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Properly Disposing Lithium-Ion Batteries Fire Chiefs Focus During Fire Prevention Week
Coulsen tells Northwest Iowa Now you should not leave a device using the lithium-ion batteries charging near flammable materials like a couch or bed.
Evans Questions Licensing for Former Des Moines Superintendent
Ian Roberts was hired by the Des Moines public schools in July of 2023 after serving as a head of schools in Pennsylvania
Spencer Park & Rec Director Talks Splash Pad Fundraising
Engineering for the splashpad - to be located next to the Aquatic Center - has already been completed, and the city has the remaining 750 thousand dollars earmarked if private donors are willing to come up with the other half a million.
Strouth Emphasizes Employee Recruitment During Manufacturing Month
Strouth says there are approximately 65 hundred manufacturing jobs in the Corridor currently, with employers saying they would expand if they could find more employees.
Storm Lake Fire and Police Release September Report
According to the report, the Storm Lake Police Department made 153 adult arrests, a rise from 109 during the same month last year.
Project Under Budget for Alta-Aurelia Athletic Complex
Construction on the new Alta-Aurelia Warrior Athletic Complex is moving quickly, and it's coming in under budget.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Dominance of the Las Vegas Aces threatens to make short work of WNBA’s expanded finals
The Las Vegas Aces are in position to make short work of the WNBA's expanded playoff schedule. A'ja Wilson's turnaround jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining lifted the Aces over the Phoenix Mercury for a thrilling 90-88 win on Wednesday night. It also gave Las Vegas a 3-0 lead in the first best-of-seven WNBA Finals in league history.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel is being built for 2027
Get ready for more chicken jockey. "A Minecraft Movie" is getting a sequel. Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that it was planning to release the film in July 2027.
2 weeks ago in National
Troops will miss paychecks next week without action on the government shutdown
The nation's third shutdown in 12 years is once again raising anxiety levels among service members and their families because those in uniform are working without pay.
2 weeks ago in Music
Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV
Simmons, a co-founder and bassist for the legendary band, was evaluated at a hospital Tuesday before being released. He posted on social media that he was doing well.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Common’s journey from Bulls ball boy to NBA theme song composer
"Basketball has a soul to it," said Common, a three-time Grammy winner, who has also won an Emmy and Oscar. "It's nostalgic but forward. The rhythm, the harmony, the movement, the teamwork, the star player. We wanted to capture all that in sound."
Singers Sought for Selections of Handel’s Messiah
Rehearsals start October 19th, and the performance is set for December 7th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer.
Vote Now for Big Challenge Best Business Idea
Entrepreneurs in Western Iowa have submitted their business pitch, and now the public needs to vote to narrow the field down to three finalists.
People for Pets Major Fundraiser This Saturday
Shelter Director Jenna Schror says the event at Century Farms Distillery is critical for the shelter, which is facing high demand and a few unexpected repairs.
Coronation Crowns King and Queen
Spencer hosts Sioux City West in Football this Friday, and you can hear the game on KICD 1240 AM, 102.5 FM.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Tigers rally to beat Mariners 9-3 and force decisive Game 5 in AL Division Series
Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Cubs use 4-run 1st inning to top the Brewers 4-3 and avoid NL Division Series sweep
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run single and the Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep by holding off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-3 victory in Game 3 of their NL Division Series on Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-2 in Game 4 to reach first ALCS since 2016
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer each drove in a run, and eight Toronto pitchers shut down the Yankees in a 5-2 victory that sent the Blue Jays to the American League Championship Series for the first time in nine years.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Bad Bunny’s music streams soar since 2026 Super Bowl halftime show news
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny's music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced.
2 weeks ago in World
What we know about the next steps in the deal to pause the war in Gaza
A breakthrough deal pausing the war in Gaza has been reached. But will it lead, as U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed, to "a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace"?
