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Spencer Hospital Board of Trustees Meeting
Spencer IA, (KICD) At the Spencer Hospital Board of Trustees Meeting the topic of post flood updates was discussed. Director of Information Technology Ed Meyer says their clinic in Sioux Rapids was completely destroyed by flood damage. Meyer said that Spencer Hospital was able to maintain normal operations during the...
Vehicle Fire in Spencer (7/25)
Spencer IA, (KICD)– The Spencer Fire Department released information about a single vehicle fire last week. On Thursday around 11:00am, the fire department responded to a call of a single vehicle fire. According to the on-scene report, the fire department discovered a vehicle fire with heavy smoke. The fire...
Rock Valley Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Meth Conspiracy
Rock Valley, Iowa — A Rock Valley man will spend the next five years in federal prison, after pleading guilty to his involvement in a methamphetamine conspiracy. The US Attorney’s Office in Sioux City tells us that 59-year-old Terrance Buescher of Rock Valley was sentenced on Friday to five years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine.
Governor says Rock Valley’s portable classrooms have dual purpose
Governor Kim Reynolds says portable classrooms being set up for students in Rock Valley will have a different use once repairs to the community’s flood damaged schools are completed. “The entire schools, both public and private, were wiped out — the K-12 — so we found a temporary classroom...
Overnight traffic stop leads to meth arrest for Mason City man
MASON CITY, Iowa – A faulty headlight leads to a serious drug charge against a Mason City man. Todd Aaron Howard Sutton, 33 of Mason City, was booked into the Cerro Gordo County Jail Saturday for a class “B” felony drug violation, possession of contraband in a correctional institution, and driving while barred.
Here’s What You Can Save On During Iowa’s Tax-Free Weekend
It's almost time to send our kiddos back to school!. One sure signal that the summer is drawing to a close is tax-free weekend. It's when a lot of us get back-to-school clothes and supplies for our kids and it's a good time in general to do some shopping. It's...
Strong to severe storms are possible on Tuesday
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) -We had a hot and humid start to the workweek across Southern Iowa and Northern Missouri with temperatures in the 80s and 90s. However, because of the high humidity, heat indexes were in the 90s and low 100s. Overnight we will have a partly cloudy sky with lows cooling into the upper 60s and low 70s.
Comedian and Late-Night Host Shouts Out Iconic Iowa Store
Comedian and Late-Night Host Shouts Out Iconic Iowa Store. A comedian who is rapidly growing in popularity will be coming to Iowa in the fall. Taylor Tomlinson has quickly become a major name in the world of stand-up comedy. She released three Netflix comedy specials: Quarter-Life Crisis (2020), Look At You (2022) and Have It All (2024) all by the age of thirty.
Iowa Named One Of The Best States For Health Care
Living somewhere that has really good health care is really important. Almost as important as living in a very safe town. Luckily, Iowans can rest easy at night knowing that their state is in the top 5 best states for health care. I mean, think about it. We have great medical facilities and hospitals across the state. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the Stead Family Children's Hospital are world renowned.
Iowa Drivers Can Now Keep Their ID On Their Phone
EVERYTHING IS ON YOUR PHONE. NOW YOUR ID IS TOO. Iowa has introduced a new, convenient way for residents to carry their driver’s licenses or state-issued IDs: the Iowa Mobile ID. This FREE digital version of your official ID is available through a smartphone app and acts as a companion to your physical ID. While the mobile ID app is optional and not all businesses are equipped to verify it yet, it provides a secure and private way to carry your identification digitally.
Woman Charged After Threatening to “Shoot Up” Storm Lake Restaurant
A Cherokee woman was arrested late last week for allegedly making threats in a Storm Lake restaurant. According to the Storm Lake Police Department, officers were called to the King’s Pointe Regatta Grill at approximately 9:30 Friday evening. Regatta staff informed police that a customer, identified as 21-year-old Neva Villarreal of Cherokee, had threatened to “shoot up” the restaurant after she became upset over an order.
Large Donations to CCCF Disaster Fund
Spencer, IA (KICD) — When the flood waters began to rise on June 22nd – so did the Clay County Community Foundation Disaster Recovery Fund. The Foundation has reported to KICD News that more than $300,000 has been raised for the Disaster Recovery Fund, which allows the Foundation to disburse funds to non-profits and service organizations assisting with disaster recovery efforts.