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Big Weekend for DC Fire Fundraiser
It's a big fund-raising weekend for Dickinson County fire departments. The annual Spirit Lake Fireman's dance this year will be held at the Okoboji Barn Bar and Grill Friday night from 7 until 9. Damon Dotson will be the entertainment.
2025 Twin Lakes Conference Cross Country Preview
Coaches Preview the upcoming Cross Country Season in the Twin Lakes Conference
Iowa’s Oldest Labor Day Celebration Returns This Weekend
Iowa’s oldest Labor Day celebration is set to return to Graettinger this weekend, running from Friday, August 29th through Monday, September 1st.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people
A shooter opened fire Wednesday morning during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school, killing two children and injuring 17 other people before killing himself, officials said.
UPDATE: Spencer Man Charged with First-Degree Murder
A Spencer man is facing first-degree murder charges following a deadly assault late Tuesday night.
George Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking
A George man faces more than a decade in federal prison following a major drug trafficking case.
1st Degree Murder Charges Filed in Spencer
1st degree murder charges were filed early Wednesday morning after a body was found in Spencer.
Riverside Chat at Linn Grove Campground with BV County Conservation Director
A community conversation with Johnson giving a brief history of the Linn Grove Dam and the area around it. They'll also be talking about the archaeology site that was found while developing the campground.
Blood Donations Needed as Supplies Run Critically Low, Says LifeServe Blood Center
With the busy Labor Day weekend approaching, the need for all blood types is especially high. The current supply is at critically low levels, in some cases just a few days' worth..
Storm Lake Theft Investigation Leads to Arrest in Cherokee
A Cherokee man was arrested Tuesday night on drug-related warrants out of Buena Vista County.
Spencer Splashpad Fund Drive Kicks Off in September
Engineering plans for a splashpad in Spencer have been done for some time.
Ernst Opponent Jim Carlin Campaigns in Sibley
US Senator Joni Ernst is being challenged in the Republican primary from the right.
Linn Grove and Sioux Rapids Water Update
Linn Grove and Sioux Rapids are getting a major financial boost for their water systems.
2 weeks ago in World
Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain’s ‘Tomatina’ food fight
Thousands of people from around the world seeking a uniquely messy thrill spent one wild hour flinging bushels of overripe tomatoes at each other during Spain's "Tomatina" celebration Wednesday.
Transportation Changes for Spencer School Bus Service
Spencer Community Schools are back in session, and a new transportation plan crafted by Transportation Director Melissa Merida has students and parents attempting to learn a new system, changing some former pick up and drop off spots and transfer.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
At some colleges, move-in day includes students’ dogs and cats
Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Wimbledon champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek get off to good starts at the US Open
Iga Swiatek is trying to do something no woman has done since Serena Williams in 2012: win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon in the same season. Jannik Sinner is trying to do something no man has done since Roger Federer in 2008: repeat as U.S. Open champion.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
James Cameron on two decades of making ‘Avatar’ and the future he sees for movies
James Cameron first began developing "Avatar" more than 30 years ago. He started working on the first film in earnest 20 years ago. Production on the third film, "Fire and Ash," which ran concurrently with 2022's "The Way of Water," got underway eight years ago.
Sutherland Hosts Traditional Labor Day Weekend Celebration
Garage sales, cornhole and pickleball tournaments, cow pie bingo, live music, food and lots of fun planned this weekend in Sutherland.
2025 War Eagle Conference Cross Country Preview
Coaches Preview the upcoming Cross Country season in the War Eagle Conference
