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4 hours ago in Local

Jeff Taylor Shares Story of Childhood Miracle in New Book

Vintage photograph of a smiling boy in a collared shirt, embedded in an old hospital record page.

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

Map of Iowa with yellow and tan shading indicating drought zones predominantly in the western half of the state; white areas are unaffected.

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.

24 hours 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.

24 hours 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.

1 day ago in Local

Estherville Continues Reviewing Possible E-Bike, Scooter Regulations

City officials in Estherville are increasing discussions about potential regulations on e-bikes and scooters.

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

Entertainment

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%

It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Kaylee Hottle, deaf ‘Godzilla’ actor, killed in car crash at 18

Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor best known for her starring role in two "Godzilla" films, died in a car crash in Maryland early Tuesday morning, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said. She was 18.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states’ request

A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.

7 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio

A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with "Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC's studio...