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31 minutes ago in Education, Local

Iowa Lakeside Laboratory Says It Helps Having “Friends”

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The Friends of Lakeside Lab is gearing up for its primary annual fundraiser this Sunday, June 14th.

39 minutes ago in Entertainment, Local

Flight Fest Returns to Spencer Airport After Long Pause

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The Flight Breakfast returns this year after 6 years, thanks to local EAA and ILCC Aviation Students

47 minutes ago in Local

Clay Supervisors Certify Primary Votes

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Woman standing and handing documents to a man at a large conference table during a formal meeting in a wood-paneled room with maps and portraits on the wall, and an American flag in the background.

Auditor staff also noted the increased voter volume caused zero tech friction, with state-mandated security checks matching human tallies perfectly.

1 hour ago in Local

Community Voices Frustration as GTRA Launches Financial Review

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Front entrance of a modern school building with decorative glass doors featuring a large 'Titan Nation' graphic and a blue wall with the Graettinger–Terril Middle School & High School sign to the right.

Community concerns in the GTRA school districts are mounting after officials confirmed financial discrepancies.

3 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/9/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

23 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/8/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

1 day ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Tiger Softball Remains Unbeaten with Route of Spirit Lake

Aggressive Spencer Offense leads Tigers to 10th win on season

1 day ago in Local

Spencer Fire and Police Departments May Report

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Spencer Fire and Police Department monthly updates

Entertainment

20 hours ago in Entertainment

Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings

Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner is seeking unpaid money from a trust his parents established for him, saying he needs it to help in his defense against charges that he killed them.

1 day ago in Entertainment

With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive

Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley 's death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and teens shook up his hometown, intent on keeping the king's legacy alive for a new generation.

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘Scary Movie’ tops box office, slaying ‘Masters of the Universe’ and adding to low-budget streak

The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects. After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof "Scary Movie" topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty "Masters of the Universe."

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns ‘Schmigadoon!’

The most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.