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Spencer Hospital says the new Emergency Department will begin seeing patients at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 13.

Opening weekend reported a successful show and great turnout. One more weekend to catch this classic musical.

Tuesday, August 5th 6-9 pm law enforcement in Storm Lake and Cherokee County have events planned in neighborhoods, and tours of the county jail in Cherokee.

Two individuals were taken to the Spencer Hospital with non-incapacitating injuries after a two-vehicle accident at the North Y Saturday afternoon.

Peterson Fire Department Fire Chief Luke Zalaznik says the parade is at 11 am on Saturday.

The Okoboji Bible Conference returns this Saturday, August 2, for its 91st year. The event offers a week of worship, teaching, music, and family-friendly programming.

Volunteer Al Grigg says the annual event started as an opportunity for Clay County Fair participants to practice.

Inspectors say a downtown Newell building that partially collapsed Tuesday most likely cannot be repaired.

Estherville’s Sweet Corn Days are back for the 2025 season. The four-day festival runs Thursday, July 31 through Sunday, August 3.

Iowa’s annual Tax-Free Weekend returns this Friday and Saturday, offering a break from sales tax on select clothing and footwear items.