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Northrop, MN (KICD) -- A Spencer woman received injuries in a two vehicle accident.The Minnesota State Patrol said the accide...
Area Arrests
Storm Lake, IA (KICD)-An active duty Marine has been charged following a month long investigation into an alleged sexual assa...
Reynolds Visits Region
Spencer, IA (KICD) -- Iowa's Lieutenant Governor visited northwest Iowa on Wednesday.Kim Reynolds paid a visit to Tecton ...
Courtroom News
Sioux City, IA (KICD)--A Spencer couplewho conspired to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine pled guilty last week in f...
Immigration Reform Before U.S. Senate
Spencer, IA (May 09, 2013) - The Senate Judiciary Committee has begun work on an immigration reform bill. All sides agree tha...
Climatologist Compares 2013 to Another Difficult Crop Year
Spencer, IA: (May 08, 2013) - Monday’s Planting Progress report showed just 8 percent of Iowa corn planted, as of last ...
Half-Staff Flags
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--Governor Branstad has ordered all flags on the Capitol Complex be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. to 5...
Presidential Disaster Declaration
Des Moines, IA (KICD) -- A Presidential Disaster Declaration has been issued forfive northwest Iowa counties.On Monday Govern...
Law Enforcement Reports
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Two Spencer men were arrested following a Friday traffic stop.Shortly after 5:30 p.m. a Clay County Deput...
King Senate Decision
Washington, DC (MTN)--4th District Congressman Steve King is not running for the U.S. Senate.He took to Twitter late Friday t...
"Best Burger" In Mediapolis
MEDIAPOLIS, Iowa (AP) — An entry from the southeast corner of Iowa has been named best burger in the state.The Des Moin...
Northey Won't Run For U.S. Senate Seat
Spencer, IA: (May 02, 2013) - Iowa Ag Secretary and Spirit Lake farmer Bill Northey took his name out of the running for the ...
Soil Moisture Levels Improve Greatly During April
Spencer, IA: (May 02, 2013) - Iowa State University has completed the spring survey of subsoil moisture in northwest Iowa, an...
Branstad on Education
Des Moines, IA (MTN) -- Iowa's Governor feels lawmakers need to step it up, when it comes to education.Governor Terry Bra...
Lean Pork For Breakfast Curbs Craving For Afternoon Sweets
Spencer, IA: (Apr. 30, 2013) - A new study concludes that teens who eat a lean pork breakfast may consume fewer sugary snacks...
Harkin Backs Braley
Washington, DC(MTN) -- U.S. Senator Tom Harkin doesn't have a lot to say about who may win the Republican nomination in t...
Presidential Disaster Declaration
Des Moines, IA (KICD) -- A request has been sent in for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for 5 Iowa counties. On Friday.Go...
County Health Rankings
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD) -- A University of Wisconsin Health Institute ranks Iowa counties for health. The new report released ...
Bower's Best Burger 2013
Bower is looking for your favorite burger in Northwest Iowa!The deadline to nominate your favorite burger restaurant is May 1...
Grassley on Immigration
Washington, DC (MTN) --Senator Chuck Grassley says Congress can't repeat the mistakes made in immigration reform from the...
Agronomist Cautions Against Rushing Corn Planting
Spencer, IA: (Apr. 29, 2013) - Field work and corn planting have finally begun in Northwest Iowa, but the weather forecast, p...
Polar Plunge Update
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Plungers and Chickens are still needed for the 5th annual Northwest Iowa Polar Plunge.Special Olympics of...
Ulrich Resigns
Terril, IA (KICD) -- A local superintendent has announces his resigination. Graettinger-Terril Superintendent Jesse Ulrich an...
NW IA Polar Plunge
Spencer, IA (SOI)--Special Olympics Iowa will host the fifth annual Northwest Iowa Polar Plunge at Scharnberg Park in Clay Co...
Law Enforcment Reports
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Spencer Police filed drug charges against three on Saturday.Early saturday morning 20-year-old Amanda Dur...
Iowa Jazz Championships
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--Northwest Iowa was represented quite well at the Iowa Jazz Championships last week in Des Moines.Alta-...
Zebra Mussel Precautions
Spirit Lake, IA (IDNR)--The discovery of zebra mussels in East Okoboji and Upper Gar lakes is changing the way the Iowa Depar...
Cancellations and Postponements
Cancellations and Postponements – April 11thNo Meals on Wheels in Hartleyand MilfordThe Osceola County Court House is c...
Retail Trade Analysis Luncheon
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Business leaders in the community gathered this (Wednesday) afternoon for a Lunch & Learn presentation pu...
Hoover At Wellness Expo
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Iowa native and winner of season 2 of the NBC hit show The Biggest Loser Matt Hoover was the featured spe...
Tyson Foods Settles With EPA Over Plant Shortcomings
Spencer, IA: (Apr 05, 2013) - Tyson Foods has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $3.95 million dollars to settle alleged vi...
Northwest Iowa Wellness Expo
Spencer, IA (KICD)--The 1st ever Northwest Iowa Wellness Expo will be presented this Saturday by CD 107.7, Newsradio 1240 KIC...
Final Eggs & Issues
Spencer, IA (KICD)--The final "Eggs & Issues" session of the year will be presented by the Spencer Chamber of Comme...
Area Arrests
Storm Lake, IA (KICD)--Charges have been filed in connection to the theft of over $100,000 from a Storm Lake family.Last ...
Top Iowa Principal
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Spencer is home to Iowa's top elementary Principal.As first reported last week on KICD News, Lucas De...
Branstad & Reynolds In NW IA
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds will be making a handful of visits t...
Best Burger Contest
Arnolds Park, IA (KICD)--A local business has been deemed to have one of the ten best burgers in the state for the 2nd year i...
Manitoba Weanling Growers Question Their Future
Spencer, IA: (Mar 28, 2013) - Canadian producers of feeder pigs are questioning whether they are in a viable industry with a ...
Hancher Sentenced
Cedar Rapids, IA (KICD)--The former Chairman of the Cycle Country board of directors has been sentenced to more than eight ye...
Hancher Sentence Asking
Cedar Rapids, IA (KICD)--The former Chairman of the Cycle Country board of directors is facing some hefty federal prison time...
Severe Weather Receiving Warnings
Spencer, IA (KICD) --Getting warning information as soon as possible can make a big difference in one's safety. During se...
Algona Meth Distributor
Algona, IA (KICD) -- An Algona man is facing drug related charges after a complaint filed in District Court.31-year old RyanH...
Top Burger Restauranats Named
Ames, IA: (Mar 25, 2013) –Burger lovers provided lots of answers to the question “Who has Iowa’s Best Burge...
Iowa Sheep Referendum Defeated
Des Moines, IA: (Mar 25, 2013) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship on Monday certified the result...
Borlaug's 99th Birthday Recognized
Spencer, IA: (Mar 25, 2013) - Today, March 25th, marks the 99th anniversary of Norman Borlaug’s birth.Borlaug is the Cr...
Vaudt Budget Talk
Spencer, IA (KICD)--State Auditor David Vaudt was a special guest at this weekend's Eggs & Issues session.Vaudt shared so...
Blass Funeral Arrangements
Estherville, IA (KICD)--Funeral arrangements for a fallen Estherville soldier have been scheduled.27-year-old Staff Sgt. Stev...
Pheasant Management Workshop
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD) -- An event set to help create and continue the increase of phesant population in Iowa is set for Thur...
E-Burg Irish Dignitary
Emmetsburg, IA (KICD)--The Irish Dignitary on hand for this year's St. Patrick's Day celebration in Emmetsburg has be...
Rocket Suzie Music Festival
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Tickets for the inaugural Rocket Suzie Music Festival go on sale today.Event Co-Founder Elice Brunnette t...
Minnesota Pork Producer To Lead NPPC
Spencer, IA: (Mar. 11, 2013) - Minnesota pork producer Randy Spronk was elevated to the post of President for the National Po...
Board & Commission Appointments
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--A number of local citizens have been appointed to fill terms on a number of Iowa boards and commission...
Voter Registration #'s
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--The latest Iowa voter registration numbers have been released for March.630,906 are registered as Demo...
AUDIO: Girls State Basketball - Esterville Lincoln Central vs. Spirit Lake Park Preview
Tuesday, February 26thCoach Tony Klein of ELC and coach Rick Reinking of Spirit Lake Park preview tonight's class 3A stat...
CCF Queen Candidates Needed
Spencer, IA (CCF)--The search is underway for candidates to compete for the title of Clay County Fair Queen. The winner, to b...
NW Iowa Playoff Basketball Scoreboard
Tuesday, February 19thGirls Regional FinalsClass 4A Region 1 @ CherokeeSioux City Bishop Heelan 70 – Spencer 39Boys Cla...
CCF: Eli Young Band & Jack Ingram
Spencer, IA (CCF)--The Clay County Fair Grandstand stage will feature the high energy performance of one of the hottest bands...
Area ILEAD Instructors
Spencer, IA (KICD)--A pair of are librarians have been selected to serve on a multi-state library board.Spencer Library Direc...
90 Day Outlook
Spencer, IA (KICD) -- With over half the winter season officially over, it's time to look at spring, and what's ahead...
Area Arrest Reports
Spencer, IA (KICD)--A Friday stop for speeding by a Clay County Deputy ends with the discovery of stolen property.It was init...
Free NCRC Testing
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Iowa Works in conjunction with Iowa Lakes Community College and the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corpo...
NW Iowa Basketball Scores - Thursday, February 7th
Thursday, February 7thGIRLS CLASS 1A REGIONAL BASKETBALLREGION 1Clay Central Everly 50, Graettinger Terril Ruthven Ayrshire 4...
Drug Arrests
Dickens, IA (KICD)--Drug charges have been filed against a Dickens man.Clay County Deputies executed a search warrant at the ...
Spencer Council Preview
Spencer, IA (KICD)--The Spencer City Council meets tonight in regular session.The purchase of a 2nd Automated Solid Waste Tru...
