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16 hours ago

Comedian Headlines Estherville Performing Art Series March 5

Buy tickets to see comedian Tommy Ryman March 5 at Iowa Lakes Community College.

17 hours ago

Busy Week for Cherokee Fire Department

Fire Chief Casey Carpenter says these incidents highlight the need for constant training.

17 hours ago

Final Days to Vote on Best Boji Burger

Head over to okobojichamber.com to cast your vote before the clock strikes midnight this Saturday, February 28th.

19 hours ago

CCF Approves Selling Fairground Lots for Post-Flood Housing Development

The acquisition is tied to a potential disaster-recovery housing project that would be funded through Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery dollars.

19 hours ago

Back from Mexico, SMG Welcomes Johnson Back to Work

The high-stakes ordeal ended when Johnson finally secured a flight home, and he said the airplane burst into applause once they had reached the safety of U.S. airspace.

1 day ago

Family Fest This Saturday

This Saturday marks the annual Family Fest event at the Clay County Fair and Events Center from 9am to 1pm.

2 days ago

Juggernaut Crusaders Too Much for Tigers in Regional Championship

Heelan three headed monster all in double-figures

2 days ago

Emmet County Candidate Filing Opens March 2 for June Primary

For the June 2, 2026, primary election, the filing period for all Iowa county offices —runs from March 2nd through March 20th

2 days ago

Shopping in Spirit Lake to Show Love for Community

Love Your Community Shopping Event ends February 28.

2 days ago

Storm Lake Woman Arrested in Routine Traffic Stop

Storm Lake Police say an officer conducted the stop February 24, around 12:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Russel Street after noticing an equipment violation.

2 days ago

Clay County Fair’s 2025 Annual Meeting

Two new members elected to the Clay County Fair Board of Directors.

3 days ago

ILCC Financial Audit

An investigation into Iowa Lakes Community College's financial practices concluded NO findings of intentional misconduct.

3 days ago

DNR Says Deteriorating Ice Quickly Closing Ice Fishing Season

GREAT LAKES, IA (RADIO IOWA) – Iowa’s ice anglers have been able to keep pulling in fish by moving north…

3 days ago

Spencer Community Theater Opens Classic Sound of Music February 27

The Sound of Music runs February 27–28, with a March 1 matinee, and continues March 5–7 at Spencer Community Theatre.

3 days ago

FEMA Assistance Finally Arriving in Rock Valley

Rock Valley and the Rock Valley Community School District are receiving millions of dollars in FEMA reimbursements

3 days ago

Tiger Boys’ Season Comes to an End in Orange City

MOC-FV's Groendyke hits 6 3-pointers in victory for Dutch

3 days ago

Senator Dave Rowley Announces Cancer Diagnosis

State Senator Dave Rowley has announced he has been diagnosed with tonsil cancer.

3 days ago

Former Spencer Finance Assistant Turns Herself in February 20th

A State Auditor’s investigation, requested by city officials, previously identified multiple financial irregularities tied to Bell — including undeposited landfill revenues, improper payroll payouts, and unauthorized credit-card charges.

4 days ago

Drug Charges for Emmetsburg Teen

Clay County Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges for Emmetsburg Teen

4 days ago

House Fire in Spirit Lake

The Spirit Lake fire department has been called to the scene of a house fire three times since the initial call at 5:30 Sunday night