Local News from Northwest Iowa Now

1 hour ago in Crime, Local

Storm Lake Man Threatened To Kill Occupants During Break-In Attempt

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A Storm Lake man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly threatening residents and attempting to force his way into a home.

1 hour ago in Local

Spirit Lake Man Found Dead in Mason City Park

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A Spirit Lake man was found dead early Wednesday morning in a Mason City park, according to local authorities.

2 hours ago in Local

Jones Monitoring City E-Scooter Ordinances

Cities everywhere are discussing the explosion of motorized scooters that children - and adults - are riding on streets and sidewalks.

2 hours ago in Local

34th annual Bully Bullhead Weekend

Ruthven Prepares for 34th Annual Bully Bullhead Weekend

18 hours ago in Local

Second Annual 4-H Fundraiser Returns to Spencer this Weekend

Clay County 4-H is hosting its second annual Together for Tomorrow 5K, Color Run and Community Day this Saturday at the Clay County Fairgrounds.

Local Sports

1 day ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Spencer Closes Out 2026 Regular Season with Shutout of Algona

Spencer's Vail strikes out 13 and passes 500 K Career mark

3 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

KICD 9-County Area Postseason Baseball Central

Pairings and Scores from KICD 9-County Area Teams in Substate Tournaments

3 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

KICD 9-County Area Softball Postseason Central

Pairings and Results for the KICD 9-County Area Softball teams in the Regional Tournaments

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