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Special Election April 28th for Spencer Council 5th Ward
Interested candidates must live within the ward, complete an affidavit, and submit a petition with 50 valid signatures by 5pm April 3rd.
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Understanding Hail and Wind Risks
Today's Severe Weather Awareness Week topic is Hail and Wind Safety.
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Spencer’s McEntee to Continue Soccer at Northwestern
McEntee is added to a strong 2026 Class for Red Raiders
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Arrest in O’Brien County for Illegal Reentry
Man Arrested in O’Brien County Pleads Guilty to Illegal Reentry and Sex Offender Charges
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2 Motorcycle Collision
Sioux City man faces charges after a two-motorcycle collision in O'Brien County Saturday afternoon
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Urban Forestry Awards
Arnolds Park and Spencer have been named recipients of the Tree City USA Award.
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Storm Lake Marina
The two-year stalemate over the future of the Storm Lake Marina reached a breaking point last week
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Preparedness Focused on Day Three of Severe Weather Awareness Week
Knowing when there’s a weather risk is one thing, but having a safety plan in place is what matters most.
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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.
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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.
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Rotary Car Raffle Winner Announced
The winner of the yearly Iowa Great Lakes Rotary Club's Car Raffle has been determined.
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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.
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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.
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Tornadoes Highlighted in Today’s Severe Weather Awareness Topic
Today’s Severe Weather Awareness Week topic is tornadoes.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.