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Local
1 day ago
Spencer Chamber Accepting Flagfest Parade Entries Now

This year’s event, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, is expected to be the biggest yet.

Education
1 day ago
Spencer School Board Approves Land Donation, Maintenance Project Budget

The Board set two key dates for the community. A preliminary hearing for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget is scheduled for March 24th, with a final hearing to follow on April 28th.

Local
1 day ago
O’Brien County Supervisors Set Public Hearing Date for Proposed Tax Levy

Property owners should keep an eye on their mailboxes soon—the County Auditor has been directed to send out official notices to every taxpayer, detailing how these proposed rates will impact your specific bill.

Crime
1 day ago
Spencer Woman Arrested for Assault at Grocery Store

According to investigators, Thornton attacked a store employee and began choking them after staff members asked her to leave.

Entertainment
2 days ago
Comedian Headlines Estherville Performing Art Series March 5

Buy tickets to see comedian Tommy Ryman March 5 at Iowa Lakes Community College.

Local
2 days ago
Busy Week for Cherokee Fire Department

Fire Chief Casey Carpenter says these incidents highlight the need for constant training.

Entertainment
2 days ago
Final Days to Vote on Best Boji Burger

Head over to okobojichamber.com to cast your vote before the clock strikes midnight this Saturday, February 28th.

Clay County Fair
2 days ago
CCF Approves Selling Fairground Lots for Post-Flood Housing Development

The acquisition is tied to a potential disaster-recovery housing project that would be funded through Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery dollars.

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