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14 minutes ago in Local

KICD Weather Alert: Impactful Winter Storm This Weekend

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We are continuing to track a major winter storm that will impact much of the region this weekend, and while there are still some details to fine‑tune, confidence is growing that this will be a high‑impact system, especially from Saturday night through Sunday.

22 minutes ago in Farm, Local

Moderate Drought Persists Across Much of KICD Listening Area

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The latest USDA Drought Update is out for Thursday, March 12th.

5 hours ago in Local

Sober Drivers Encouraged to Take the Wheel this Holiday Weekend

Krull says there will be extra law enforcement efforts over the weekend, aimed at reducing impaired driving but also protecting human life.

5 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

Dickinson County Conservation Issues Sherwood Forest Project Update

A $730,000 agreement has been reached to repair drainage issues at the former Inn Golf Course in Okoboji.

6 hours ago in Local

Spencer Hospital Named American Heart Association All-Star Designation

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This inaugural award reflects the center’s exceptional commitment to high-quality CPR education and its adherence to strict emergency cardiovascular care guidelines.

6 hours ago in Local

Palo Alto County Supervisors Extend Moratorium on Data Mining Center Development

The Board noted that while they are aware of companies interested in building these facilities, they believe current ordinances must be reviewed to ensure the protection of county roads, natural resources, and property rights.

Local Sports

2 weeks ago in Sports

Girls Postseason Basketball Scores: 2/25/26

REGIONAL FINALS 1A Region 1 #2 Newell-Fonda 71, George-Little Rock 37 Region 2 #1 Bishop Garrigan 54, Lake Mills 35…

2 weeks ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Juggernaut Crusaders Too Much for Tigers in Regional Championship

Heelan three headed monster all in double-figures

2 weeks ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Tiger Boys’ Season Comes to an End in Orange City

MOC-FV's Groendyke hits 6 3-pointers in victory for Dutch

3 weeks ago in Sports

Girls Postseason Basketball Scores: 2/21/26

REGIONAL SEMIFINALS 4A Region 1 Spencer 52, Le Mars 41 #1 Bishop Heelan 86, Harlan Community 46 Region 8 #10…

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4 days ago in Trending, World

Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge

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Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener

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