This Saturday at Lakeside Lab
If you want to join the group, meet up at the Lakeside Lab Dining Hall at 7:30 in the morning.
2 weeks ago
State Economic Officials Assess Downtown Sheldon, City Shares Results
Long-term the Downtown Resource Center recommends Sheldon develop a core group to plan downtown events, and a long-term plan to find buyers for business owners nearing retirement.
2 weeks ago
Habitat For Humanity Offers to Buy School Property at Recent Board Meeting
Executive Director of Northwest Iowa Corridor Habitat for Humanity Joel Bjornstad at presented a plan to the School Board Tuesday night, Dec. 16, asking to acquire two vacant lots on East 3rd and East 4th Streets in Spencer.
2 weeks ago
Storm Lake Man Arrested After Alleged Struggle With Police During Medical Call
Akin was charged with Interference with Official Acts, a simple misdemeanor, and Disarming a Peace Officer of a Dangerous Weapon, a Class D felony.
2 weeks ago
Routine Traffic Investigation Turns Violent in Palo Alto County
On December 15, around 5:24 PM, deputies responded to the 2800 block of 420th Avenue (Highway 4) near Graettinger.
2 weeks ago
Lyon County Courthouse Ransacked, Sheriff Releases New Information
Thanks to security footage, the Sheriff’s Office says they have identified the suspects.
2 weeks ago
Basketball Split in the Battle for O’Brien County
Wolverines and Hawks collide in Hartley for War Eagle Conference Play
2 weeks ago
Strong Defense Lifts Tiger Girls, Not Enough for Tiger Boys at South Central Calhoun
Spencer Girls Outscore Titans 30-8 in second half
2 weeks ago
Storm Lake Youth Charged in Disturbance
Storm Lake Police were dispatched to a business on Salebarn Road December 15th on report of customer disturbance.
2 weeks ago
Rock Valley Still Waiting on FEMA Buyout, Increasing Request to 150 Properties
The original application for 122 homes, but failed FEMA’s "cost-benefit" test.
2 weeks ago
Clay County Public Health Updates Supervisors, Funding Request Increased
Tiefenthaler highlighted a strategic shift toward preventative care—focusing on wellness, pre-diabetes, and cancer support rather than just reacting to crises.
2 weeks ago
Reported Runaway Leads to Harboring Charges for Juvenile Male
Storm Lake Police report the reported runaway was found safe, but allege another juvenile helped hide her, and has charged him.
2 weeks ago
Felony Burglary Charge for Storm Lake Man
Police allege that Jose Rivera Martinez (31) of Storm Lake forcefully entered a parked vehicle while the victim was inside and stole a cell phone.
2 weeks ago
GTRA and HMS Split Varsity Double-Header
Hough Girls all in 20s for Girls Game, 3 in double figures for Hawk Boys
