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11 hours ago in Local

Spencer Flagfest Begins This Weekend Featuring Museum and Cemetery Events

A variety of activities are planned throughout the community over the three-day celebration.

12 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/11/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

12 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Spencer Baseball Blasts Spirit Lake on the Road

Group photo of a high school baseball team in purple uniforms labeled 'TIGERS' on gym bleachers, with coaches in back row.

More Strong Pitching anchors while the offense opens up for the Tigers

15 hours ago in Flood Recovery, Local

Mayor Says Restoring Cherokee Takes Time

Single-story building under renovation with a blue weather barrier, stone columns at the entrance, and a curved sidewalk in a landscaped area beneath a cloudy sky.

Recent social media commentary has zeroed in on the maintenance and appearance of popular municipal spaces, including Spring Lake Park.

15 hours ago in Local

Why Changing Iowa’s Rural Speed Limit Signs Isn’t Simple

Rural two-lane road through farmland with utility poles, signs, and a distant pickup truck traveling away.

Clay County Engineer explains how he and the Clay County Secondary Roads crew are tackling this project.

15 hours ago in Crime, Local

Storm Lake Police Arrest Two After Traffic Stop

Authorities say while speaking with the occupants of the vehicle, the officer detected the odor of marijuana.

1 day ago in Local

Drought Update

No change in this morning's update of the USDA Drought Monitor in Northwest Iowa.

1 day ago in Local

Man Charged After Allegedly Recording Minors in Bathroom

torm Lake man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say he secretly recorded minors inside a private bathroom.

Entertainment

15 hours ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36

Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘Doctor Who’ future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits

The galaxy-hopping hero of "Doctor Who" has survived many narrow escapes and reinventions over more than six decades. But is time finally up for the BBC science fiction series that has entertained generations of fans?

3 days 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.

4 days 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.