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3 weeks ago

Newell-Fonda Hosts Co-Ed

Warriors win Girls, Jaguars take Boys Titles

3 weeks ago

Foot Health More Important Than We Think

Spencer, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — On this weekend’s Clay County health Update, we chatted about foot health with Jordan Achterhoff, the…

3 weeks ago

Rebel Girls, Spirit Lake Boys winners in Estherville

Short-handed Spirit Lake Boys still claim team title while Sioux Central edged out Golden Bears

3 weeks ago

FEMA Money On the Way to Spencer, Cherokee and BV County Conservation

FEMA has approved 5.8 million dollars in additional flood relief for the Corridor.

3 weeks ago

Likely Cause Identified in Destructive House Fire

The caller who reported the fire said it sounded as though there was an explosion at 57 Allen Avenue.

3 weeks ago

Cherokee Finds New Superintendent

Just a month after Tom Ryherd resigned to take the Superintendent's job in Perry, the district has hired Indianola High School Principal Jeff Siebersma to take the helm.

3 weeks ago

Tornadoes and Rebels Claim Team Titles at PAC Relays

Storm Lake's Weno with 3 First Place Finishes

3 weeks ago

Golf Scores: 4/24/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

3 weeks ago

New Robinson Funeral Home Among First Major Projects to Break Ground in Spencer’s North Y District

Robinson Funeral Home has broken ground on its new Spencer location in the city’s emerging North Y development.

3 weeks ago

Active Weather Afternoon Produces Hail and Heavy Rain

Severe thunderstorms moved through the area Thursday afternoon and early evening, leading to seven Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and one Tornado Warning for northern Kossuth County.

3 weeks ago

Storm Lake Man Sentenced to Five Years for 2025 Assault

The incident occurred in Storm Lake while the victim was holding a child, leading to charges of Assault Causing Serious Injury and Child Endangerment.

3 weeks ago

2026 Drake Relays Central

Results from KICD 9-County Area Competitors

3 weeks ago

Be Storm Lake Mayor for a Day with Essay Contest

Mayor Meg McKeon has officially launched the "Why I'm Storm Lake Proud" essay contest for students grades 9 through 12 at Storm Lake and Storm Lake St. Mary's High Schools.

3 weeks ago

10 Years in Prison for Impersonating Law Enforcement Officer

The investigation was led by the Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office, with Judge Carl Petersen ordering the sentences for all counts to run concurrently.

3 weeks ago

Spotlight Shines on Local Libraries During National Library Week

Groups like Friends of the Marcus Public Library host fundraisers to help keep the facilities modern.

3 weeks ago

CHC Spencer Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Between April 2025 and April 2026, the facility served 2,650 patients across 5,937 total visits.

3 weeks ago

Plymouth County Man Arrested on Multiple Child Abuse Charges

Court records show the charges stem from an earlier investigation that began in September 2025.

3 weeks ago

Emmetsburg’s Sierra Elbert is Iowa Small Businessperson of the Year

She says the honor brings added national visibility to Groom Curriculum as it continues to expand.

4 weeks ago

West Bend’s Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption Honored with 2026 Geode Award

The Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend is receiving statewide recognition for its impact on tourism.

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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