Local News from Northwest Iowa Now
1 hour ago in Local
Spirit Lake Citizens Group Seeks Greater Community Input After Bond Defeat
Members of the Spirit Lake community are hoping to work with school leaders following Tuesday's defeat.
1 hour ago in Local
Harris-Lake Park Theater Department Presents Classic Comedy This Weekend
The Harris-Lake Park High School theater department will present its production of You Can't Take It with You this weekend.
1 hour ago in Local
Spencer Man Faces Felony Charge After High-Speed Chase
A Spencer man faces several charges, including a felony, after allegedly leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Dickinson County.
23 hours ago in Local
Lynn Evans Reelected to Iowa Senate with 69% of Vote
The Republican who represents Spencer in the State Senate was returned to office with 69 percent of the vote Tuesday.
23 hours ago in Local
Forecasters Highlight New Winter Warning Tool Ahead of Awareness Day
Starting this winter, you may see the phrase "Particularly Dangerous Situation" (PDS) included with Blizzard Warnings or Ice Storm Warnings.
23 hours ago in Local
Spencer Firefighters Respond to Blaze on West 4th Street
A Spencer home sustained fire damage Tuesday night.
23 hours ago in Local
Early Morning House Fire Displaces Estherville Family, Dogs Rescued
An Estherville family has been displaced by a Tuesday morning house fire.
1 day ago in Local
2026 Election Results
None of the five bond issues before Northwest Iowa voters passed Tuesday.
Entertainment
2 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to stream the show and where you can see music's biggest stars walking the red carpet.
2 hours ago in Entertainment
Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand faces a "significant" prison term when he is sentenced Monday. He had been free on bail but was taken into custody.
2 hours ago in Entertainment
Bingo, Care Bears, Pokémon cards and the classic playground slide make it into the Toy Hall of Fame
Bingo, Care Bears, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the humble playground slide have all made it into the National Toy Hall of Fame, taking their place alongside classics like Mr. Potato Head and G.I. Joe.
2 hours ago in Entertainment
Met Gala exhibit will examine everyday items of clothing, replacing scuttled Galliano show
And now, Take 2: The new Met Gala exhibit will celebrate everyday garments and materials like jeans and puffer jackets, paper and plastic — and how fashion designers transform them.




