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Excess Landfill Income Will Assist in Spencer Buy-Out Program

Spencer, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The Spencer City Council has decided to take extra income generated by the flood at the…

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years

Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.

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Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones as death toll climbs

In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.

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Curtis Rottunda, age 82, of Spirit Lake

A visitation for Curtis Rottunda, age 82, of Spirit Lake will be held on Monday, June 29th, from 9:30 to…

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17th Annual Gemboree Returns to Paullina this Weekend

The city of Paullina is gearing up for a full weekend of festivities beginning Friday, June 26 and running through Sunday, June 28.

Eight people stand in front of a B&B Truck & Trailer Repair storefront, holding a large ceremonial check for $25,000 dated June 17, 2026.

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B&B Truck and Trailer Repair Receives Spencer Retail Kickstarter Loan

B&B Truck and Trailer Repair has been awarded a loan from the Spencer Retail Kickstarter Committee.

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Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

6 days ago in World

2 powerful quakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164 and injuring nearly 1,000

Rescue teams raced Thursday to the areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings.

6 days ago in Entertainment

Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie

Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums

As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.

6 days ago in Sports

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.

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Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.

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Gilmore Man Faces Multiple Charges after Manhunt

Gilmore City, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The identity of the man who eluded authorities in Humboldt and Pocahontas Counties Tuesday night…

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University of Okoboji Cycling Classic is this Weekend

Before biking was popular, and before there was even a trail ... there was the Campus Bike Ride.

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Iowa State University Releases Annual Cash Rent Survey

Iowa State University is out with the annual cash rent survey for Iowa farmland.

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Senator Ernst Comments on Farm Bill Draft

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa has commented on the draft of the Senate farm bill released yesterday.

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Public Hearings Scheduled for Milford Industrial Expansion, Housing Project

MILFORD, IA (Northwestiowanow) — The City of Milford is moving forward with public hearings for two urban renewal projects. During…

7 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.

7 days ago in Sports

As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women’s World Cup countdown has begun

While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

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New “Epic” System Now in Use at Spencer Hospital

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A major technology upgrade is already improving how patients access care and communicate with providers at Spencer Hospital.

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Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt

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One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.

3 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/30/26

Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area

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Pitching Dominates in Spencer’s 2-0 Win Against Sioux Central

Vail Strikes out 11, Weber 8, while offenses held to a combined 5 hits in KICD 9-County Area Matchup

4 hours ago in Local

Opening on ELC School Board

Estherville, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — There’s an opening on the Estherville Lincoln Central school board. Flor Hernandez submitted her resignation last…