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Spirit Lake Citizens Group Seeks Greater Community Input After Bond Defeat

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Members of the Spirit Lake community are hoping to work with school leaders following Tuesday's defeat.

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Harris-Lake Park Theater Department Presents Classic Comedy This Weekend

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The Harris-Lake Park High School theater department will present its production of You Can't Take It with You this weekend.

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Spencer Man Faces Felony Charge After High-Speed Chase

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A Spencer man faces several charges, including a felony, after allegedly leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Dickinson County.

23 hours ago in Local

Lynn Evans Reelected to Iowa Senate with 69% of Vote

The Republican who represents Spencer in the State Senate was returned to office with 69 percent of the vote Tuesday.

23 hours ago in Local

Forecasters Highlight New Winter Warning Tool Ahead of Awareness Day

Starting this winter, you may see the phrase "Particularly Dangerous Situation" (PDS) included with Blizzard Warnings or Ice Storm Warnings.

23 hours ago in Local

Spencer Firefighters Respond to Blaze on West 4th Street

A Spencer home sustained fire damage Tuesday night.

23 hours ago in Local

Early Morning House Fire Displaces Estherville Family, Dogs Rescued

An Estherville family has been displaced by a Tuesday morning house fire.

1 day ago in Local

2026 Election Results

None of the five bond issues before Northwest Iowa voters passed Tuesday.

Entertainment

2 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch

The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to stream the show and where you can see music's biggest stars walking the red carpet.

2 hours ago in Entertainment

Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand faces a "significant" prison term when he is sentenced Monday. He had been free on bail but was taken into custody.

2 hours ago in Entertainment

Bingo, Care Bears, Pokémon cards and the classic playground slide make it into the Toy Hall of Fame

Bingo, Care Bears, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the humble playground slide have all made it into the National Toy Hall of Fame, taking their place alongside classics like Mr. Potato Head and G.I. Joe.

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Met Gala exhibit will examine everyday items of clothing, replacing scuttled Galliano show

And now, Take 2: The new Met Gala exhibit will celebrate everyday garments and materials like jeans and puffer jackets, paper and plastic — and how fashion designers transform them.