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2 weeks ago
Alta Restaurant One of Ten Finalists in Beef Council’s Best Burger Contest
The restaurants will now be judged by secret judges and the winner announced May 1st to kick off Beef Month in Iowa.
3 weeks ago
Storm Lake Declares Snow Emergency Through Wednesday Morning
The Snow Emergency beginning Sunday night and continuing through midweek.
3 weeks ago
Iowa Lakes Baseball Returns to Field With Two Wins After Fatal Bus Crash
The Iowa Lakes Community College Lakers baseball team is back on the field, picking up two wins in their first games since a fatal bus crash last month.
3 weeks ago
Police Charge Two Juveniles Following Threatening Messages at Spencer High School
An investigation into threatening messages found at Spencer High School earlier this week has resulted in charges against two juveniles.
3 weeks ago
KICD Weather Alert: Impactful Winter Storm This Weekend
We are continuing to track a major winter storm that will impact much of the region this weekend, and while there are still some details to fine‑tune, confidence is growing that this will be a high‑impact system, especially from Saturday night through Sunday.
3 weeks ago
Moderate Drought Persists Across Much of KICD Listening Area
The latest USDA Drought Update is out for Thursday, March 12th.
3 weeks ago
Sober Drivers Encouraged to Take the Wheel this Holiday Weekend
Krull says there will be extra law enforcement efforts over the weekend, aimed at reducing impaired driving but also protecting human life.
3 weeks ago
Dickinson County Conservation Issues Sherwood Forest Project Update
A $730,000 agreement has been reached to repair drainage issues at the former Inn Golf Course in Okoboji.
3 weeks ago
Spencer Hospital Named American Heart Association All-Star Designation
This inaugural award reflects the center’s exceptional commitment to high-quality CPR education and its adherence to strict emergency cardiovascular care guidelines.
3 weeks ago
Palo Alto County Supervisors Extend Moratorium on Data Mining Center Development
The Board noted that while they are aware of companies interested in building these facilities, they believe current ordinances must be reviewed to ensure the protection of county roads, natural resources, and property rights.
3 weeks ago
Sibley Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure and More in Sheldon Movie Theater
During transport to the O’Brien County Jail, the suspect reportedly slammed his head into the vehicle's security divider, defacing it and requiring later cleaning by staff.
3 weeks ago
Emmetsburg Ready for 66th Annual Irish Celebration This Weekend
Peter Chap Cleere is a member of the Irish Parliament, and he travelled to Emmetsburg this weekend from Dublin, Ireland.
3 weeks ago
Chili Cook-off and Beer Tasting in Royal This Saturday Night
The event is hosted by the Royal Community Action Group and Great Hall of Royal.
3 weeks ago
O’Brien County Board of Supervisors Approve Construction of New Gas Pipeline
Supervisors approved a construction application for Black Hills Energy. , who will now install a new natural gas pipeline running through Sections 15 and 16 of Liberty Township.
3 weeks ago
DOT Accepting Public Input on Osceola County Project
Officials plan to replace the existing box culvert on US 59 near Allendorf starting the summer of 2027.
3 weeks ago
Storm Lake Police Report Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse of Minor
The suspect turned himself in on March 3 and was transported to the Buena Vista County Jail, where he is being held on a $55,000 bond.
3 weeks ago
Rural Dickens Fire Wednesday Morning
Whalen says flames were located in a crawl space below a three-season porch and extinguished before they reached the rest of the house.
3 weeks ago
Early Morning Clay County House Fire Causes Damage, No Injuries
There were no injuries in a rural Clay County house fire this (Wednesday) morning.
3 weeks ago
Sprinkles Overnight Followed by High Winds Thursday Night
Wednesday afternoon may bring a little lighter rain or snow—snow is more likely north of I‑90 and rain more likely south—though any snow will melt quickly as highs reach the 40s.
