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3 weeks ago in World
Former Honduras President Hernández freed after Trump pardon
Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández, sentenced last year to 45 years in prison for his role in helping drug traffickers move hundreds of tons of cocaine to the United States, was released from prison following a pardon from President Donald Trump, his wife announced Tuesday.
Handel’s Messiah Masterwork Performed This Weekend In Spencer
To bring that story to life, the board has enlisted Director Tim Schumacher to lead the full string orchestra and community chorus.
Sheriff Reports Multiple Winter-Related Incidents Over Holiday Weekend
Winter weather makes travel challenging.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Can your dog eat Christmas dinner? The holiday foods pets can and can’t have
Spot & Tango reports on safe holiday foods for dogs, warning against harmful items and how to include pets in festive celebrations responsibly.
Reception Planned for Three Spencer City Councilmen
There will be a reception for three Spencer city councilmen Tuesday evening.
Milford Confirms Sale of Old City Hall Building
Milford's Old City Hall has officially changed hands.
City of Spencer Awarded RISE Grant from Iowa DOT
The city of Spencer has been awarded a higher-than average-percentage development RISE grant from the Iowa DOT
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
NFL division races tighten after a weekend full of surprises and upsets
The race for division titles in the NFL got tighter in Week 13. The Rams, Colts and Steelers became the latest first-place teams to lose Sunday. The Eagles and Ravens lost Thursday. The Patriots play Monday night. Five of the eight divisions have two teams tied for the top spot or separated by less than a game.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
25 holiday TV offerings to watch ranging from comedies to rom-coms and cozy mysteries
Whether you prefer something naughty, like the animated movie "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" or nice, like classics "The Sound of Music" and "Home Alone," streamers, cable and broadcast networks offer up festive choices in December.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty
Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones as the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon wraps up on Cyber Monday.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Super Bowl 2026: Pregame performers will include Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones
The Super Bowl pregame show will open with a trio of standout performers in Northern California: Charlie Puth will hit the stage to sing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile will take on "America the Beautiful" and Coco Jones will sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing."
3 weeks ago in World
Over 800 people are still missing after flooding in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
Over 800 people remained missing Monday after devastating floods killed over 1,000 people last week in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, as Indonesia's president urged more action to confront the changing climate.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Zootopia 2’ roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening
The animated animal city sequel from the Walt Disney Company brought in $96 million in North America over the weekend, earned $156 million over the five-day Thanksgiving frame, and scored a staggering $556 million globally since its Wednesday opening, according to studio estimates Sunday.
3 weeks ago in National
Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba disqualified as New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules
The Trump administration's maneuvers to keep the president's former lawyer Alina Habba in place as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor were illegal and she is disqualified, a federal appeals court said Monday.
Spencer Officials Declare Snow Emergency Parking
Officials say they are requesting that residents do not park on city streets between the hours of midnight and 7am so the street department can remove snow from our roadways.
City of Milford Announce Snow Ordinance Details
That means absolutely no parking on public streets, alleys, or city-owned lots.
Storm Lake Declares Snow Emergency Through Tuesday Morning
In the downtown district, keep streets clear from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Storm Lake Man Dies in One Vehicle Accident
The driver crossed the center line, overcorrected and entered the South ditch where he struck a driveway and rolled several times.
