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Buy Aquatic Center Passes at Spencer YMCA
One stop for passes should simplify the process for everyone, they hope.
Truck Collides with Train in Lyon County, Killing One
A driver was killed Tuesday afternoon in Lyon County after a pickup truck collided with a train just a mile south of the Minnesota border.
Driver Found Guilty in Fatal BV County Crash
Sentencing is scheduled for May 5th at the Buena Vista County Courthouse.
Dickinson County Annual Audit Shows Growth
The report shows county revenues jumped nearly 68% last year to over $43 million dollars.
Newell Man Faces Maximum Prison Sentence on Multiple Charges
Cristobal Del Angel Sr., 38, of Newell, was sentenced on March 10, 2026, to a maximum of 92 years in prison.
Estherville Approves Purchase of Property for New Fire Station
The City of Estherville has approved the purchase of property at 3303 Murray Road, taking the final step toward a new fire station.
Storm Lake Officials Lift Weekend Snow Emergency
The City of Storm Lake has lifted the snow emergency it declared over the weekend.
Spencer City Manager Received Positive Performance in Yearly Review
Spencer City Manager Kevin Robinson opted to have his job performance review in public again this time around.
Okoboji Restaurant Requests City to Allow a Parking Lot
The current owner of O'Farrell Sisters Restaurant in Okoboji - which has operated in a residential area since 1947 - has requested the city allow them to build a parking lot.
2 weeks ago in National
Winds, blizzards and triple-digit heat put over half of the US in the path of extreme weather
From a surprising heatwave in California to blizzards burying parts of the Midwest and storms rolling into the East Coast, chaotic weather on Monday put more than half the nation's population in the path of extreme conditions.
2 weeks ago in National
What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor
Legislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters has become a rallying cry for President Donald Trump, who claims that passage of the bill will "guarantee the midterms" for his Republican Party in November.
Spencer’s Al Pierce inducted into IFCA Hall of Fame
Northwest Iowa Now's Interview with the now IFCA and IATC Hall of Fame Member
Laker Baseball Returns
A Month after a crash that took the life of one Laker Baseball Player and Injured multiple others, Iowa Lakes is returning to the diamond
Spencer’s Hopkins Inks With Dutch
Spencer Senior Sydnee Hopkins is moving on to the next level to play College Basketball at Central in Pella. Hopkins inked her Letter of Intent on Friday morning with family, teammates, and coaches present at the Spencer Fieldhouse.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown
Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Monday as powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and a partial government shutdown affecting airport security screeners dragged into a second month.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB
Geraldo Perdomo watched Mason Miller's full-count slider appear to drop just under the strike zone and took a step toward his team's dugout on the third-base side, thinking he walked to put runners at the corners. Then plate umpire Cory Blaser emphatically signaled strike three, stranding the potential tying run at third base and giving the United States a 2-1 win Sunday night that advanced the Americans to the World Baseball Classic championship game against Venezuela or Italy.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Burgers, cocktails, sparkly new duds: Oscar winners, losers and guests hit the after-parties
For most people across the globe, Oscar night ends with the bestowing of that final golden statuette. Not for Oscar winners and guests, of course. Their night is just beginning.
2 weeks ago in World
Island-wide blackout hits Cuba as island struggles with deepening energy crisis
Officials in Cuba reported an island-wide blackout Monday in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen and its power grid continues to crumble.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
When gas prices go up, changing the way you drive can stretch your fuel just a bit farther
When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Stars deliver modern and colorful looks on Oscars red carpet
Pops of color dominated the Oscars red carpet as stars like Renate Reinsve to Chase Infiniti stunned in colorful gowns that put a modern twist on traditional Oscars red carpet glamour.
