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Mr. Emerald Don Yungbluth, Jr, 87, Spencer
Memorial Visitation for Mr. Emerald Don Yungbluth, Jr, age 87, of Spencer will be held Wednesday the 10th 5-7pm at…
Joe Joyce, 84, of Emmetsburg
Services for 84-year-old Joe Joyce of Emmetsburg will be Monday, September 8th at 10am at the Holy Family Catholic Church…
Robert Meseck, 95, Storm Lake
Memorial services for Robert Meseck, age 95, of Storm Lake will take place Tuesday, September 9th at 10:00 a.m. at…
Clutch Defense and Diverse Offense Lift Spencer over Carroll
Spencer holds off late Carroll comeback to pick up first win
2 days ago in National
Trump executive order tries to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aiming to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War — a long-telegraphed move aimed at projecting American military toughness around the globe.
2 days ago in Sports
MLB’s regular season enters its final 3 weeks. Here’s a look at the playoff picture and awards races
The 2025 season has produced a surprising show of parity through the first five months of the regular season. While most of the league's big spenders — teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and New York Mets — are in good position to make the playoffs and do damage in October, they haven't been as dominant as many expected.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us
For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."
Spencer Flood Book First Look
Ordering on Amazon is the easiest way to get a copy, but the public can stop by Arts on Grand in Spencer to look at the book and place an order.
Jack Elgersma, 73, Sanborn
Services for 73 year old Jack Elgersma of Sanborn will be Monday, September 8th at 10:00am at the Christian Reformed…
2 days ago in Sports
Defending champion Eagles edge Cowboys 24-20 in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener
Through spit and rain, a ceremony and a setback, Jalen Hurts and the Super Bowl champion Eagles weathered the storm and showed why they're again a favorite to hoist a second straight Lombardi Trophy.
2 days ago in Sports
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. Open women’s final
On Saturday, when she faces No. 8 Amanda Anisimova in the final, the No. 1-seeded Sabalenka will be trying to become the first woman to claim consecutive championships at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams got three in a row from 2012 to 2014.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’
This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.
Southern Rust Prevalent in Northwest Iowa Corn Crop
Sorenson says farmers should be careful not to inhale the Southern Rust spores when they're combining.
Clay County Long Term Recovery Group Updates Spencer City Council
Megan Hanges with LTRG gave the Spencer City Council an update at the latest council meeting, and says through collaboration and networking, more help is still coming in to the community.
Sheldon Gets Ready for Clean-Up Week
The city reminds residents that you must sign-up and make payments by Tuesday, September 9th.
August Stats from Spencer PD and FD
Warburton says, Cooper Sykes was certified by the Iowa Law Academy in August, bringing that distinction to all of Spencer's officers.
Spencer Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft at Hartley Convenience Store
A Spencer woman has pleaded guilty to fifth-degree theft following an incident at a convenience store in Hartley.
Driver Cited After Vehicle Strikes Farm Machinery Near Hull
A collision involving a passenger vehicle and farm machinery left one person with minor injuries.