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Our mission
Northwest Iowa Now is dedicated to reporting timely and accurate local news that matters to Spencer, Clay County and the greater Northwest Iowa region. Our reporters live and work in the community and are deeply invested in the stories that shape our neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Our mission is to keep local news accessible to everyone, because a connected community
is a strong community.
Our promise to you
At Northwest Iowa Now, we’re committed to bringing you news you can trust, and in a responsible manner. Every story we share reflects our commitment to transparency, compassion and independence. Being your trusted local news source is important to us. Whether it’s breaking news, community highlights, or issues that matter most, you can count on us to have Spencer’s best interests at heart.
Want to know more about how we operate? Read our ethics policy, the Northwest Iowa Now Promise.
Northwest Iowa Now values contributions from the community. We encourage the submission of content that adheres to our editorial guidelines. While all submissions are accepted for review, the final decision on publication rests with the editor-in-chief and publishers. Editorial staff evaluates all submissions for accuracy, grammar and relevance, ensuring they meet our standards. By submitting, contributors grant permission for use by Northwest Iowa Now.
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The Northwest Iowa Now Newsroom
George Bower
Morning News Anchor / Senior Reporter
Kevin Tlam
Operations Manager / Managing Editor
Rhonda Wedeking
Program Director / Managing Editor
Audrey McIrvin
News Reporter / Editor
Steven Cutler
Sports Director / Editor
Patrick Hazelett
Weather Director / Editor
Northwest Iowa Now leadership and advertising
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Kevin Tlam
Interim General Manager
Tori Rasmussen
Sales Manager
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