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Dogs Take Over Sheldon Pool in Support of Police K9 Program

The Sheldon Aquatic Center is inviting dogs to take over the pool this Sunday, August 24, for its annual Doggie Dip.

3 weeks ago in World

Famine grips Gaza’s largest city and is likely to spread, authority on food crises says

The world's leading authority on food crises said Friday the Gaza Strip's largest city is gripped by famine, and that it is likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid.

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Best New Foods of Clay County Fair 2025 Announced

The finalists are a Bison Cheesesteak Crunch with Fritos, a Dumpster Hot Dog with pulled pork and jalapenos, Island Noodles Stir Fry, a Churro with ice cream, a Chicken and Waffle sandwich with Nashville Hot sauce, and a Spudnut Twist pastry.

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O’Brien County Sheriff Arrest Sanborn Man After Turning Himself In

A Sanborn man is facing multiple charges after turning himself in to authorities early Wednesday morning.

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Moser Announces Run for Spencer City Council

Moser says working in different job sectors and living in different communities gives her some life perspectives.

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Motorcycle Accident Thursday Morning Sends One to Hospital

A Graettinger man sustained incapacitating injuries in a one-vehicle accident on the state line Thursday morning.

3 weeks ago in World

Hundreds of historic tall ships sail into Amsterdam for a maritime festival

Crowds packed vantage points along a major canal and took to the water themselves Wednesday to watch a flotilla of hundreds of historic ships sail into Amsterdam at the start of a five-day festival celebrating the Dutch capital's maritime history.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Ciara reinforces her passion for music with ‘CiCi.’ The album is her first since 2019

Ciara will deliver a new bundle of joy on Friday, but it's not the fifth child her husband publicly flirts with her about. "It's time. Honestly, I've been working on this album for almost five years," said the R&B-pop superstar.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi welcome first child via adoption

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi adopted a daughter, the first child for the married couple, this summer, they announced Thursday. "We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy," the couple wrote in a social media statement.

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ARL of Iowa Rescues Eleven Dogs from Camper and Home in Pocahontas County

Eleven dogs were found and rescued from a property in Pocahontas County on Tuesday, August 19.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, aka Sincaraz, rule men’s tennis as the 2025 US Open arrives

OK, sure, maybe it wouldn't be rational to say there's no point in actually holding the full U.S. Open and instead just fast-forwarding to the inevitable matchup for the men's championship between Jannik Sinner — assuming he's healthy — and Carlos Alcaraz on Sept. 7. Seems reasonable, though.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

New Beatles ‘Anthology’ projects will be released this fall

Beatles fans will be feeling some "real love" for this: New content from the iconic band is coming this fall on screen, in music and in print.

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Iowa Lakes Community College Praises Grant Success Amid Whistleblower Lawsuit

This positive report on grant activity comes as the college faces a lawsuit from a former administrator.

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Vehicular Homicide Defendant Pleads Not Guilty

The defendant in a vehicular homicide case - identified by a Mason City tv station as a resident of Spencer - has pled innocent.

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Clay County Fair Paid and Volunteer Workers Training This Week

The Clay County Fair is still looking for hourly workers. Training is this week.

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City Council Reviews Process for Hiring Finance Director

The city has gone back to the drawing board for the third time in trying to find a Finance Director. 

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Clay County Conservation Hosting Hammocks and Hiking

Something different to do this afternoon, if you're looking to unwind and tune in to nature.

3 weeks ago in National

Judge denies Justice Department request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts

A federal judge on Wednesday rejected the Trump administration's request to unseal grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein 's sex trafficking case, joining two other judges in denying the public release of material from investigations into the late financier's decades-long sexual abuse of young women and girls.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Yankees become 1st MLB team to hit 9 home runs in a game twice in one season

José Caballero hit two home runs in 86 games with the Tampa Bay Rays this season. The speedy utilityman matched that total in one night Tuesday as the New York Yankees put on quite a power show.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Aubrey Plaza describes grief over husband Jeff Baena’s death, likens it to an ‘ocean of awfulness’

The actor spoke on the podcast ''Good Hang with Amy Poehler," telling her former "Parks and Recreation" costar in her most detailed public remarks to date that it's been a daily struggle to overcome her grief.

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23 hours ago in Entertainment

Ego Nwodim leaves ‘Saturday Night Live,’ which adds 5 new cast members

Ego Nwodim is the latest — and perhaps last — high-profile departure from "Saturday Night Live," as the long-running sketch show has seen a cast shakeup ahead of its 51st season.

1 day ago in Clay County Fair, Entertainment, Local

Clay County Fair Rocked Iowa Music Day

The event also served to inspire new artists, with last year's Iowa Rocks Talent contest winners, Des Moines-based Procedure" performed on the Northwest Bank stage Thursday night.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev call off their engagement, break up after 5 years

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev have called off their engagement and brought an end to their five-year relationship, a person close to the couple told The Associated Press.

2 days ago in National, Trending

US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, died Wednesday after being shot at a college event, Trump said. The co-founder and CEO of the youth organization Turning Point USA, the 31-year-old Kirk is the latest victim in a spasm of political violence across the United States.