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5 hours ago in Local

Jeff Taylor Shares Story of Childhood Miracle in New Book

College professor, state senator, and Spencer native Jeff Taylor is sharing the story of a near-death experience that shaped his life in a new memoir.

5 hours ago in Local

Entire KICD Broadcast Area Back in the Drought

Pocahontas and Buena Vista Counties went backwards in the weekly update of the U.S.D.A. Drought Monitor.

5 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

KICD 9-County Area Best Teams of the 2025-2026 Year: Sioux Central Girls Cross Country

Deep Lineup provides more success in 2025 for Rebel Harriers

24 hours ago in Local

Home Prices Down in Clay and Dickinson Counties

The Iowa Great Lake Board of Realtors has released sales stats for second quarter of 2026.

1 day ago in Local

Alta Man Seriously Injured in Walmart Parking Lot Crash in Storm Lake

A vehicle-pedestrian accident in the Storm Lake Walmart parking lot left an Alta man with serious injuries Thursday morning.

1 day ago in Local

Paddlefish Appear to be Thriving in Okoboji

Paddlefish were reintroduced to Okoboji two years ago. DNR Fisheries Biologist Andrew Carlson says the species is not only surviving but appears to be thriving.

Local Sports

5 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

KICD 9-County Area Best Teams of the 2025-2026 Year: Sioux Central Girls Cross Country

Deep Lineup provides more success in 2025 for Rebel Harriers

1 day ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

KICD 9-County Area Best Teams of the 2025-2026 Year: Spencer Girls Tennis

Tigers State Quarterfinalist as a team, Doubles Pair takes 8th at State Tournament

2 weeks ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Tiger Softball Scores Early and Often in Regional Quarterfinal Against Le Mars

Spencer scores all 15 runs in first two innings

2 weeks ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Spencer Closes Out 2026 Regular Season with Shutout of Algona

Spencer's Vail strikes out 13 and passes 500 K Career mark

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