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There will be no charges filed after three dogs attacked a woman November 24.

Jolley, IA (KICD)– One of the two Northwest Iowa men reported missing in recent weeks has been located. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s department found the body of 54-year-old Mark Riesberg in a car near Jolley, Iowa Friday. It appears he died from a single gunshot wound and authorities do NOT expect foul play. The State Medical Examiner is performing an autopsy. Riesberg’s family reported him missing on October 28th.

Dakota City, IA – The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution at their session Monday morning to increase daily room and board fees at the Humboldt County Jail. The current fees for inmates serving time run at $50 a day and starting Jan. 1, the fees will...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around algona..

(Des Moines)--The Iowa Finance Authority has announced the award of more than $11.2 million in grants to 26 Local Housing Trust Funds to support local housing initiatives. The grant awards are made available through the Local Housing Trust Fund program and are expected to assist 2,824 families. The Northwest Iowa...

Humboldt Co., IA – 82 years ago today, the United States was attacked at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii by the Empire of Japan in a bombardment of naval and air forces which took the lives of 2,403 Americans and would give the country no choice, but to submerse itself completely into the throes of the Second World War.

Ruthven, IA (KICD)– A Ruthven woman is facing multiple drug related charges following a package investigation Monday morning. Palo Alto County Sheriff John King tells KICD News, deputies were called to the Ruthven Post Office around 8:45 to a report of a suspicious package that was later reportedly found to contain narcotics and drug paraphernalia.

A GoFundMe set up for the woman said she also has "serious head trauma" following the Nov. 24 attack

A recent event has underscored the delicate balance between the joys of pet ownership and the responsibilities it entails. In Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa, a horrific dog attack took place on November 24th, leaving a woman with severe injuries. The victim, who was alone with the animals at a residence on the 16th Street, sustained life-altering wounds, including head trauma and the loss of both legs below the knees. This incident prompted a vital conversation about the broader implications of owning potentially dangerous pets and the measures required to prevent such tragedies.

On November 24, a peaceful neighborhood in Fort Dodge, Iowa, was shaken by a chilling incident. A woman endured a savage attack by three dogs at a residence on the 800 block of 16th Street. Responding to urgent calls, the police arrived at the horrific scene. An officer, in an attempt to save the victim, had to make the grim choice of shooting the dogs. The woman survived but at a tremendous cost: the loss of both legs below the knees and significant head injuries.

In the heartland of America, Fort Dodge, Iowa, emerges as a city facing challenges that defy the state's otherwise safe reputation. Notoriously known for higher crime rates and a pervasive sense of unease come nightfall, the city stands in sharp contrast to Iowa's 13th safest state ranking. YouTuber Nick Johnson brought attention to this dichotomy in a recent video, juxtaposing Fort Dodge's positive attributes against a backdrop of economic hardship and rising crime rates that began in the early 1980s with the closure of major employers like Hormel and Iowa Beef.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Thursday is $3.202, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

WHILE AUTHORITIES CONTINUED THEIR EFFORTS TO FIND A MISSING SAC COUNTY TRUCK DRIVER OVER THE WEEKEND, THE BODY OF A SECOND MISSING MAN FROM CALHOUN COUNTY WAS FOUND. ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON THE BODY OF 54-YEAR-OLD MARK RIESBERG OF ROCKWELL CITY WAS FOUND IN A VEHICLE PARKED AT A WOODED ABANDONED PROPERTY.

AMES, Iowa — Audi Crooks was a dominant player at Bishop Garrigan. Her most famous accolade was scoring 49 points in IGHSAU 1A State Championship Game, leading the Golden Bears to the title. But there's certainly been an adjustment in competition level. "In high school, it was usually a...

Approximately 150 kids participated in holiday activities at Santa’s Family Workshop Saturday afternoon, Dec. 2 at the Algona First United Methodist Church. The event was sponsored by the Algona Rotary Club.

ROCKWELL CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — A man who had been reported missing has been found dead, authorities said. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office said in a release that they received a report Friday around 1:35 p.m. at the 1700 block of 230th Street, about 5 miles southwest of Jolley.

–A Central Iowa man was cited following the report of a vehicle fire near Wesley Sunday night. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency crews responded to the report of a vehicle fire near the intersection of County Road B40 and 210th Avenue just before 8:30 PM. The accident report states that nobody was inside or near the vehicle when emergency crews arrived, so a search of the area was conducted to try and find the driver.

If you live in the Midwest you know that Iowa is considered one of the safest states in America coming in at number 13 for safest in the states. Still, every state has its dangers. There are plenty of spots in Iowa that aren't considered very safe, but while those...

People gather for Pagan sunrise celebrations in Ireland, on the morning of the winter solstice. Brian Lawless/PA Images via Getty Images Yule will be celebrated by Wiccans and many other Pagans in …. This item is available in full to subscribers. Attention subscribers. To continue reading, you will need to...

Monticello mothers and daughters pose after the Oct. 28 state meet in Fort Dodge. The three moms were cross country teammates in the 1990s, just as their daughters are today. From left are Mindy and Ava Capron, Emily and Halle Recker, Jill and Peyton Ries. (Photo by Pete Temple)