Jackie Norris announced, after much consideration, she has decided to no longer continue a candidacy for the U.S. Senate in the Democratic primary. “The most important thing to me is that Iowa elects ...

Daryl Conklin, 73, of Spencer, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. Private family services will be held at a later date. The Geelan Funeral Home of Spencer is in charge of arrangements.

Freshman outside hitter Lauren Koenig rises up to keep the Spencer girls in play during Saturday’s tournament action at the Mason City Tournament.

SPENCER — A Homecoming week wrap-up game against Sioux City West was just what the doctor ordered. Spencer snapped a four-game losing streak Friday night at Dale Norton Field with a 48-6 victory ...

One of the wonderful things about the pheasant season, which opens the last Saturday of October, is the resident-only youth pheasant opener weekend, Oct. 18-19. The residents-only youth season gives ...

The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation was joined by county supervisors and city officials on Oct. 2 to proclaim October 2025 as “Manufacturing Month” in their respective communities. “We ...

More job creation, a better workforce and improved quality of life are just a bike path away, according to an Iowa Department of Transportation-supported report. The Iowa Bicycle Coalition’s “Economic ...

Wednesday of this week, I turned 59. For me, this was a big deal, although I didn’t make a big deal out of it. Fifty-nine marks the end of my 50s to restate the obvious. But for me, this is a big deal ...

Youth who want to join 4-H don’t have to wait until they’re in fourth grade! Clover Kids is a 4-H program designed for kindergarten through third graders. There are two options for Clover Kids in Clay ...

President Trump announced Hamas and Israel agreed to the first step of the Trump 20-Point Peace Plan Wednesday. Trump created a blueprint for a lasting Mideast peace for the first time in 75 years.

Our beloved Amy was born June 27, 1973, and passed away Sept. 1, 2025. She was the cherished daughter of Riedar Kent Oestenstad and Karen Kay Oestenstad, born in Waterloo. Her childhood was spent in ...