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3 weeks ago in National
Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US
Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.
Deadline Approaches to File for Special Ward 4 City Council Election
All nomination papers must be submitted to the Clay County Auditor’s Office by 5:00 pm this Friday, March 13.
Northwest Iowa Corridor Habitat for Humanity Has Big Plans for Spencer School Property
The property includes a double lot on East 3rd and East 4th Streets near the old auditorium.
Engineers Give Clay County Board Wetlands Initiative Update
The initiative is fully funded by the state through IDALS, ensuring no direct construction or engineering costs to the county or landowners.
3 weeks ago in National
Jury selection to begin in South Florida for 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the U.S. federal trial of four men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages are charged with conspiring in South Florida to kidnap or kill Haiti's former leader, plus related charges.
Emmet County Testing Sirens Today
Estherville, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — March 23rd throught the 27th is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa with many emergency warning…
St. Patricks Catholic School Closing in Sheldon
here are currently 42 students enrolled. No announcement yet on what will become of the school building at 11th Street and 4th Avenue.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.’ ‘The Bride!’ is on life support
Disney and Pixar's environmental adventure "Hoppers" topped the North American box office this weekend with $46 million in domestic ticket sales in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.
3 weeks ago in Sports
George Russell wins Formula 1’s Australian GP as Mercedes goes 1-2
Mercedes' George Russell won a thrilling season-opening Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Antonelli following him home, after a double-stacked pit stop under the virtual safety car outmaneuvered a lightning-quick start by Ferrari.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84
"Country" Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag" was a four-lettered rebuke to the Vietnam War that became an anthem for protesters and a highlight of the Woodstock music festival, died Sunday. He was 84.
3 weeks ago in Trending, World
Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge
Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it
One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener
Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
After 5 years, Sarah J. Maas returns to ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ with 2 untitled books
Romantasy favorite Sarah J. Maas has given her millions of fans a plot twist they had long been waiting for — two more books over the next 11 months in her blockbuster "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series.
Storm Lake Council Approves Deal
The City of Storm Lake has approved a service agreement with Piper Sandler & Co.
Fatal Snowmobile Accident
An Emmetsburg man was killed in a snowmobile accident in Northwest Wisconsin
Clay County Deputies Arrest Peterson Man on Drug Charge
A Peterson man has been arrested on drug charges in Clay County following an incident Thursday night
House Fire in Hartley
A Hartley home is a total loss after a lithium battery fire broke out Wednesday afternoon
Spencer Middle School Brings ‘Bye Bye Birdie: Youth Edition’ to the Stage This Weekend
The musical is the authorized youth adaption of the 1960 stage hit written by Michael Stewart.
