Local
8 months ago
Spencer’s Retail Recruiter Says He’s Optimistic

The city of Spencer’s retailer recruiter says there is more interest in 2025 than there was in 2024. Kyle Cofer says a hotel group that previously said “no”, is now “very” interested in a Spencer location.

Crime
8 months ago
Okoboji Burglary Charges

The Okoboji Police Department has made an arrest after a string of burglaries on North Shore Drive late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.

Education
8 months ago
Meet New ELC Superintendent Andrew Armstead

A former math and science teacher has been selected as the new Superintendent for Estherville Lincoln Central. Andrew Armstead has experience in both Iowa and South Dakota’s education system.

Local
8 months ago
Truck and Garage Fire

A truck and the garage in which it was parked are total losses after a Monday afternoon fire in Spencer.

Local
8 months ago
Extreme Cold in NW Iowa

Some portions of Iowa are expected to set record lows this week. National Weather Service Meteorologist Jen Hacker form the Sioux Falls forecast office tells us we’ll be lucky to see zero over the next couple of days.

Local
8 months ago
ELC Selected Superintendent

The Estherville Lincoln Central has extended a contract offer for Superintendent and it has been accepted. The district announced this morning (Friday morning) that their new top administrator will be Andrew Armstead – the current High School Principal at MVAOCOU in Mapleton. Prior to that Armstead worked in South Dakota.

AG News
8 months ago
Ag Outlook celebrates 40 years

Northwest Iowa Ag Outlook celebrates 40 years tomorrow. Spencer Area Chamber Program Director Blake Goss says the professional speakers is what sets the event apart from others.

Flood Recovery
8 months ago
Jones Crafting Catastrophe Savings Bill Plan

State Representative Megan Jones of Sioux Rapids is dealing with numerous flood-related issues in the current legislative session. She currently writing a bill that would allow residents to proactively save money for repairs.

Local
8 months ago
No Estherville Services Today

Several city services in Estherville will be affected by the President’s Day Holiday today. All city offices, the public library, and the Transfer Station are closed today.

Local
8 months ago
Update from Rep. Megan Jones

State Representative Megan Jones of Sioux Rapids has been working on a couple of education issues this week.

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