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1240 KICD at a glance
About 1240 KICD
1240 KICD is the news/talk station of northwest Iowa. It broadcasts on 1240 AM in Spencer, Iowa, and is owned by Saga Communications as part of its Spencer Radio Group. On this page you can listen to KICD live online, free.
News and talk
KICD carries a news/talk format with national news from ABC News Radio, CBS News Radio and Fox News Radio, plus programming from Compass Media Networks and Westwood One.
Sports
The station carries Fox Sports Radio, Minnesota Twins baseball and Minnesota Vikings football — the favorite teams of many northwest Iowa fans.
On the air since 1942
KICD signed on in 1942 and has served Spencer and Clay County for more than eighty years.
Sister stations
KICD's sister stations are KICD-FM and KMRR.
News, anywhere
Press play and KICD starts in seconds — on U.S. 71, in the field or far from Iowa. The stream on this page carries the same programming you hear on 1240 AM.
Why listeners tune in
For farm families and small towns across northwest Iowa, KICD is a trusted source of news, markets and weather — and the place to hear the Twins and Vikings.
How to listen
You can hear KICD on the radio on 1240 AM across northwest Iowa, but you do not need a radio at all: this page plays the live stream in any browser, on a phone, tablet or computer. Press the play button at the top, wait a second or two for the stream to connect, and keep browsing while it plays — the player stays on as you move between pages. It is ideal for the morning news or game day, and it costs nothing: no account, no subscription and no app to install.
Below the player you will find KICD's frequency and home city, the genres it plays, answers to common questions and a list of similar stations, so when you want a change you can jump to another station in the same format or the same area with one click.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to 1240 KICD live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
1240 KICD plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
News
News and talk stations keep you informed around the clock, with live debate, call-ins, sports and coverage of the day’s biggest stories.
Radio stations in Spencer
Other stations from the same place — click to open.
Frequently asked questions
Press play on this page to stream KICD, free and with no app.
Yes, both.
Saga Communications, as part of its Spencer Radio Group.
In 1942.
Yes. You can listen to 1240 KICD live for free here on Radio Stations Hub, 24 hours a day.
Yes. 1240 KICD plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open 1240 KICD here on Radio Stations Hub and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another News, Talk station meanwhile. Radio Stations Hub checks every stream automatically.



