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Beverly Ann Hayden, age 96, of rural Emmetsburg
Visitation for Beverly Ann Hayden, 96, of rural Emmetsburg will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, at…
Trix Keene, 87, of Hartley
Graveside services for 87-year-old Trix Keene of Hartley will be Saturday, January 3rd at 11am at Pleasant View Cemetery near…
Gene Vetter, age 91, of Spencer
Graveside funeral services for Gene Vetter, age 91, of Spencer will be held on Friday, January 2nd, at 11:00 A.M.…
23 hours ago in Sports
In the NBA, 2025 might go down as the year of the injured. Nikola Jokic joined that club at the end
Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton is going to miss the entire season because of the torn Achilles he suffered in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Boston's Jayson Tatum — who hopes otherwise — might also miss the whole season after tearing his Achilles in the playoffs last spring.
23 hours ago in Entertainment
Chevy Chase is under the spotlight in a new documentary, warts and all — and he’s OK with it
Insulting the director who is making a documentary about you might not be the most diplomatic of choices. Then again, Chevy Chase has never been very diplomatic.
23 hours ago in Lifestyle
Out with the old: With 2026 nigh, here’s some wide-ranging intel on managing transitions
It's that time — December's waning days, when we prepare to turn the calendar page. Many Americans take stock, review goals accomplished and unmet, ponder hopes and plans. How's our health? What's up with our money? What about the country? Will the coming year look like the departing one year, or be something entirely different? Are we ready?
23 hours ago in Sports
Tiger Woods turns 50. It’s the one time golf’s greats can relate to him
Talk to any golfer who played against Tiger Woods and there is sure to be at least one story about one shot so sublime they were certain it could not be hit by them or anyone else.
23 hours ago in Sports
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is ‘stable’ after 2 die in car accident in Nigeria
Anthony Joshua, the two-time former world heavyweight champion from Britain, was in a stable condition in the hospital Monday after being involved in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two people who were close friends and team members, his promoter said.
23 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Where are the wackiest New Year’s Eve drops in the US?
Why let New York City have all the fun with its Times Square ball drop on New Year's Eve? Dozens of places across the U.S. will ring in 2026 by dropping a quirky assortment of fruits, vegetables, sea creatures and balls of all shapes and sizes. Many have a hometown flair.
23 hours ago in Lifestyle
Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds
They're ready to embark on 2026. Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club's roster of recognized breeds on Tuesday, making them eligible for many U.S. dog shows and likely increasing their visibility to the pet-loving public.
23 hours ago in Entertainment
Brigitte Bardot’s funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez
The funeral for Brigitte Bardot will be held next week in Saint-Tropez, the glamorous French Riviera resort she helped make famous and where she lived for more than a half-century, local authorities said.
23 hours ago in Entertainment
France grants citizenship to George and Amal Clooney and their twins Ella and Alexander
Call them Monsieur and Madame Clooney. France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
23 hours ago in National, Trending
Winter storm packing snow and strong winds to descend on Great Lakes and Northeast
A wild winter storm was expected to bring strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast on Tuesday, a day after a bomb cyclone barreled across the northern U.S. and left tens of thousands of customers without power.
Newell Man Guilty of Abuse, Sentencing in February
A Newell man faces the prospect of spending the rest of his life in prison following a major conviction in Buena Vista County.
I-35 and U.S. 18 Reopen After Blizzard Conditions Shut Down Travel Across Iowa
Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 18 have reopened after a weekend shutdown caused by dangerous winter weather.
Storm Lake Substance Saturday Morning Arrests
Storm Lake police charged two men with drug violations Saturday morning.
Former Holzhauer Auto Dealer Out of Jail Following Bond Reduction in Theft Case
Former Cherokee auto dealer Dan Winchell has been released from jail following a high-profile theft and criminal conduct case.
Judith Kay “Judy” Garrelts, age 84, of Ayrshire
Funeral services for Judith Kay “Judy” Garrelts, age 84, of Ayrshire will be held at 10 am Friday January 2nd,…
City of Spencer Orders Vehicles Out of Downtown Ahead of Snow Pickup
Crews will begin clearing snow at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, and all vehicles must be out of the downtown area by midnight tonight.
Split Vote on Dickinson County Employee Raises
*Update: A Special meeting has been called for Tuesday, December 30th to discuss the action taken on pay raises. More information will be shared as we get it. Original Post: All Dickinson County employees and elected officials will get a 3 percent raise in the fiscal year starting July 1st.