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2026 Family Fest Event

15th annual Family Fest returns Saturday, February 28th

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Spencer Pruning Project Begins Today

They plan to have all the saws tucked away and the branches cleared by March 31st.

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Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

In the 100th year since the nation's earliest observances of Black History Month — which began when scholar Carter G. Woodson pioneered the first Negro History Week — celebrations will go on. The current political climate has energized civil rights organizations, artists and academics to engage young people on a full telling of America's story.

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5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, were released following a judge's order and returned to Minnesota on Sunday, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.

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Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash

President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for construction, his latest proposal to upturn the storied venue since returning to the White House.

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Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album

Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.

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Okoboji Summer Theatre Announces 68th Season Shows

This year's Boji Bantam Children's Theatre and Musical Theare Workshop return July 6 through the 11th.

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Storm Lake St. Mary’s Annual Fundraising Event Aims at Major Renovations

This year’s reverse auction will be aimed at raising money for major renovations to the gym’s entrance and first floor of the high school.

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Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz is 22, he's the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis, and he had to achieve what no man previously has done to complete the career Grand Slam in Australia.

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Clay, Dickinson Emmet Counties Average Sales Price Stable

Stafford classifies 2025 as a pretty typical year.

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Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.

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Celebrate Dog Training Education Month at Heartland Pet Resort!

Celebrate Dog Training Education Month at Heartland Pet Resort! February isn’t just the shortest month of the year — it’s…

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High School Basketball Scores: 1/31/26

Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area

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2026 Iowa Girls State Wrestling Championship Central

Your Hub for KICD 9-County Area competitors at the IGHSAU State Wrestling Championships

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Bates Appointed to Spencer City Council

Duane Bates will be sworn in at Monday's city council meeting.

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Two Charged in Sheldon Burglary Investigation

Primary charges currently focus on Pedersen and Wagner, but authorities are looking into potential connections with another larger crime investigation.

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Not Guilty on All Five Counts for Alta Man

In his ruling, the judge described the case as a "he said, she-said" with almost no corroborating evidence.

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Spencer Chamber Hosts Eggs and Issues Saturday

The event is held at the Spencer City Hall council chambers with doors open 8:30 to10:30 am.

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Boys Wrestling Scores: 1/29/25

Estherville Lincoln Central Claims Final Lakes Conference Tournament Championship

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The Westminster dog show is turning 150. Here’s what has — and hasn’t — changed over time

When some Gilded Age gentleman hunters organized a New York event to compare their dogs, could they have imagined that people would someday call it the World Series of dogdom or the Super Bowl of dog shows?

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Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

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A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn’t won — a Cy Young Award

Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch. The only major honor he hasn't won? A Cy Young Award.

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Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament

Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.

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2026 IHSAA State Swimming Championship Central

Keep up with the Spencer Boys Swimming Team as they compete at the 2026 IHSAA State Championships

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City Budget Committee

Spencer City Council Budget committee completes their line-by-line review of departmental budgets, capital improvements, and disbursement of Lodging and Sales tax revenue.