KICD (1240

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) is an AM

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licensed to serve the community of

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. The station broadcasts a

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format. KICD is owned by Saga Communications and licensed to Saga Communications of Iowa, LLC. The studio, transmitter and broadcast tower are located on the north side of Spencer along

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. According to the Antenna Structure Registration database, the tower is tall. The tower is also used by its sister station

KICD-FM KICD-FM (107.7 MHz) is a radio station licensed to serve the community of Spencer, Iowa. The station broadcasts a country music format. KICD is licensed to Saga Communications of Iowa, LLC. The studio, transmitter and broadcast tower are locate ...

. On June 29, 2018, KICD began simulcasting on FM translator K273DD 102.5 FM Spencer.KICD Moves as Saga Launches Pure Oldies in Spencer, IA
Radioinsight - June 29, 2018

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