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2 weeks ago in World

Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family land in Miami

Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family have landed in Miami after fleeing Brazil. The stunning move comes after 48 hours in which Bolsonaro refused to concede to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and then threatened to attempt to annul the election result.

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UPDATE: Two-Vehicle Crash Near Storm Lake Claims Life of BVU Student

A two-vehicle crash south of Storm Lake claimed the life of a Buena Vista University student Monday afternoon.

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Clay County Supervisors Receive Update on Red Rock Wind Project

The proposed Red Rock Wind Energy Center is moving closer to construction.

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Pocahontas Haunted House Returns for Fourth Year with Two Nights Remaining

It's the fourth year for the haunted house in the Princess City ... called "Poca-HAUNT-us".

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Emmetsburg School Board Plans Third Bond Vote for New Elementary School

The Emmetsburg school board is hoping the third time around is the charm for an elementary bond issue.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5 with 4-3 win

Milwaukee was three outs from its first World Series title when Junior Camerino started the bottom of the 12th inning with a grounder to third. Thousands of Brewers fans who trekked to Tropicana Field to witness the long-awaited moment started to cheer. Not so fast.

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Spencer Graduate Among Victims in Fatal Buena Vista County Crash

The President of Buena Vista University made the announcement no administrator wants to make Monday night.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Tours offer Halloween enthusiasts visits to former psychiatric hospital and funeral home

It's not enough these days for some Halloween enthusiasts to be scared by actors dressed up in spooky getups at makeshift haunted houses: They want the "real" thing.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Rays put on the brink of World Series flop by Brewers’ historic 8-run, 2-out surge

Milwaukee became the first team to score eight runs with two outs in a World Series inning, routing the Rays 10-1 on Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California

The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

3 weeks ago in World

Voters in Israel are deciding whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of war

Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas' 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it.

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SCT Cast Invites Audiences to ‘Rehearsal for Murder’ This Weekend

The Spencer Community Theatre's production of Rehearsal for Murder opens this weekend.

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KICD to Provide Comprehensive Election Night Coverage

The KICD News Department will provide live election results across all of our media platforms after the polls close in Iowa Tuesday.

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Storm Lake Man Arrested for Third OWI After Allegedly Driving Wrong Way

A Storm Lake man was arrested on his third OWI Sunday afternoon.

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Spencer Teen Charged After Sanborn Collision Knocks Down Utility Pole

A Spencer teenager was injured in a two-vehicle collision Tuesday in Sanborn.

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Wolverines Season Comes to an End at Hands of Top-Seeded Comets

Boyden-Hull advances to Regional Championship in Spencer against St. Edmond (FD)

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Fourteen Spencer Students Earn All-State Music Honors; Three Named Alternates

Fourteen Spencer students were selected for the All-State Music Festival over the weekend and three are alternates.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘You Can See Everything’ surges with $19.5M at box office; ‘Clayface’ takes No. 1

DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with "Clayface," landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest success story in theaters remained A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything," which pulled in $19.5 million in its first weekend of wide release.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.

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Attorney General Brenna Bird Talks Top Priorities During Spencer Campaign Stop

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird made a recent stop in Spencer as part of her reelection campaign.

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18 hours ago in Local

Two Found Dead Following House Fire in Pocahontas

A house fire in Pocahontas led to two deaths, including a child, Friday evening.

18 hours ago in Local

Death Investigation Leads to Precautionary Lockdown at Estherville Schools

A police investigation into the death of a woman led to a precautionary lockdown at Estherville schools Friday afternoon.

24 hours ago in National, Trending

Flights halted at airports across US due to air traffic control communications problems, FAA says

The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."

23 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Spencer Girls Swim Team Takes Top 15 at State Championships

Sears with two podium finishes for Tigers

1 day ago in Local

Paullina Man Charged After Allegedly Assaulting Caretaker During Dispute Over Cellphone

A rural Paullina man was charged after allegedly assaulting his caretaker Sunday.