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1 week ago

Tornadoes Highlighted in Today’s Severe Weather Awareness Topic

Today’s Severe Weather Awareness Week topic is tornadoes.

1 week ago

New Alta Restaurant Becomes Finalist for Best Burger

Scooter's on Main in Alta received enough online votes to make the finals in this year's Best Burger contest sponsored by the Iowa Beef Industry Council.

1 week ago

Emmet County Campgrounds Set to Open Ahead of Busy Summer Season

Campgrounds in Emmet County are getting ready to open as officials prepare for a busy summer season.

1 week ago

Spencer Hospital Training Center Receives All Star Designation

Spencer, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — Spencer Hospital’s Training Center has earned national recognition as one of the first programs in the…

1 week ago

Monthly Rural Mainstreet Index Released For March

The monthly measurement of the Midwest economy by Creighton University fell from 47.9 in February to 40.9 in March.

1 week ago

Glacier’s Edge Wind Farm Has Reached Full Taxable Value

County Assessor Nathaniel Story reported that Glacier's Edge Wind Farm near Marcus, has reached its full taxable value.

1 week ago

Ocheydan Man Wins Big in Powerball

Iowa Lottery officials confirm the $150,000 prize.

1 week ago

Two Charged in Pocahontas Robbery

Police Chief Alex Leu tells KICD News his department received the report around 3:30 Saturday afternoon.

1 week ago

Severe Weather Awareness Week Highlights the Dangers of Lightning

Today’s Severe Weather Awareness Week topic is lightning.

2 weeks ago

Annual Audit Report Released for Dickinson County

While the books show growth, they also reveal several red flags regarding taxpayer funds.

2 weeks ago

Family Nature Night in Dickinson County Next Week

Family Nature Night with Dickinson County Conservation Board is next week.

2 weeks ago

Sherwood Forest Park Reports Major Progress

Dickinson County Conservation reports significant progress toward opening Sherwood Forest Park.

2 weeks ago

Hotel Feasibility Study for City of Spencer is Complete

Spencer, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The hotel feasibility study for the city of Spencer has been completed. Sara McKay with the…

2 weeks ago

Lakeside Man Faces Felony Charges Following Storm Lake Investigations

A Lakeside man is facing multiple felony charges after being arrested Tuesday evening on several warrants.

2 weeks ago

Drought Area Expands in Corridor

The area of Moderate Drought has crept over a little more of the KICD Broadcast area in Thursday's update of the USDA Drought Monitor.

2 weeks ago

Deadline for County Office Election is This Week

There's a deadline this week for individuals interested in running for county office this year.

2 weeks ago

Annual Grocery Grab Gives Adds More Food for UDMO Food Bank

There's a little more food on the shelf at Upper Des Moines's food bank in Spencer thanks to the Clay County Farm Bureau.

2 weeks ago

Lyon County Truck/Train Victim Name Released

39-year-old Kyle Madetzke of Baltic, South Dakota was at the wheel of a 2026 Ford pickup that failed to stop on 110th Street Northwest of Lester as he approached the moving BNSF train.

2 weeks ago

One Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash During Blizzard in Palo Alto County

The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were dispatched around 10:55 p.m. to the 4900 block of 370th Street near Cylinder following a report of multiple vehicles stuck in a snow drift, making the roadway impassable.

2 weeks ago

Ryherd Resigns, Cherokee School Board Reacts

Cherokee Community School District Superintendent Tom Ryherd has announced his resignation to take the lead at Perry Community School District.