Harkin On Bower Show
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--Iowa Senator Tom Harkin made an appearance onGeorge Bower's morning show Wednesday on Newsradio 12...
NW Iowa Basketball Scores - Friday, January 25th
Friday, January 25thGIRLS BASKETBALLLAKES CONFERENCELe Mars 52, Spencer 35Western Christian 86, Spirit Lake 47Estherville Lin...
NW Iowa Basketball Scores - Friday, January 26th
Friday, January 25GIRLS BASKETBALLLAKES CONFERENCELe Mars 52, Spencer 35Western Christian 86, Spirit Lake 47Estherville Linco...
Law Enforcement Reports
Storm Lake, IA (KICD)--A Cherokee woman who was jailed last week in connection with a series of forgeries throughout Storm La...
NW Iowa Basketball Scores - Friday, January 18th
Friday, January 18thGIRLS BASKETBALLLAKES CONFERENCEEstherville Lincoln Central 37, Spencer 29Le Mars 58, Emmetsburg 26Spirit...
New Vets ID Law
Ames, IA (KICD)--A new Iowa law will allow veterans to have a “veteran” designation put on their driver’s l...
Vaccine Requirement
Des Moines, IA (KICD) -- A vaccine requirement goes into effect today(Wednesday).The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH),...
Utility Worker Recognition
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--Hundreds of Iowa utility workers and contractors who responded to Superstorm Sandy will be recognized ...
Miss Shamrock Contestants
Emmetsburg, IA (KICD) -- Entries for the Miss Shamrock Pageant are now being accepted.Even though St Patricks Day is over two...
Smoke Detectors Results
Des Moines, IA (KICD) -- Officials say smoke alarms alerted a record number of people in Iowa about a fire emergency last yea...
Iowa High School Girls Basketball Poll
2012-2013 Iowa Girls High School SIXTH Basketball RankingsWednesday, January 9thClass 5A SchoolRecordLW1Mason City11-112Anken...
Regional Mental Health Meeting
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD)--Officials from seven counties in Northwest Iowa met this (Wednesday) morning for a planning session i...
Live Healthy Iowa 2013
Spencer, IA (KICD)--There are only three weeks left to sign up for the 2013 Live Healthy Iowa 10-Week Wellness Challenge.Spen...
Law Enforcement Reports
Jackson, MN (KICD) -- A Spirit Lake man has been arrested after trying to elude officers on a snowmobile.The Jackson County S...
Winter Stranded Tips
Spencer, IA (KICD) -- Snowfall reducing visibilities and making potential poor driving conditions, means extra caution is nee...
Rep. King Named To Chair House Subcommittee
Spencer, IA: (Dec 27, 2012) - House Agriculture Committee Chair Frank Lucas has reorganized subcommittees for the next Congre...
Northey Touts Cost-Share Opportunities
Spencer, IA: (Dec 26, 2012) - Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey says more than one hundred Iowa farmers took advantage of state ...
Branstad Message To Troops
Des Moines, IA (MTN) -- Governor Branstad is sending a special message to Iowa's troops and their families for Christmas....
First Dual-Meet Rankings of the Season
Below are the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association’s first dual-meet rankings of the season. Records are th...
Iowa Great Lakes Zebra Mussels
Okoboji, IA (KICD) -- Could an invasive species be spreading through the Iowa Great Lakes?DNR officials made the discovery of...
MOC-Floyd Valley Lockdown
Orange City, IA (KICD) -- A northwest Iowa school district goes into lockdown after a threatening message is posted.MOC-Floyd...
NW Iowa Basketball Scores - Friday, December 15th
Friday, December 14thGIRLS BASKETBALLLakes Conference Le Mars 39, Spencer 35Emmetsburg 31, Storm Lake 23Western Christian 57,...
Best High Schools Report
Washington, D.C (MTN)--A number of area high schools have received national recognition from this year's Best High School...
Iowa Farmland Sets New Record High Price
Spencer, IA: (Dec. 12, 2012) - Average Iowa farmland value has hit a new record high of $8296 per acre. The annual survey...
Greiman Takes Reins At Iowa Cattlemen
Spencer, IA: (Dec. 12, 2012) - Ed Grieman is the new President of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association. Grieman, who has a ...
King Defends Defiant House Collegue
Spencer, IA: (Dec. 07, 2012) - In Washington, The House Republican Steering Committee has selected seven new members for the ...
Robbery Verdict Issued
Orange City, IA (KICD) -- An Orange City teen has been found guilty on Robbery and Burglary charges.Sioux County Attorney Col...
Inaction On Nutrient Runoff Will Invite EPA Mandates: Northey
Spencer, IA: (Dec. 06, 2012) - On the sidelines of this week’s Iowa Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Iowa Ag Secretary Bill N...
Winter Driving Awareness
Spencer, IA (KICD) -- The arrival of winter weather means it's time to think about driving.With the forecast of snowfall ...
Iowa Venture Awards
West Des Moines, IA (KICD)--An Iowa Venture Award has been received by DuPont Pioneer for their new distribution center in th...
NW Iowa Basketball Scores - Friday, November 30th
Friday, November 30GIRLS BASKETBALLSpencer 40, Unity Christian 37Sioux Central 58, Laurens Marathon 22MOC Floyd Valley 52, Bo...
Walsh To Board Of Regents
Des Moines, IA (KICD) -- A Spirit Lake native and U of I student is named to the Board of Regents.Governor Terry Branstad ann...
Local Powerball Winner
Graettinger, IA (KICD) -- A local winner of the latest Powerball Jackpot has been noted.The Iowa Lottery headquarters made a ...
New O'Brien County Clerk Of Court
Primghar, IA (KICD) -- O'Brien County is getting a new Clerk of Court.Current Clerk of Court Jeff Roos is retiring after ...
IA Powerball Stats
Undated (KICD)--Seven Iowa tickets were just one number away from winning the record $587.5 million Powerball jackpot.The...
Law Enforcement Reports
Spencer, IA (KICD)--A one car rollover lands a Linn Grove woman in a bean field.The Clay County Sheriff's Office says 24-...
Law Enforcement Reports
Spencer, IA (KICD)--A one car rollover lands a Linn Grove woman in a bean field.The Clay County Sheriff's Office says 24-...
Law Enforcement Reports
Graettinger, IA (KICD)--Authorities in Palo Alto County remain on the lookout for a man.On Tuesday the Palo Alto County Sheri...
sTEP Enforcement Underway
Des Moines, IA--Although 92% of Iowa motorists are using safety belts during the daytime hours, there is plenty of those who ...
Highway 20 Portion Opening
Early, IA (KICD)--The long anticipated opening of the four-lane portion of Highway 20 between Sac and Calhoun Counties will o...
Iowa Football Playoffs Championship Scoreboard
Thursday, November 15thEight ManMARCUS-MERIDEN-CLEGHORN 51, DON BOSCO, GILBERTVILLE 16 - FinalCLASS A WAPSIE VALLEY, FAIRBANK...
Plagge to Chair ABA Board
Arnolds Park, IA (KICD)--The President and CEO of Northwest Financial Corporation in Arnolds Park has become chairman-elect o...
ILCDC Business Recognition
Spencer, IA (KICD)-In showing appreciation for local business and industry, the Iowa Lakes Corridor held its third annual Bus...
Half-Staff Flags
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--Governor Branstad is ordering all flags in the state to be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. o...
KICD 70th Anniversary Special
Ben Sanders, KICD Founder 1942On KICD's historic 70th Anniversary Tuesday, November 20th,George Bower will be joined by s...
OSHA Construction Training
Spencer, IA (IWD)--Iowa Workforce Development will commit its resources to Iowa’s prosperity by working to ensure the i...
Pioneer Ribbon Cutting
Spencer, IA (KICD) -- A ribbon cutting is held in Spencer, for a prominent agriculture company's new facility.The ribbon ...
House District 7 Interviews
Area (KICD)--KICD News had a chance to speak with the candidates on the ballot for the Iowa house District 7 seat.Click the p...
Bomgaars-Hess Debate
Spencer, IA (KICD)--The candidates for the new House District 2 seat in Iowa will meet for a debate this evening in Spencer.R...
Southern Iowa Fatality
Pacific Junction, IA (KICD) -- An Orange City woman is dead following an accident in southern Iowa.The Iowa State Patrol said...
Hancher Federal Plea
Ceder Rapids, IA (KICD)--A former member of the Cycle Country board of directors pleads guilty in federal court to one count ...
Remsen Fatal Mishap
Remsen, IA (RI)--A man from Remsen was killed in a skid loader accident on Saturday.Nineteen-year-old Alex Renken was pronoun...
Record High Paid For Iowa Farmland
Spencer, IA: (Oct 26, 2012) - A new record high price for Iowa farmland was set on Thursday.Unidentified buyers, described as...
POET-DMS Cellulosic Plant "On Schedule"
Spencer, IA: (Oct 26, 2012) - POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels has contracted for a key technology component in breaking down cellu...
First Round Football Playoff Scores - Wednesday, October 24th
CLASS 3ASpencer 48, ADM 19Sioux City Heelan 47, Creston 20Carroll 28, Harlan 7Lewis Central 21, Le Mars 14CLASS 2ABoyden Hull...
Pasture Conditions Remain Poor In Central U.S.
Spencer, IA: (Oct 24, 2012) - Pasture conditions in the central U.S. and western corn belt areas remain extremely poor, accor...
IEDA Financial Assistance
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--Two northwest Iowa companies are among six chosen to receive financial assistance by the The Iowa Econ...
NW Iowa Football Scores - Week Nine
CLASS 3A DISTRICT 2Spencer 21, Sioux City Heelan 14Le Mars 10, Carroll 7Sergeant Bluff Luton 23, Denison Schleswig 20Storm La...
Not Enough Rain In Weather Forecasts
Spencer, IA: (Oct 19, 2012) - Earlier we reported that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) was forecas...
