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Local Community College Lawsuit

A local Community College is being sued by a former administrator.

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Spencer Emergency Room Opens Wednesday

At long last, the new Emergency Room is open to patients, starting Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.

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Storm Lake Mayor Not Seeking Re-Election

Mike Porsch, the Mayor of Storm Lake, has announced he will not seek re-election this November.

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2024-2025 KICD Team of the Year: Spencer Girls Soccer

Tigers claim another NWISL Crown, stopped in Regional Championship for 2nd straight year

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Spencer Activities Report: 8/11/25

Recapping and Previewing the Spencer Activities Schedule

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Local State Fair Runner-Up

The Iowa State Fair continues welcoming visitors through this Sunday, and now a new Queen reigns over the fairgrounds, Riah Schrage of Grundy County was crowned on August 9th.

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Sheriff’s Office Investigates Two-Vehicle Crash Near Spirit Lake

The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office investigated a two vehicle accident that was reported at 11:43am, August 11th in the 1700 block of 260th Ave (M-56).

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Alta Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Charge

An Alta man has pled guilty in federal court to illegally possessing a firearm.

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Estherville Resident Contains Garage Fire

The prompt actions of a local resident helped contain a garage fire late Sunday night in Estherville.

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Spencer Municipal Band Wraps Up This Thursday

The concert is being called a "greatest hits" performance, featuring a variety of songs from this summer's series as well as some past favorites.

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Spencer Hospital Birth Center Open House This Saturday

It’s a free, come-and-go event for anyone who is expecting, a new mom, a seasoned mom, or just planning for the future.

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Bison Burger Picnic Tuesday at Prairie Heritage Center

All the money raised through free-will donations will directly support the conservation association's work to protect and enhance the region's natural resources. 

4 weeks ago in World

A heatwave scorches parts of Europe and fans wildfire threat in France

A heat wave gripped parts of Europe on Monday, sending temperatures up to 43 degrees Celsius (109.4 Fahrenheit) in southern France and increasing risks of wildfires in wine country, while Bulgaria suffered blazes along its southern borders and Hungary saw record-breaking weekend temperatures.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the US under 7-year deal with TKO Group

Paramount will become the new home to all Ultimate Fighting Championship events in the U.S. under a seven-year agreement with TKO Group announced on Monday.

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2024-2025 KICD Team of the Year: Spirit Lake/Okoboji Vs Spencer

The Lakes Conference Rivals collided 3 times over the course of the 2025 Spring

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Weapons’ horror film scores a box office victory

It's August, and horror and humor came to play. In a month that's long been known to let edgier movies thrive, Zach Cregger's highly anticipated horror film "Weapons" did not disappoint, topping the box office during its debut weekend with $42.5 million domestically from 3,202 theaters. It made $70 million internationally.

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2025 Fall Sports Preview: Spencer Girls Tennis

Tigers aim for the State Tournament in 2025

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Second Cooler Fire at Hull Co-Op

A second cooler fire at Hull Co-Op in Sheldon Friday evening.

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Dog Violations in Ruthven

Two instances of dog violations in Ruthven early last week.

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Warrant Violation Arrest

Graettinger man was arrested for violation of a Pretrial Release.

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This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

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Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.

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Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’

This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.