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Brent Elgersma, age 51 of Sanborn
A memorial service for Brent Elgersma, age 51 of Sanborn will be held on Monday, March 30th at 11:00 a.m.…
Everly FD Serving French Toast Breakfast Sunday Morning
The public is invited to attend the French Toast Breakfast this Sunday 8-1 at the Everly Fire Department.
19 hours ago in National
A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot
Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.
19 hours ago in Lifestyle
Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use
In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.
20 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea
Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.
20 hours ago in National, Trending
Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance
After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."
Spencer School Board Preps Budget, Honors Retiree
The next Spencer School Board meeting is April 28th at 5 pm at the Central Administration Building.
Seasons Center Offers Free Trauma Impact Training
It takes place Thursday, April 16th, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at Hope Church.
Crew Strikes Gas Line in Okoboji
. The Arnolds Park / Okoboji Fire and Rescue team was dispatched for about 3 hours.
Flooding Marks the Final Day of SWAW
Severe Weather Awareness Week is coming to a close.
Robert “Bobby” Schwardt, 74, Pomeroy
Services for 74 year old Robert “Bobby”Schwardt of Pomeroy will be Monday, March 30th at 10:30am at St. JohnLutheran Church…
Norval “Bugzy” Stovall Jr, age 76, of Ruthven, Formerly of Denver, CO
Graveside Services for 76-year-old Norval “Bugzy” Stovall Jr. of Ruthven (Formerly of Denver, Colorado) will be Monday, March 30th at…
Larry Stille, 83, of Spirit Lake
Memorial service for 83-year-old Larry Stille of Spirit Lake will be Monday, March 30th at 11am at Immanuel Lutheran Church…
Mone Keoninh, 69, of Ruthven
Services for 69 year old Mone Keoninh of Ruthven will be held Saturday, March 28th at 2pm at Geelan Funeral…
Iowa Head Coach Talks Growing Up in Northwest Iowa
The Hawkeye men's basketball team is in the Sweet 16 tonight versus the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the NCAA Tournament.
Jerry Cullison, 90, of Paullina
A Celebration of Life service for 90-year-old Jerry Cullison of Paullina will be Saturday, March 28th at 11am at the…
Spencer Residents Asked to Fill Online Housing Questionnaire
All residents of Spencer are asked to fill out an online housing questionnaire this week.
2 days ago in Sports
Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’
Lewis Hamilton is F1's most decorated driver. He's won the most races (105), claimed the most poles (104) and has been on the podium 207 times. And the British driver is tied at seven with Michael Schumacher for world championships.
2 days ago in Sports
March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game
Florida's Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida's ball.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison
Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.


