Farmers Urged To Wait On NH3 Application
Spencer, IA: (Oct 17,2012) - Farmers are being encouraged to wait until soil temperatures cool to below 50 degrees Fahrenheit...
NAMI Iowa
Spencer, IA (KICD) -- A national organization with state and regional offices in Iowa, is looking to expand it's services...
Corn Growers Support RFS
Spencer, IA: (Oct 15, 2012) - The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) has submitted comments on a waiver request of the ...
NW Iowa Football Scores - Week Eight
CLASS 3A DISTRICT 2Spencer 37, Algona 20 (ND)Sioux City Heelan 53, Denison Schleswig 7Le Mars 39, Storm Lake 7Carroll 34, Ser...
Spirit Lake Blue Zone Demonstration Site
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD) -- A northwest Iowa community takes a big step towards a Blue Zone Certification..It was announcedTues...
"Tillable Pasture" The New Hot Item
Spencer, IA: (Oct 09, 2012) - There is a new term being used by farmland brokers these days – “tillable pasture.&...
Funds Available For Water Quality/Flood Management Projects
Spencer, IA: (Oct 09, 2012) - Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey is encouraging groups to apply for grants to support projects th...
Meningitis Outbreak
Spencer, IA (KICD)--An outbreak of meningitis cases has been reported in multiple states across the country, associated with ...
Polaris Expansion
Milford, IA (KICD)--Two weeks ago the director of Polaris' Iowa operations told KICD News the future looks so rosy that t...
Clay Absentee Voting
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Absentee voting has been open for a couple of weeks now in Iowa.Clay County Auditor Marge Pitts says the ...
Corridor Business Award Nominations
Spencer, IA (ILCDC)--The Iowa Lakes Corridor’s third annual Business Recognition Luncheon is set for Wednesday, Novembe...
NW Iowa Football Scores - Week Seven
CLASS 3A DISTRICT 2Spencer 28, Denison Schleswig 6Sioux City Heelan 17, Carroll 14Storm Lake 54, Sergeant Bluff Luton 20Humbo...
NW Iowa Football Scores - Week Six
CLASS 3A DISTRICT 2Carroll 28, Spencer 7Sioux City Heelan 45, Storm Lake 0Le Mars 24, Denison Schleswig 21Glenwood 35, Sergea...
Wiggins Bus Tour
Spencer, IA (KICD) -- A pair of groups came to Spencer presenting their sides of an issue.On Thursday afternoon, the first gr...
Labor Training Grant
Estherville, IA (ILCC)--The region served by Iowa Lakes Community College will benefit from a grant announced Wednesday by th...
Exporting Seminar
Spirit Lake, IA (ISBDC)--Does your business reach the 96% of the customers that are outside the United States? Exporting can ...
Pomeroy Fatal Mishap
Pomeroy, IA (RI-KICD)--A weekend truck crash kills a northwest Iowa man.The Iowa State Patrol says 29-year-old Nicholas Holta...
Polaris Expansion
Des Moines, IA (RI)--The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board on Friday awarded several companies across the stat...
NW Iowa Football Scores - Week Five
CLASS 3A DISTRICT 2Le Mars 28, Spencer 24Sioux City Heelan 42, Sergeant Bluff Luton 0Carroll 24, Storm Lake 14Atlantic 40, De...
Sibley Farmer Is ISA President-Elect
Spencer, IA: (Sep. 21, 2012) - SA Sibley farmer has been elected president-elect of the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA).Brian ...
Ames Ag Company Acquired By BASF
Spencer, IA: (Sep 21, 2012) - An Iowa ag company has been acquired by German chemicals company BASF for just over $1 bill...
Hiney Wine and Arts Festival
"You Only Go Around Once in Life,So Grab For All The Hiney You Can Get"Everyone is talking about the 3rd Annual Hin...
Castillo-Alvarez Conviction Affirmed
Minneapolis, MN (KICD) -- The conviction and sentencing of Juan Humberto Castillo-Alvarez is affirmed by the Minnesota Court ...
NW Iowa Football Scores - Week Four
CLASS 3A DISTRICT 2Spencer 31, Sergeant Bluff Luton 6Sioux City Heelan 41, Le Mars 8Storm Lake 31, Denison-Schleswig 15Harlan...
Law Enforcement Reports
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD)--Information has been released on a Dickinson County crash last Saturday on Highway 86 at the Minnesot...
Spencer Vision Iowa $$$
Spencer, IA (KICD)--The city of Spencer receives Vision Iowa funding for their Little Sioux Riverfront & Trails Project.City ...
Farm Harvest Safety
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Motorists are having to share the road with with farm vehicles for harvest this time of year.Iowa State P...
Zebra Mussel In Upper Gar
Spirit Lake, IA (DNR)--The Iowa DNR recently collected a single live juvenile zebra mussel from Upper Gar Lake on a sampling ...
Law Enforcement Wrap
Emmetsburg, IA (KICD)--An attempted burnout goes awry on Monday.Emmetsburg Police say 20-year-old Justin Moore of Casey attem...
Revenue Purpose Vote
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD)--Voters in the Spirit Lake School District are being asked to adopt a revenue purpose statement today ...
CCF Saturday Schedule
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Day 1 of the 2012 Clay County Fair is here.Based on attendance figures from recent years around 60,000 pe...
NW Iowa Football Scores - Week Three
CLASS 3A DISTRICT 2Spencer 36, Storm Lake 13Le Mars 55, Sergeant Bluff Luton 20Denison Schleswig 29, Carroll 28Sioux City Hee...
ISU Ag College Enrollment Soars
Spencer, IA: (Sep 06, 2012) - Undergraduate enrollment at Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Scien...
Iowa Farm Bureau Supports Gas Tax
Spencer, IA: (Sep 06, 2012) - Iowa Farm Bureau delegates at last week’s summer policy conference had a lively debate re...
Whats Happening at the Fair
Monday, September 108:00 AMSheep Show (Cheviot, Dorset, Southdown, Montadale, Columbia, Corriedale, Polypay) – Livestoc...
70th Anniversary Platinum Card
Newsradio 1240 KICD isCelebrating 70 Years of Broadcasting!November 20th, 1942 ~ November 20th, 2012Starting Monday, Septembe...
CCF Fantastic Friday
Spencer, IA (CCF)--Enjoy the 2012 Clay County Fair before it officially opens with the Fantastic Friday Preview on Friday, Se...
Spirit Lake Bobcat
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD) -- With the many visitors the Iowa Great Lakes area sees every year, a rather unique visitor made an a...
Innovation Pavilion Preview
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Ten Corridor entrepreneurs and a pair of innovative established companies will have exhibits at the Innov...
NW Iowa Football Scores - Week Two
Spencer 42, Sheldon 14Sioux Central 26, Alta Aurelia 18Le Mars 13, MOC Floyd Valley 6Boyden Hull Rock Valley 34, Emmetsburg 1...
IA Rock N Roll HOF Weekend
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD)--The Iowa Rock N Roll Hall of Fame hosts a weekend full of events for the 2012 induction spectacular.D...
Corn Growers Encouraged To Scout For Ear Fungus
Spencer, IA: (Aug 30, 2012) - A noted plant pathologist says Iowa corn growers should scout their fields for signs of a fungu...
Isaac's Rains Won't Help Most Iowa Crops
Spencer, IA: (Aug 30, 2012) - DTN Chief Meteorologist Bryce Anderson says Hurricane Isaac will dump good amounts of rain in t...
Marcus Criminal Activity
Marcus, Iowa (KICD) -- Several agencies are working together to try to solve multiple incidents that occurred in Marcus.The M...
ILLCC Farm Field Day On Thursday
Spencer, IA: (Aug 27, 2012) - The Farm Lab of Iowa Lakes Community College will host its annual Farm Field Day and Expo on Th...
Perry Asks EPA To Waive Ethanol Requirement
Spencer, IA: (Aug 27, 2012) - Texas Republican Governor Rick Perry sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson on Friday ...
NW Iowa Football Scores - Week One
Emmetsburg 46, Spencer 21Hartley Melvin Sanborn 43, Sibley Ocheyedan 0MOC Floyd Valley 21, Sergeant Bluff Luton 6Le Mars 43, ...
Accidents & Arrests
Sioux Center, IA (KICD)--Three are injured in a Thursday evening mishap at the intersection of 420th Street and Ibex Avenue, ...
Harkin Coming To Spencer
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Senator Tom Harkin will visit Spencer this coming Thursday for an event focused on retirement security.Ha...
Tour Finds Better Corn In NW Iowa
Spencer, IA: (Aug 23, 2012) - The Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour found a corn crop in northwest Iowa that is projected to yield...
Northwest Bank Moves
Undated (KICD)--Some moving and shaking is taking place for area Northwest Bank locations.Northwest Bank Lakes Market Preside...
Branstad and Reynolds at Polaris
Spirit Lake, IA -- Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds took a tour of a successful plant in Spi...
Law Enforcement Wrap
Spencer, IA (KICD)--A Sioux Falls woman is jailed on numerous charges after a traffic stop. The Clay County Sheriff's Off...
ILCC Trustees Meet
Estherville, IA (ILCC)--The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees convened Tuesday in Estherville and learned about ...
Red Flag Warning
Sioux Falls, SD (MTN-KICD)--A stiff breeze and continued dry conditions have prompted weather officials to issue a red flag w...
Silage Can Be Listed In Iowa Hay Directory
DES MOINES (Aug 21, 2012) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today announced that farmers can list corn that ...
"Beer Summit" At Iowa State Fair
Spencer, IA: (Aug 15, 2012) - Call it the Iowa State Fair “Beer Summit.”A Spencer, Iowa resident had an opportuni...
Disaster Declaration Expanded In Iowa
(Des Moines, Iowa) – August 15, 2012 – Iowa State Executive Director for USDA Farm Service Agency, John R Whitake...
Wind Energy Day
Spencer, IA (KICD) -- The 2012 Clay County Fair is going to feature Iowa Wind Energy Day.That day will be Sunday, September 9...
