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7 days ago in Entertainment

Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited 529 members to the Oscar voting body, a new class that brings the group's membership to nearly double what it was a decade ago.

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Overnight Manhunt Near Gilmore City Ends in Arrest

Deputies were called to the 1900 block of Birch Avenue around 6:12 p.m. for a report of a driver behaving erratically.

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Spencer Buy Back Program

The Spencer City Council has decided to take extra income generated by the flood at the city-owned landfill

Rural two-lane road through farmland with utility poles, signs, and a distant pickup truck traveling away.

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Speed Limit Increase to 60 MPH

Clay County is preparing for a new state law that will raise the speed limit on most paved roads from 55 to 60 miles per hour.

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Okoboji Summer Theatre Goes Live for the Season

Okoboji, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — Okoboji Summer Theatre kicks off the season this week. Artistic Director Bernie Monroe is enthused that…

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Additional Charges Filed in February Spencer Firebombing

Additional Charges Filed in February Spencer Firebombing SPENCER, IA (Northwestiowanow) — Additional charges have been filed in connection with a…

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D.C. Supervisors Hire Firm to Update Land Use Plan

Spirit Lake, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — Through-out several public hearings on construction projects in Dickinson County recently, many residents have called…

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Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/23/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

Group of girls in purple Spencer softball jerseys posing on gym bleachers.

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Tigers Spoil Riverhawks’ Upset Bid in Extra Innings Walk-Off

Bottom of the lineup shines as Spencer stops a 3-game losing streak

1 week ago in Sports

US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match

The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.

1 week ago in Sports

Mavericks announce hiring of Dusty May as coach hours before the start of the NBA draft

The Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new coach just a few hours before entering the NBA draft with the ninth pick on Tuesday night.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis set ‘Warriors’ musical for Broadway in 2027

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are turning their concept album "Warriors" into a full-length Broadway show.

1 week ago in National

Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.

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Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/22/26

Scores from the KICD 9-County Area

1 week ago in National

A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect is arrested

A shooting at a library in Northern California left two people dead and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, police said Tuesday. Police responded to a 911 call soon after 5 p.m. Monday.

1 week ago in World

Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records 40 drowning deaths

Millions of people across Europe were exposed to extreme and exceptional high temperatures on Tuesday, with 40 fatalities from drowning recorded in France in the past week as residents seek relief from the searing heat.

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Kickstarter Loans

The Spencer Retail Kickstarter Committee has made its forteenth loan

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40 minutes ago in Local

New “Epic” System Now in Use at Spencer Hospital

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Spencer Hosptial Logo

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

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.

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Softball and Baseball Scores: 6/30/26

Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area

3 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

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…