Local News from Northwest Iowa Now
3 hours ago in Local
Spencer Ready for the 2026 School Year
Spencer Community Schools hope to have registration completed Friday.
4 hours ago in Local
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges for Laurens Woman in Pocahontas County
An early morning traffic stop in Pocahontas County led to drug charges for a Laurens woman Saturday.
Drought Conditions Worsen in Parts of Northwest Iowa (8/6/2026)
The area of D-1 "Moderate Drought" expanded in Iowa in the Thursday update of the USDA Drought Monitor.
Storm Lake Investigation Leads to Arrest of Peterson Man on Sex Abuse Charges
A Peterson man is facing multiple charges following an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a minor in Storm Lake.
4 hours ago in Local
Storm Lake Man Charged After Rock Thrown Through Police Department Window
A Storm Lake man is facing a felony charge after allegedly throwing a rock through a window at the Storm Lake Police Department Early Wednesday morning.
8 hours ago in Local
Details Released in Sunday Crash Near Ruthven
The Clay County Sheriff's department has released information about a one-vehicle accident North of Ruthven Sunday afternoon that sent the driver to the hospital.
Local Sports
Iowa Speedway is Gearing Up for NASCAR Race Weekend
It's NASCAR Race Week in Iowa. Iowa Speedway Track Announcer Todd Steinkamp joined our racing podcast this week to discuss the big weekend ahead.
4 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
2026 Northwest Amateur Golf Tournament Update IV: Wrap Up
Joe Honsa Claims the 2026 and 104th Northwest Amateur
5 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
2026 Northwest Amateur Golf Tournament Update III: Day 2
Rainy and Windy Afternoon hinders Flight 1's 2nd Round
6 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
2026 Northwest Amateur Golf Tournament Update II: Day 1
Wrapping up Day 1 of the 2026 Northwest Amateur
Big Country Round Up
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2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: ‘Not a reactive or impulsive thing’
Ariana Grande chose to "clear the air about a few things" during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.
1 week ago in National, Trending
Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet
"The Odyssey" continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.