Recipe Contest
Send Us Your Favorite Recipe!Its a tradition of ours to hand out recipes at the Depot Buildingduring the fair...this year we ...
Drought May Force Popcorn Prices Higher
Spencer, IA: (Aug 09, 2012) - This year’s historic Midwest drought is having an impact on all crops, including the popc...
Drought Worsens In Iowa
Spencer, IA: (Aug 09, 2012) - The latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows the worst U.S. drought in decades intensify...
Wedel Nominations Sought
Spencer, IA--The winner of the Annual Jack Wedel Community Service Award must posses volunteer and leadership qualities. The ...
CCF Midway Preview
Spencer, IA (CCF)--The GoldStar Amusements Midway returns with affordable family fun and tremendous bargains for the 2012 &ld...
CCF Midway Preview
Spencer, IA (CCF)--The GoldStar Amusements Midway returns with affordable family fun and tremendous bargains for the 2012 &ld...
Contact FSA Office Before Haying & Grazing CRP Ground
Spencer, IA: (Aug. 02, 2012) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week opened millions of Conservation Reserve Program (...
Half Staff Flags
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--All U.S. and state flags in Iowa are to be flown at half staff this weekend in honor of a Iowan killed...
Kibbie Award Established
Emmetsburg, IA (KICD)--A new award will be christened at tonight's commencement for Iowa Lakes Community College.The John...
AIS Meeting in Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD)--The Iowa DNR is hosting a public meeting this Monday in Sprit Lake regarding proposed changes to Iowa...
Drought Meeting Draws Big Crowd
Spencer, IA: (Jul 24, 2012) - More than 120 growers showed up for a drought information meeting in Spencer on Tuesday.Iowa St...
CCF NB Stage Free Entertainment
Spencer, Iowa (CCF)--The Northwest Bank Stage will host music, comedy and magic during the 2012 “Discover the Greatest&...
Dickinson Combo Petition
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD)--A Dickinson County Supervisor is in favor of combining the county Auditor and Recorder's position...
Spencer Technology Growth
Spencer, IA (KICD)--A Spencer woman says the community is uniquely poised to grow high-tech businesses.Leann Jacobsen is pres...
Area Arrests
Storm Lake, IA (KICD)--An out of control Missouri man is jailed by Storm Lake Police Monday evening.Upon arrival at the Sail ...
Governor Announces Drought Meeting
Spencer, IA: (July 16, 2012) - Iowa Governor Terry Branstad & Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds will hold a public meeting in Mount Pleas...
House Slow To Commit To Farm Bill Deba,
Spencer, IA: (July 16, 2012) - House leadership isn’t making any promises on floor time for the farm bill. According to...
Schoelerman Passes
Spencer, IA (KICD)--The city of Spencer loses one it their finest citizens.Stanley Schoelerman passed away Sunday at the age ...
2012 Casino Revenue
Des Moines-Emmetsburg, IA (MTN-KICD)--Iowa's state-licensed tracks and casinos had their best financial year ever in 2012...
Corn Crop Running Out Of Moisture
Spencer, IA: (Jul 06, 2012) - Last week’s Crops report from the Iowa NASS office showed soil moisture levels declining ...
Nebraska Officials Knew About CAFO Flyovers
Spencer, IA: (Jul 05, 2012) - Region 7 EPA Administrator Karl Brooks says he remembers it like it was yesterday.What Brooks c...
NW Iowa Counties Eligible For Emergency Loans
Spencer, IA: (Jul 05, 2012) - The Iowa Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced that physical loss loans are available for pro...
Iowa Board Of Parole Chair
Des Moines, IA (KICD) -- A northwest Iowaattorney has been chosen as chair of an Iowa Board. The announcement came Tuesday af...
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Iowa law enforcement agencies across the state are strongly urging all motorists to buckle up; slow down;...
KICD 70th Anniversary
Newsradio 1240 KICD is celebrating 70 yearsof serving northwest Iowa and southwest MinnesotaKICD has shared numerous memories...
CCF Advance Gate Tickets
Spencer, IA--Clay County Fair advance gate tickets are available for purchase.The fair booster tickets will be sold individua...
CCF Local Enterainment
Spencer, Iowa (CCF)--The Clay County Fair invites local entertainers to apply for a performance spot at the 2012 “Disco...
ILCC Trustees Meet
Spencer, IA (ILCC)--Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees met in Spencer Tuesday afternoon and learned about the RSV...
Lt. Gov Visits Spencer
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Iowa's Lieutenant Governor visits Northwest Iowa Tuesday.Kim Reynolds spoke with KICD News following ...
Highway 71 & 18 DOT Changes
Spencer, IA (KICD) -- There are changes being made as work continues on the Highway 71 project, following a series of acciden...
Branstad & Reynolds Visit BVU
Storm Lake, IA (KICD) -- Iowa's Governor and Lt Governor made an appearance in Storm Lake Wednesday.Governor Terry Branst...
Rock Rapids RISE Funding
Rock Rapids, IA (KICD)--The city of Rock Rapids is in line for nearly $124,000 after the Iowa Transportation Commission a...
Little Sioux WMA Addition
Gillett Grove, IA (INHF)--The public is now able to enjoy a new addition that expands the Little Sioux River Wildlife Managem...
Vote in Honor of a Veteran
Arnolds Park, IA (KICD)--A new program designed to honor the sacrifices that veterans have made throughout history to protect...
CCF Ticket Information
Spencer, Iowa – With six nights of concerts and three nights of thundering track events, fairgoers will be able to &ldq...
Geerdes Family Likes Iowa Lakes Community College
Spencer, IA: (Jun 06, 2012) - An Everly, Iowa farm family is featured in a new advertisement for Iowa Lakes Community College...
Allowable Growth Limbo
Spencer, IA (KICD)--School districts in Iowa are in a bit of limbo when it comes to state funding.Spencer Superintendent Terr...
STEM Council Applicants Needed
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--Applicants to fill the advisory councils of the six newly established regional STEM network hubs in Io...
Honor A Veteran Program
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--A program designed to honor the sacrifices that veterans have made throughout history to protect our f...
SEDC Lender of the Year
Spencer, IA--The Board of Directors of the Siouxland Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is pleased to announce it has se...
Primary Election Preview
Undated (KICD)--Voters head to the polls today for Primary election day.A pair of area House District seats feature contested...
Market To Market's Host Mark Pearson Dies
Spencer, IA: (Jun 04, 2012) - Long-time Iowa farm broadcaster Mark Pearson has died.A spokesman for the Madison County Sherif...
Sutherland's Old P.O. Named "Bower's Best Burger"
Spencer, IA: (Jun 01, 2012) - The Old P.O. Restaurant in Sutherland has been selected as the first honoree in the Bower&rsquo...
High Wind, Rain Delay Crop Spraying
Spencer, IA: (May 31, 2012) - Between the persistent high winds, an inch or more of rain, and the cool nighttime temperatures...
USDA Confirms Three Iowa FSA Offices Will Close
Spencer, IA: (May 30, 2012) - Iowa State Executive Director for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) John Whitaker announced on Wedn...
CCF Opening Grandstand Act
Spencer, IA (CCF)--The Clay County Fair Grandstand stage will feature country music performances by superstar LeAnn Rimes wit...
Vilsack Urges Congress To Support Renewables
Spencer, IA: (May 29, 2012) - U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack accompanied President Obama last week to the Newton, Iowa facilit...
Branstad Signs Sheep Checkoff Bill
Spencer, IA: (May 29, 2012) - Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has signed legislation allowing sheep producers the opportunity to...
Boat Safety
Okoboji, IA (KICD) -- Summertime on the lakes means plenty of boats and lots of things to check and remember for one's sa...
House Debate Wrap
Spencer, IA (KICD)--The two Republicans facing off in the upcoming Primary for the newly created House District 2 debate Thur...
Ground Broken For Spencer Pioneer Facility
Spencer, IA: (May 23, 2012) - A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Spencer Thursday for a 200 thousand square foot regional ...
Pioneer Groundbreaking
Spencer, IA (KICD)--A groundbreaking ceremony for the inaugural addition to the Spencer Green Industrial Center is held this ...
Iowa State Cyclone Tailgate Tour Makes Stop in Arnolds Park
Men's Basketball Head CoachHead Football CoachISU Athletic Director Jamie Pollard
Iowa Biodiesel Producers Lobby President
Spencer, IA: (May 23, 2012) - Iowa biodiesel producers welcome President Barack Obama’s visit to Iowa on Thursday. They...
"Rootless" Corn Problems Emerge In Iowa
Spencer, IA: (May 23, 2012) - There is a new worry for corn growers in dry areas of the Upper Midwest. It is called Rootless ...
Report Reveals Sharply Lower Placements
Spencer, IA: (May 21, 2012) - Cattle & calves on feed in Iowa totaled 1.3 million head on May 1st. That inventory is down 2-p...
Loose Buffalo Corralled
Sibley, IA (KICD)--It is believed that the over 200 buffalo that escaped from their pen in Sibley have been corralled.Between...
ILCC Trustees
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD)--Tuition rates are set for the coming year by the Iowa Lakes Community College Trustees.Student tuitio...
Notice Of Public Hearing
Spencer, IA: (May 16, 2012) - A public hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on May 31, 2012, at Clay County NRCS office, confer...
Farmers Urged To Scout For Black Cut-Worm
Spencer, IA: (May 11, 2012) - Soybean planting is in full-gear in northwest Iowa. Iowa State University Extension Agronomist ...
Rural Post Office Plan
Undated (RI)--Nearly 180 post offices in Iowa that were on a list for possible closure will now remain open, but with limited...
ILCC Named STEM Hub
Estherville, IA (KICD)--Iowa Lakes Community College has been named one of six regional network hubs that will promote scienc...
Farmers Encouraged To Check Corn Stands
Spencer, IA: (May 08, 2012) - A lot of recently-planted corn in northwest Iowa is beginning to emerge. Now is the time for gr...
