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5 days ago in Entertainment
Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?
Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among the finalists to get into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year, a lineup that also includes cuddly Care Bears, the dice game Yahtzee, the ancient game Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Drexler are the most nominated for the Latin Grammys
A fight of titans is coming up for the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys with singers Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and hip hop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso as the most nominated artists revealed on Wednesday.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Ed Sheeran’s tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.
Homecoming Court Announced
Spencer, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — Spencer High School has announced the 2026 Homecoming Court. The Queen candidates are: Lucy Simington, Mercedes…
5 days ago in Sports
Formula 1 schedules 2027 season-opening race in Bahrain in March despite Middle East uncertainty
Formula 1 plans to open the 2027 season in Bahrain even as uncertainty remains over this year's races in the Middle East. F1 released a 24-race schedule for 2027 on Wednesday starting with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 14 and then Saudi Arabia a week later, with events also scheduled for Qatar and Abu Dhabi at the end of the year.
Spencer Hospital Reports $8.9 Million in Community Benefits for FY 2025
Spencer Hospital provided more than $8.9 million in community benefits and served nearly 34,000 patients during Fiscal Year 2025.
Northwest Iowa Community College Sets Fall Enrollment Record
Northwest Iowa Community College has set a new all-time fall enrollment record for 2026.
Spencer Man Faces 12 Felony Charges in Alleged $95,000 Theft Scheme
A Spencer man is facing a dozen felony charges after authorities allege he stole more than $95,000 worth of property from businesses, a golf course and residents in Clay County and neighboring counties.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
Lionel Messi added to Argentina’s roster for Oct. 6 friendly that team says will be farewell match
Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni's 28-man Argentina squad ahead of upcoming home friendlies.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys record with 14 wins including best comedy series, ‘Pitt’ wins best drama
A "Widow's Bay" wave slammed into the Emmy Awards on Monday night as the Apple TV show set a single-season record for a comedy with 14 wins, including best comedy series and best actor for star Matthew Rhys, who personally took home three trophies.
6 days ago in Entertainment
Bob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Marilyn and defined ’70s glamour, dies at 87
Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s — including putting Carol Burnett in some of her kookiest getups and Cher in her raciest ones — died Monday. He was 87.
6 days ago in Sports
Patrick Mahomes shines on his surgically repaired knee in Chiefs’ season-opening rout of Broncos
Patrick Mahomes' surgically repaired left knee felt so good on Monday night that he even ran for a touchdown against the Broncos. Twice.
6 days ago in Sports
Judge hits first homer since May 24 as Yankees clinch record 61st postseason berth, 9th in 10 years
A few minutes after Aaron Judge's first home run since May, the New York Yankees clinched their record 61st postseason berth and ninth in 10 years.
6 days ago in Sports
PGA Tour will have an elite tier and outlines the path to get there and stay there
Winners of the four majors and The Players Championship will get the same rewards as winners of the elite Championship Series events under a new competition model the PGA Tour released Tuesday as it moves toward two divisions in 2028.
Cinnamon Roll That’s Worth $1,500
Long-time contestants in the fifteen-hundred-dollar cinnamon roll contest are eating their hearts out this morning.
2026 CCF Veteran’s Day Recap
Clay County Fair Manager Jason Brockshus arranged a special surprise for Veteran's Day.
Two Injured in Racing Boat Accident on Lake Okoboji
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a Saturday night boat accident on East Lake Okoboji.
Graettinger Man Arrested for Alleged Inappropriate Behavior
The Palo Alto County Sheriff's Department has arrested a Graettinger man wanted on sexual abuse charges.
Missing Person Found Dead in O’Brien County
A person reported missing from Martin County Minnesota was found dead in O'Brien County over the weekend.
