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18 hours ago in Local

New Robinson Funeral Home Among First Major Projects to Break Ground in Spencer’s North Y District

Construction sign showing a rendering of the future Robinson Funeral Home, with a yellow excavator arm in the background and contact information on the board.

Robinson Funeral Home has broken ground on its new Spencer location in the city’s emerging North Y development.

21 hours ago in Local

Active Weather Afternoon Produces Hail and Heavy Rain

Severe thunderstorms moved through the area Thursday afternoon and early evening, leading to seven Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and one Tornado Warning for northern Kossuth County.

21 hours ago in Crime, Local

Storm Lake Man Sentenced to Five Years for 2025 Assault

The incident occurred in Storm Lake while the victim was holding a child, leading to charges of Assault Causing Serious Injury and Child Endangerment.

21 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

2026 Drake Relays Central

Results from KICD 9-County Area Competitors

21 hours ago in Local

Be Storm Lake Mayor for a Day with Essay Contest

Mayor Meg McKeon has officially launched the "Why I'm Storm Lake Proud" essay contest for students grades 9 through 12 at Storm Lake and Storm Lake St. Mary's High Schools.

21 hours ago in Crime, Local

10 Years in Prison for Impersonating Law Enforcement Officer

The investigation was led by the Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office, with Judge Carl Petersen ordering the sentences for all counts to run concurrently.

21 hours ago in Education, Local

Spotlight Shines on Local Libraries During National Library Week

Exterior view of a memorial library with a stone wall and metal roof, parked cars in front, and a large tree framing the scene.

Groups like Friends of the Marcus Public Library host fundraisers to help keep the facilities modern.

2 days ago in Local

CHC Spencer Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Logo featuring a heart outline containing abstract people and the text 'Community Health Center'

Between April 2025 and April 2026, the facility served 2,650 patients across 5,937 total visits.

Entertainment

14 hours ago in Entertainment

Japan’s Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with ‘The Tale of KAHO’ in July

A new book by Haruki Murakami will mark the first time a full-length novel by the Japanese author features a female main character and her pursuit of finding a way out of a bizarre world.

14 hours ago in Entertainment

Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for 2027 with Tiger Woods out

Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland as the Americans try to get back on track against a European team that has dominated the last three decades.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list

It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76.