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1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
How Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time
Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," a simmering, midtempo, country-and-then-some heartbreak song released last October, is indisputably 2026's biggest hit.
New book by Princess Diana’s brother prompts war of words with King Charles III
A book published Tuesday by the brother of the late Princess Diana has made headlines around the world with its damning allegations about Diana's ex-husband, now King Charles III, and reopened decades-old wounds within Britain's royal family.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner says
Hayden Panettiere had been released from a drug rehabilitation facility in Malibu, California, just weeks before her overdose death from a mixture of illicit and prescription drugs, according to a coroner's report obtained by The Associated Press.
Spencer Girls Swimming Rolls Past Algona
Algona, Ia (Northwest Iowa Now) – Only two days after winning an Invite in Fort Dodge, the Spencer Girls Swim…
1 week ago in Features
Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?
After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska's heftiest brown bears are ready to throw their weight around. Online voting began Tuesday for Fat Bear Week, the annual contest that pits the rotund residents of Katmai National Park and Preserve against each other for the title of most oversized ursine.
2026-27 Northwest Iowa Hunting Guide: Season Dates, Licenses and Rules to Know
Hunting in northwest Iowa this fall? Here's your guide to 2026-27 deer, pheasant, waterfowl, turkey and small-game seasons, including dates, bag limits, license information, quotas and links for resident and nonresident hunters.
1 week ago in National
California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops
It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.
1 week ago in Sports
Jaxson Dart injures his knee as several Giants stars get banged up in loss to Rams
If there were a list of most important New York Giants, seemingly all those key players got hurt at some point during a 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, starting with quarterback Jaxson Dart injuring his left knee during his team's first series.
Explosion at Kent Feeds in Sheldon
Kent Feed officials are still assessing damage done in a Monday morning explosion in Sheldon
1 week ago in World
Polo strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast
Hurricane Polo grew into a Category 5 storm Tuesday in the eastern Pacific off southwestern Mexico and was forecast to bring heavy rain to southwestern Mexico but remain offshore.
Everly Woman Arrested on Drug Charges
A traffic stop in Clay County led to drug charges for an Everly woman.
Spencer Man Arrested on Multiple Sexual Abuse Charges
A Spencer man has been arrested on multiple sexual abuse charges.
1 week ago in , Pet Care & Wellness Expert
Fall Grooming 101
Fall Grooming 101: Your Dog's Coat Is Changing With the Season, Too
Clay County Fair Fixture Serves Final Sandwich After 50 Years
2026 was the 50th and final year for Jones lunch counter at the Clay County Fair.
DNA Might Be used to Judge Fish Populations
The DNR Fisheries Biologist for Northwest Iowa is just back from the national conference.
1 week ago in World
World leaders in New York to grapple with climate. Fuel prices, AI and disasters complicate things
World and business leaders gathering this week in New York are being forced to grapple with the increasingly urgent costs of climate change, soaring energy prices and the human toll from this summer's oppressive heat waves, prolific wildfires and catastrophic Nepal flood.
Spencer Chamber Annual Meeting will be a Morning Event
The Spencer Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting with be a morning event this year.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, family representative says
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday at age 27, a family representative said. Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
Norwood Brings State Treasurer Campaign to Clay County Fair
Democratic candidate John Norwood stopped by the Clay County Fair while campaigning for Iowa State Treasurer.
