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3 weeks ago in Sports

Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advance

Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic.

3 weeks ago in Sports

MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches

It was the most debated play of the year in Major League Baseball, perhaps the most dissected and discussed sequence in World Series history. Should Isiah Kiner-Falefa have taken a bigger lead? Why did the third base coach draw a line in the dirt right there? What if IKF sprinted to the plate instead of sliding?

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say

U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn't mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building's plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.

3 weeks ago in National

2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in

Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.

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Spencer Police Discover Body of Missing Man Following Search Effort

KICD News has now received official word about the search for a missing man that began Monday morning.

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66th Annual Irish Celebration Kicks Off in Emmetsburg

Dust off your green gear and get ready to celebrate...

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Trial Date for Cherokee Man Accused of Murder Has Been Pushed Back

A judge has pushed back the trial date for Richard Allen Hammond He is accused of intentionally running over a Sutherland man last year.

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Iowa Lakes Baseball Team to Resume 2025 Season

The Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team will resume their season Friday.

3 weeks ago in World

Iranian barrages target Israel and Gulf countries as US warns Iran of ‘most intense day of strikes’

Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war started by Israel and the United States that has rattled world markets and shows no signs of a letup.

3 weeks ago in National

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro Mark Ballas leaps back to Broadway in ‘Chicago’

Mark Ballas is returning to Broadway in "Chicago" and the "Dancing with the Stars" pro will be reuniting with an old friend. Ballas, playing slippery lawyer Billy Flynn starting April 6, will share the stage with his Roxie, Whitney Leavitt, the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star who was his dancing partner on "Dancing with the Stars" last year.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Inside the numbers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain’s 20-point streak record

Wilt Chamberlain has some NBA records that might never get touched, like the 100-point game, 4,000 points in a season and a 50-point-per-game scoring average. And that means that when he does get caught — in any category — it's a big deal.

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2026 Miss Shamrock Winners

There were 17 young ladies who competed in four different categories of the Miss Shamrock pageant

3 weeks ago in National

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Tatis’ grand slam, 6 RBIs leads Dominican Republic over Israel 10-and into WBC quarterfinals

Fernando Tatis hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, and the Dominican Republic clinched a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 10-1 win over Israel on Monday in Miami.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Kenneth Walker joins Mahomes in KC and Malik Willis starts QB reset in Miami, AP sources say

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is the new running back for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, Miami settled on Malik Willis for a reset at quarterback and receiver Mike Evans is leaving Tampa Bay after 12 years.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody

Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots outside Rihanna 's gated home, according to authorities and news reports on Monday.

3 weeks ago in National

Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US

Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.

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Deadline Approaches to File for Special Ward 4 City Council Election

All nomination papers must be submitted to the Clay County Auditor’s Office by 5:00 pm this Friday, March 13.

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Northwest Iowa Corridor Habitat for Humanity Has Big Plans for Spencer School Property

The property includes a double lot on East 3rd and East 4th Streets near the old auditorium.

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High School Golf Scores: 3/31/26

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High School Golf Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area Conferences

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Tiger Boys Open 2026 Campaign with Mercy Rule Win Over Dutchmen

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Spencer's Offensive Onslaught too much for Dutchmen

2 hours ago in Education, Local

Spencer School and Spencer YMCA Receive &100,000 Child Care Grant

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The new state funding will help the two groups work together to start this initiviative in the fall.

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Clay County Supervisors Public Hearing Well Attended

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Residents voiced frustration over rising property taxes, citing concerns that assessments are outstripping household income and inflation.

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Donate today for April Foods Day with Spencer Media Group

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Swing by our north parking lot on Hwy 71.  The SMG staff will accept donations from your vehicle between 6:30am – 6pm. today only.