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5 hours ago
Late-Night Blaze Destroys Abandoned Home Near Storm Lake
An abandoned home east of Storm Lake went up in flames Thursday night, drawing a large emergency response.
5 hours ago
O’Brien County BoS Landowners Pipeline
The debate over carbon pipelines is intensifying across Northwest Iowa, as landowners in O'Brien, Clay, and other area counties continue to speak up.
5 hours ago
2 Casino Fraud Cases in Northern Iowa
We have updates on two separate fraud cases from the Grand Falls Casino in Larchwood.
5 hours ago
Cut Line Knocks Out 911 Service
Reports of widespread 911 outage impacted several Northwest Iowa counties on Thursday, forcing dispatch centers to rely on non-emergency lines.
5 hours ago
Toby Shine Passes Away
Spencer-area business leviathan Toby Shine passed away yesterday at the age of 82.
1 day ago
Another Medical Copter Collides with Bird
For the second time in three days a medical helicopter in Northern Iowa struck a bird and had to make an unplanned landing.
1 day ago
Alta Library Bond Fails Reaction
Alta Library Board Chairman Bruce Hinkeldey says the board is disappointed but ready to regroup after voters rejected the $1.25 million bond measure.
1 day ago
Grant Approved for Bike Trail Link
Barring any unforeseen barriers, bikers will be able to safely ride from Spencer to Milford by this time in 2026.
1 day ago
Emergency Services Overhaul Gains Momentum in Clay County
The Clay County officials are moving quickly to overhaul the EMS system following the vote to make Emergency Management an essential service.
1 day ago
Spencer Girls Swim Team Prepares for State Championships
Spencer, Ia (Northwest Iowa Now) – The 2025 Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Swimming & Diving Meet will…
2 days ago
Grassley Visits Spencer Wednesday Morning
US Senator Chuck Grassley visited Spencer's industrial park Wednesday morning.
2 days ago
Free Rides to Local Food Banks
In response to a perceived local need, RIDES Regional Transit Authority will be offering free rides to food banks beginning Wednesday.
2 days ago
More Paddlefish Stocked in Okoboji
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources continues to get favorable response to the decision to reintroduce paddlefish in the Okoboji chain.
2 days ago
Clay County Tourism Results
The tourism numbers from 2024 are out from the Iowa Department of Economic Development.
3 days ago
Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation at Buena Vista University Campus in Storm Lake
Emergency crews responded to a gas leak on the Buena Vista University campus in Storm Lake
3 days ago
More Iowa Disasters, Higher Insurance Blamed on Climate Change
Natural disasters in Iowa are becoming more frequent and costly, with damages reaching millions or even billions of dollars.
3 days ago
Congressman Randy Feenstra Kicks off Campaign for Governor
Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra has officially launched his campaign race for Governor Monday night.
3 days ago
Suspended Driver in Accident Near Dickens
There were no injuries, but an Estherville woman was charged after a one vehicle accident Northeast of Dickens on 310th Avenue early Monday morning.
3 days ago
Medical Helicopter Forced to Land
Nobody was injured when a medical helicopter enroute from Spirit Lake to Sioux Falls had to set down unexpectedly in rural Lyon County Sunday night.
3 days ago
Estherville Woman Dies After Police Find Unresponsive in Street
Estherville Police are investigating after an unresponsive female was found late Monday night.