Curlew, IA

The Iowa Department of Public Health recently added 752 positive coronavirus tests from spring 2020 to its online dashboard, after learning that a private lab failed to report them promptly to the state. Sarah Ekstrand, a spokesperson for the health department, said the positive tests were from May and June...

A Storm Lake man has been arrested on charges including possession of a controlled substance and operating while intoxicated. According to Storm Lake Police, an officer conducted a traffic stop on Sunrise Park Road for a speeding violation at approximately 8am on Thursday. The driver was identified as 30-year-old Tomas Olivo of Storm Lake.

Clay County, IA (KICD) — A Spencer man was injured following a motorcycle vs deer accident in Clay County. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says Lucas Decker of Spencer was driving a 2019 Indian Motorcycle in the 2800 mile of Highway 71 heading northbound and collided with a deer. Decker...

(Estherville)--Four people are facing numerous drug charges after the Estherville Police Department responded to a welfare check early Wednesday evening. At approximately 5:50 pm, Estherville Police were summoned to 1010 2nd Avenue North. A caller advised that witnesses observed a female suspect that forcefully removed her girlfriend from a house. Responding officers spoke with both females involved and neither reported that there were any issues between the two. Officers on scene noticed a strong smell of marijuana from within the residence.

IA, (KICD) — The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting 68 new cases of COVID-19 in the state as of 11 A.M. Saturday taking the pandemic total to 403,732 total cases and 6,112 virus-related deaths. Locally, the largest 24-hour increase was in Clay and O’Brien Counties with 2 each,...

Services for 75-year-old Ronald R. Fay of Wallingford will be held Tuesday at 10:30 at the Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel in Estherville. Burial will be held at High Lake Cemetery in Wallingford. Visitation will be held on Monday from 4-7 at the funeral home. Henry-Olson Funeral Home of Estherville is in...

Estherville, IA (KICD) — Multiple people are facing charges following a welfare check report in Estherville Wednesday morning. Estherville Police Chief Brent Shatto says a caller told police that a female suspect had forcefully removed her girlfriend from a house. While responding to the scene, officers noticed a strong smell of marijuana from within the residence.

Spencer, IA (KICD)– It is fireworks season in Iowa with sales open through early July which has local health professionals reminding the public to keep safety in mind. Spencer Hospital Emergency Department Director Laura Manwarren joined us for Saturday’s Clay County Health Update to share some injury statistics related to the explosive devices.

Funeral Services for 103-year-old Marjorie M. Hoffert of Pocahontas will be held on Tuesday, June 22nd at 10:30 A.M. at Ressurection of Our Lord Catholic Church in Pocahontas, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 P.M. Monday, June 21st at the Powers Funeral Home in Pocahontas, Iowa. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Pocahontas. Powers Funeral Home in Pocahontas is handling arrangements.

Spencer, IA (KICD) — Clay County Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons says 4-H competition remains the most important thrust of the annual get-together, and this year small animal exhibitors will have a new space. Parsons tells KICD News small animal numbers continue to grow. This year’s Clay County Fair is scheduled...

The Iowa Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit Friday brought by environmental groups contending the state has abdicated its constitutional duty to protect the Raccoon River. The decision is yet another blow to environmental advocates’ hopes at greater water quality protections since the dismissal of the Des Moines Water Works lawsuit in 2017 against Buena Vista and neighboring counties. Justice Edward […]