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High School Volleyball Scores: 9/17/25

Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area

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Schubach wins Girls, Wernimont Boys at Chris Smith Invitational

Interviews with Sioux Central's Marley Madsen and Jack Christian, West Bend-Mallard's Tyra Schupbach, Sheldon's Kylie Robinson and Malachai Vermeer

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Tornado Boys Top 3 at Home Meet

Kampbell 7th for Storm Lake Girls

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Royals’ Juhl 11th at WC/K-P/RV

MMCRU Competes in Moville

6 hours ago in National

FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with skeptical Democrats at contentious Senate hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with skeptical Democrats at a contentious Senate oversight hearing Tuesday, defending his record amid criticism that he has politicized the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency and pursued retribution against perceived adversaries of President Donald Trump.

6 hours ago in National

German suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated case

A German national who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison Wednesday after serving his sentence in an unrelated case, police said.

6 hours ago in World

Alexei Navalny’s widow says lab reports show her husband was poisoned

The widow of Alexei Navalny said Wednesday that two independent labs have found that her husband was poisoned shortly before his death in a Russian prison.

7 hours ago in Sports

Tom Brady’s dual roles as Fox Sports NFL analyst, Raiders limited owner continue to raise questions

The questions about Tom Brady's dual roles as a Fox Sports NFL analyst and partial owner of the Las Vegas Raiders have intensified after he was shown in the team's coaching booth with a headset on during a 20-9 loss Monday night to the Los Angeles Chargers.

7 hours ago in Sports

MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing TV deals with NBC, ESPN, Netflix

Major League Baseball has abandoned plans to play two games in London next season because of scheduling issues with West Ham's Olympic Stadium and the sport's television partner.

7 hours ago in Entertainment

Trivial Pursuit, Furbies and even snow might join the Toy Hall of Fame

Later this year, the National Toy Hall of Fame could induct snow — yes, the cold, white stuff that falls from the sky. But only if it ices out enough of the competition — a group that features hugely popular board games, outdoor favorites and giggling plushies.

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Bad Bunny leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations, dethroning Édgar Barrera’s 2-year run

It's Bad Bunny's world once again. The Puerto Rican superstar leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations this year.

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Lisa Scott, 61, Greenville

Services for 61 year old Lisa Scott of Greenville will be Saturday, September 20th at 10:00am at the Warner Funeral…

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Spencer Child Care Study Reveals Economic Growth Challenges

The survey of both employees and employers has come up with a deficit of 788 childcare slots.

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Spencer Secures Grant for Street Projects, Funds Hotel Study

Spencer, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The Iowa Department of Transportation has awarded the city of Spencer 800 thousand dollars to help…

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KICD Farm Weekly Crop Report

Agronomists are telling farmers in Iowa to assess their crop and prioritize fields where stalks are brittle

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Fees in Dickinson County See First Increase in 25 Years

The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors has approved an increase in building permit fees.

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Diane Noll, 85, Royal

Services for 85 year old Diane Noll of Royal, formerly of Linn Grove will be Saturday, September 20th at 10:30am…

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Teddy “TJ” Lowry, 70, of Spirit Lake

A memorial visitation for 70-year-old Teddy “TJ” Lowry of Spirit Lake will be Saturday, September 20th from 2-4pm at Turner…

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Donald Bedet, 76, of Ocheyedan

A Celebration of Life for 76-year-old Donald Bedet of Ocheyedan will be Saturday, September 20th at 2pm at Jurrens Funeral…

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Helen Westfall, 91, of Graettinger

Services for 91-year-old Helen Westfall of Graettinger will be Saturday, September 20th at 11am at Bethel Lutheran Church in Graettinger. …

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7 hours ago in Entertainment

Trivial Pursuit, Furbies and even snow might join the Toy Hall of Fame

Later this year, the National Toy Hall of Fame could induct snow — yes, the cold, white stuff that falls from the sky. But only if it ices out enough of the competition — a group that features hugely popular board games, outdoor favorites and giggling plushies.

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Bad Bunny leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations, dethroning Édgar Barrera’s 2-year run

It's Bad Bunny's world once again. The Puerto Rican superstar leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations this year.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Couldn’t make it to see Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico? He’s livestreaming his last concert

Bad Bunny's residency in Puerto Rico has boosted the island's economy and stoked conversations about its identity and struggles. Now, fans from around the world will have a chance to tune in.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director and indie patriarch, dies at 89

Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died Tuesday at 89.

2 days ago in National, Trending

US and China reach a framework deal on TikTok

A framework deal has been reached between China and the U.S. for the ownership of popular social video platform TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after weekend trade talks in Spain.