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Local
11 months ago
Sirens Not Operational in Jackson

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

Local
11 months ago
Hartley Firefighters Battle Blazes

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

Spencer Hosptial Logo
Local
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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.