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Group of tennis players posing in a gym bleacher photo; front row in white polo shirts, back row in purple shirts, each holding rackets.

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Spencer’s Sherrod & Moeller, SL/O’s Schneider Advance to State

Sergeant Bluff-Luton sweeps Titles

Iowa Beef Industry Council logo with a red emblem and bold black text reading 'IOWA BEEF INDUSTRY COUNCIL'.

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Iowa Beef Industry Awards 2026 Best Burger in Iowa

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

2 days ago in World

Congo reports sharp rise in Ebola cases as WHO worries about outbreak’s scale and speed

The World Health Organization director-general openly worried Tuesday over the "scale and speed" of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo, where authorities reported a sharp increase in suspected deaths — to at least 131 — and over 500 suspected cases.

2 days ago in National

What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Trump’s endorsement is put to the test

Is there a future in politics for Republicans who cross President Donald Trump? The signs this year suggest no, and Trump has convinced his voters to defeat his adversaries again and again.

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Don Uittenbogaard, 83, Sanborn

Services for 83 year old Don Uittenbogaard of Sanbron will be Thursday, May 21st at 2:00pm  at the Christian Reformed…

2 days ago in Entertainment

Cannes standout ‘Paper Tiger’ reveals a new side to Miles Teller

James Gray's "Paper Tiger" has been one of the standouts of this year's Cannes. And at the center of the warm reception for "Paper Tiger" — which premiered Saturday and is one of only two films by American filmmakers competing for the Palme d'Or — is Miles Teller.

2 days ago in Sports

Aaron Rodgers hits the practice field after signing 1-year deal to stay with the Steelers

The 42-year-old four-time NFL MVP made a surprise appearance on the Pittsburgh Steelers practice field Monday for the start of voluntary organized team activities, jogging out in a white No. 8 jersey shortly after finalizing a 1-year deal to return to the club he guided to an AFC North championship last winter.

Tall corrugated metal grain silos with rust streaks and a collapsed top section against a gray sky; orange sand piles at the base suggest industrial site.

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Storm Damage Report from Emergency Management

No injuries have been reported in Sunday night's storm outbreak.

3 days ago in Trending, World

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection

The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put international health authorities on alert.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Barbra Streisand won’t attend Cannes Palme d’Or ceremony after a knee injury

Barbra Streisand announced on Sunday that she will not attend the Cannes Film Festival 's closing ceremony later this week where she was to receive an honorary Palme d'Or, after sustaining a knee injury.

3 days ago in Sports

Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century

Aaron Rai was just another name among a dozen others who had reason to believe the PGA Championship was theirs for the taking Sunday at tough Aronimink.

3 days ago in Sports

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder becomes the 14th player to win back-to-back NBA MVPs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA's Most Valuable Player on Sunday for the second consecutive year. He became the 18th player to win at least two MVP awards and the 14th to win them in back-to-back fashion.

3 days ago in Sports

Mitchell scores 26 and the Cavaliers rout the Pistons 125-94 in Game 7 to reach the East finals

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-94 on Sunday night in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Ella Langley dominates the ACM Awards and Cody Johnson wins entertainer of the year

Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year, but it was Ella Langley's night from the start. The first honor of the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday was for the coveted song of the year, given to Langley for the crossover hit "Choosin' Texas," presented to her by Michael Bublé.

3 days ago in World

Italy’s foreign minister says divers found bodies of 4 Italians dead in Maldives sea cave

Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday that rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers deep inside an underwater cave in an atoll in the Maldives, four days after they were reported missing.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.

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Sunday Night Severe Weather Rips Through KICD Listening Area

Numerous towns reported power outages.

Group of graduates in caps and gowns cheering, with ISMG Spencer Media Group logo and 'Congratulations Class of 2026!' text in the sky.

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Spencer Graduates 160 in Weekend Ceremony

As a reminder the Spencer Media Group again this year has a "Salute to Senior" webpage where you may submit a photo from a graduate in your family to be included.

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Friday Incident Temporarily Modifies Emergency Services at Spencer ER

Throughout the situation the Emergency Department remained open and continued providing healthcare to patients.

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Michael Koenecke 79, of Spirit Lake

A Mass of Christian Burial for Michael Koenecke 79, of Spirit Lake will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday…

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After five seasons of death, depravity and digs at the capitalistic superhero-industrial complex, "The Boys" dropped its series finale Wednesday.

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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.

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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.