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11 hours ago in Entertainment
As ‘The Boys’ ends, actors reveal their craziest stunts and what’s next for Vought
After five seasons of death, depravity and digs at the capitalistic superhero-industrial complex, "The Boys" dropped its series finale Wednesday.
11 hours ago in Lifestyle
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.
11 hours ago in Sports
Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: ‘This is it’
Aaron Rodgers took his time before deciding he wanted to come back for a 22nd season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback already has made up his mind about a 23rd: There won't be one.
11 hours ago in World
US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the island's socialist government.
Storm Surveys Show Straight-Line Wind damage, 10 EFU Tornadoes Reports in NW Iowa
Documented damage in far northwest Iowa has been ruled as straight-line wind damage.
18 hours ago in Sports
Rousey’s return draws US-record MMA viewership for Netflix
The first live MMA event broadcast on Netflix — featuring a double-comeback bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano — attracted the most U.S. viewers in the sport's history.
18 hours ago in Entertainment
Stephen Colbert’s long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void
On his very first time hosting "The Late Show" back in 2015, Stephen Colbert ripped into Donald Trump while gorging on Oreos, likening his inability to resist the cookies to his inability to resist going after the then-presidential candidate.
Paullina Lake Revived: O’Brien County’s Best Kept Staycation Secret
O'Brien County Conservation Director Mark Wilson notes that the park—including its historic dam—has recently undergone a massive facelift.
City of Cherokee Finally Funded for Lift Station Replacement
City Manager Teresa Pudenz says now $3.8 Million in FEMA money has arrived to begin a vital project, the Beech Street Lift Station.
High-Speed Pursuit in Laurens Ends in Rollover
KICD obtained video evidence of a black Chevrolet Silverado involved in a high-speed pursuit along West Main Street shortly before noon May 18.
Sheldon Fire Attack Semi-Trailer Fire Monday
The truck driver was able to unhook the semi-truck quickly and was not damaged.
Spirit Lake School Board Choose New Education Director
A special meeting was held to fill the vacant director's seat after President Teresa Beck's resignation a few weeks ago.
Carolee Wise, 47, Emmetsburg
Services for 47-year-old Carolee Wise of Emmetsburg, formerly of the area, will be held Saturday, May 23rd at 11:30 a.m.…
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.
Milo Peters, age 87, of Hartley
Funeral Services for Milo Peters, age 87, of Hartley will be held on Thursday, May 21st at St. John’s Lutheran…
Spencer’s Timmer Chooses Northwestern Track and Field
The Spencer Senior to continue his education and athletics in Orange City
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.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA
Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.
Iowa Man Catches Tagged Walleye in Extended Contest
For Ken Williams of Cedar Rapids, that $15 extra at registration was a great investment.
2 days ago in Sports
The future has arrived for the Canadiens, who won two Game 7s and advanced to East finals
Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson was no different than any Montreal hockey fan, increasingly impatient over talk of the team's promising potential. Turns out, the future has arrived perhaps a little ahead of schedule, and propelled by forward Alex Newhook's knack for scoring Game 7 playoff series-clinching goals.