Local News from Northwest Iowa Now
46 minutes ago in Local
Breaking News: One Fatality Confirmed in Two-Vehicle Accident Today
The accident happened this morning at the intersection of 240th Avenue and 340th Street East of Spencer - commonly known as "The East Beltline Road" or truck route.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests of Two Ocheyedan Residents
A Clay County traffic stop led to the arrest of two Ocheyedan residents on drug charges Sunday afternoon.
2 hours ago in Local
Rotary Car Raffle Winner Announced
The winner of the yearly Iowa Great Lakes Rotary Club's Car Raffle has been determined.
3 hours ago in Local
Ward 5 to Be Filled by Special Election
After the Spencer City council's decision to fill the Ward 4 vacancy by appointment earlier this year was overturned by a petition calling for a special election, they have voted unanimously to hold a special election to fill a new vacancy in Ward 5.
3 hours ago in Local
Spencer Chamber CEO Sheriffa Jones Recognized in Iowa 500
Spencer Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sheriffa Jones has been named to the Iowa 500, a statewide list recognizing Iowa’s most influential leaders.
6 hours ago in Local
Tornadoes Highlighted in Today’s Severe Weather Awareness Topic
Today’s Severe Weather Awareness Week topic is tornadoes.
Local Sports
1 week ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
Spencer’s Al Pierce inducted into IFCA Hall of Fame
Northwest Iowa Now's Interview with the now IFCA and IATC Hall of Fame Member
1 week ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
Laker Baseball Returns
A Month after a crash that took the life of one Laker Baseball Player and Injured multiple others, Iowa Lakes is returning to the diamond
1 week ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
Spencer’s Hopkins Inks With Dutch
Spencer Senior Sydnee Hopkins is moving on to the next level to play College Basketball at Central in Pella. Hopkins inked her Letter of Intent on Friday morning with family, teammates, and coaches present at the Spencer Fieldhouse.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Girls Postseason Basketball Scores: 2/25/26
REGIONAL FINALS 1A Region 1 #2 Newell-Fonda 71, George-Little Rock 37 Region 2 #1 Bishop Garrigan 54, Lake Mills 35…
Big Country Round Up
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Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special
Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.
Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team
A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat. They ran into a more physical team.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Everything you need to know about ‘BTS: The Return,’ the new Netflix documentary
All seven members log onto a livestream, broadcast from a beach. A few years ago, it was a common image. But after the K-pop boy band BTS pressed pause on their full-band duties for nearly four years, it was revelatory.