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Everything You Need to Know About Boone County Fair’s Enhanced Security Measures
There will be new policies at the Boone County Fair. Hold onto your hats, fairgoers! The Boone County Fair is upping the security game starting Thursday, July 18, and running through the end of the fair. But don’t worry, they’re not turning it into a top-secret mission – just making sure everyone has a safe and fun time! Here’s the lowdown on what’s changing and how to navigate it like a pro.
Iowa Army National Guard Unit Returns Home After 12 Month Deployment to Middle East
Des Moines — After a year-long deployment to the Middle East, 150 Soldiers from the Iowa National Guard’s 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company (EVCC) are returning home. Christian Houghton of Murray will be one of those soldiers coming home on Friday. Those Soldiers were federally activated in September...
South Park Mall Will Reopen
Spencer IA, (KICD) – The South Park Mall in Spencer has been a topic of conversation since the flood. Recently a lot of rumors have started about the fate of the mall. Steven Williams who is charge of real estate for the mall spoke with KICD about the mall re-opening.
Sheldon High School receives over-budget bids
Finding ways to cut costs on Sheldon High School’s $33 million expansion and renovation project is tedious work. Sheldon School District superintendent Cory Myer worked with the school’s contracted companies, W.A. Klinger and CMBA Architects of Sioux City to find small ways to save money through value engineering and going through the project with a “fine-toothed comb.”
Spirit Lake Walmart catches fire early Thursday
SPIRIT LAKE, S.D. (KELO) — A fire in a Spirit Lake Walmart had dispatchers active early Thursday morning. At approximately 1:33 a.m. Thursday, the Spirit Lake Community Fire Department was called to report a water flow fire alarm at Walmart in Spirit Lake. The call was updated by law enforcement.
Rock Valley Man Arrested After Assault With a Knife
A disturbance at a rural Sioux Center residence led to the arrest of a Rock Valley man Monday. The Sioux County Sheriff’s office arrested 61-year-old Rigoberto Hernandez-Corado of Rock Valley, after a report of an assault that took place at a residence five miles northwest of Sioux Center. The...
Van Meter man allegedly resists arrest Monday by kicking cop
A Van Meter man did not go peacefully Monday when he was arrested on a Dallas County warrant by officers of the Van Meter Police Department. Luke Miller Jennings, 44, of 204 Second Ave., Van Meter, was arrested on a warrant for probation violation on an original charge of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon and was also charged with third-degree harassment, interference with official acts and disorderly conduct.
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Nunn Awards Iowa Medal of Merit to Dallas County 911 Dispatchers
(Adel) U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) honored the Dallas County Sheriff and 9-1-1 dispatchers who responded swiftly to the incident at Perry High School on January 4, 2024. He presented the prestigious Iowa Medal of Merit to these dedicated public servants that helped save lives. “In January, the tragic attack...
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