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Jeannette Lappegard, 76, of Emmetsburg
Services for 76-year-old Jeannette Lappegard of Emmetsburg will be held at a later date. Geelan Funeral Home of Spencer is…
Victor Charles Hansen, age 66, of Linn Grove
Celebration of Life service for Victor Charles Hansen, age 66, of Linn Grove will take place Tuesday, February 17, 2026,…
1 day ago in Sports
Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run
Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
1 day ago in Sports
A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn’t won — a Cy Young Award
Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch. The only major honor he hasn't won? A Cy Young Award.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Sports
Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament
Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.
1 day ago in Entertainment
After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead
Eight hundred episodes, 37 seasons, and one four-fingered family that refuses to age. As "The Simpsons" hits a milestone few series have ever glimpsed this weekend, the architects behind Springfield are reflecting on the choices that turned crude 1987 shorts from "The Tracey Ullman Show" into a cultural juggernaut.
2026 IHSAA State Swimming Championship Central
Keep up with the Spencer Boys Swimming Team as they compete at the 2026 IHSAA State Championships
City Budget Committee
Spencer City Council Budget committee completes their line-by-line review of departmental budgets, capital improvements, and disbursement of Lodging and Sales tax revenue.
Eggs & Issues Format Change
The Spencer Chamber of Commerce is shaking up the menu for it's upcoming legislative forums.
High School Basketball Scores: 2/12/26
Girls Postseason Class 1A Region 1 South O’Brien 71 Boyden-Hull 52 Class 1A Region 2 West Bend-Mallard 58 Ankeny Christian…
Wolves Cruise into Regional Quarterfinals
Harris-Lake Park holds St. Mary's to Single Digits or less in each quarter
Tiger Girls Dominate, Boys Run Out of Steam Against West
Tiger Girls lock up a winning season while the boys drop 3rd straight
Norway’s Klaebo makes history on skis, ties all-time Winter Olympics gold record
Friday the 13th will be remembered as a lucky day for Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo. Norway's cross-country skiing star tied an all‑time Winter Games record by winning his eighth gold medal Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The 29‑year‑old claimed victory in the men's 10 kilometer interval‑start race, for his third gold at the 2026 games.
1 day ago in National
Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool
A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past five years.
Beatrice “Bea” Wede, age 97, of Peterson
Memorial Services for Beatrice “Bea” Wede, age 97, of Peterson will be held Monday, February 16th at 10:30 A.M. at…
Margaret “Marge” Schultz, age 100 of Sanborn, IA, formerly of Melvin
A funeral service for Margaret “Marge” Schultz, age 100 of Sanborn, IA, formerly of Melvin will be held on Monday,…
ILCC Holds Press Conference to Give Updates on Charter Bus Accident
Iowa Lakes Community College is giving an official update following Wednesday’s bus crash in Calhoun County that left more than 30 baseball players injured and one dead.
2 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Chloe Kim falls short of Olympic three-peat, taking silver as Choi Gaon wins women’s halfpipe
Chloe Kim fell short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals, finishing second to Choi Gaon of South Korea in the women's halfpipe on Thursday.