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Radon Testing Essential to Mitigate Health Risks

Clay County Health Update: January is Radon Awareness Month and Public Health Educator Darcie Follon joined the Clay County Health Update this weekend to talk about the importance of testing.

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Bridge Replacement on 18th Street Begins Next Week

For now, plan on using 4th or 11th Street to access the Country Club area in North Spencer, and right now that is likely to begin January 26th.

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Okoboji Carjacking Suspect Granted Conditional Release

Nordrum is scheduled for sentencing on February 17th.

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Clay County Fair & Events Center 2024 Economic Impact Nearly $100 Million

The report shows the fair remains one of northwest Iowa’s largest economic drivers, generating $92 million during the nine-day event and nearly $100 million when year-round activity at the Events Center is included.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 to advance to the NFC championship game.

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Basketball Scores: 1/15/26

Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area

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Wrestling Scores: 1/15/26

Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area

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Okoboji/HMS Boys and Girls Sweep Duals in Sheldon

Orabs take thriller in Boys Dual against Sibley-Ocheyedan

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Counties Unite to Access Federal Funding for Safety Action Plans

Clay, Buena Vista, and Pocahontas counties jointly applied for the grant, and were awarded $6.9 million in federal funding.

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Spirit Lake Hires New Building and Zoning Director

Brockmeyer is a long-time Real Estate broker and has worked on planning, zoning, and street issues since taking office in 2020.

3 weeks ago in World

Scientists call another near-record hot year a ‘warning shot’ of a shifting, dangerous climate

Earth's average temperature last year hovered among one of the three hottest on record, while the past three years indicate that warming could be speeding up, international climate monitoring teams reported.

3 weeks ago in National

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.

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Former Storm Lake Employee Sentenced to Seven Years for Child Pornography

A former City of Storm Lake employee will serve time in federal prison for possession of child pornography.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: ‘I want to be ready for Week 1’ after ACL surgery

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes intends to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Mahomes had surgery in mid-December to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and he said during a Zoom call Thursday that his rehab is "hitting all the checkpoints" that could get him back for summer workouts and perhaps even training camp this fall.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’

In this world, it's just him: Harry Styles has announced that his long-awaited, fourth studio album will arrive this spring.

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The Perch Are Biting on Big Spirit, DNR Reports

Iowa DNR Fisheries Management Biologist Dr. Andrew Carlson tells KICD News maintaining fish populations is a year-round effort.

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Improved Fish Habitat at Stolly Impacts Fishing

The city of Spencer has worked with The Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club, led by Kelly Cook, has been working to improve habitat at Stolley Pit.

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Winter Games Approach: Still Time to Enter Chili Cook-Off and Chocolate Classic

For the Chili Cook-Off, vendors will need to bring plenty of chili and creativity. The theme this year is Favorite Movies.

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Cherokee Man Impersonates Health Inspector

Skadeland allegedly became belligerent with staff and threatened to shut the business down.

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12 hours ago in National, Trending

Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison

A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."

19 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan Cortina Games

The start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy is days away. The torch relay is nearly complete and some of the top athletes are already making headlines. There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded.

19 hours ago in Entertainment

Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show

A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, netting U.S. show dogs' most coveted prize — and giving veteran handler Andy Linton another win after nearly four decades.