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Schubach wins Girls, Wernimont Boys at Chris Smith Invitational
Interviews with Sioux Central's Marley Madsen and Jack Christian, West Bend-Mallard's Tyra Schupbach, Sheldon's Kylie Robinson and Malachai Vermeer
6 hours ago in National
FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with skeptical Democrats at contentious Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with skeptical Democrats at a contentious Senate oversight hearing Tuesday, defending his record amid criticism that he has politicized the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency and pursued retribution against perceived adversaries of President Donald Trump.
6 hours ago in National
German suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated case
A German national who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison Wednesday after serving his sentence in an unrelated case, police said.
6 hours ago in World
Alexei Navalny’s widow says lab reports show her husband was poisoned
The widow of Alexei Navalny said Wednesday that two independent labs have found that her husband was poisoned shortly before his death in a Russian prison.
7 hours ago in Sports
Tom Brady’s dual roles as Fox Sports NFL analyst, Raiders limited owner continue to raise questions
The questions about Tom Brady's dual roles as a Fox Sports NFL analyst and partial owner of the Las Vegas Raiders have intensified after he was shown in the team's coaching booth with a headset on during a 20-9 loss Monday night to the Los Angeles Chargers.
7 hours ago in Sports
MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing TV deals with NBC, ESPN, Netflix
Major League Baseball has abandoned plans to play two games in London next season because of scheduling issues with West Ham's Olympic Stadium and the sport's television partner.
7 hours ago in Entertainment
Trivial Pursuit, Furbies and even snow might join the Toy Hall of Fame
Later this year, the National Toy Hall of Fame could induct snow — yes, the cold, white stuff that falls from the sky. But only if it ices out enough of the competition — a group that features hugely popular board games, outdoor favorites and giggling plushies.
7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Bad Bunny leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations, dethroning Édgar Barrera’s 2-year run
It's Bad Bunny's world once again. The Puerto Rican superstar leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations this year.
Lisa Scott, 61, Greenville
Services for 61 year old Lisa Scott of Greenville will be Saturday, September 20th at 10:00am at the Warner Funeral…
Spencer Child Care Study Reveals Economic Growth Challenges
The survey of both employees and employers has come up with a deficit of 788 childcare slots.
Spencer Secures Grant for Street Projects, Funds Hotel Study
Spencer, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The Iowa Department of Transportation has awarded the city of Spencer 800 thousand dollars to help…
KICD Farm Weekly Crop Report
Agronomists are telling farmers in Iowa to assess their crop and prioritize fields where stalks are brittle
Fees in Dickinson County See First Increase in 25 Years
The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors has approved an increase in building permit fees.
Diane Noll, 85, Royal
Services for 85 year old Diane Noll of Royal, formerly of Linn Grove will be Saturday, September 20th at 10:30am…
Teddy “TJ” Lowry, 70, of Spirit Lake
A memorial visitation for 70-year-old Teddy “TJ” Lowry of Spirit Lake will be Saturday, September 20th from 2-4pm at Turner…
Donald Bedet, 76, of Ocheyedan
A Celebration of Life for 76-year-old Donald Bedet of Ocheyedan will be Saturday, September 20th at 2pm at Jurrens Funeral…
Helen Westfall, 91, of Graettinger
Services for 91-year-old Helen Westfall of Graettinger will be Saturday, September 20th at 11am at Bethel Lutheran Church in Graettinger. …