Corn Planting Progress Advances
Spencer, IA: (May 08, 2012) - The weekly report for Iowa from the National Ag Statistics Service (NASS) showed the planting p...
BPI Closes Three Plants
Spencer, IA: (May 08, 2012) - Beef Products, Inc. (BPI) will close its processing plants in three states because of the contr...
ISU President Focuses On Jobs & Students
Spencer, IA: (May 07, 2012) - The new president at Iowa State University made his first visit to northwest Iowa since taking ...
Bower's Best Burger
KICD's George Bower is in search of the "Best Burger" in northwest Iowa! To celebrate National Beef Month, nomi...
Farmland Rental Rates Surge
AMES, Iowa: (May 04, 2012) Anyone who is involved with the rental market for Iowa farmland knows that rental rates have been...
Blue Zones Community
Des Moines, IA (KICD) -- A city wide effort has paid off for the city of Spencer.Spencer has been named one of the first &quo...
King Sees Farm Bill Work Progressing
Last week that the Senate Ag Committee passed its proposal for the 2012 Farm Bill. That proposal will see floor debate later ...
Moths Bothersome But Not Yield-Robbing
Spencer, IA: (May 03, 2012) - A local Iowa State University Extension Agronomist has been receiving a lot of questions about ...
Coon Rapids Diner Wins "Best Burger" Contest
AMES, IOWA: (May 02, 2012) –The Coon Bowl III, a diner and bowling alley in Coon Rapids, took home this year’s ti...
Northwest Iowa Corn Planting Surges
Spencer, IA: (May 01, 2012) - Iowa State University Extension Agronomist Paul Kassel says nearly five inches of rain in north...
ISU President To Visit Spencer
Spencer, IA: (Apr. 30, 2012) - The public is invited to hear Iowa State University’s new president when he visits Spenc...
Barry Anderson Family Named "Wergin Good Neighbors"
Spencer, IA: (Apr. 30, 2012) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey has announced that a Clay County family has been na...
Greenville Family Award
Greenville Family Award Des Moines, IA (KICD) -- A Greenville family won a major award.Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Nor...
2012 Polar Plunge
2012 Polar Plunge (Everly, IA) -- Fourteen teams took the plunge for Special Olympics of Iowa at the Fifth Annual Polar Plung...
Conservation Grants Announced
Spencer, IA: (Apr. 25, 2012) - U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced funding for 13 partnership agreements for high-pri...
Local Unemployment #'s
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--Local unemployment figures for the region have been released for the month of March.Clay County's ...
Saturday Storm Wrap
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Some unexpected storm cells rapidly developed over northwest Iowa Saturday afternoon catching many by sur...
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Severe Weekend Storms
Northwest Iowa Storms (KICD, Spencer) Some unexpected storm cellsrapidly developed over northwest Iowa Saturday afternoon cau...
Plagge On Banking Industry
Spencer, IA (KICD)--An Iowa banker is picked to head up a national groupNorthwest Financial Services President and CEO Jeff P...
IHSSCA Boys' Soccer Rankings - Week Three
IHSSCA BOYS’ CLASS 1A, 2A, AND 3A RANKINGSCEDAR RAPIDS, IA, APRIL 18, 2012: The Iowa High School SoccerCoaches Associat...
AOG Logo Contest
Spencer, IA (AOG)--Over the past few years, Arts on Grand has been undergoing a makeover. The restoration of the façad...
Bank Conversion Complete
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD)--The conversion of Liberty Bank branches in Spirit Lake and Arnolds Park to Northwest Bank is complete...
BVU Caffeine Overdose
Storm Lake, IA (RI)--Five students from Buena Vista University remain hospitalized after consuming excessive amounts of caffe...
ISU Retail Analysis
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Many positives come from the Spencer portion of the 2011 Retail Trade Analysis Report put together by the...
Hazardous WX Outlook
Sioux Falls, IA (KICD)--The National Weather Service says hazardous weather could be on it's way as the day and evening p...
Iowa Jazz Championships
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--Area students shine during this year's Iowa Jazz Championships in Des Moines.Alta-Aurelia came in ...
Water Quality Monitoring
Undated (KICD)---Water quality monitoring equipment is being installed in several area lakes.Iowa State University is looking...
Northwest Iowa Soils Remain Dry
Spencer, IA: (Apr. 10, 2012) - The weekly Crops & Weather report from the Iowa Field Office of NASS says temperatures for the...
New CEO At Ethanol-Maker POET
Spencer, IA: (Apr. 10, 2012) - Ethanol maker POET has a new CEO.Jeff Lautt has been named to lead the company. Company founde...
Law Enforcement Reports
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Two from Spencer face charges in connection to a burglary at Hardee's.Spencer Police say a small wind...
Carp In Great Lakes
Spirit Lake, IA (DNR)--A commercial fishing company caught 55 silver carp and 82 big head carp on March 28 and 29, fishing in...
SMU Receives Award
Spencer, IA (KICD) -- A local utility company receives an award.At Corn Belt Power Cooperative's annual meeting in Fort D...
General CRP Deadline Extended
(Des Moines, Iowa) April 5, 2012: Iowa Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) sign-u...
Pony Express Riders
Spencer, IA (KICD) -- The Pony Express riders will be coming to your town.The annual Pony Express ride around the state of Io...
Iowa Home To Nearly 20 Million Hogs
Spencer, IA: (Apr. 03, 2012) - Friday’s Quarterly Hogs & Pigs report showed the total size of the nation’s hog & ...
Temperatures Well Above Average In Late March
Spencer, IA: (Apr. 03, 2012) - Sunshine and above normal temperatures last week had farmers believing we are in the month of ...
Ottosen Farmer Tops Yield Contest
ST. LOUIS (March 2, 2012) – An area corn grower has been honored as a state winner in the 2011 National Corn Yield Cont...
Lakers Softball Team Loses Two
The Iowa Lakes softball team went on the road to Boone, IA for their first 2 games of a 6 game road stretch. The Lakers playe...
February Unemployment #'s
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate drops a tenth of a point to 5.3 percent for the mon...
USDA Report numbers have surprises
March 30, Spencer, Iowa -- The USDA Prospective Plantings numbers came in larger than expected for corn at 95.90 million acre...
KICD Weather Coverage
When severe weather strikes northwest Iowa, KICD will be on the air keeping you up-to-date! If you have weather to report in ...
CCF Acts Announced
Spencer, IA (CCF)--The Clay County Fair Grandstand stage will feature the high energy performances of country music superstar...
Local Nurse Cites Health Care Advances
Spencer, IA: (Mar. 22, 2012) - A local health care specialist spoke to a national audience Thursday about rural health care.C...
Iowa Select Donates For Learning Cente
Spencer, IA: (Mar. 22, 2012) - The owners of Iowa Select Farms have pledged $2-million to Iowa State University for the c...
ILCC Trustees Meet
Estherville, IA (KICD)--Iowa Lakes Community College Trustees learn about the college's Substance Abuse Counseling progra...
Real Estate #'s
Spencer, IA (KICD) -- The state of Iowa and the Great Lakes region is reporting some positive real estate figures.A release f...
Branstad NW IA Stops
Des Moines, IA (KICD) -- Iowa's Governor making more stops in the listening area this week.Terry Branstad will be in Stor...
St. Pat's Dignitary
Emmetsburg, IA (KICD)--The state of Iowa has welcomed Irish Senator Maurice Cummins and his wife Anne for the St. Patrick&rsq...
Iowa STEP Effort
Des Moines, IA--The Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is announcing that some 250 law enforcement agencies from aro...
Storm Federal Prison Time
Sioux City, IA (KICD)--A Storm Lake felon with a violent history will spend 15 years in federal prison.43-year-old Darwin Zoc...
Eggs & Issues Location Change
Spencer, IA (Chamber)--The Spencer Chamber of Commerce would like to extend an invitation to all area residents to attend the...
Clay County Jail Bids
Spencer, IA (KICD) -- The next step in the process of the building a new Clay County jail structure takes place.At a special ...
Branstad Argues California Fuel Standards Hurt Iowa Ethanol
Spencer, IA: (Mar. 13, 2012) - Governor Terry Branstad has joined an Amicus Brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals oppos...
January Iowa Unemployment
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate drops two tenths of a point to 5.4 percent in Janua...
Warm Winters Don't Mean Hot Summer: Study
Spencer, IA: (Mar. 09, 2012) - A study released by University of Illinois economists says farmers in Iowa and Illinois should...
Federal Firearm Charge
Linn Grove, IA (KICD) -- A Linn Grove man has been arrested on federal charges.The Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office sa...
Federal Fireamr Charge
Linn Grove, IA (KICD) -- A Linn Grove man has been arrested on federal charges.The Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office sa...
Herbicide-Resistance Weed Meeting Scheduled
Spencer, IA: (Mar. 08, 2012) - Herbicide-resistance in weeds is becoming a bigger concern in agriculture each year.In cotton-...
Davenport For House
Spencer, IA (KICD)--A challenger has popped up for the Republican nomination for the newly created House District 2 seat in I...
CCF Grandstand Announcement
Spencer, IA (KICD)--The Clay County Fair has landed Air Supply and Rick Springfield for the 2012 Clay County Fair. Air Supply...
Hidden Video Bill Signed Into Law
Spencer, IA: (Mar. 06, 2012) - Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has signed a bill that could result in penalties on animal rights...
Boys State Basketball Tournament Scores
Boys State Basketball TournamentMonday, March 5thCLASS 1A QuarterfinalsDanville 68 – Council Bluffs St. Albert 39Nodawa...
Weuve Taking To Spencer
Spencer, IA (KICD)--The City of Spencer's newest employee seems to be fitting in quite nicely.Finance Director Brian Weuv...
Pork Producers Name Leaders
Spencer, IA: (Mar. 05, 2012) - The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) elected new officers at its just-concluded annual b...
