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1 week ago

Suspect in Custody for Robbery in Spencer This Morning

During the arrest, police recovered the missing items and discovered methamphetamine.

1 week ago

For 80 Years, This Sanborn Restaurant Keeps Community at the Center

Jay Jaycox opened the diner in 1946, then Ownership passed to Terry and Deb Jaycox in 1986, and now the legacy rests in Lee Obermoller's hands.

1 week ago

Spencer Municipal Golf Course Ready for Busy Season

Mohr says 9 holes remain open to the public every night.

1 week ago

Former Cherokee Man Sentenced to Prison for Vehicular Homicide

Jorge Ardany Ortega-Ortega, 29, formerly of Cherokee, was sentenced Tuesday, May 5, in Buena Vista County District Court after a jury previously found him guilty of homicide by vehicle – reckless driving, a Class C felony.

1 week ago

Two Arrested on Active Warrants in Buena Vista County

Storm Lake Police, Buena Vista County Sheriff and Pocahontas County Sheriff assisted.

2 weeks ago

Goldstar Amusements Will Provide Midway Rides and Games for 2026 Clay County Fair

The Clay County Fair says Goldstar Amusements will once again provide the midway rides and games at this year's fair.

2 weeks ago

Cherokee School District Selects Jeff Siebersma as Next Superintendent

The Cherokee Community School District has named Jeff Siebersma as its next superintendent.

2 weeks ago

Spencer Fire and Police Give Monthly Report for April

The Spencer City Council Monday night received the monthly activity report from department heads.

2 weeks ago

Milford Woman Charged for Two-Vehicle Accident in Spirit Lake

A Milford woman has been charged in a two-vehicle accident on highways 9 and 71 in Spirit Lake Monday night.

2 weeks ago

Storm Lake Active Warrant Arrests

Following a traffic stop early Tuesday morning May 5, Storm Lake Police report they arrested two individuals on active warrants.

2 weeks ago

Trash Fire leads to Grass Blaze in Montgomery

A trash fire near Montgomery is being blamed for a grassfire Monday afternoon.

2 weeks ago

April ’26 Was the Sixth Wettest April on Record

April was a very active month when it came to precipitation, severe weather, and temperature swings, which included several warm days.

2 weeks ago

Wildcats Sweep the Western Christian Invite

Braves, Orabs, and Pioneers Compete from KICD 9-County Area

2 weeks ago

Blackhawks and Jays take War Eagle Conference Championships

General Girls and Boys pile up Golds in Relays

2 weeks ago

Clay County Conservation Gives Supervisors Update on Hiring New Naturalist

Kurt Bauermeister has been serving as interim Naturalist since March.

2 weeks ago

State Representative Megan Jones

Jones believes the "Three-strikes and you're out" law that passed is a signature piece of legislation.

2 weeks ago

Treasurer Offices Closed

Employees from multiple county Treasurer's offices will be attending regional training Tuesday.

2 weeks ago

City Code for Animals

Emmet County Sheriff is consulting with the city of Armstrong about strengthening their city code that deals with animals.

2 weeks ago

Storm Lake Hosts Tornado Relays

4 KICD 9-County Area Schools in action

2 weeks ago

Laurens Man Charged in Spencer Convenience Store Robbery

A robbery at a Spencer convenience store has resulted in a felony charge against a Laurens man.

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2 days ago in Sports

Gotterup posts lowest score and Scheffler survives rough start in wind-swept PGA Championship

Chris Gotterup had enough Jersey toughness to handle the cold wind and treacherous greens Friday in the PGA Championship and then poured it on at the end with three straight birdies, giving him a 5-under 65 for the low round of the tournament.

2 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

2026 KICD State Track and Field Meet Central

Your home for all the results and content from the KICD 9-County Area at the State Track and Field Meet

2 days ago in Sports

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

The Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final for the eighth time since relocating to Denver courtesy of a Brett Kulak goal in a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 5. It's just the second time in the last nine playoff appearances the Avalanche have made it past the second round.

2 days ago in Sports

Marner, Dorofeyev propel Golden Knights past Ducks 5-1 in Game 6 clincher, into conference finals

Mitch Marner scored a tremendous goal 62 seconds after the opening faceoff, Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights cruised into the Western Conference finals with a 5-1 victory over Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of the second round Thursday night.

2 days ago in Local

Downtown Cherokee Business Catches Fire Wednesday

The initial estimate on fire damage is $1.2 million