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1 day ago
Spirit Lake Girls Pull Away, Spencer Boys win Thriller in Lakes Conference Play
Spencer's Roos 29 in the win for the boys
1 day ago
Evans Sets Priorities for New Session
The Iowa State Senator Lynn Evans, (R) District 3, says Iowa Lawmakers will likely get to work immediately on some big issues like property taxes and eminent domain.
1 day ago
New Indoor Training Facility for Local Athletes Opens in Spencer
Tiger Sports Academy will serve athletes from age five through high school, with some college players expected to train during breaks.
1 day ago
Spencer City Council Accepting Applications for 4th Ward Seat
If residents of the 4th ward would prefer a special election they can present a petition within 14 days of the appointment.
1 day ago
Alta Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm Possession
According to court records, the case stems from a March 14 traffic stop in Storm Lake.
2 days ago
Clay County Health Update: January is Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness Month
Women are encouraged to talk with their health care providers about cervical cancer screenings.
2 days ago
Sheldon Barn Total Loss in Fire
A barn in rural O'Brien County was a total loss Thursday morning.
3 days ago
Wahpeton Mayor Reflects on Passing of Okoboji Businessman
Wahpeton Mayor Phil Johnson says Parks was able to "think big"...
3 days ago
Harris Lake Park Will Not Return to Former Elementary Building
The Harris Lake Park school board decided after a boiler malfunction that students would NOT return to the 1976 building.
3 days ago
Drug Bust at Empty West Lake Okoboji Home
After contacting the homeowner who gave them permission to enter the residence, four people were found inside the home, with drugs and paraphernalia in plain sight.
3 days ago
Spencer City Police and Fire Department December Numbers
Fire Chief Jesse Coulsen and Police Chief Mark Warburton spoke to the Spencer City Council on Monday, January 5th.
3 days ago
Winter Games Cheerleaders Announced
The 46th annual University of Okoboji Winter Games is January 22nd through the 25th.
3 days ago
September State Unemployment Rates Released
Clay County: 2.8 percent, down point 7 percent for the month and down a full 1.8 percent from 2024 when the community was still recovering from the flood.
3 days ago
Okoboji Businessman Leo “Butch” Parks Passes Away
Memorials in memory of Butch can be given to the Butch Parks Scholarship Fund through the Spirit Lake School Foundation.
4 days ago
HMS Girls Upset Bid Fall Short, Boys Pick up 3rd WEC Win
Schierholtz scores 23 for the Hawk Boys
4 days ago
Tiger Basketball Splits with Riverhawks in First Game Back from Break
Tiger Girls pick up 3rd straight win
4 days ago
Sackett Tells Supervisors He Accepted New Offer
Sackett told the board Tuesday morning they could continue to utilize the services of Goosmann Law Firm, or he would be willing to continue in the position.
4 days ago
Clay County Heritage Center Showcases Spencer’s Lost Opera House
The event runs Friday, January 9, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Clay County Heritage Center and is open to the public.