Spencer Council Preview
Spencer, IA (KICD)--The Spencer City Council is set to meet this evening.A public hearing on the 2012-2013 city budget is to ...
Planned Parenthood Consolidation
Storm Lake, IA (KICD)--Planned Parenthood has closed its Storm Lake clinic and shifted operations to Spencer.The office is on...
New DCCB Director
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD) -- A former Dickinson County naturalist has returned to his roots.Former IOWA DNR Director Richard Leo...
Kibbie recognized by Iowa Biodiesel Board
Des Moines-- Tuesday, February 28th was the Iowa Biodiesel Board's annual "Day on the Hill" as they spoke with ...
Local Meat Processor Wins Competition
Spencer, IA: (Feb. 28, 2012) - A local meat processing business won big at this year’s Iowa Meat Processors Association...
2012 Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament Scores
2012 Iowa Girls State Basketball TournamentMonday, February 27Class 1ABedford 55 – Ar-We-Va 54LeMars Gehlen Catholic 52...
Ag Researcher To Receive Conservation Award
Spencer, IA: (Feb. 27, 2012) - A southwest Iowa agricultural researcher will be awarded the Spencer Award for Sustainable Agr...
Law Enforcement Wrap
Sheldon, IA (KICD) -- A Sheldon man receives possible injuries after a Sunday evening accident. The Iowa State Patrol says th...
Ag Outlook Show A Success
Spencer, IA: (Feb. 22, 2012) - More than 2000 people attended Tuesday’s Northwest Iowa Ag Outlook in Spencer.The Commst...
Internship Assistance
Spencer, IA (ILCDC)--Finding funding to support an internship program can be an obstacle for some businesses and organization...
H4F Family Needed
Milford, IA (KICD)--The Northwest Iowa Corridor Habitat for Humanity is currently looking for a partner family in Dickinson C...
Recipe Royalty Contest
Recipe Royalty ContestNewsradio 1240 KICD, Lite 104.9, and CD 107.7 would like to congratulate:Jo Heim of Spirit LakeHer subm...
Calling All CCF Queen Candidates
Spencer, IA (CCF)--The search is underway for candidates to compete for the title of Clay County Fair Queen. The winner, to b...
Law Enforcement Wrap
Storm Lake, IA (KICD)--A number of Storm Lake teens are arrested in connection to burglaries at the Storm Lake High School.On...
Fatal Skiing Accident
Orange City (RI)--A northwest Iowa woman has died in a skiing accident in western South Dakota.Authorities say 24-year-old Ti...
Fatal Skiing Accident
Orange City (RI)--A northwest Iowa woman has died in a skiing accident in western South Dakota.Authorities say 24-year-old Ti...
Iowa NASS To Survey Farmers Intentions
Spencer, IA: (Feb. 13, 2012) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Ag Statistics Service (NASS) will survey 2...
Eggs & Issues Recap
Spencer, IA (KICD) -- The Eggs and the Issues were hot Saturday.A large gathering at the City Council Chambers took in the la...
Blue Zones Site Visits
Spencer, IA (KICD)--The city of Spencer is tabbed for a Blue Zones site visit.The announcement of 11 Iowa communities picked ...
Weather Experts Say La Nina Will End This Spring
Spencer, IA: (Feb. 09, 2012) - The U.S. Climate Prediction Center ON Thursday said the La Nina weather pattern will likely di...
Northey Promotes Century/Heritage Family Farms
Spencer, IA: (Feb. 09, 2012) - Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey is encouraging eligible farm owners to apply for the 2012 Centu...
Spencer Council Recap
Spencer, IA (KICD)--A lighting round Spencer City Council meeting was held Monday night.Spencer City Manager Bob Fagen tells ...
January Temps 6 Degrees Above Normal
Spencer, IA: (Feb. 06, 2012) - The unusually mild and generally snowless winter across much of the Corn Belt is feeding conce...
Super Ticket Scam
Boyden, IA (KICD)--A Super Bowl ticket scam has popped up with area ties.On Thursday the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office ...
Blue Zones Meeting
Spencer, IA (KICD) -- A meeting to discuss the Spencer Blue Zones Site Visit was held Friday afternoon. Helen Eddy is a state...
Half Staff Flags
Des Moines, IA (KICD) -- Flags in Iowa are to be flown at half staff this weekend. Governor Terry Branstad has ordered all fl...
Wind Converter Location
Primghar, IA (KICD) -- An announcement from an energy company is great news for a northwest Iowa county. It was announced fro...
Locals Appointed To State Boards
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--A number of local citizens are appointed to Iowa’s boards and commissions by Governor Terry Bran...
Area Arrests
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Two Spencer men face charges from the Clay County Sheriff's Office.On Monday 20-year-old Carson Baeth...
IA Unemployment
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--The December unemployment rate for the state of Iowa ticked down a tenth of a point to 5.6 percent in ...
ILCDC Priorities
Spencer, IA--The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation has been in existence for 20 years, and is working effectively a...
Winter Games Off Ice
Okoboji, IA (KICD) -- A mild beginning to the winter season has caused a change for the upcoming Winter Games. It was determi...
Cattle Report Shows Shrinking Placements
Spencer, IA: (Jan. 23, 2012) - Cattle & calves on feed in the United States to start the New Year totaled 11.9 million head, ...
Farm Program SignUp Begins
Spencer, IA: (Jan. 23, 2012) - Enrollment for the 2012 Farm Program began today. Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices throughout...
Tigers Go 4-1 at Ankeny Duals on Saturday
The Spencer Tiger wrestling team competed at the Ankeny Duals on Saturday, January 21stSpencer went 4-1 on the daySpencer 46 ...
2012 Winter Games
Thursday, January 26th - Sunday, January 29th, 2012Newsradio 1240 KICD, Lite 104.9 andCD 107.7 welcome you to the IowaGreatLa...
King Visits KICD
Spencer, IA (KICD)--5th District Iowa Congressman Steve King made his way to the KICD studios this morning.King tells KICD Ne...
ILCC Trustees Recap
Estherville, IA (KICD)--Iowa Lakes Community College Trustees agree to move forward with a pair of new athletic programs.On T...
Vilsack In AP
Arnolds Park, IA (KICD)--4th District Congressional candidate Christie Vilsack is coming to the Iowa Great Lakes this Thursda...
Accidents & Arrests
Storm Lake, IA (KICD)--Charges are filed in connection to multiple sexual assaults of an underage girl over 5 years ago.The v...
Cycle Country News
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Cycle Country has closed on the sale of its ATV Accessories Product Line to Kolpin Outdoors Incorporated....
Legislative Session Opening
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--Lawmakers are opening another session of the Legislature with hopes of making changes to Iowa's commer...
Law Enforcement Wrap
Laurens, IA (KICD)--A rural Laurens man faces charges in connection to inappropriate sexual behavior with juveniles.The Pocah...
UDMO Executive Director Hired
Graettinger, IA (KICD) -- A Kansas man, who is originally an Iowa native, has been selected to fill a key position for Upper ...
December Was Warmer Than Normal
Spencer, IA:(Jan. 04, 2012) - The Iowa office of the National Ag Statistics Service (NASS) says most of the state had no need...
Support For Ethanol Seen In Caucus Results
JOHNSTON, IA: Jan. 04, 2012 – The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) said Tuesday night’s Iowa Caucus result...
Mary Clifton, 85, of Knoxville, IA and formerly of Spencer
Services for 85-year old Mary Clifton of Koxville, IA and formerly of Spencer will be held Saturday, January 7th at 1:00 PM a...
Iowa Caucus Clay County
Spencer, IA (KICD) -- The Iowa Caucus will have local involvment. Clay County is one of three across the state that will have...
USDA Hogs & Pigs Report Shows Mild Expansion
Spencer, IA:(Dec. 26, 2011) - Iowa's inventory of all hogs & pigs on December 1st was 19.8 million, according to Friday's Qua...
Brown Christmas
Spencer, IA (KICD) -- It was official. Spencer and northwest Iowa along with southwest Minnesota saw a brown Christmas. Sever...
Local Unemployment #'s
Area (KICD)--Local unemployment figures are still a step ahead of the the rest of the state for the month of November.Clay Co...
Local IFA Grant $$$
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--A number of area agencies will receive a portion of over $4.8 million in grants from the State Hou...
School Bus Mishap
Rock Valley, IA (AP) -- School officials say no one was seriously injured when a school bus tipped over on a gravel road whil...
Accidents & Arrests
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD)--An Ireton man is injured in a semi accident at the Minnesota state line.The Dickinson County Sheriff'...
Service Academy Nominations
Spencer, IA (KICD)--A Spencer High schooler is one of 57 outstanding Iowa students nominated by Senator Chuck Grassley for ap...
Spencer Snow Budget
Spencer, IA (KICD) -- The lack of snowfall to this point is a plus for communities.Snow removal in towns can get to be a very...
Peterson For President
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Spencer Mayor Reynold Peterson is set to serve as president of the Iowa League of Cities.Peterson tells K...
Bachmann In NW Iowa
Area, IA (KICD)--GOP Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann will be in northwest Iowa on Friday and Saturday.Friday stops ar...
P.O. Closure Moratorium
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--A number of area communities can take a breath as a moratorium has been passed on potential post offic...
Branstad Education Visit
Estherville, IA (KICD) -- Iowa's Governor and Lieutenant Governor were in Northwest Iowa talking education on Tuesday.The pai...
Iowa Farm Bureau Honors Two Members
Spencer, IA:(Dec. 12, 2011) - Last week delegates to the Iowa Farm Bureau Annual meeting elected a new president to head thei...
Pietrarosso Turns Himself In
Emmetsburg, IA (KICD)--The month long search for an Emmetsburg felon concludes Friday.33-year-old James Pietrarosso turned hi...
Milford Man Sentenced
Sioux City, IA (KICD)---A Milford man will spend over five years in federal prison on federal meth charges.At a previous guil...
