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North Union Residents to Weigh in on Major Facilities Project
Voters in the North Union Community School District will decide on a bond referendum that would fund construction of a new gymnasium and other facility improvements.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
Local Towns are Ready for Trick or Treaters
Spencer Main Street's annual trick or treat night will actually fall on Halloween night this year.
Hinson Urges Voters to Research Candidates Ahead of Election Day
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson continues to campaign across Iowa in her bid for U.S. Senate.
Spirit Lake School District Seeks Support for Facility Improvements
Voters in Spirit Lake will soon decide the fate of a bond referendum aimed at modernizing facilities at Spirit Lake High School.
PEO Chapter 80 Hosting Event to Explore Postsecondary Opportunities
Local female students and their families are invited to learn more about post-secondary education opportunities during an upcoming event November 1st.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Gray scores 23 points to help hot-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 of WNBA Finals
The Atlanta Dream's shooters finally found some daylight. And as a result, the Dream's goal of winning their first WNBA championship is still shining bright.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture
It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton with glowing LCD eyeballs, on sale for $299 from Home Depot, just in time for Halloween — at least, if you can get your hands on one.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.
21-Year Prison Term Handed Down to Pocahontas Man in Drug, Gun Case
A Pocahontas man has been sentenced to 21 years after his conviction on drug and weapons charges.
North Union Superintendent Says Threat Was Taken Seriously
The Kossuth County Sheriff's Department was called to the North Union School District's Swea City Campus Thursday morning after one student reported getting a text from another student who says he was bringing a bomb to school.
Attorney General Brenna Bird Encourages Voter Participation During Spencer Campaign Visit
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird outlined several priorities she plans to pursue if reelected this November.
2 weeks ago in World
A popemobile exhibition is unveiled at the Vatican, featuring the vehicle popes have used since 1930
The Vatican is opening a celebration of the popemobile, the now-iconic vehicle that for nearly a century has let popes get close to the faithful at home and abroad.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Hometown of ‘Addams Family’ creator becomes ghoulish Halloween destination
Before there was "The Addams Family," there was Westfield. Cartoonist Charles Addams, who created the eccentric, fictional family, drew inspiration for his signature macabre style from the elegant Victorian homes, historic cemetery and other landmarks of his New Jersey hometown.
New Details Released in Fatal Crash That Claimed Life of BVU Student
The Buena Vista University student from Clay County who lost her life in a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon was a back seat passenger according to information released by the sheriff's department Wednesday morning.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history
The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time. Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
South Carolina police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death after coroner’s ruling
Police in South Carolina have closed their investigation into the overdose death of actor Hayden Panettiere following a coroner's finding that it was accidental. The decision was based on the medical examiner's determination as well as the findings of the investigation, Greenville police said Wednesday in a statement.
2 weeks ago in World
Israelis await final election results as claim of foreign interference emerges
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party on Thursday amplified allegations that the country's Arab-led parties had "stolen" the election, as final results are set to confirm that Netanyahu's bloc has lost its majority in parliament.
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson Brings U.S. Senate Campaign to Spencer
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson stopped in Spencer Tuesday as part of her statewide campaign for the U.S. Senate.
Iowa Great Lakes Tourism Remains Strong Despite Higher Gas Prices
The tourism numbers are out for July, August, and September for the Iowa Great Lakes.
