Farm

1 week ago

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

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

1 week ago

Goss: Rural Outlook Improving for 2026

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

2 weeks ago

Iowa Farm Prices Report on KICD Farm News

The USDA released commodity prices for October 2025.

3 weeks ago

ISU Survey: Northwest Iowa Farmland Values Rise Despite Statewide Slowdown

The Northwest district reported the highest average values in the state at $14,522 per acre, continuing a trend of growth in the region.

News

9 hours ago in Local

Bomgaars Advice for Future Leaders

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

9 hours ago in Local

Steve Bomgaars Reflects on the Flood

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

9 hours ago in Local

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.

10 hours ago in Local

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.

1 day ago in Sports

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.