Lost Island Carp
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) __ State officials say the invasive silvercarp has been found in another lake in northwest Iowa.The Iow...
Shotgun Deer Season
Spencer, IA (KICD)--The first of two shotgun deer seasons in Iowa opens today.Conservation Officer Gary Biederman with the Io...
Basketball Scores from Friday Night
Basketball Scoreboard – Friday, December 2nd, 2011Girls Spencer 48 – Unity Christian 24Estherville-LC 65 – ...
Half Staff Flags Friday
Des Moines, IA (AP) -- Gov. Terry Branstad has ordered flags in Iowa be flown at half-staff on Friday in honor of a U.S. Mari...
Hull Fire Cause
HULL, Iowa (AP) __ Authorities have blamed an electrical problemfor a fire that damaged city offices in Hull.A state investig...
Farm Cash Rents Higher In 2012 Across Corn Belt
Spencer, IA:(Nov. 29, 2011) - Farmers National Company reports that across the Corn Belt, cash rents are up for 2012, and som...
Fatal Accident
ROCKWELL CITY, Iowa (AP) __ The victim of a deadly rollover nearRockwell City has been identified.Authorities say 39-year-old...
Hull City Hall Fire
HULL, Iowa (AP) __ The city of Hull will move its operations tothe local library after a weekend fire caused major damage to ...
BV Sheriff Named Citizen Hero
Storm Lake, IA (KICD)--Buena Vista County Sheriff Gary Launderville will be recognized ats a "citizen hero" at the ...
Great American Smokeout
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Today marks the 36th Great American Smokeout.This day was started up by the American Cancer Society as a ...
Fatal Boat Crash Indictment
WORTHINGTON, Minn. (AP) __ A grand jury has indicted an Iowa manon a misdemeanor in connection with a fatal boat crash this s...
Harvest Photo Contest Winner Announced
DES MOINES, IA: (Nov. 02, 2011) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today announced Sharon Roberts, from Maren...
Pork Board Will Evaluate Industry Benefits
(Ames, Iowa, November 2, 2011) — AgCareers.com has been selected by the National Pork Board to assist with a project to...
Nominations Sought For Renewable Fuel Promotion
DES MOINES, IA: (Nov. 01, 2011) –Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey is encouraging Iowa fuel retailers and gas ...
Branstad EDU Talk
Des Moines, IA (KICD)--Governor Terry Branstad took some time this morning to visit with KICD News about his plan to overhaul...
Shine Named To Board
Des Moines, IA (KICD-RI)--Some of the state's captains of industry have agreed to serve on two new boards which will steer st...
Weather Expert Sees La Nina Continuing
Spencer, IA:(Oct. 31, 2011) - A noted climatologist says the La Nina weather anomaly is responsible for the current dry condi...
Funds Available To Repair Damaged Conservation Practices
DES MOINES,IA (Oct. 31, 2011) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today announced that the Iowa Department of ...
Advanced Biofuel Grants Announced
WASHINGTON, October 31, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Monday announced payments for 156 advanced biofuel ...
First Round Football Playoff Scores
CLASS 3ASpencer 28, Creston 18Harlan 35, Sioux City Heelan 30Boyden Hull Rock Valley 17, Atlantic 7Carroll 10, MOC Floyd Vall...
Demand For Ag Graduates High
Spencer, IA:(Oct. 26, 2011) - The Dean of Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences was in Spen...
Sioux County Judgements
ORANGE CITY, Iowa (AP) __ A 40-year-old Sioux City man involvedin a two-hour standoff with officers has been given jail time ...
Northwest Iowa First Round Playoff Pairings
2011 Playoffs – First RoundWednesday, October 26thClass 3ASpencer at CrestonAtlantic at Boyden Hull-Rock ValleyHarlan a...
NW Iowa Football Scores for Week 9
CLASS 3A DISTRICT 2Spencer 35, Sergeant Bluff Luton 14Boyden Hull Rock Valley 41, MOC Floyd Valley 6Sioux City Heelan 58, Sto...
Spencer: A Blue Zone?
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Business leaders and citizens of Spencer gathered to discuss the city becoming a Blue Zone.At Tuesday's m...
Sackett Interview
Okoboji, IA (KICD)--The longest serving judge in the history of the Iowa Court of Appeals is retiring at the end of the year....
Lakers Cross Country Competes at Waldorf Invitational
When: Saturday, October 15thWhere: Forest City, IAMeet Name: Waldorf InvitationalWomen: Krista Pelzer – 9th, 22:33 Meli...
NW Iowa Football Scores for Week 8
CLASS 3A DISTRICT 2MOC Floyd Valley 22, Spencer 20Boyden Hull Rock Valley 49, Denison Schleswig 7Sergeant Bluff Luton 21, Sto...
Absentee Voting
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Absentee ballots for the upcoming city elections in Iowa can now be cast.Clay County Auditor Marge Pitts ...
Spencer Fraud Seminar
Spencer, IA (KICD)--The Director of Iowa's Consumer Protection Division is coming to Spencer in two weeks to head up a meetin...
Des Moines To Host Borlaug Dialogue
Spencer, IA:(Oct. 11, 2011) - Agriculture and food advocacy elites from around the world are gathering in Des Moines this wee...
Perry Visits Spencer
Spencer, IA (KICD)--GOP presidential candidate RIck Perry packed the northwest wing of the Spencer Pizza Ranch Saturday after...
NW Iowa Football Scores for Week 7
CLASS 3A DISTRICT 2Boyden Hull Rock Valley 32, Spencer 17Sergeant Bluff Luton 21, Le Mars 13Sioux City Heelan 37, Denison Sch...
Walcott Eatery Boasts "Best Tenderloin"
(CLIVE, Iowa) Oct. 07, 2011 — The Iowa Pork Producers Association Restaurant & Foodservice Committee has selected the w...
Walcott Eatery Boasts "Best Tenderloin"
(CLIVE, Iowa) Oct. 07, 2011 — The Iowa Pork Producers Association Restaurant & Foodservice Committee has selected the w...
China Pork Imports To Increase In 2012
Spencer, IA:(Oct. 07, 2011) - China is expected to import 8-percent more pork in 2012 despite an expected rebound in its dome...
Attempted Murder Verdict
SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa (AP) __ A Spirit Lake man has been found guiltyof attempted murder in the 2010 assault of his roommate with...
China Currency Bill Debated In U.S. Senate
Spencer, IA:(Oct. 05, 2011) - U.S. Senators on Monday voted to open debate on legislation that would allow the United States ...
Start Somewhere Walk
Spencer, IA (KICD)--The city of Spencer will take part in the state of Iowa's latest health initiative.Hy Vee nutritionist El...
Farm Bureau Calculates Missouri Flood Damage !t $207M.
Spencer, IA:(Oct. 03, 2011) - A new study from the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation says this year’s flooding along the Miss...
NW Iowa Football Scores for Week 6
CLASS 3A DISTRICT 2Spencer 21, Denison Schleswig 13MOC Floyd Valley 35, Le Mars 13Sioux City Heelan 35, Sergeant Bluff Luton ...
Start Somewhere Walk
Join CD 107.7, Lite 104.9 and Newsradio 1240 KICD as together we take the first steps toward a better and healthier Iowa with...
REAP Assembly
Spencer, IA (KICD)--The annual regional assembly of Iowa’s premiere outdoor recreation and conservation funding program...
Five Island Rock Reef
Emmetsburg, IA (KICD)--The planning stage of installing a rock reef at Five Island Lake is underway.Palo Alto County Conserv...
Updated Football Standings (9/26/11)
Class 3ADISTRICT 2 District ...
NW Iowa Football Scores for Week 5
CLASS 3A DISTRICT 2Spencer 30, Storm Lake 0Boyden Hull Rock Valley 28, Le Mars 7Sergeant Bluff Luton 22, Denison Schleswig 14...
Northey Elected President Of NASDA
Spencer, IA:(Sep. 22, 2011) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey has been elected to serve as President of the Nation...
Farmers Coop Society Wins Honor
Spencer, IA:(Sep. 21, 2011) - Employees say the Farmers Coop Society in Sioux Center is one of the top places to work in Iowa...
GOP Hopeful Slams Government Regulations
Spencer, IA:(Sep. 21, 2011) - Republican Presidential Candidate Ron Paul was in Spencer Tuesday, where his “small-gover...
Valero Announced Plant Upgrade
Spencer, IA:(Sep. 19, 2011) - Valero Renewable Fuels on Friday made the formal announcement that it plans to install a next-g...
NW Iowa Football Scores for Week 4
CLASS 3A DISTRICT 2Le Mars 28, Spencer 21MOC Floyd Valley 21, Sergeant Bluff Luton 0Boyden Hull Rock Valley 27, Sioux City He...
2011 Hiney Fest
Presents the 2nd AnnualHiney Wine &ArtsFestivalSaturday, October 1st ~ 10am-5pmKirchner Historical Park ~ Peterson,Iowa$1...
Vilsack At CCF
Spencer, IA (KICD)--4th District Congressional candidate Christie Vilsack spent the weekend at the Clay County Fair.Vilsack s...
NW Iowa Football Scores for Week 3
CLASS 3A DISTRICT 2Sioux City Heelan 48, Spencer 7Denison Schleswig 7, MOC Floyd Valley 6Storm Lake 48, Le Mars 27Boyden Hull...
NW Iowa Football Scores for Week 2
Emmetsburg 19, Spencer 13Ruthven Ayrshire 30, Spalding Catholic 20Spirit Lake 55, Storm Lake 2Sheldon 20, MOC Floyd Valley 11...
Tigers to Host E-Hawks for Home Opener
The Spencer Tigers (1-1) will play their first home game of the football season Friday against the Emmetsburg E-Hawks (1-0) w...
Farm Bureau Policy Centers On Flooding & CRP
Spencer, IA:(Sep. 01, 2011) - The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is calling for changes in the Army Corps of Engineers’ ma...
