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2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake
"Grand Theft Auto" has never been much for following the rules. Nearly three decades after a video game built around stealing cars, outrunning police and embracing criminal mayhem first arrived, the franchise has survived controversy, transformed open-world gaming and become one of the biggest sellers in entertainment.
Spencer Discount Cards Now Available for Christmas
The Spencer Chamber of Commerce has launched its annual gift card program.
Fall Fish Count Indicates Strong Numbers
The Iowa DNR says fish numbers are strong based on fall netting operations.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during a period when his comedy career built around boasts of erotic exploits was taking off.
Emmet County Attorney Determined by Write-In
There were no candidates on the ballot for Emmet County Attorney this year.
Newell Man Facing 13 Counts
Buena Vista County authorities have filed thirteen counts against a Newell man for four, separate incidents allegedly occurring all the way back to October of 2024.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
In a wide-open NFL, trade deadline is an opportunity for a few teams to get a big boost
The NFL is wide open at the season's midpoint. The trade deadline will give teams an opportunity to separate themselves from the pack, especially in a season when several teams are in the mix for a Super Bowl run.
2 days ago in Entertainment
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ stomps to a record-setting $31.6 debut, clobbering ‘The Cat in the Hat’
"Godzilla Minus Zero" stomped into movie theaters with a chart-topping $31.6 million over the weekend, scoring a record debut for a foreign-language film at the North American box office.
Robert “Bob” Berven, 71, Spencer
Memorial services for Robert “Bob” Berven will be held Wednesday, November 11th, at 10:30 a.m. at Warner Chapel in Spencer.…
5 days ago in Entertainment
Awkwafina digs into her culinary roots to try something a little crazy: Open a restaurant
Awkwafina was feeling under the weather recently and decided she was going to make soup. And that startled her because she hasn't always been the kind of person who made soup.
Rotary Book Sale Continues This Weekend at Clay County Fairgrounds
Spencer Rotarians remind you to stop by the book sale at the fairgrounds this weekend to shop for yourself or people on your Christmas list.
Spencer Police and Fire Departments Detail October Calls, Vehicle Additions
Spencer Police Chief Mark Warburton had last month's stats for the city council Monday.
5 days ago in Sports
Several coaches on the hot seat need major turnarounds in the second half to keep their jobs
NFL owners have been more patient this season. At least one coach was fired by Week 9 in each year since 2022 but there haven't been any dismissals so far. The Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard, though. Several coaches could be in trouble if they don't turn things around quickly.
5 days ago in Sports
Jaguars thrash the depleted Ravens 33-10 for their 5th win in 6 games
With their top two quarterbacks injured, the Baltimore Ravens were prepared to use any trick necessary in their attempt to keep the game competitive against Jacksonville. That included snapping the ball directly to Derrick Henry on quite a few occasions.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment
Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.
Sacred Heart Fall Gala Returns This Saturday
The local community is invited to the annual Sacred Heart Fall Gala this weekend.
October Finishes as Iowa’s Third Warmest on Record
State Climatologist Justin Glisan joined us Thursday as we looked back at the month of October.
Lakes Regional Healthcare Breaks Ground on $20 Million Emergency Room Expansion
Lakes Regional Healthcare announced a 20-million-dollar construction plan last month to double the size of the Emergency Room.
Dickinson County Leads KICD Area in Tourism Spending at $241 Million
As we reported last week, 3.2 percent of tourism spending in Iowa last year was in Dickinson County at 241.4 million.
Storm Lake Public Safety Logs More Then 2,700 Calls in October
The City of Storm Lake has released its monthly public safety report for October.
