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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

The Cherokee man accused of 1st degree murder is out on bond. 66-year-old Richard Hammond posted his 100-thousand-dollar cash a surety Tuesday.