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5 days ago

Cleanup and Resoration Project Underway for Laurens Prairie Preservation Trail

The City of Laurens is moving forward with major cleanup and restoration work on the Prairie Preservation Trail.

5 days ago

Vote Now in Boji Burger Battle

The defending champ is The Ritz. They won the 2025 Boji Burger Battle with a French Onion Burger.

5 days ago

Sheriff Warns to Track Your Checks, Criminals Stealing Out of Mail Boxes

The Lyon County Sheriff reports a number of old-fashioned checks have been stolen from mailboxes, with the payee information altered, and the check fraudulently deposited.

5 days ago

Milford Man Posts Bond Following May City Burglary Arrest

The man is accused of breaking into a farm residence near May City has been released from custody as the case moves forward.

5 days ago

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges for Spirit Lake Woman

Iowa State Patrol were on Highway 60 southwest of Sheldon when the arrest occurred.

5 days ago

UPDATE: Estherville Shed Fire is Total Loss

The blaze at 1485 385th Avenue - less than a mile North of town - was reported around 4pm by a motorist who called 9-1-1.

6 days ago

Estherville Council Approves Rate Increase, Stadium Funding, and Storm Sewer Project Steps

The City of Estherville is moving forward with several major infrastructure and funding items.

6 days ago

Minor Injuries in Spencer Accident

Both drivers and a passenger were taken to the Spencer Hospital with what are suspected to have been minor injuries in an early, Friday evening accident in North Spencer.

6 days ago

Howl and Hunt TV Hosting Coyote Hunt Contest

Prizes, meal, and all money stays in tournament.

1 week ago

Volunteers Encouraged to Contact Storm Lake City Hall for Neighborhood Program

It's designed to help elderly residents or those with disabilities who might struggle with mowing the lawn or shoveling snow.

1 week ago

Estherville City Announces Presidents Day Schedule

City Council meeting will still take place at 5:00 p.m. Monday in the City Council Chambers

1 week ago

Spencer Chamber of Commerce Going Global with Trip to Iceland

Valentine's Day is always February 14th, and you probably always have a difficult time figuring out what to buy. Vacation? Chamber gift cards?

1 week ago

DNR Program Gets Scharnberg Park Stocked for Good Fishing

That's this Saturday, February 7 around noon, or when the truck arrives.

1 week ago

Driver Escapes Injury After Losing Control on 500th Street

A Marcus man escaped injury after crashing his pickup in rural Clay County Friday.

1 week ago

DNR Reports Strong Ice-Fishing Season Across Iowa Great Lakes

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says winter fishing conditions across the Iowa Great Lakes this year have been strong.

2 weeks ago

Hotel-Motel Tax Revenue Funds City Grants, Applications Open Now

The City of Spencer has officially opened applications for the grant program

2 weeks ago

Legislative Forum in Spencer Attracts a Crowd Saturday

One of the major topics of the morning was eminent domain and the future of carbon pipeline legislation

2 weeks ago

Emmetsburg Man Arrested in Ongoing Burglary Investigation

Palo Alto Deputies arrested 41-year-old Casey Ryan Peterson of Emmetsburg for warrants on stolen property and narcotics.

2 weeks ago

Fareway Stores Donate Ham to Food Banks

Food Bank officials say the generous gift will fill more than 276,000 plates for families in need.

2 weeks ago

Laurens’ Heart n’ Home Receives 2025 PCEDC Business Spirit Award

Local Laurens business Heart 'n Home has been honored with the 2025 PCEDC Business Spirit Award, highlighting standout businesses across Pocahontas County.

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1 day ago in Sports

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.

1 day ago in Sports

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.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Sports

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.

1 day ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

2026 IHSAA State Swimming Championship Central

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

1 day ago in Local

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.