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Rider in jeans on a horse inside a red corral at a fair, with ropes and spectators in the background.
Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Estherville Hosts Iowa High School Rodeo This Weekend

Admission is free to the public, and concessions are hosted by the Estherville Saddle Club.

Crime
2 weeks ago
Spencer Driver Abandons Totaled Truck

Deputies located the driver at his home in Spencer the following day and confirmed he had been injured.

Business
3 weeks ago
Apprenticeship Programs Get Economic Boost from State

Several Northwest Iowa organizations securing significant funding for workforce development.

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Local
3 weeks ago
Foot Health More Important Than We Think

Spencer, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — On this weekend’s Clay County health Update, we chatted about […]

Crime
3 weeks ago
Storm Lake Man Sentenced to Five Years for 2025 Assault

The incident occurred in Storm Lake while the victim was holding a child, leading to charges of Assault Causing Serious Injury and Child Endangerment.

Local
3 weeks ago
Be Storm Lake Mayor for a Day with Essay Contest

Mayor Meg McKeon has officially launched the “Why I’m Storm Lake Proud” essay contest for students grades 9 through 12 at Storm Lake and Storm Lake St. Mary’s High Schools.

Crime
3 weeks ago
10 Years in Prison for Impersonating Law Enforcement Officer

The investigation was led by the Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office, with Judge Carl Petersen ordering the sentences for all counts to run concurrently.

Exterior view of a memorial library with a stone wall and metal roof, parked cars in front, and a large tree framing the scene.
Education
3 weeks ago
Spotlight Shines on Local Libraries During National Library Week

Groups like Friends of the Marcus Public Library host fundraisers to help keep the facilities modern.

Logo featuring a heart outline containing abstract people and the text 'Community Health Center'
Local
3 weeks ago
CHC Spencer Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Between April 2025 and April 2026, the facility served 2,650 patients across 5,937 total visits.

Promo for Storm Lake Public Library: 'Plant a Seed, Read' summer reading program with cartoon vegetables on a tractor; Coming Summer 2026.
Education
3 weeks ago
Storm Lake Library Ready to Plant a Seed and Read

Families are encouraged to pick up a physical schedule for their fridge and watch for the full June calendar to be released soon.