The Spencer Homecoming candidates showed off their school spirit ahead of the special district celebration next week. (Back) Trenton Hallett, Dylan Timmer, Cristian Mendez, Kamden Young, Jivahny Lovan ...

Clay County voters interested in voting absentee for the Nov. 4, city-school election may file requests for absentee ballots with the Clay County Auditor’s Office. Voters wishing to receive a ballot ...

Know one thing — it’s a long one going in, so be prepared for the ride. “One Battle After Another” is a well-written and directed story, it’s well acted by a star cast, and the film couldn’t come at a ...

As part of the City of Spencer’s Sanitary Sewer Master Plan, smoke testing will begin soon to assess the condition of the sanitary sewer system and identify areas in need of improvement. Testing will ...

Beyond entertainment, food and competition, the 2025 Clay County Fair, powered by SMU, also delivered economic benefits for Clay County ...

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Bonnie Jean Steece, 66, of Spencer, passed away peacefully on Sept. 12, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Graveside services are scheduled for noon, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at North ...

Duane Oliver Flack, 89, of Wichita Falls, Texas, born in Dickens, passed away Sept. 13, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida, at 2:03 a.m. A memorial service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, located on ...

Funeral services for Mary Ellen Jones, 78, of Spencer, will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer. The Rev. Kevin Richter will officiate the ...

It’s amazing how “community” Iowa Lakes Community College is and how integral ILCC is in so many of our northwest Iowa communities. ILCC has five main campus locations: Algona, Emmetsburg, Estherville ...

“I couldn't ask for a better grandpa,” Alyssa Huckfelt said. She added, “To everyone else he's Jeff Huckfelt, but to his grandkids he's always been Grandpa Stinky. To me, he still means best ...

Iowa’s economy was growing at the second-slowest pace of any state in the union over the summer, but Iowa 4th District U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Hull, said he believes a combination of federal and ...