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43 minutes ago in Education, Local

Iowa Lakeside Laboratory Says It Helps Having “Friends”

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Two women smiling at the camera indoors beside large windows with greenery outside. for context: casual portrait of colleagues.

The Friends of Lakeside Lab is gearing up for its primary annual fundraiser this Sunday, June 14th.

51 minutes ago in Entertainment, Local

Flight Fest Returns to Spencer Airport After Long Pause

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The Flight Breakfast returns this year after 6 years, thanks to local EAA and ILCC Aviation Students

59 minutes ago in Local

Clay Supervisors Certify Primary Votes

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Woman standing and handing documents to a man at a large conference table during a formal meeting in a wood-paneled room with maps and portraits on the wall, and an American flag in the background.

Auditor staff also noted the increased voter volume caused zero tech friction, with state-mandated security checks matching human tallies perfectly.

2 hours ago in Local

Community Voices Frustration as GTRA Launches Financial Review

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Front entrance of a modern school building with decorative glass doors featuring a large 'Titan Nation' graphic and a blue wall with the Graettinger–Terril Middle School & High School sign to the right.

Community concerns in the GTRA school districts are mounting after officials confirmed financial discrepancies.

3 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/9/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

24 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/8/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

Local Sports

3 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/9/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

24 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/8/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

1 day ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Tiger Softball Remains Unbeaten with Route of Spirit Lake

Aggressive Spencer Offense leads Tigers to 10th win on season

2 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Weekend Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/5/26-6/6/26

Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area

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