Local
8 months ago
Spencer Tree Removal Ahead of Schedule

Spencer Park and Rec Director Bob Fulhart says the removal of Emerald Ash trees from public property is under budget and ahead of schedule.

Local
8 months ago
High Risk for Severe Weather Monday

Northwest Iowa has been put in a Level 4 of 5 for severe weather, with the potential for destructive winds, large hail, thunderstorms and tornadoes all likely.

AG News
8 months ago
April 2025 Mainstreet Index

The sentiment of ag bankers in 10 Midwest states was only 40 percent in the April Mainstreet Index compiled by Creighton economist Ernie Goss.

Local
8 months ago
Gov Signs Disaster Bill

Governor Reynolds has signed the Disaster Relief bill into law.

Local
8 months ago
Sirens Not Operational in Jackson

Jackson city officials say several sirens in town are not operational.

Local
8 months ago
Hartley Firefighters Battle Blazes

The Hartley Fire Department responded to both a house and bridge fire on Wednesday.

Spencer Hosptial Logo
Local
8 months ago
Spencer Hospital Buys Medical Arts Building

The final vision of the Spencer Hospital Campus is coming into full view with the latest decision in Thursday April 24th’s Hospital Board of Trustees Meeting.

Local
8 months ago
O’Brien County Tourism Wins Geode Award

O’Brien County has been making waves in the tourism sector, and their efforts have been recognized, recently receiving the prestigious Geode Award, named after the official Iowa state rock.

Crime
8 months ago
Nurse Sentenced in Fonda Death

A Lake View woman charged with neglect for the death of a nursing home resident in Fonda was sentenced this week to two years in prison.

Local
8 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.