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National Guard helps haul away flood debris
Members of the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Refueling Wing in Sioux City have been helping residents in western Iowa remove flood debris. Major Daniel Ress says they have the equipment needed to do the job. “We can’t rebuild the city for them, we can’t bring anything back to the way it was before, but we can offer just a little bit of helping hand that makes a difference,” he says.
Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary Sewer System is Still at Capacity
Milford, IA (KICD) — The Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary Sewer system is still at capacity. CEO Steve Anderson says they’ve finally pinpointed a problem on the West and Northwest side of West Lake. Anderson is asking homeowners to prevent their flooded houses from emptying into the sanitary sewer.
Pastor Ken Eberline returns to George
GEORGE—Pastor Ken Eberline never planned on returning to rural N’West Iowa. In fact, he never planned on becoming a pastor. He said it is not unlike God to open doors to places unexpected. Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in George made Eberline its pastor in April, inherently also making him...
Sioux City Railroad Museum Working On Flood Recovery
Sioux City, Iowa — All of the buildings at the Sioux City Railroad Museum were flooded when the Big Sioux River went over a levee in the city’s Riverside neighborhood. That includes the Holocaust Rails exhibit which debuted in April of 2023 with photos and items from the Holocaust of World War Two.
Former Band Teacher at Washington High School in Cherokee has Plead Guilty to Harassment of a Student
Cherokee, IA (KICD) — A former band teacher at Washington High School in Cherokee has plead guilty to harassment of a student. The State of Iowa has dropped previous charges against 46-year-old Joseph Vannatta, and the state says in online documents that the case does not constitute a sexually motivated offense.
Boutique inspires others to shop local
LARCHWOOD—With her boutique on Broadway in Larchwood, American Hero Clothing owner Michelle Sanderson allows customers to shop without making a trip to a big city. “When people discover they don’t have to make a trip to Sioux Falls for clothing or gift options, it’s a wonderful thing,” Sanderson said.
Manning Native Receives Top Scientist Award From The Department Of The U.S Navy
Picture courtesy of Navy Office of Community Outreach. Pictures (L-R): Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition Nickolas Guertin, Clinton Stammer and Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test, and Engineering Dr. Brett Seidle. A Manning native recently received the Dr. Delores Etter Award...
Spencer business owner discusses recent flood event
Residents in communities like Spencer are now in recovery mode since flooding caused major damage in the last two weeks. Brock Storm lives in Everly, but has a business along the banks of the Little Sioux River in Spencer. Storm, who has relatives in the broadcast area, tells Radio on the Go News the heavy rain caused the river to rise very rapidly on the night of June 21st.
SE Iowa Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash Near Wesley
–A Southeast Iowa man had to be airlifted after crashing his motorcycle early Thursday morning near Wesley. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office, 62-year-old George Wayne Simons of Nichols, Iowa was traveling westbound along US Highway 18 on a 1990 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle around 5:45 AM. The accident report...
Spencer Man Facing Felony Domestic Assault Charge
–A Spencer man is facing a felony charge after being taken into custody early Wednesday morning at ABATE Park. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies responded to a request for assistance at ABATE Park around 3:30 AM Wednesday. After conducting a brief investigation, Deputies arrested 26-year-old Austin David Chinn of Spencer on a charge of Domestic Abuse Assault—Impeding Air/Blood Flow Causing Bodily Injury, a Class D Felony.
Area’s Largest Independence Day Celebration Set For Saturday In Breda
The area’s largest Independence Day celebration, hosted by the Breda American Legion, is set to get underway tomorrow (Saturday) in Breda’s Memorial Park. Legion Member Bob Fasbender says it is one of the best ways to celebrate the nation, even though it doesn’t fall on the holiday directly.
ILCC Students Serve on Mission Trip
Estherville IA, (KICD)– Students from Iowa Lakes Community College’s Laker Life Ministry spent their spring break in Chicago serving on a mission trip. Professor of Vocal Music & Choir at Iowa lakes Community College Brett Fuelberth, spoke with KICD about how the trip got started. A recent graduate...
Rapid Speedway Suspends Season; Major Modifications To 2024 Lyon County Fair
Rock Rapids, Iowa — A popular northwest Iowa race track has made a tough decision and has suspended races for the rest of the season. According to Rapid Speedway officials in Rock Rapids, due to the record flooding in the area in June, the races at Rapid Speedway have been suspended until further notice. At last report, large portions of the track remained underwater, and the fence was completely gone.
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