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Local
12 months ago
Men Charged with Burglary

Multiple law enforcement agencies with drones and dogs helped the Emmet County Sheriff’s department find two suspects caught trying to burglarize a farm near Ringsted.

Local
12 months ago
Youth In Philanthropy Raises Over $112,000 for Local Nonprofits

The Okoboji Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program has shattered previous fundraising records.

Local
12 months ago
Spencer School Board Greenlights Facility Upgrades

The Spencer School Board, during their Tuesday meeting, approved quotes from Midwestern Mechanical and Woodruff Construction for essential kitchen heating repairs and other facility needs.

Farm
12 months ago
4/24/25: Drought Update

There was no change in the weekly update of the USDA Drought Monitor for Northwest Iowa, but a large section of Central Iowa was removed from the drought area this week.

Local
12 months ago
Residents Invited to Legal Aid Presentation

In response to the significant damage caused by recent severe weather events on April 17th and April 20th, 2025, the City of Storm Lake is hosting a presentation by Iowa Legal Aid to assist affected residents.

Local
12 months ago
Megan Jones Update on Bill

A permanent system that allows future governors to fund emergency disaster relief is now law.

Local
12 months ago
Gillnetting Went Fast This Year

Last week the manager of the DNR hatchery in Orleans told us they expected a good year for gillnetting.

Local
12 months ago
2025 Flag Fest Schedule Released

Spencer Chamber Program Director Blake Goss has announced the schedule for this year’s Flag fest Weekend.

Local
12 months ago
“BTBL Goes Denim and Diamonds” Tickets on Sale Now

Tickets are on sale now for the Shayla Bee Fund annual fundraiser event “Black Tie Black Leather Goes Denim and Diamonds”

Local
12 months ago
Storm Lake Hometown Pride Challenge

Hometown Pride is calling on the community to show their Storm Lake pride by participating in the Storm Lake Proud Neighborhood Challenge.