Local News from Northwest Iowa Now

5 hours ago in Local

No Injuries Reported in Palo Alto County Accident

A Graettinger man was cited following a two-vehicle property damage accident on July 14th in the 4200 block of 280th Street.

5 hours ago in Farm, Local

Farm Economy Remains Under Pressure as Rural Mainstreet Index Drops

The agricultural economy continued to struggle in July, according to the latest Rural Mainstreet Index.

5 hours ago in Local

Rembrandt’s Quasquicentennial Celebration Planned for this Weekend

Rembrandt will celebrate its 125th anniversary this Saturday July 18th.

5 hours ago in Local

Storm Lake Orders Mandatory Water Conservation Amid Well Repairs

The City of Storm Lake has implemented mandatory water conservation measures.

5 hours ago in Local

Primghar Man Charged After Children Allegedly Given Prescription Drugs

A Primghar man is facing multiple charges after allegedly providing prescription medications to two children who had not been prescribed the drugs.

8 hours ago in Local

GTRA Superintendent Placed on Administrative Leave

The action comes as the districts continue to address financial discrepancies involving shared-service agreements that were first disclosed in June.

Local Sports

1 week ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Tiger Softball Scores Early and Often in Regional Quarterfinal Against Le Mars

Spencer scores all 15 runs in first two innings

1 week 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

2 weeks 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

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