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James McCrea, 82, of Milford
Memorial services for James McCrea, 82, of Milford will be held Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel…
Clay County Holds Roundtable on Potential Data Center Development
A roundtable discussion was held to explore potential opportunities and challenges that could come with future data center development.
Ruth VanBerkum Hansen, 85, of Spencer
Funeral services for Ruth VanBerkum Hansen, 85, of Spencer will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026,…
Dennis Getting, age 84 of Sanborn, formerly of Everly
Dennis Getting, age 84 of Sanborn, IA, formerly of Everly, IA, passed away at Sibley Specialty Care in Sibley, IA…
Former Spencer Employee Pleads Guilty to Theft – Receives Deferred Prison Term
The former city of Spencer employee charged with theft has plead guilty in exchange for a deferred prison term.
FEMA Awards Nearly $4 Million for Northwest Iowa Disaster Recovery, Flood Mitigation
Two Northwest Iowa communities are receiving nearly $4 million in FEMA funding.
Updated Flu Vaccine Now Available in Dickinson County
Dickinson County Public Health is now offering seasonal flu shots.
Storm Lake Man Gets 20 Years in Prison in Child Sex Abuse Case
A Storm Lake man faces two decades in prison after pleading guilty to two felony charges involving a child.
Storm Lake to Hold Community Meetings on Snow Removal
The City of Storm Lake is holding community meetings on snow removal later this month.
Woman Charged After Allegedly Taking Alcohol from Primghar Store
A rural Rock Valley woman faces a theft charge after allegedly stealing and consuming an alcoholic beverage at a Primghar convenience store.
Arnolds Park-Okoboji Fire/Rescue Responds to Three Back-to-Back Calls
Arnolds Park-Okoboji Fire/Rescue crews responded to three separate emergencies in less than two hours Monday.
Fierce Competition at Algona Cross Country Invite
Hungerford 2nd, Matthiesen 9th from KICD 9-County Area
Cherokee Boys Win, Sibley-Ocheyedan Girls 2nd at Alta-Aurelia Meet
Brave Boys put 3 Runners in Top-10
Hank Kowalik, 78, of Spirit Lake
Visitation for Hank Kowalik, age 78, of Spirit Lake will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, beginning at 1:00…
Donna Leek, age 81, of Estherville
Visitation for Donna Leek, age 81, of Estherville will be held Wednesday the 30th from 2-4 PM at Henry-Olson Funeral…
Roger L. Young, age 82, of Hartley
A Funeral Service for Roger L. Young, age 82, of Hartley will be held at 11:00 a.m., with visitation held…
84-year-old Gary Arndt of Dickens
Funeral services for 84-year-old Gary Arndt of Dickens will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 1st, at Dickens…
Community Invited to Spencer Hospital Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Spencer Hospital is getting ready to host its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk this weekend.
Frantz Continues Senate District 3 Campaign into Spencer
Mike Frantz is continuing his campaign in Spencer for Iowa Senate District 3.
Both Runways Close at Algona Municipal Airport for Rehabilitation Project
Starting today, both runways at the Algona Municipal Airport will be closed as work continues on a runway rehabilitation project.