Local News from Northwest Iowa Now
18 hours ago in Local
New Robinson Funeral Home Among First Major Projects to Break Ground in Spencer’s North Y District
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.
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.
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
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
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.




