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58 minutes ago in Local

B&B Truck and Trailer Repair Receives Spencer Retail Kickstarter Loan

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Eight people stand in front of a B&B Truck & Trailer Repair storefront, holding a large ceremonial check for $25,000 dated June 17, 2026.

B&B Truck and Trailer Repair has been awarded a loan from the Spencer Retail Kickstarter Committee.

3 hours ago in Local

Gilmore Man Faces Multiple Charges after Manhunt

Gilmore City, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The identity of the man who eluded authorities in Humboldt and Pocahontas Counties Tuesday night…

19 hours ago in Local

University of Okoboji Cycling Classic is this Weekend

Before biking was popular, and before there was even a trail ... there was the Campus Bike Ride.

19 hours ago in Local

Iowa State University Releases Annual Cash Rent Survey

Iowa State University is out with the annual cash rent survey for Iowa farmland.

19 hours ago in Local

Senator Ernst Comments on Farm Bill Draft

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa has commented on the draft of the Senate farm bill released yesterday.

Local Sports

1 day ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/23/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

1 day ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Tigers Spoil Riverhawks’ Upset Bid in Extra Innings Walk-Off

Bottom of the lineup shines as Spencer stops a 3-game losing streak

2 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/22/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

3 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Weekend Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/19/26-6/20/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

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