Local News from Northwest Iowa Now

1 hour ago in Local, Sports

Iowa Speedway is Gearing Up for NASCAR Race Weekend

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It's NASCAR Race Week in Iowa. Iowa Speedway Track Announcer Todd Steinkamp joined our racing podcast this week to discuss the big weekend ahead.

3 hours ago in Local

City of Estherville Discusses Possible Speed Limit on Sidewalks

The proposal was discussed following a divisive debate about enforcement and regulations involving e-bikes, scooters and other wheeled devices.

3 hours ago in Local

State Climatologist: July 2026 Among Iowa’s Warmest on Record, Warmer and Wetter August Ahead

One of the main headlines across Iowa during the month of July was the intense heat.

5 hours ago in Local

Everly Woman Charged in Personal Injury Accident

Terril, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Department has released information about a traffic accident North of Terril that…

5 hours ago in Local

SCT Playhouse – SpongeBob SquarePants

Spencer Community Theatre Bringing SpongeBob Musical to the Stage

7 hours ago in Local

Storm Lake Police Participate in National Night Out

Storm Lake, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — Storm Lake Police Lieutenant Alissa Solem says her department is once again participating in National…

8 hours ago in Local

Charges will NOT be Filed in Storm Lake Vehicle/Pedestrian Accident

Storm Lake, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The Buena Vista County Attorney’s office says there is no evidence to file charges against…

1 day ago in Local

Sioux Rapids Man Escapes Serious Injuries in Motorcycle / Deer Accident

Royal, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The Clay County Sheriff’s Department says a 25 year old Sioux Rapids man struck a deer…

Entertainment

6 hours ago in Entertainment

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe’s most threatened species

Foundations funded and co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched an initiative committing $200 million to revive 100 of Earth's most threatened species, including endangered lemurs, salamanders, pangolins, pigs and echidnas.

1 day ago in Entertainment

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. It was just a few million shy of "Avengers: Endgame," which debuted to $357 million in 2019.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye

Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a break from the intense scrutiny she faces.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Actor Storm Reid hopes music reveals another side, introducing listeners to the real her

Storm Reid knows how the world sees her: an accomplished, polished actor who always seems to have it all together. Through new music, the Emmy-winner hopes listeners discover another side of her.