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2 weeks ago
One Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash During Blizzard in Palo Alto County
The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were dispatched around 10:55 p.m. to the 4900 block of 370th Street near Cylinder following a report of multiple vehicles stuck in a snow drift, making the roadway impassable.
2 weeks ago
Ryherd Resigns, Cherokee School Board Reacts
Cherokee Community School District Superintendent Tom Ryherd has announced his resignation to take the lead at Perry Community School District.
2 weeks ago
Hotel Study Available for Developers
Sara McKay with the Core Distinction Group says 94% of the business owners who were questioned believe there's a need.
2 weeks ago
State Water Trail Designation is Big Milestone for Little Sioux River
This formal process builds on research and advocacy conducted by area conservation boards over the last two years and an original "Inkpaduta Trail" concept that dates back to the 1970s.
2 weeks ago
Buy Aquatic Center Passes at Spencer YMCA
One stop for passes should simplify the process for everyone, they hope.
2 weeks ago
Truck Collides with Train in Lyon County, Killing One
A driver was killed Tuesday afternoon in Lyon County after a pickup truck collided with a train just a mile south of the Minnesota border.
2 weeks ago
Driver Found Guilty in Fatal BV County Crash
Sentencing is scheduled for May 5th at the Buena Vista County Courthouse.
2 weeks ago
Dickinson County Annual Audit Shows Growth
The report shows county revenues jumped nearly 68% last year to over $43 million dollars.
2 weeks ago
Newell Man Faces Maximum Prison Sentence on Multiple Charges
Cristobal Del Angel Sr., 38, of Newell, was sentenced on March 10, 2026, to a maximum of 92 years in prison.
2 weeks ago
Estherville Approves Purchase of Property for New Fire Station
The City of Estherville has approved the purchase of property at 3303 Murray Road, taking the final step toward a new fire station.
2 weeks ago
Storm Lake Officials Lift Weekend Snow Emergency
The City of Storm Lake has lifted the snow emergency it declared over the weekend.
2 weeks ago
Spencer City Manager Received Positive Performance in Yearly Review
Spencer City Manager Kevin Robinson opted to have his job performance review in public again this time around.
2 weeks ago
Okoboji Restaurant Requests City to Allow a Parking Lot
The current owner of O'Farrell Sisters Restaurant in Okoboji - which has operated in a residential area since 1947 - has requested the city allow them to build a parking lot.
2 weeks ago
Spencer’s Al Pierce inducted into IFCA Hall of Fame
Northwest Iowa Now's Interview with the now IFCA and IATC Hall of Fame Member
2 weeks ago
Laker Baseball Returns
A Month after a crash that took the life of one Laker Baseball Player and Injured multiple others, Iowa Lakes is returning to the diamond
2 weeks ago
Spencer’s Hopkins Inks With Dutch
Spencer Senior Sydnee Hopkins is moving on to the next level to play College Basketball at Central in Pella. Hopkins inked her Letter of Intent on Friday morning with family, teammates, and coaches present at the Spencer Fieldhouse.
2 weeks ago
Additional Arrests for Sioux County Burglary
Investigation has been ongoing and involved several agencies.
2 weeks ago
High Speed Chase Through Three Counties Nabs One
A Palo Alto County Sheriff's Deputy clocked 52-year-old Steven Himes of Ottosen driving 84 miles-per-hour in a 55 mile-per-hour zone at the Emmet County border around 8:30pm.
2 weeks ago
Saturday Fire at Spencer Tree Dump
The Spencer fire department spent over twelve hours getting a large tree pile at the city's green waste site under control over the weekend.
