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Housing Developer to Tour Spencer for Potential Workforce Housing Study

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A statewide workforce housing developer will visit Spencer Thursday to determine whether the community has a need for additional housing.

3 hours ago in Local

Two Boys Injured After Vehicle Collides With Train Near Lakota

Two boys were seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when their car collided with a Union Pacific train near Lakota and later caught fire.

4 hours ago in Local

Sweet Corn Days Sign-Up Deadline Just Days Away

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Sweet Corn Days in Estherville is less than three weeks away, and Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lexie Ruter says residents should sign up as soon as possible.

6 hours ago in Local

Hear the latest KICD News Broadcast

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(Northwest Iowa Now) - Young Northwest Iowa musicians will have a chance to learn from performers and music industry professionals during the Classic Rock Experience this weekend SCT Playhouse. 

6 hours ago in Local

Multiple Closures Planned Along County Road M-56 for Culvert Replacements

Multiple sections of County Road M-56 are expected to close beginning Monday as crews conduct culvert replacement work.

6 hours ago in Local

Spencer Officials Begin Discussion on Future of Feral Cat Policy

The City of Spencer is ramping up discussions on how it handles stray and feral cats.

6 hours ago in Local

Cherokee Woman Charged After Being Found in Sheldon Yard

A Cherokee woman is facing drug and public intoxication charges after a July 4 incident in Sheldon.

6 hours ago in Local

Traffic Stop in Pocahontas Leads to Drug Charges for Two Omaha Residents

A routine traffic stop in Pocahontas led to drug charges for two Nebraska residents on Sunday.

Entertainment

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before

Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.

7 hours ago in Entertainment

Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast

A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances

A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78

Sam Neill, the smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose prolific career moved from art films to blockbusters as he dodged velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" and played Holly Hunter's cruel husband in "The Piano," has died. He was 78.