Local News from Northwest Iowa Now
2 hours ago in Local
Deadline Approaches to File for Special Ward 4 City Council Election
All nomination papers must be submitted to the Clay County Auditor’s Office by 5:00 pm this Friday, March 13.
2 hours ago in Local
Northwest Iowa Corridor Habitat for Humanity Has Big Plans for Spencer School Property
The property includes a double lot on East 3rd and East 4th Streets near the old auditorium.
Engineers Give Clay County Board Wetlands Initiative Update
The initiative is fully funded by the state through IDALS, ensuring no direct construction or engineering costs to the county or landowners.
2 hours ago in Local
Emmet County Testing Sirens Today
Estherville, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — March 23rd throught the 27th is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa with many emergency warning…
2 hours ago in Education, Local
St. Patricks Catholic School Closing in Sheldon
here are currently 42 students enrolled. No announcement yet on what will become of the school building at 11th Street and 4th Avenue.
3 days ago in Local
Storm Lake Council Approves Deal
The City of Storm Lake has approved a service agreement with Piper Sandler & Co.
Local Sports
2 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…
2 weeks ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
Juggernaut Crusaders Too Much for Tigers in Regional Championship
Heelan three headed monster all in double-figures
2 weeks ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
Tiger Boys’ Season Comes to an End in Orange City
MOC-FV's Groendyke hits 6 3-pointers in victory for Dutch
2 weeks ago in Sports
Girls Postseason Basketball Scores: 2/21/26
REGIONAL SEMIFINALS 4A Region 1 Spencer 52, Le Mars 41 #1 Bishop Heelan 86, Harlan Community 46 Region 8 #10…
Big Country Round Up
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Midwest Country Show
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NASCAR
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Trending
4 hours ago in Trending, World
Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge
Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener
Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear
Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early Thursday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office, which didn't say what charge she faces.