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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.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear
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.
3 weeks ago in National
Dow drops 1,000 points after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 because of the war with Iran.
3 weeks ago in National
Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to ‘Today’ show, first since her mother went missing
Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance Thursday at NBC's "Today" show studios to thank colleagues for their support since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home a month ago.
3 weeks ago in National
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration's immigration crackdown and disaster response.
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.
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.
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.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani’s Japan at the World Baseball Classic
Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters. "Getting the chance to wear that across my chest is going to be pretty powerful," the U.S. and New York Yankees captain said of the World Baseball Classic. "I think a lot of people have a lot of pride for their country."
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
What to say if you’re in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking
Picture this: It's lunchtime in the 1960s, and you're out with co-workers enjoying not one, not two, but three cocktails with your meal. While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. After-work happy hours, corporate parties and client meetings at fancy bars are still expected in many areas of American corporate culture.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Brady Bunch’ house, used in exterior shots for the popular sitcom, gets LA landmark status
The LA city council voted unanimously on Wednesday to designate the the so-called " Brady Bunch " house in the San Fernando Valley as a historic-cultural monument. The vote grants landmark protections to the house on Dilling Avenue that was used for exterior shots of the TV sitcom that ran from 1969 to 1974.
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.
3 weeks ago in National
What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges
A new investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, shows that an estimated 75 priests abused more than 300 children since 1950, with the state's top law enforcement chief warning Wednesday that the scope of the abuse is likely much bigger.
3 weeks ago in World
Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate
Azerbaijan on Thursday accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory that injured four civilians, and it vowed to retaliate in a sign that the war in the Middle East was spreading.
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.
Cherokee County Roundabout Construction Begins This Spring
Marcus, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — Regardless of your opinion on Roundabouts cropping up across Iowa, the safety they ensure continues the…
BV County Conservation Closer to Taking Full Ownership of Storm Lake Marina
The Iowa Natural Resource Commission recently recommended that the state officially hand over the title for the 17-acre property to the county.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Apple’s ‘big week’ launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers
Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a "big week" of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level MacBook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of which was on display at hands-on media events held Wednesday in New York, London and Shanghai.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
The director and ‘The Bride!’ Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jessie Buckley dare you to meet your monster
Maggie Gyllenhaal had earned a little currency as a filmmaker and wanted to make something big. Something epic. Something honest. Something that wouldn't just hit a vein, as she'd done with her first film, an adaptation of Elena Ferrante's "The Lost Daughter," but burst it wide-open.
