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9 hours ago in Local

Glisan Reviews August Climate Data, Drought Concerns, and El Niño Outlook

State Climatologist Justin Glisan breaks down the numbers for Northwest Iowa and the Spencer COOP station for the month of August.

10 hours ago in Local

Pocahontas Woman Faces Drug and Weapon Charges

A Pocahontas County woman is facing multiple drug and weapons-related charges.

10 hours ago in Local

No Change in Weekly Drought Update (9/3/2026)

The only perceptible change in Thursday's update of the USDA Drought monitor is a few townships along the Mississippi River slipping into the D-Zero "Abnormally Dry" category

19 hours ago in Local

Iowa State Patrol Urges Safe Driving Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

The Iowa State Patrol is advising motorists to stay focused and drive safely as Labor Day weekend approaches.

19 hours ago in Local

Spencer Community Theatre Releases 2027 Main Stage Schedule

Spencer Community Theatre has set the main stage schedule for the coming year.

19 hours ago in Local

Sutherland Prepares for Busy Labor Day Weekend Celebration

Sutherland is gearing up for its 2026 Labor Day Celebration this weekend.

19 hours ago in Local

City of Spencer is Taking Steps Toward Housing

Housing consultant Keith Carl says the city of Spencer is already taking steps to spur new construction and repair work.

2 days ago in Local

Northwest Iowa Hit by 80 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Tuesday Night

Severe weather moved through far northwestern Iowa late Tuesday evening, September 1st.

Entertainment

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the "dreamer-in-chief," Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Meet the 2026 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast

The newest cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy on "Dancing With the Stars" was unveiled Wednesday, featuring the usual complement of entertainers, reality stars and athletes ranging from gold medalists to a Savannah Bananas player.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing

Ariana Grande's final words, before she stepped offstage and out of the spotlight, were for her fans. Addressing the crowd during her last concert in London Tuesday before she takes a break from the public eye, the singer was full of emotion and gratitude.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Amid backlash, museum cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling its planned exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano — plans that had led to bitter backlash from the Jewish community and beyond because of the designer's past antisemitic and racist statements.