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Former Holzhauer Auto Dealer Out of Jail Following Bond Reduction in Theft Case

Former Cherokee auto dealer Dan Winchell has been released from jail following a high-profile theft and criminal conduct case.

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Judith Kay “Judy” Garrelts, age 84, of Ayrshire

Funeral services for Judith Kay “Judy” Garrelts, age 84, of Ayrshire will be held at 10 am Friday January 2nd,…

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City of Spencer Orders Vehicles Out of Downtown Ahead of Snow Pickup

Crews will begin clearing snow at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, and all vehicles must be out of the downtown area by midnight tonight.

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Split Vote on Dickinson County Employee Raises

*Update: A Special meeting has been called for Tuesday, December 30th to discuss the action taken on pay raises. More information will be shared as we get it. Original Post: All Dickinson County employees and elected officials will get a 3 percent raise in the fiscal year starting July 1st.

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Beat Boredom with Winter Break Activities

Mark down Tuesday, December 30th. For the toddlers, head to the Spencer Fire Station at 10 a.m. for "Firehouse Reads"—that means stories, trucks, and donuts.

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Blizzard Conditions Cripple Region Sunday

Due to wind gusts of over 50 mph in many areas of southern Minnesota and northwest Iowa - law enforcement agencies were advising NO TRAVEL because of "white-out" conditions.

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Spirit Lake Standoff

A 54 year old Spirit Lake man was arrested after a half-hour standoff with law enforcement agencies Friday afternoon

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Jeffery Crouch, 71, Everly

A memorial service for 71 year old Jeffery Crouch of Everly will be Friday, January 2nd at 2:00pm at the…

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Steven “Steve” McAllister, 74, of Spencer

Memorial services for 74-year-old Steven “Steve” McAllister of Spencer will be Tuesday, December 30th at 10am at Bethany Lutheran Church…

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Winter Games Welcome Okoboji Kites Back After Year Off

The Winter Games are January 22-25, 2026. 

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Estherville Woman Injured on I-90 Christmas Eve Accident

She was taken by ambulance to the facility with what are described on the accident report as "Non-Life-Threatening" injuries.

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Lyon County Department Heads Report Limited Info Jeopardized

$3,887 in checks were taken from the Treasurer's Office. The owners of the checks are being contacted individually.

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Okoboji Student Leadership Community Service Ensures Bright Holiday

Thanks to an anonymous donor, they purchased gifts for thirty-six children in Dickinson County to ensure families in need have a bright holiday.

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UPDATE: Boil Advisory Issued After Water Line Break in Ruthven, Now Resolved

The Boil Advisory has been lifted! Ruthven was under a boil water advisory after a water line near the city’s water plant ruptured early morning, December 25.

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Rumor Debunked: Data Center in Palo, not Palo Alto County

According to county officials, you shouldn't believe the hype.

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Lyon County Sheriff Releases New Details in Courthouse Crime

High Pipe and Sanchez are still in South Dakota awaiting extradition to Iowa.

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Holiday Office Hours Reminder

If you're unsure, call ahead as most government offices are closed over the holiday season.

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Goss: Rural Outlook Improving for 2026

Goss attributes this drag to the state's heavy reliance on farm equipment manufacturing.

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USDA Reports Historic Low in November Placements; Nebraska Retains Top Spot

KICD Farm Director George Bower reports that Iowa cattle producers continue to buck the nationwide trend of placing fewer animals on feedlots.

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School Enrollment Numbers Down Slightly Statewide

Of the districts in the KICD Broadcast area with over one thousand student population, only two grew: Estherville Lincoln Central was up 3.6 percent to 1,151.3 bodies, and Cherokee was up 2.4 percent to 1,026.8.

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Bomgaars Advice for Future Leaders

Spencer Mayor Steve Bomgaars stopped by the KICD Broadcast Center for his last official interview this week.

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Steve Bomgaars Reflects on the Flood

Spencer Mayor Steve Bomgaars leaves office at the end of the year.

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Spencer Splashpad Secured: Community & SMU Make It Happen

The Splashpad in Spencer is a Go! The city agreed to fund 750 thousand dollars with Hotel/Motel tax proceeds, IF ... the community was interested enough in the project to donate half a million.

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Spencer Man Cited After Collision with Semi on U.S. 71

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle collision early Monday morning on U.S. Highway 71.

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In the NBA, 2025 might go down as the year of the injured. Nikola Jokic joined that club at the end

Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton is going to miss the entire season because of the torn Achilles he suffered in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Boston's Jayson Tatum — who hopes otherwise — might also miss the whole season after tearing his Achilles in the playoffs last spring.