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7 hours ago in Local
Applications Available for 2026-2027 Okoboji YIP Initiative
The Okoboji Foundation is taking applications for the 2026-2027 Youth in Philanthropy Initiative.
7 hours ago in Local
2026 U of O Homecoming Hits Record Representation
The Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce says it was a record for the 2026 University of Okoboji Homecoming.
7 hours ago in Local
Palo Alto County Denies Permits For Two Hog Nurseries
The Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors unanimously denied conditional use permits for two proposed livestock hog nurseries Tuesday.
7 hours ago in Local
Ground Broken for Harvest Hills Housing Development in Milford
Members of the Milford community gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of the Harvest Hills residential development project Tuesday.
7 hours ago in Local
Special Designated Days Return for 2026 Clay County Fair
The Special Designated Days are back this year at the Clay County Fair.
1 day ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
Tennis Scores: 8/10/26
Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area
Local Sports
1 day ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
Tennis Scores: 8/10/26
Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area
1 day ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
KICD 9-County Area Best Teams of the 2025-2026 Year: GTRA/ELC Girls Wrestling
Five Titan Wrestlers break into State Tournament
1 day ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
KICD 9-County Area Best Teams of the 2025-2026 Year: Spencer Boys Swimming
Tiger Swimmers continue to topple records in 2025-2026
2 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
Dropping the Curtain on the Lakes Conference
Former Lakes Conference Coaches; Gary Swensen, Bob O'Hara, Scott Koch, Clint Young, Don Martindale, and Steven Bomgaars join Northwest Iowa Now to look back on the Lakes Conference
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3 hours ago in National, Trending
Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver
Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.
2 days ago in National, Trending
How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle
The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
1 week 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.