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Communities Report Strong Fundraising Totals from Pony Express Ride

Fundraising totals have been reported from communities participating in Friday’s 2026 Pony Express Ride.

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Fire Crews Investigate Smoke Report at Spencer Building

Emergency crews responded to reports of smoke inside a Spencer building early Friday morning.

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Two Vehicle Accident Injury

A two-vehicle accident in rural Spencer led to one injury Wednesday morning.

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Renovations Begin at Sanborn Intergenerational Daycare

Once the move is complete, the center will be renamed the Sunrise Express Daycare Center.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Local

Northwest Iowa Easter Weekend Events

The Spencer Jaycees host their annual East Egg Scramble for kids ages one through eleven at the Soccer Complex at 9 Saturday morning.

2 days ago in Local

Vehicle Fire in Spencer

Firefighters in Spencer responded to a single-vehicle fire early Thursday morning.

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Pony Express Riders Saddle Up for Annual Ride Day Fundraiser

The Pony Express Riders of Iowa are getting ready to ride through several northwest Iowa communities as part of their annual Ride Day on Friday.

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Northwest Iowa Campgrounds Getting Ready for Summer

Campgrounds in Emmet and Buena Vista Counties are getting ready to open for the summer recreation season.

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The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon

NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...

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Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’

Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She later took to social media to explain...

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Bruce Springsteen brings ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ home as he launches US tour with ‘War’

Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood as he returned Tuesday night to the "Streets of Minneapolis" to launch his latest...

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Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock’s home

The Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock's Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their...