Local News from Northwest Iowa Now

3 hours ago in Local

UPDATED: Storms Late Tonight, More Tomorrow; Wintry Mix by Saturday

Updated

The forecast from today into Saturday hasn't changed much.

5 hours ago in Local

Feenstra Praises Student Innovation During No Boundaries Presentation in Spencer

Congressman Randy Feenstra and State Representative Megan Jones visited with Spencer High School students Friday to hear a presentation on the district’s No Boundaries program.

5 hours ago in Farm, Local

Early March USDA Drought Update

Much of Iowa sees only small changes this week, but drought conditions remain in place across a large part of the state.

5 hours ago in Local

Supervisors Pass Tighter Rules on Wind Turbines in Emmet County

The Emmet County Board of Supervisors has officially approved stricter amendments to its wind energy ordinance.

6 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

Nature Playscape Nears Groundbreaking in Dickinson County

Amy Heibult with the DCCB says fundraising is currently at 36% complete toward the $500,000 matching goal.

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

Pianopalooza at Hartley VIP Fundraiser This Saturday

The event begins with cocktails at 5pm, Dinner at 6 pm, and Pianopalooza performance at 7 pm, all taking place at the Hartley Community Center Saturday night.

Local Sports

1 week 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…

1 week ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Juggernaut Crusaders Too Much for Tigers in Regional Championship

Heelan three headed monster all in double-figures

1 week 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…

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Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear

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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.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

An Oscar race that looked like a runaway may be a close call, after all

Who says to beware the Ides of March? A March 15 Academy Awards may feel late. By then, it will be almost a year since "Sinners" sunk its teeth into moviegoers last April. Some nominees have been on the campaign trail since the Cannes Film Festival in May.

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Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested again on battery charge in New Orleans

Actor Shia LaBeouf, who was arrested and charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday and charged with one additional misdemeanor count of simple battery, court records show.