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2 weeks ago
KICD 9-County Area Best Teams of the 2025-2026 Year: Emmetsburg Girls Basketball
Strong Senior class lifts E-Hawks to State Tournament appearance in 2025-2026
2 weeks ago
Bar Owner Charged with Harassment after Alleged Threats in Alta
An Alta bar owner is facing a harassment charge after authorities say he made a threatening and racially charged remark to a woman earlier this month.
2 weeks ago
Hartley Man Charged with Handgun Theft from Employer
A former employee at a Spencer retailer is facing a felony charge for the alleged theft of a handgun from the business.
2 weeks ago
Spirit Lake School Board Endorses Bond Issue Attempt – Facing a Wednesday Deadline
The Spirit Lake School Board voted unanimously Wednesday night to pursue a bond issue that would replace the oldest portions of the elementary and high schools with new classrooms.
2 weeks ago
Terril Restores Full City Council With Two Appointments
The vacancies were created earlier this month following the resignations of Mayor Julie Thiesen and Councilmember Amy Ness.
2 weeks ago
Clay County Stop Leads to Drug Charges Against Hartley man
SPENCER, IA (Northwestiowanow) — A Hartley man is facing a felony drug charge after authorities allegedly found over a dozen…
2 weeks ago
Spirit Lake School Board to Discuss Facility Upgrades
The architect recommends demolishing old portions of the elementary and high schools to be replaced with new construction.
2 weeks ago
Estherville Updates Bicycle Rules to Include E-Bikes, Scooters
The Estherville City Council is moving forward with regulations for electric-powered mobility devices.
3 weeks ago
Marily Maye Back in Okoboji to Perform for the 70th Consecutive
Nationally known cabaret singer Marilyn Maye is performing for her 70th consecutive year this week in Okoboji.
3 weeks ago
Spencer Fall Sports Previews: Volleyball
Tigers look to use height and experience for a successful year in 2026
3 weeks ago
Spencer Fall Sports Previews: Girls’ Tennis
A much-anticipated 2026 season begins for Tiger Girls Tennis
3 weeks ago
Clay County 175th Anniversary Exhibition Opens Next Week
The Clay County Heritage Center's exhibit on the founding of the county is ready to open next week.
3 weeks ago
Dickinson Supervisors Tackle Parking Issues in Congested Tourist
Homeowners near the popular Barefoot Bar at Parks Marina in Okoboji have asked the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors to limit parking on their street.
3 weeks ago
This Year’s New Fair Foods Unveiled
By this time next month, you will already have sampled some of the new foods at the Clay County Fair.
3 weeks ago
Storm Lake Public Safety Reports Busy July
The City of Storm Lake has released its Public Safety Report for July 2026.
3 weeks ago
Traffic Stop West of Estherville Leads to Drug Charge
A traffic stop late Thursday night west of Estherville led to drug charges against an Estherville woman.
3 weeks ago
300 Families Participate in Down Syndrome Buddy Walk
The Northwest Iowa Down Syndrome Society held its 20th annual Buddy Walk Sunday at Arnolds Park.
3 weeks ago
North Bike Trail Closed During Construction
The paving project on 4th Avenue West in Spencer begins today.
3 weeks ago
Ocheyedan Man Charged for Allegedly Ramming Another Vehicle with His Own
The O'Brien County Sheriff's Department has charged an Ocheyedan man for allegedly ramming his vehicle into another vehicle on purpose.