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9 hours ago in Local

Crews Assess Storm Damage Following Sunday Night’s Severe Weather

Damage assessment is well underway after Sunday night’s storms, which brought multiple possible tornadoes and straight-line wind gust over 80 miles per hour.

12 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Spencer’s Timmer Chooses Northwestern Track and Field

The Spencer Senior to continue his education and athletics in Orange City

12 hours ago in Local

National EMS Week Spotlights First Responders’ Dedication

Spencer Hospital and the Ambulance Services also have a special t-shirt they will be wearing during National EMS Week.

13 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

Iowa Man Catches Tagged Walleye in Extended Contest

For Ken Williams of Cedar Rapids, that $15 extra at registration was a great investment.

13 hours ago in Business, Farm, Local

Iowa Beef Industry Awards 2026 Best Burger in Iowa

Dixie's Biergarten in Decorah the winner of the 2026 Best Burger in Iowa contest.

Local Sports

12 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Spencer’s Timmer Chooses Northwestern Track and Field

The Spencer Senior to continue his education and athletics in Orange City

4 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

2026 KICD State Track and Field Meet Central

Your home for all the results and content from the KICD 9-County Area at the State Track and Field Meet

5 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

IHSAA Sectional & District Golf Tournament Results

Results from KICD 9-County Area Sectional and District Golf Tournaments

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Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA

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