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3 weeks ago

Radon Testing Essential to Mitigate Health Risks

Clay County Health Update: January is Radon Awareness Month and Public Health Educator Darcie Follon joined the Clay County Health Update this weekend to talk about the importance of testing.

3 weeks ago

Bridge Replacement on 18th Street Begins Next Week

For now, plan on using 4th or 11th Street to access the Country Club area in North Spencer, and right now that is likely to begin January 26th.

3 weeks ago

Okoboji Carjacking Suspect Granted Conditional Release

Nordrum is scheduled for sentencing on February 17th.

3 weeks ago

Clay County Fair & Events Center 2024 Economic Impact Nearly $100 Million

The report shows the fair remains one of northwest Iowa’s largest economic drivers, generating $92 million during the nine-day event and nearly $100 million when year-round activity at the Events Center is included.

4 weeks ago

Basketball Scores: 1/15/26

Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area

4 weeks ago

Wrestling Scores: 1/15/26

Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area

4 weeks ago

Okoboji/HMS Boys and Girls Sweep Duals in Sheldon

Orabs take thriller in Boys Dual against Sibley-Ocheyedan

4 weeks ago

Counties Unite to Access Federal Funding for Safety Action Plans

Clay, Buena Vista, and Pocahontas counties jointly applied for the grant, and were awarded $6.9 million in federal funding.

4 weeks ago

Spirit Lake Hires New Building and Zoning Director

Brockmeyer is a long-time Real Estate broker and has worked on planning, zoning, and street issues since taking office in 2020.

4 weeks ago

Former Storm Lake Employee Sentenced to Seven Years for Child Pornography

A former City of Storm Lake employee will serve time in federal prison for possession of child pornography.

4 weeks ago

The Perch Are Biting on Big Spirit, DNR Reports

Iowa DNR Fisheries Management Biologist Dr. Andrew Carlson tells KICD News maintaining fish populations is a year-round effort.

4 weeks ago

Improved Fish Habitat at Stolly Impacts Fishing

The city of Spencer has worked with The Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club, led by Kelly Cook, has been working to improve habitat at Stolley Pit.

4 weeks ago

Winter Games Approach: Still Time to Enter Chili Cook-Off and Chocolate Classic

For the Chili Cook-Off, vendors will need to bring plenty of chili and creativity. The theme this year is Favorite Movies.

4 weeks ago

Cherokee Man Impersonates Health Inspector

Skadeland allegedly became belligerent with staff and threatened to shut the business down.

4 weeks ago

Eagle Invasion: 66 Counted in Annual Bird Count

Milford, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — If you have noticed more bald eagles than usual around the Iowa Great Lakes, the numbers…

4 weeks ago

Gilbert Sentenced to 22 Years for June 2024 Crimes

Gilbert pled guilty to Sexual Abuse in the 3rd Degree, two counts of Domestic Abuse Assault Impeding Air or Blood Flow, and Domestic Abuse Assault with Intent to Inflict Serious Injury.