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3 hours ago in Local, Local sports

Spencer Girls Tennis 2nd at St. James

Tigers without 3 varsity players against high level competition across the north border

3 hours ago in Local

Okoboji’s Abby Goodlaxon AEA Teacher of the Year

The Iowa Department of Education has named Okoboji PE and Health instructor Abby Goodlaxon as the 2027 Teacher of the Year in the Prairie Lakes AEA Region.

4 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Spencer Dominates Siouxland Conference Tennis Championships

Tigers one of only 5 teams to sweep Lakes/Siouxland Tournament

4 hours ago in Clay County Fair, Local

Peach Cobbler Donuts are This Year’s Favorite

A panel of judges at the fair sampled five new foods - and gave first prize to Brett and Sheree Baskins at their "Bask in the Donuts" trailer Sunday.

4 hours ago in Local

Spencer Library Moves Forward with Archive Project

Spencer Public Library has raised the money needed to digitize 80 years of newspapers for posterity.

4 hours ago in Local

Spencer Hospital Encourages Men to Get Screened for Prostate Cancer

Men are encouraged to talk with their healthcare provider about prostate cancer screenings.

4 hours ago in Crime, Local

Courthouse Vandal Sentenced after Plea Deal

One of the men convicted in the extensive vandalism to the Lyon County courthouse has been sentenced.

4 hours ago in Local

2026 CCF Veteran’s Day Preview

Special Days at the Clay County Fair include Farmer Appreciation Day, Disability Awareness Day, and ... as Kevin Tlam tells us ... Monday will be Veteran's Day.

Entertainment

4 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Practical Magic 2’ conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million

"Practical Magic 2" conjured a box-office victory this weekend, opening atop the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor grew from a modest theatrical performer into a cult favorite.

4 hours ago in Entertainment

‘The Pitt’ looks to repeat and ‘Widow’s Bay’ could bring an epic wave as Emmy Awards arrive

The 78th Emmy Awards are here. "The Pitt" will look to find its place in the television pantheon and "Widow's Bay" will ride a storm of buzz into the ceremony Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness

She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band — a quick, disbelieving glance toward her musical director. Some 30,000 people read it before they had finished screaming: Celine Dion did it.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

MusiCares to honor U2 as 2027 Persons of the Year at a star-studded Grammy-weekend gala

MusiCares will honor Irish band U2 as its Persons of the Year at a February gala kicking off Grammy Awards weekend. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be celebrated at a Feb. 5 dinner and tribute concert at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.