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4 weeks ago in World

Mass burials in Nepal as death toll from flash floods exceeds 1,000

Rescue teams with search dogs continued to search through mud, rocks and debris on Tuesday on the border with Nepal and China for thousands of people still missing following the catastrophic floods that tore through communities across the Himalayas, leaving more than 1,000 dead.

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Public Input Sought for Little Sioux River Water Trail Plan

Residents across northwest Iowa are being asked to share their thoughts on the future of the Little Sioux River.

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IGL Chamber Reveals Logo for 2027 Winter Games

The price to ride in this year's Oktoberfest Bike Ride in Okoboji is 30 dollars this week, but Chamber of Commerce Program Director Morgan Strauss says it goes up five bucks next Monday.

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Iowa to Host Annual Farm Progress Show

It's Iowa's turn to host the annual Farm Progress Show this year.

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Several Northwest Iowa Counties Set to Receive Millions in FEMA Funding

US Senator Chuck Grassley's office has announced an additional 26.6 million dollars in FEMA payments related to damage from various outbreaks of severe weather including the 2024 flood, and emergency warning systems.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, ‘Spider-Man’ stays No. 1 for fifth weekend

Three years after Warner Bros. abruptly canned "Coyote vs. Acme," the Looney Tunes feature film that was given a new lease on life by Ketchup Entertainment debuted with an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Scottie Scheffler captures another FedEx Cup and moves past Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings

Scottie Scheffler's second FedEx Cup title, and his 22nd victory on the PGA Tour during this astonishing five-year run, was different from all the others, even if it looked all too familiar. Scheffler celebrated with a beer.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Novak Djokovic out in US Open 1st round for the first time. Pegula, Medvedev, Kostyuk among winners

The U.S. Open's Sunday start gives some players a chance to get a nice head start. For Novak Djokovic, it turned into a stunning head start back to the airport.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ to celebrate her legacy

Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London across two consecutive weekends in 2027.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Closing arguments to begin in trial of man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur killing

Closing arguments are scheduled Monday in one of hip-hop's most anticipated trials for the man accused of orchestrating the death of Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the killing of Shakur in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago.

4 weeks ago in Features

At 91, Dale ‘Grey Beard’ Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail

Dale Sanders, whose trail name is Grey Beard, first set the Appalachian Trail record in 2017 at age 82. Four years later, his 83-year-old friend M.J. Eberhart, aka Nimblewill Nomad, took the title. But within months, Sanders announced his plan for a comeback.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Lionel Messi says he’s retiring from playing for Argentina

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday after two decades representing Argentina. "It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come," the 39-year-old Messi said on his Instagram account.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing

At least two bodies have been recovered since a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, park officials said Monday, as search and recovery efforts continued for about 15 people still missing.

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Tiger Girls Swimmers 3rd in Mason City

Sears hits another qualifying mark, and Tigers sweep top 3 spots in Backstroke

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Royal Man Charged in Alleged Domestic Assault

Clay County authorities charged a 25-year-old Royal man on multiple counts Saturday night after a call to an alleged domestic assault.

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Volleyball Scores: 8/29/26

Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area

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Friday Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges in Clay County

A Friday night traffic stop near Dickens led to drug charges against a Greene County woman.

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Section of Highway Closed this Week in Sheldon

SHELDON, IA (Northwestiowanow) – A section of U.S. Highway 18 in Sheldon will be closed for about a week beginning…

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Mandatory Water Conservation Ends in Storm Lake

Storm Lake, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The city of Storm Lake has lifted its ban on optional water usage. Mandatory conservation…

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3 hours ago in Local

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.

21 hours ago in Local

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.

22 hours ago in Flood Recovery, Local

FEMA Awards Nearly $4 Million for Northwest Iowa Disaster Recovery, Flood Mitigation

Two Northwest Iowa communities are receiving nearly $4 million in FEMA funding.

22 hours ago in Local

Updated Flu Vaccine Now Available in Dickinson County

Dickinson County Public Health is now offering seasonal flu shots.

22 hours ago in Local

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.