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4 days ago in Sports

Enhanced Games to offer performance enhancers … and stock … to the public

The Enhanced Games is going public in two ways — with a new listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange and also by offering a direct-to-consumer business focused on performance products in a move it says "aims to democratize access to performance enhancement tools and protocols."

4 days ago in Sports

More flag-planting celebrations could be in store for college football’s rivalry week

Coaches, players, administrators and maybe even security will be on high alert in hopes of dissuading or even preventing flag plantings that wreaked havoc during rivalry week in 2024.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad weather lashing western Greece forced organizers to move the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, from Olympia's ancient stadium and temples to a nearby museum.

5 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Tiger Girls Open Up Season with Thrilling Win Over Dutch

Hopkins goes for 21 and gets go-ahead free throws to lead Spencer past MOC-Floyd Valley

5 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

6 KICD 9-County Area Champions at West Lyon Girls Wrestling Tournament

Inwood, Ia (Northwest Iowa Now) – Emmetsburg, Okoboji/HMS, Sibley-Ocheyedan, and Spirit Lake/Park attended the West Lyon Girls Wrestling Tournament on…

National

4 days ago in National

Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn’t known, AP sources say

A suspect is in custody in the shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, police said.

4 days ago in National

National Parks to raise fees for millions of international tourists to popular US parks

The National Park Service said Tuesday it is going to start charging the millions of international tourists who visit U.S. parks each year an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular sites, while leaving them out of fee-free days that will be reserved for American residents.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.

5 days ago in National

One of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre’s last survivors, Viola Ford Fletcher, dies at age 111

Viola Ford Fletcher, who as one of the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma spent her later years seeking justice for the deadly attack by a white mob on the thriving Black community where she lived as a child, has died. She was 111.

5 days ago in National

Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed

A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump's urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.

Entertainment

4 days ago in Entertainment

‘Rush Hour 4’ will be distributed by Paramount after Trump’s reported request

After President Donald Trump's reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner's "Rush Hour 4," a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director.

4 days ago in Entertainment

How Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal found the emotional power of ‘Hamnet’

In "Hamnet," Chloé Zhao's adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's prizewinning 2020 novel, Paul Mescal plays William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley his wife, Agnes. It's a fictional, speculative drama with basis in historical fact.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The best new holiday music releases for 2025

'Tis the season to put on some brand-new holiday music. The best way to get festive is to sing along to Christmas classics new and old. But don't know what to press play on? We've got you covered.

5 days ago in Entertainment

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a rare Superman comic book! And it fetched $9.12M!

A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by three brothers cleaning out their late mother's attic, netted $9.12 million this month at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Local

Spirit Lake Holiday Window Lighting Event This Saturday

Santa will make his grand entrance on a fire truck, leading right up to the moment the city lights officially turn on at five o'clock.

Lifestyle

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more

The shrinking turkey population amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak is expected to cause wholesale turkey prices to rise 44% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite the increase, many stores are offering discounted or even free turkeys to soften the potential blow to Thanksgiving meal budgets.

6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

These 6 kitchen tools can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner

It's the start of Thanksgiving week, the time when home cooks across America suddenly recognize the daunting task ahead. More than 90% of people in the U.S. celebrate the food-centric holiday and more than 1 in 4 attend meals that include more than 10 other people, according to the Pew Research Center.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help

Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care. Emergencies are inevitable, but you can prepare to deal with them by building an emergency fund.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip

Studying abroad can be challenging in unexpected ways. Experts say that's why students need to study up on not only safety precautions and cultural differences, but also the emotional shifts that may come with leaving home — and returning to it.

Local News from Northwest Iowa Now

1 day ago in Local

Cancellations November 29th & 30th

2 days ago in Local

Spencer Officials Declare Snow Emergency Parking

Officials say they are requesting that residents do not park on city streets between the hours of midnight and 7am so the street department can remove snow from our roadways.

2 days ago in Local

City of Milford Announce Snow Ordinance Details

That means absolutely no parking on public streets, alleys, or city-owned lots.

2 days ago in Local

Storm Lake Declares Snow Emergency Through Tuesday Morning

In the downtown district, keep streets clear from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.

News

1 day ago in Local

Cancellations November 29th & 30th

2 days ago in Local

Spencer Officials Declare Snow Emergency Parking

Officials say they are requesting that residents do not park on city streets between the hours of midnight and 7am so the street department can remove snow from our roadways.

2 days ago in Local

City of Milford Announce Snow Ordinance Details

That means absolutely no parking on public streets, alleys, or city-owned lots.

2 days ago in Local

Storm Lake Declares Snow Emergency Through Tuesday Morning

In the downtown district, keep streets clear from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.

2 days ago in Local

Storm Lake Man Dies in One Vehicle Accident

The driver crossed the center line, overcorrected and entered the South ditch where he struck a driveway and rolled several times.

2 days ago in Local

Storm Lake Fire Department Urges Holiday Fire Safety with Annual Wreath Campaign

Throughout the holiday season, a wreath with red lights will be displayed in front of the Storm Lake Fire Station.

2 days ago in Local

Winter Storm Warning Friday Noon through Midnight Saturday for Northwest Iowa

Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 12 inches. Ice accumulations around a light glaze south of Interstate 90 toward US Highway 20.

4 days ago in Local