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Robert “Bob” Drum, 82, Ruthven
Services for 82 year old Robert “Bob” Drum of Ruthven will be Saturday, March 28th at 10:30am at Zion Lutheran…
Breaking News: One Fatality Confirmed in Two-Vehicle Accident Today
The accident happened this morning at the intersection of 240th Avenue and 340th Street East of Spencer - commonly known as "The East Beltline Road" or truck route.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests of Two Ocheyedan Residents
A Clay County traffic stop led to the arrest of two Ocheyedan residents on drug charges Sunday afternoon.
Rotary Car Raffle Winner Announced
The winner of the yearly Iowa Great Lakes Rotary Club's Car Raffle has been determined.
Ward 4 to Be Filled by Special Election
After the Spencer City council's decision to fill the Ward 4 vacancy by appointment earlier this year was overturned by a petition calling for a special election, they have voted unanimously to hold a special election to fill a new vacancy.
Spencer Chamber CEO Sheriffa Jones Recognized in Iowa 500
Spencer Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sheriffa Jones has been named to the Iowa 500, a statewide list recognizing Iowa’s most influential leaders.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around
Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.
4 days ago in Sports
Tiger Woods to play TGL match final for his Jupiter Links with a title on the line
Tiger Woods has put himself into the lineup Tuesday night for his Jupiter Links team in the TGL final, waiting until the last day to make his first appearance in the tech-infused indoor league.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special
Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.
4 days ago in World
Afghanistan releases American national Dennis Coyle after more than a year
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities on Tuesday released American academic Dennis Coyle after holding him for over a year, with the foreign ministry saying the release came on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Tornadoes Highlighted in Today’s Severe Weather Awareness Topic
Today’s Severe Weather Awareness Week topic is tornadoes.
Carrie W. Krieger, 91, Spencer
Services for 91 year old Carrie Krieger of Spencer will be Friday, March 27th at 10:30am at Grace United Methodist…
New Alta Restaurant Becomes Finalist for Best Burger
Scooter's on Main in Alta received enough online votes to make the finals in this year's Best Burger contest sponsored by the Iowa Beef Industry Council.
Emmet County Campgrounds Set to Open Ahead of Busy Summer Season
Campgrounds in Emmet County are getting ready to open as officials prepare for a busy summer season.
Spencer Hospital Training Center Receives All Star Designation
Spencer, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — Spencer Hospital’s Training Center has earned national recognition as one of the first programs in the…
Monthly Rural Mainstreet Index Released For March
The monthly measurement of the Midwest economy by Creighton University fell from 47.9 in February to 40.9 in March.
Glacier’s Edge Wind Farm Has Reached Full Taxable Value
County Assessor Nathaniel Story reported that Glacier's Edge Wind Farm near Marcus, has reached its full taxable value.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM, and the year
"Project Hail Mary" is bringing audiences to movie theaters in numbers the industry hasn't seen for a non-franchise film since "Oppenheimer." The science fiction epic starring Ryan Gosling earned around $80.5 million in ticket sales in its first weekend playing in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.
5 days ago in National
Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.
5 days ago in World
US won’t strike Iran’s power plants for 5 days, extending Trump deadline on reopening Hormuz strait
President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, saying Monday that the U.S. would hold off on threatened strikes against Iranian power plants for five days.