King Visits Spencer
Spencer, IA (KICD)--5th District Congressman Steve King visited Spencer for a town hall meeting Tuesday afternoon.King spoke ...
Spencer Economic Development
Spencer, IA (KICD)--The city of Spencer is looking to add more tools to their economic development toolbox.At Monday's Progre...
Hess Campaign Announcement
Click play on box to listen to full interview with Hess Spencer, IA (PR)--Megan Hess, a Spencer native, launched her campa...
Iowa Lakes Cross Country Competes at Region 11 Time Trials
Iowa Lakes Community College cross country resultsDate: Saturday, August 27th Location: Creston, IA – hosted by Southwe...
Valero To Enhance Plant Efficiency
Spencer, IA:(Aug. 29, 2011) - Valero Renewables has plans to make changes at a couple of area ethanol plants.Valero owns 10 e...
NW Iowa Football Scores for Week 1
Spirit Lake 49, Spencer 14Sioux Central 34, Clay Central Everly 0Sioux City North 37, Le Mars 0 (Thursday Night)Unity Christi...
Pro Farmer gives crop forecast after midwest tour
Spencer, Iowa--August 26-- Pro Farmer has concluded the 2011 Midwest Crop Tour and is projecting the U.S. corn crop at a yiel...
Another picture of storm damaged crops
Spencer, Iowa -- August 24 -- Another picture of a storm damaged field located near Cylinder, Iowa taken by ISUExtension Agro...
Pictures of storm damaged fields
Spencer, Iowa -- August 24 -- Hereis apicture that ISUExtension Agronomist Paul Kassel took ofafield located near Cylinder, I...
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association wins ACE Award
Spencer, Iowa -- August 24 -- The Iowa Renewable Fules Association was recognized by the American Coalition for Ethanol with ...
Syngenta sues Bunge after rejection of Agrisure Viptera Corn
Spencer, Iowa-- August 24 -- Syngenta Seeds has filed suit in the northern district of Iowa against Bungefor refusing to acce...
2011 Clay County Fair
The Information You Depend onLIVE From the ClayCountyFair!Newsradio 1240 KICD will be broadcasting from our Depot Building ...
Farm Bureau & University Team Up To Promote Ag
Spencer, IA:(Aug. 08, 2011) - The University of Iowa Athletics Department and the Iowa Farm Bureau announced ON FRIDAY plans ...
Local Infant Dies
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD)--Funeral services have been set for a 22-month-old child who died Tuesday at Marble Beach Park in Dick...
Local Athlete to Play in Iowa Baseball All-Star Game Series
Spirit Lake senior Mitch Peschon has been selected to the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star games Series...
Kossuth County Fair Report
Algona, IA,August 3rd-- Here is a report from the Kossuth County Fair with Amanda Anderson.The Kossuth County Fair goes throu...
No-Wake Rule Lifted
Spirit Lake, IA (Radio Iowa)--State and local officials dropped emergency boating rules on the Iowa Great Lakes Tuesday that ...
Bachmann Visits Spencer
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann Made several stops in the KICD listening area on Sunday.The Minne...
Wind Energy Storage Project Axed
Spencer, IA:(Jul 29, 2011) - Plans to build a $400-million stored-energy park in Dallas County have been scrapped after ...
Extreme Rainfall Due To La Nina
Spencer, IA:(Jul 28, 2011) - Reports of heavy rainfall are becoming disturbingly common this summer. Last week, we heard repo...
Can Canola Become A "Third" Iowa Crop?
AMES, IA (Jul 27, 2011) – Bare soil is a common sight in Iowa in the wintertime. Corn and soybeans, Iowa’s domina...
Weekly Hog Weights Drop Nearly 3 Pounds
Spencer, IA:(Jul 27, 2011) - As expected, last week’s severe heat wave pulled down average hog weights in the Iowa/Sout...
Deciphering Codes
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Around 75 gathered in Spencer Tuesday evening to hear from the State Fire Marshal on code enforcement.Som...
NASS Confirms Last Week's Heat
Spencer, IA:(Jul 26, 2011) - The weekly Crops & Weather update from the National Ag Statistics Service (NASS) confirms what y...
Iowa Cattlemen Gain Members
Spencer, IA:(Jul 26, 2011) - The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) closed its 2011 membership drive at 9475 members, u...
Sioux City Standout Chooses Iowa
Michael Malloy, a 6 foot 175 pound senior to be running back for the Sioux City Heelan Crusaders, made his college choice on ...
Welcome Rains Soak Eastern Cornbelt
Spencer, IA:(Jul 25, 2011) - A prominent ag meteorologist says more rain should fall this week along with the temperatures. M...
Senate Candidate Announced
Algona, IA (KICD)--An Algona man has decided to run for the Democratic nomination for the Senate District 4 post.Bob Jennings...
Spencer EDU Summit
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Iowa's Governor and Lieutenant Governor spoke to a packed crowd Saturday morning in the Spencer Middle Sc...
Spencer Soldiers Return
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Dozens gathered across Spencer to welcome home area soldiers this evening.A procession through town led b...
Clay GOP Election Kickoff
Spencer, IA (KICD) -- It was a night of views and thoughts at the Clay County Regional Events Center for the Clay County Repu...
Dickinson County Grant Proclamation
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD)--Governor Terry Branstad has approved a proclamation to enact the State Individual Assistance Grant Pr...
Vilsack Makes It Official
Spencer, IA (KICD)--A Democratic challenger for the new 4th District Congressional post in Iowa is officially in the race.Chr...
Mason Visits With KICD
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD)--The President of the University of Iowa is visiting Northwest Iowa this week. Since 2007 Sally Mason...
Sioux Central FFA Wins Chapter Challenge Award
Spencer, IA:(Jul. 08, 2011) - Supporters of the Sioux Central FFA Chapter were on hand Friday morning as the Chapter received...
DOE Approves Loan For Emmetsburg Plant
Spencer, IA:(Jul. 08, 2011) - Emmetsburg, Iowa-based Project Liberty received a conditional commitment on Thursday for a $...
Slain Clerk Families Speak
Undated (RI)--The families of two slain Iowastore clerksare heard from on Thursday.18-year-old Michael Swanson of St. Louis ...
Iowa Lake Monitoring
Ames, IA (KICD) -- Iowa State University has begun installing water quality monitoring equipment in 16 Iowa lakes to collect ...
Baseball and Softball Scores from Wednesday Night
2011 Iowa Softball Regional Scores Class 1A First RoundWednesday, July 6Harris Lake Park 16 – Clay Central Everly 6Akro...
Corn Crop Will Pollinate Late - Cropcast
Spencer, IA:(Jul. 06, 2011) - Most of the U.S. corn crop will enter the critical pollination period a week or more later than...
Hartley Health Care Award
Hartley, IA (KICD) -- A Hartley health care facility has received a prestigious award.Governor Terry Branstad announced on Ju...
Santorum Urges End To Ethanol Subsidy
Spencer, IA:(Jun. 29, 2011) - Republican Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum was in downtown Spencer Tuesday morning to meet w...
Entries Encouraged In Hay/Straw Directory
Spencer, IA:(Jun. 29, 2011) - Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey is encouraging Iowa hay and straw producers to register or updat...
80th Anniversary: Spencer Fire
Spencer, IA (KICD)--Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Great Spencer Fire that engulfed downtown Spencer.KICD News spoke...
Swanson Guilty Verdict
Carroll, IA (RI)--Jurors took less than an hour Thursday to find a Minnesota teenager guilty of first-degree murder in the sh...
Concert Connection
Buy any three Concert Connection Shows and save $7!Or buy all four shows and save $10!ClickHere to order tickets.Conc...
Iowa Remains Cool & Wet
Spencer, IA:(Jun. 21, 2011) - The weekly crops and weather report said temperatures in Iowa last week averaged 2.2 degrees be...
Sheldon Hiker Dies
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) __ Authorities say an Iowa woman has diedwhile hiking the Alkali Flat Trail in White Sands National Mon...
Marathon to Marathon Results - Saturday June 11th
Marathon to Marathon resultsJUNE 11th, 2011, MARATHON, IOWACOMPLETE RESULTS www.fitnesssports.comSCHEDULED START TIMES: 6:00 ...
Marathon to Marathon Results - Saturday June 11th
Marathon to Marathon resultsJUNE 11th, 2011, MARATHON, IOWACOMPLETE RESULTS www.fitnesssports.comSCHEDULED START TIMES: 6:00 ...
Marathon to Marathon Results - Saturday June 11th
Marathon to Marathon resultsJUNE 11th, 2011, MARATHON, IOWACOMPLETE RESULTS www.fitnesssports.comSCHEDULED START TIMES: 6:00 ...
Rising Flood Waters Threaten Iowa Town
Spencer, IA:(Jun. 15, 2011) - The rising Missouri River broke a 300-foot hole in a levee near the Iowa-Missouri border on Mo...
Hear From Iowa Coaches at the I-Club Banquet in Arnold's Park
The annual Northwest Iowa Lakes I-Club Spring Banquet was held Thursday night in Arnold's Park. KICDSports was in attendance ...
Grand Falls Grand Opening
Larchwood, IA (KICD)--Iowa's 21st state licensed casino is ready for their grand opening tonight.Grand Falls Casino General M...
Hear From Coaches at the Iowa State Tailgate Tour
The Iowa State tailgate tour made a stop in Arnold's Park on Monday evening for the second year in a row with several coaches...
KICD Antique Tractor Ride
Anne Hagedorn will be driving her pink John Deere 3010 in this year's tractor ride to promote Breast Cancer Awareness. Come c...
2011 Flagfest
Flagfest WeekendJune 10, 11 & 12, 2011Spencer, IowaJoin us for a fun-filled weekend inSpencer for Flagfest!For the full sched...
Trip Guide
KICD Trip GuideSeptember 17-18 MinnesotaTwins vs.Cleveland IndiansMinnesota Vikings vs. Tampa Bay BuccaneersCombo Tr...


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