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Wolverines Season Comes to an End at Hands of Top-Seeded Comets
Boyden-Hull advances to Regional Championship in Spencer against St. Edmond (FD)
Fourteen Spencer Students Earn All-State Music Honors; Three Named Alternates
Fourteen Spencer students were selected for the All-State Music Festival over the weekend and three are alternates.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘You Can See Everything’ surges with $19.5M at box office; ‘Clayface’ takes No. 1
DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with "Clayface," landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest success story in theaters remained A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything," which pulled in $19.5 million in its first weekend of wide release.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.
Attorney General Brenna Bird Talks Top Priorities During Spencer Campaign Stop
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird made a recent stop in Spencer as part of her reelection campaign.
2 weeks ago in Features, Trending
‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition
When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Yamal, Mbappé, Kane and Messi in contention to win the Ballon d’Or. Here’s what to know
The Ballon d'Or winners will be announced on Monday with a new generation of soccer stars, led by Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, ready to stamp their name on the trophy that for so long was a personal duel between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Saturday is the Deadline for Micro-Grant Applications
It's time for the fall Main Street Micro-Grant awards in Spencer.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.
Sioux City Man Charged After Wrong-Way Chase and Patrol Car Crash in Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake Police have released new details about a Thursday evening chase that started at the Walmart corner and ended near the Camp Foster Road.
2 weeks ago in World
Lula’s win in Brazil bucks a regional shift to the right and denies Trump a powerful ally
Brazilian voters have denied Latin America's resurgent right its ultimate prize, snapping a streak of seven straight conservative presidential victories in 18 months.
Spencer Girls Swimming Claims Melissa Fender Memorial
Spencer wraps up regular season with dominant showing in Council Bluffs
Top-Ranked Wildcats Thump Generals in Class A Playoffs First Round
Woodbury Central's Verschoor tosses 5 Touchdowns
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Rent’ musical celebrates its 30th Broadway anniversary with a starry show: ‘No day but today’
Jordan Fisher was in middle school when he first heard it. He was at his first cast party, gathering with fellow performers around his drama teacher's piano after some community theater.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
The new wedding budget: Where couples are spending more, and less
Modern Gents reports average wedding spending hit $34,200 in 2025, highlighting that couples prioritize experiences and personalization while balancing budgets amid rising costs.
Hull Man Sentenced for Illegal Gun Possession
A Hull man previously convicted of a felony has now been sentenced to twenty-seven months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Thunder star and NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s record 20-point streak ends at 141 games
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander decided it was time for his record streak of 20-point games to end. The Oklahoma City star's run of 141 consecutive regular season contests with at least 20 points ended Thursday night when he subbed himself out toward the end of a game against the Denver Nuggets.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Why big music stars like Harry Styles and Celine Dion are embracing residencies
For Harry Styles' dedicated audience, it is the can't-miss event of the year: Tens of thousands have descended on New York City's Madison Square Garden each night of his 30-date residency, rushing to catch the show before it concludes Halloween weekend.
Spencer Golf Pro is Retiring
The city of Spencer is in the market for a new Golf-Pro and golf course manager.
