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1 week ago in Lifestyle

Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around

Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.

1 week ago in Sports

Tiger Woods to play TGL match final for his Jupiter Links with a title on the line

Tiger Woods has put himself into the lineup Tuesday night for his Jupiter Links team in the TGL final, waiting until the last day to make his first appearance in the tech-infused indoor league.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special

Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.

1 week ago in World

Afghanistan releases American national Dennis Coyle after more than a year

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities on Tuesday released American academic Dennis Coyle after holding him for over a year, with the foreign ministry saying the release came on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

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Tornadoes Highlighted in Today’s Severe Weather Awareness Topic

Today’s Severe Weather Awareness Week topic is tornadoes.

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Carrie W. Krieger, 91, Spencer

Services for 91 year old Carrie Krieger of Spencer will be Friday, March 27th at 10:30am at Grace United Methodist…

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New Alta Restaurant Becomes Finalist for Best Burger

Scooter's on Main in Alta received enough online votes to make the finals in this year's Best Burger contest sponsored by the Iowa Beef Industry Council.

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Emmet County Campgrounds Set to Open Ahead of Busy Summer Season

Campgrounds in Emmet County are getting ready to open as officials prepare for a busy summer season.

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Spencer Hospital Training Center Receives All Star Designation

Spencer, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — Spencer Hospital’s Training Center has earned national recognition as one of the first programs in the…

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Monthly Rural Mainstreet Index Released For March

The monthly measurement of the Midwest economy by Creighton University fell from 47.9 in February to 40.9 in March.

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Glacier’s Edge Wind Farm Has Reached Full Taxable Value

County Assessor Nathaniel Story reported that Glacier's Edge Wind Farm near Marcus, has reached its full taxable value.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM, and the year

"Project Hail Mary" is bringing audiences to movie theaters in numbers the industry hasn't seen for a non-franchise film since "Oppenheimer." The science fiction epic starring Ryan Gosling earned around $80.5 million in ticket sales in its first weekend playing in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.

1 week ago in National

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport

Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.

1 week ago in World

US won’t strike Iran’s power plants for 5 days, extending Trump deadline on reopening Hormuz strait

President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, saying Monday that the U.S. would hold off on threatened strikes against Iranian power plants for five days.

1 week ago in Sports

Well, it was fun while it lasted. No perfect men’s March Madness brackets left after Tennessee win

Well, that's that. No perfect NCAA Tournament brackets remained among the millions of entries in the ESPN bracket challenge and in the contests tracked on the NCAA's official website.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team

A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat. They ran into a more physical team.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Everything you need to know about ‘BTS: The Return,’ the new Netflix documentary

All seven members log onto a livestream, broadcast from a beach. A few years ago, it was a common image. But after the K-pop boy band BTS pressed pause on their full-band duties for nearly four years, it was revelatory.

1 week ago in National

Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid during partial shutdown

Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.

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Ocheydan Man Wins Big in Powerball

Iowa Lottery officials confirm the $150,000 prize.

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23 minutes ago in Education, Local

Spencer School and Spencer YMCA Receive &100,000 Child Care Grant

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The new state funding will help the two groups work together to start this initiviative in the fall.

27 minutes ago in Local

Clay County Supervisors Public Hearing Well Attended

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Residents voiced frustration over rising property taxes, citing concerns that assessments are outstripping household income and inflation.

31 minutes ago in Local

Donate today for April Foods Day with Spencer Media Group

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Swing by our north parking lot on Hwy 71.  The SMG staff will accept donations from your vehicle between 6:30am – 6pm. today only.

37 minutes ago in Business, Local

Oak Hill Outdoor Division Sold to Local Business

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The company plans to dedicate its full attention to the boating experiences, service, and sales that define its core business.

17 hours ago in Local

Rainfall Likely, Freezing Rain a Concern for Parts of the Area

Wednesday: Clouds increase through the day, but low‑level moisture is slow to arrive.