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2 weeks ago

Local Buyout Program Proceeding

The Northwest Iowa Planning and Development Commission assisted the city of Spencer's grant application.

2 weeks ago

Chamber Hosts 4th “Lead the ‘Ville” Leadership Program

Estherville Chamber of Commerce Director Lexie Ruter says it's helped connect the community.

2 weeks ago

Clay County Cuts Ribbon on New Environmental Learning Center

The new building is just part of the expansion, as the county also brings on fresh staff.

2 weeks ago

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/16/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

2 weeks ago

Laurens Woman Charged With Felony Theft Charge

A Laurens woman has been arrested on theft charges.

2 weeks ago

Woman Arrested on Assault Charges

Pocahontas Police arrested a Pocahontas County woman on an assault charge

2 weeks ago

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/15/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

2 weeks ago

Cole Swindell Headlines Clay County Fair

Cole Swindell to perform Saturday, September 12th at Clay County Fair.

2 weeks ago

Indecent Exposure Incident

Early Man Arrested Following Indecent Exposure Incident at Storm Lake Goodwill

2 weeks ago

Estherville Native Enters Race for 5th District State Senate

Estherville native Rachel Gravert is entering the race for the 5th District State Senate.

2 weeks ago

County Hires Outside Engineer to Break Harbor Drainage Gridlock

The neighborhood's homeowner's association maintains there is no blockage

2 weeks ago

Clay County Hosts Learning Center Red-Ribbon Cutting Tuesday

Oneota Environmental Learning Center is located at 420 10th Ave. SE in Spencer, and the event is June 16 at 9:30 pm

2 weeks ago

Storm Lake Police Safely End Armed Standoff Friday Night

Crisis negotiators and tactical officers swarmed the location around 6:30 pm, forcing nearby residents to briefly evacuate or shelter in place.

2 weeks ago

Aurelia Fire Department Battles Field Fire Friday

High winds forced Aurelia FD to call in mutual aid from Cherokee, Meriden, Cleghorn, and Alta.

2 weeks ago

Estherville Releases New Update on Pool Opening

City administrator Penny Clayton says crews completed the assessment to pinpoint the damage and are now soliciting quotes from qualified contractors.

3 weeks ago

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/11/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

3 weeks ago

Spencer Baseball Blasts Spirit Lake on the Road

More Strong Pitching anchors while the offense opens up for the Tigers

3 weeks ago

Mayor Says Restoring Cherokee Takes Time

Recent social media commentary has zeroed in on the maintenance and appearance of popular municipal spaces, including Spring Lake Park.

3 weeks ago

Why Changing Iowa’s Rural Speed Limit Signs Isn’t Simple

Clay County Engineer explains how he and the Clay County Secondary Roads crew are tackling this project.

3 weeks ago

Storm Lake Police Arrest Two After Traffic Stop

Authorities say while speaking with the occupants of the vehicle, the officer detected the odor of marijuana.

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Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/30/26

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Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area

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Pitching Dominates in Spencer’s 2-0 Win Against Sioux Central

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Opening on ELC School Board

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