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4 weeks ago

Properly Disposing Lithium-Ion Batteries Fire Chiefs Focus During Fire Prevention Week

Coulsen tells Northwest Iowa Now you should not leave a device using the lithium-ion batteries charging near flammable materials like a couch or bed.

4 weeks ago

Evans Questions Licensing for Former Des Moines Superintendent

Ian Roberts was hired by the Des Moines public schools in July of 2023 after serving as a head of schools in Pennsylvania

4 weeks ago

Spencer Park & Rec Director Talks Splash Pad Fundraising

Engineering for the splashpad - to be located next to the Aquatic Center - has already been completed, and the city has the remaining 750 thousand dollars earmarked if private donors are willing to come up with the other half a million.

4 weeks ago

Strouth Emphasizes Employee Recruitment During Manufacturing Month

Strouth says there are approximately 65 hundred manufacturing jobs in the Corridor currently, with employers saying they would expand if they could find more employees.

4 weeks ago

Storm Lake Fire and Police Release September Report

According to the report, the Storm Lake Police Department made 153 adult arrests, a rise from 109 during the same month last year.

4 weeks ago

Project Under Budget for Alta-Aurelia Athletic Complex

Construction on the new Alta-Aurelia Warrior Athletic Complex is moving quickly, and it's coming in under budget.

4 weeks ago

Singers Sought for Selections of Handel’s Messiah

Rehearsals start October 19th, and the performance is set for December 7th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer.

4 weeks ago

Vote Now for Big Challenge Best Business Idea

Entrepreneurs in Western Iowa have submitted their business pitch, and now the public needs to vote to narrow the field down to three finalists.

4 weeks ago

People for Pets Major Fundraiser This Saturday

Shelter Director Jenna Schror says the event at Century Farms Distillery is critical for the shelter, which is facing high demand and a few unexpected repairs.

4 weeks ago

Coronation Crowns King and Queen

Spencer hosts Sioux City West in Football this Friday, and you can hear the game on KICD 1240 AM, 102.5 FM.

4 weeks ago

Semi Head-on Collision in Buena Vista County

Two semi drivers were injured when their vehicles were involved in a head-on collision around 9pm Wednesday in Buena Vista County.

4 weeks ago

Dominant Serving and Blocking Leads Spirit Lake Past Spencer

Spencer Wraps up Lakes Conference play at 2-2

4 weeks ago

Arts on Grand Fall Fundraiser

It is going to be a big Friday night in Spencer, with a three-act concert and celebration coming up this week.

4 weeks ago

State Auditor Releases Financial Review of Armstrong

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand has released a report on the City of Armstrong following a review of financial records for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.