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Opera Performance at ELC
Seven of the nation's most elite rising opera stars are bringing a world class "Spotlight Concert" to Estherville-Lincoln Central on April 9th.
4 hours ago in Local
Declining Enrollment at Storm Lake Schools
Declining Enrollment, Rising Costs Drive Proposed Levy Increase for Storm Lake Schools
4 hours ago in Local
Morningside University President
Aurelia native, Chad Benson, named Morningside University President
4 hours ago in Local
Storm Lake Driving Pursuit
A Sioux City woman was arrested Saturday night following a reckless driving pursuit in Storm Lake
4 hours ago in Local
Okoboji Blue Water Festival Discontinues
Organizers of the Okoboji Blue Water Festival yesterday announced that event will not continue
1 day ago in Local
Two Vehicle Collision in Sheldon Leads to One Hospitalization
A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 18 and 34th Avenue in Sheldon resulted in one hospitalization and a traffic charge.
Local Sports
1 day ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
Track and Field Results: 3/28/26
Area Schools compete at highly competitive indoor meet in Brookings
Iowa Head Coach Talks Growing Up in Northwest Iowa
The Hawkeye men's basketball team is in the Sweet 16 tonight versus the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the NCAA Tournament.
5 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
Spencer’s McEntee to Continue Soccer at Northwestern
McEntee is added to a strong 2026 Class for Red Raiders
2 weeks 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
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Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance
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