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4 weeks ago

Pearson Lake Art Center Trail Loop Now Open

The Dickinson County Trail System continues to expand, and improve the user experience with new unique features, like the new trail loop at the Pearson Lakes Art Center.

4 weeks ago

City of Estherville Announces Labor Day Closures

Several Estherville city offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.

4 weeks ago

Supervisors Discuss Century-Old Drainage System Improvements

There's some major money flowing into a project in Palo Alto County.

4 weeks ago

Local Community College Lawsuit

A local Community College is being sued by a former administrator.

4 weeks ago

Spencer Emergency Room Opens Wednesday

At long last, the new Emergency Room is open to patients, starting Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.

4 weeks ago

Storm Lake Mayor Not Seeking Re-Election

Mike Porsch, the Mayor of Storm Lake, has announced he will not seek re-election this November.

4 weeks ago

2024-2025 KICD Team of the Year: Spencer Girls Soccer

Tigers claim another NWISL Crown, stopped in Regional Championship for 2nd straight year

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Spencer Activities Report: 8/11/25

Recapping and Previewing the Spencer Activities Schedule

4 weeks ago

Local State Fair Runner-Up

The Iowa State Fair continues welcoming visitors through this Sunday, and now a new Queen reigns over the fairgrounds, Riah Schrage of Grundy County was crowned on August 9th.

4 weeks ago

Sheriff’s Office Investigates Two-Vehicle Crash Near Spirit Lake

The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office investigated a two vehicle accident that was reported at 11:43am, August 11th in the 1700 block of 260th Ave (M-56).

4 weeks ago

Alta Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Charge

An Alta man has pled guilty in federal court to illegally possessing a firearm.

4 weeks ago

Estherville Resident Contains Garage Fire

The prompt actions of a local resident helped contain a garage fire late Sunday night in Estherville.

4 weeks ago

Spencer Municipal Band Wraps Up This Thursday

The concert is being called a "greatest hits" performance, featuring a variety of songs from this summer's series as well as some past favorites.

4 weeks ago

Spencer Hospital Birth Center Open House This Saturday

It’s a free, come-and-go event for anyone who is expecting, a new mom, a seasoned mom, or just planning for the future.

4 weeks ago

Bison Burger Picnic Tuesday at Prairie Heritage Center

All the money raised through free-will donations will directly support the conservation association's work to protect and enhance the region's natural resources. 

4 weeks ago

2024-2025 KICD Team of the Year: Spirit Lake/Okoboji Vs Spencer

The Lakes Conference Rivals collided 3 times over the course of the 2025 Spring

4 weeks ago

2025 Fall Sports Preview: Spencer Girls Tennis

Tigers aim for the State Tournament in 2025

4 weeks ago

Second Cooler Fire at Hull Co-Op

A second cooler fire at Hull Co-Op in Sheldon Friday evening.

News

1 hour ago in Clay County Fair, Entertainment, Local

Clay County Fair Grandstand Line-up Change Tonight

Fresh

Fans who purchased tickets specifically to see Kershaw and Raye can request a refund by emailing the provided address by October 10th.

4 hours ago in Local

Temperatures for August Aligns with Monthly Average

The average high temperature in August was 71 degrees, which aligns with or falls slightly below the typical average for the month, according to State Climatologist Justin Glisan.

5 hours ago in National

Hegseth and Caine visit Puerto Rico as US steps up military operations in the Caribbean

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrived in Puerto Rico on Monday for an unexpected visit as the U.S. steps up its military operations against drug cartels in the Caribbean.

4 hours ago in Clay County Fair, Local

Veteran’s Day Ceremony

Sgt First Class Thomas Kohn gave a moving talk at the Veterans Day program

4 hours ago in Local

Sheldon School District Vote

Sheldon School District patrons vote on continuance of the current Physical Plant and Equipment Levy Tuesday