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2026 CCF Veteran’s Day Recap
Clay County Fair Manager Jason Brockshus arranged a special surprise for Veteran's Day.
Two Injured in Racing Boat Accident on Lake Okoboji
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a Saturday night boat accident on East Lake Okoboji.
Graettinger Man Arrested for Alleged Inappropriate Behavior
The Palo Alto County Sheriff's Department has arrested a Graettinger man wanted on sexual abuse charges.
Missing Person Found Dead in O’Brien County
A person reported missing from Martin County Minnesota was found dead in O'Brien County over the weekend.
Annual Iowa Water Conference Makes First-Ever Stop in Iowa Great Lakes
The 20th annual Iowa Water Conference will be held in the Iowa Great Lakes region for the first time ever.
Tiger and Mustang Girls, Pioneer Boys Crack Top-3 at Tim Thomas
Wernimont Picks up Individual Title in Class B Boys
Two Injured in East Okoboji Boat Crash
Spirit Lake, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a Saturday night boat accident on East…
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Practical Magic 2’ conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million
"Practical Magic 2" conjured a box-office victory this weekend, opening atop the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor grew from a modest theatrical performer into a cult favorite.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘The Pitt’ looks to repeat and ‘Widow’s Bay’ could bring an epic wave as Emmy Awards arrive
The 78th Emmy Awards are here. "The Pitt" will look to find its place in the television pantheon and "Widow's Bay" will ride a storm of buzz into the ceremony Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness
She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band — a quick, disbelieving glance toward her musical director. Some 30,000 people read it before they had finished screaming: Celine Dion did it.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test
New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and besides, you don't need a test before trying to lower your risk.
2 weeks ago in Sports
US women show some vulnerability ahead of LA Games capturing 5th straight World Cup basketball title
The names may change, but the results are the same for the U.S. women's basketball team — another FIBA World Cup title. The Americans' fifth championship in a row came Sunday in a 97-79 victory over France. It wasn't as easy as the previous four, with the U.S. showing some vulnerability throughout the tournament.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Resetting the AL and NL postseason races with 2 weeks left in the regular season
Clinching season has begun, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers becoming the first teams to wrap up spots in the postseason.
Spencer Girls Tennis 2nd at St. James
Tigers without 3 varsity players against high level competition across the north border
Okoboji’s Abby Goodlaxon AEA Teacher of the Year
The Iowa Department of Education has named Okoboji PE and Health instructor Abby Goodlaxon as the 2027 Teacher of the Year in the Prairie Lakes AEA Region.
Spencer Dominates Siouxland Conference Tennis Championships
Tigers one of only 5 teams to sweep Lakes/Siouxland Tournament
Peach Cobbler Donuts are This Year’s Favorite
A panel of judges at the fair sampled five new foods - and gave first prize to Brett and Sheree Baskins at their "Bask in the Donuts" trailer Sunday.
Spencer Library Moves Forward with Archive Project
Spencer Public Library has raised the money needed to digitize 80 years of newspapers for posterity.
