Local News from Northwest Iowa Now
8 hours ago in Local
Severe Storm Threat Builds This Evening (9/1/2026)
This afternoon, the weather setup is a little complicated as two areas of energy move northeast across the region.
11 hours ago in Local
Spencer Housing Study Complete
Spencer, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The city of Spencer has received a new housing study. Researcher Keith Carl counted 750 vacant…
19 hours ago in Local
Public Input Sought for Little Sioux River Water Trail Plan
Residents across northwest Iowa are being asked to share their thoughts on the future of the Little Sioux River.
19 hours ago in Local
IGL Chamber Reveals Logo for 2027 Winter Games
The price to ride in this year's Oktoberfest Bike Ride in Okoboji is 30 dollars this week, but Chamber of Commerce Program Director Morgan Strauss says it goes up five bucks next Monday.
19 hours ago in Local
Iowa to Host Annual Farm Progress Show
It's Iowa's turn to host the annual Farm Progress Show this year.
19 hours ago in Local
Several Northwest Iowa Counties Set to Receive Millions in FEMA Funding
US Senator Chuck Grassley's office has announced an additional 26.6 million dollars in FEMA payments related to damage from various outbreaks of severe weather including the 2024 flood, and emergency warning systems.
Local Sports
2 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
Tiger Girls Swimmers 3rd in Mason City
Sears hits another qualifying mark, and Tigers sweep top 3 spots in Backstroke
2 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
Volleyball Scores: 8/29/26
Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area
4 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
Football Scores: 8/28/26
Scores from the KICD 9-County Area
4 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
PAC Outscores Rebels to Begin Season
Welander and Hammen Highlight a Strong Night of Offense for Pocahontas Area
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Trending
15 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur
A jury found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans and lingered in the public imagination for decades.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Closing arguments to begin in trial of man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur killing
Closing arguments are scheduled Monday in one of hip-hop's most anticipated trials for the man accused of orchestrating the death of Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the killing of Shakur in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago.
2 days ago in National, Trending
More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing
At least two bodies have been recovered since a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, park officials said Monday, as search and recovery efforts continued for about 15 people still missing.