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Linn Grove and Sioux Rapids Water Update
Linn Grove and Sioux Rapids are getting a major financial boost for their water systems.
2 weeks ago in World
Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain’s ‘Tomatina’ food fight
Thousands of people from around the world seeking a uniquely messy thrill spent one wild hour flinging bushels of overripe tomatoes at each other during Spain's "Tomatina" celebration Wednesday.
Transportation Changes for Spencer School Bus Service
Spencer Community Schools are back in session, and a new transportation plan crafted by Transportation Director Melissa Merida has students and parents attempting to learn a new system, changing some former pick up and drop off spots and transfer.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
At some colleges, move-in day includes students’ dogs and cats
Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Wimbledon champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek get off to good starts at the US Open
Iga Swiatek is trying to do something no woman has done since Serena Williams in 2012: win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon in the same season. Jannik Sinner is trying to do something no man has done since Roger Federer in 2008: repeat as U.S. Open champion.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
James Cameron on two decades of making ‘Avatar’ and the future he sees for movies
James Cameron first began developing "Avatar" more than 30 years ago. He started working on the first film in earnest 20 years ago. Production on the third film, "Fire and Ash," which ran concurrently with 2022's "The Way of Water," got underway eight years ago.
Sutherland Hosts Traditional Labor Day Weekend Celebration
Garage sales, cornhole and pickleball tournaments, cow pie bingo, live music, food and lots of fun planned this weekend in Sutherland.
2025 War Eagle Conference Cross Country Preview
Coaches Preview the upcoming Cross Country season in the War Eagle Conference
2025 Twin Lakes Conference Volleyball Preview
Coaches Preview the upcoming season in the Twin Lakes Conference
2025 War Eagle Conference Volleyball Preview
Coaches Preview the upcoming Volleyball Season in the War Eagle Conference
2024-2025 KICD Team of the Year: Estherville Lincoln Central Softball
Senior Class caps off dominant career with another State Tournament appearance
Spencer Named Iowa’s Community of Character for 2025
The City of Spencer has officially been named the 2025 Iowa Community of Character by the Iowa CHARACTER COUNTS! Program.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged
It's a love story and, baby, she said yes: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged, they announced Tuesday. In a five-photo joint post on Instagram, the superstar singer and football player revealed their engagement, the fairytale culmination of a courtship that for two years has thrilled and fascinated millions around the world, but especially Swifties, the pop star's enormous and ardent fan base.
Traffic Stop Leads to Low-Speed Pursuit and Drug Charges
A Storm Lake man is facing multiple charges after a traffic stop early Sunday morning turned into a low-speed pursuit through city streets.
3 weeks ago in National
Wall Street holds steady just below recent records
Stocks are holding near breakeven in morning trading on Wall Street Tuesday as indexes hover just below their recent all-time highs.
3 weeks ago in World
Vietnam evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon Kajiki nears landfall
Vietnam has evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and closed schools and airports as it braces for Typhoon Kajiki, its strongest storm of the year so far.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Cal Raleigh hits 50th homer, joining Mickey Mantle as switch-hitters to reach mark
Cal Raleigh joined Mickey Mantle as the only switch-hitters to hit 50 homers in a season, and he became the eighth player in major league history to reach the half-century mark in August.
Cherokee Murder Trial Date Set
The murder trial for a Cherokee man has been scheduled for March 10th, about 11 months after he was accused of running down a Sutherland man in a pickup.
Estherville Announces New Timeline for Street Resurfacing
The South 1st Street Resurfacing Project in Estherville, originally scheduled for this week, has been postponed.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Cadillac picks Bottas and Pérez for F1 debut in 2026, prioritizing experience over American drivers
Cadillac played it safe with its first Formula 1 lineup, bypassing an American driver for series veterans Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez.
