Local News from Northwest Iowa Now

3 hours ago in Local

Spencer Residents Asked to Fill Online Housing Questionnaire

All residents of Spencer are asked to fill out an online housing questionnaire this week.

5 hours ago in Crime, Local

Driver Arrested After Semi Gets Stuck in Hull

A St. Louis man was arrested late Wednesday night after authorities say he was driving a semi while impaired with a juvenile passenger.

5 hours ago in Local

Slam Dunk Against Hunger Raises Funds to Feed Older Adults

The event addresses the high risk of malnutrition among older adults, and data shows one in every two seniors is at risk.

5 hours ago in Local

Special Election April 28th for Spencer Council 5th Ward

Interested candidates must live within the ward, complete an affidavit, and submit a petition with 50 valid signatures by 5pm April 3rd.

6 hours ago in Local

Understanding Hail and Wind Risks

Today's Severe Weather Awareness Week topic is Hail and Wind Safety.

6 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Spencer’s McEntee to Continue Soccer at Northwestern

McEntee is added to a strong 2026 Class for Red Raiders

1 day ago in Local

Arrest in O’Brien County for Illegal Reentry

Man Arrested in O’Brien County Pleads Guilty to Illegal Reentry and Sex Offender Charges

1 day ago in Local

2 Motorcycle Collision

Sioux City man faces charges after a two-motorcycle collision in O'Brien County Saturday afternoon

Entertainment

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison

Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.

1 day ago in Entertainment

‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later

Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton were already thinking about "Stand by Me" when Rob Reiner died in December. Just a week prior, the trio spent a weekend together attending some screenings of Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film, which was about to turn 40.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie

Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, is co-writing a "Lord of the Rings" movie with his son. Warner Bros. announced early Wednesday that Colbert will script "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past" along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert's son.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special

Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.