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Supervisors Approve Revolving Loan, Despite Some Uncertainty
The Clay County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 Tuesday to approve a $100,000 revolving loan for a new childcare center at Riverside Church.
Dickinson County Attorney Steve Goodlow Resigns
Dickinson County Attorney Steve Goodlow informed the board of supervisors his last day in the position will be December 31st.
Ron Hanson Looks Back on 20 Years
For the first time in a generation Spencer will have a new 5th Ward Councilperson. Ron White ran in 2005 and intended to serve one or two terms.
5 days ago in World
Zelenskyy says proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says proposals being negotiated with U.S. officials for a deal to end the fighting in Russia's nearly 4-year-old invasion of his country could be finalized within days, after which American envoys will present them to the Kremlin before possible further meetings in the U.S. next weekend.
5 days ago in Sports
Cooper Flagg becomes youngest player to score 42 points but laments Mavericks’ overtime loss to Jazz
Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn't enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss. Flagg had 42 points — topping the previous mark of 37 set by LeBron James on Dec. 13, 2003 — in a 140-133 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night.
5 days ago in Sports
Aaron Rodgers and Steelers freeze out Dolphins, stay atop AFC North with 28-15 win
Aaron Rodgers passed for 224 yards and two touchdowns and Pittsburgh kept its grasp on the top spot in the AFC North with a clinical 28-15 victory over the Dolphins, who were eliminated from playoff contention.
5 days ago in Entertainment
‘General Hospital’ star Anthony Geary of Luke and Laura fame dies at 78
Anthony Geary, who rose to fame in the 1970s and '80s as half the daytime TV super couple Luke and Laura on "General Hospital," has died. He was 78.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Prosecutors will charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents, Los Angeles County prosecutors said Tuesday.
5 days ago in Lifestyle
Americans like artificial Christmas trees even though few are made in US and prices are up
Tariffs shone a twinkling light this year on fake Christmas trees — and the extent to which America depends on other countries for its plastic fir trees.
Spencer School Board Presses Lawmakers on School Funding Issues
The Spencer School Board met last Wednesday, December 10th with local state lawmakers—Senators Lynn Evans and David Rowley, and Representative John Wills—to air crucial district concerns ahead of the upcoming legislative session in Des Moines.
Funding secured for Fonda Pickleball Courts Construction
The Community Action and Tourism and Attraction Grant offered through Iowa Economic Development Authority assists towns like Fonda to build recreational, education, cultural and entertainment projects.
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias Coming to CCF
One of the world's funniest comedians is set to appear on the grandstand stage at next year's Clay County Fair.
6 days ago in National
Search for the Brown University shooter resumes as questions swirl about campus security
Authorities knocked on doors Monday searching for any video there might be of the Brown University gunman, who could be seen in grainy footage walking away from the weekend attack that killed two students and wounded nine others.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Rob Reiner’s son Nick arrested after the director and his wife were found dead at their home
Rob Reiner's younger son, Nick Reiner, was in jail Monday after being booked for what investigators believe was the fatal stabbing of the director-actor and his wife at their Los Angeles home a day earlier, authorities said.
Storm Lake Man Charged with Felony After Domestic Disturbance
A Storm Lake man is facing a felony charge following a domestic disturbance reported late Thursday night.
Spirit Lake Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After Highway Shooting
A Spirit Lake man is in custody after authorities say he opened fire on another motorist earlier this year.
Ruthven Firefighters Battle Early Morning Blaze on Center Street
The Ruthven Fire Department was called to a house fire early Monday morning.
6 days ago in Entertainment
‘Zootopia 2’ reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide
"Zootopia 2" regained the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office with $26.3 million in its third weekend of release, according to studio estimates Sunday, as The Walt Disney Co. animated sequel became the year's second film to gross $1 billion worldwide.
6 days ago in National
Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting
A person of interest detained after a Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine will be released after law enforcement authorities determined there was no basis to keep the individual in custody, officials said Sunday night.
6 days ago in Entertainment
All I want for Christmas is the Olympics. Mariah Carey to perform at Milan Cortina opening ceremony
Mariah Carey is going to add some American pop-star pedigree to the opening ceremony for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
