Local News from Northwest Iowa Now

20 hours ago in Local

One Dead in Fatal Crash Saturday

The accident occurred near the J Avenue and County Road 66 intersection West of Cherokee.

20 hours ago in Local

Street Construction in Orleans Closes North Hill Ave Temporarily

Resurfacing of 140th Street on the South side of Big Spirit Lake is scheduled to begin Wednesday.

20 hours ago in Crime, Local

Honduran Sentenced After BV Arrest

He is currently in the custody of the U.S. Marshal's service awaiting assignment to a federal facility.

20 hours ago in Local

Material Catches on Fire at Platinum Crush Plant

The fire was confined to the machinery and did not extend to any portion of the structure.

22 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Weekend NWISL Scores: 5/8/26-5/9/26

Scores from Northwest Iowa Soccer League teams

22 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Weekend Golf Scores: 5/8/26-5/9/26

Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area

4 days ago in Local

Senator Joni Ernst Recognizes Laurens Business with Small Business Award

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst presented Heart 'n Home in Laurens with her Iowa Small Business of the Week Award

4 days ago in Education, Local

Board Approves Pay Increase for Spencer Teachers and Staff

Teachers will see a 2.2% salary increase, and hourly workers see wage increase, too.

Entertainment

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027

The Beatles are headed back to one of the band's most famous sites with a new fan experience in London. Apple Corps Ltd, the company founded by the Fab Four, announced Monday that it will open a new seven-floor fan experience at the company's early headquarters.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Blake Lively’s lawyers fuel feud with claim of victory after ‘It Ends With Us’ settlement

The bitter public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni may outlive their court fight after all. Three days after announcing a settlement of the lawsuit brought by Lively over the 2024 film "It Ends With Us," her lawyers put out a statement Thursday calling the deal a "resounding victory."

4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100

The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are playing his nature films. Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called ‘Dai Dai’

The Colombian singer shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, "From MaracanĂ¡ Stadium, here is "Dai Dai," the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026." She also included a mention of Afrobeats star Burna Boy.