Local News from Northwest Iowa Now

10 hours ago in Local

Communities Report Strong Fundraising Totals from Pony Express Ride

Fundraising totals have been reported from communities participating in Friday’s 2026 Pony Express Ride.

14 hours ago in Local

Fire Crews Investigate Smoke Report at Spencer Building

Emergency crews responded to reports of smoke inside a Spencer building early Friday morning.

15 hours ago in Local

Two Vehicle Accident Injury

A two-vehicle accident in rural Spencer led to one injury Wednesday morning.

19 hours ago in Local

Renovations Begin at Sanborn Intergenerational Daycare

Once the move is complete, the center will be renamed the Sunrise Express Daycare Center.

19 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

Northwest Iowa Easter Weekend Events

The Spencer Jaycees host their annual East Egg Scramble for kids ages one through eleven at the Soccer Complex at 9 Saturday morning.

1 day ago in Local

Vehicle Fire in Spencer

Firefighters in Spencer responded to a single-vehicle fire early Thursday morning.

Local Sports

3 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

High School Golf Scores: 3/31/26

High School Golf Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area Conferences

3 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Tiger Boys Open 2026 Campaign with Mercy Rule Win Over Dutchmen

Spencer's Offensive Onslaught too much for Dutchmen

5 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Track and Field Results: 3/28/26

Area Schools compete at highly competitive indoor meet in Brookings

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