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Spencer Sells Second Lot in North Y Development

-0- The first business to purchase a lot from the city was Robinson Funeral Home, which already had a location in Spirit Lake. Owner Cory Robinson says they’re down to some finishing touches inside the new structure. His son – Spencer Robinson – will be moving back to the corridor to join the family business.

Spencer, IA · 2d
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Greene County Participates in Operation Green Light

For about a week, Greene County residents may have seen a couple of structures lit up at night with the color green. According to Greene County Veterans Service Officer Billie Johnson-Daves, the reason why the Greene County Courthouse and the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower had a colored light on them during the week of November 4th-11th was in support of Operation Green Light.

Greene County, IA · 16h
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NW IA League of Cities Opens 2027 Scholarship Applications

The Northwest Iowa League of Cities is accepting applications for up to five $1,000 scholarships for graduating high school seniors pursuing careers in city government or public service. Applicants must attend a school district that includes at least one city in the league and plan to enroll in a community college, university, four-year college, or accredited trade school. Eligible fields include public administration, law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical services, water and wastewater operations, engineering, city planning, and municipal law. Students must complete the official application and submit a 400- to 500-word essay. The deadline is Feb. 1, 2027, which is several months earlier than the April 15 deadline from prior years’ applications. The league expects to announce recipients at its Feb. 18 meeting. The league serves communities across a 27-county region of northwest Iowa, including Calhoun, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, and Sac Counties. Application materials are included with this story on our website.

Calhoun County, IA · 12h
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Chevron to restart biodiesel facility in central Iowa

RALSTON, Iowa (KCRG) - Chevron announced Thursday that it will restart a biodiesel facility with the capacity to fuel 275,000 18-wheelers every year. The Ralston has been shut down since 2024 after a downturn in the market. Chevron says market conditions have improved and is reopening with the partnership of...

Ralston, IA · 2d
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Former KMAlanders Konz, Hernandez earn ARC honors

(KMAland) -- Two former KMAlanders who have been at the heart of Buena Vista volleyball's fantastic season have been honored by the American Rivers Conference. Glenwood's Charley Hernandez has been named the league's Player of the Year. Hernandez put down 7.0 kills per set for the Beavers on a .257 hitting percentage. She also ranked top five in the league in digs per set at 4.37.

Storm Lake, IA · 1d

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Emmetsburg School Bond Falls Short of Required Supermajority for Third Straight Year

Emmetsburg, IA (northwestiowanow.com) — For the third consecutive year a bond issue to finance a new elementary school in Emmetsburg received a majority of votes, but not the super majority it required. Superintendent Cory Jennes says the school board has another year to tweak the plan and make a...

Emmetsburg, IA · 1d

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County Supervisors Approve Red Rock Wind Drainage Agreement

Spencer, IA (northwestiowanow) — Officials from Clay, Dickinson, and Emmet counties met jointly to review and approve a key drainage agreement for the proposed Red Rock Wind Energy Center Tuesday. Developer Invenergy plans to build 51 wind turbines across Dickinson and Emmet counties, while Clay County will host the...

Emmet County, IA · 1d

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Christmas Show Coming to Spencer

Spencer, IA (Northwest Iowa Now) — For those who attended the Clay County Fair’s “Blue Ribbon Social” Friday evening – there was a special announcement made. Shaun Johnson was in attendance to personally announce he’s bringing his Big Band “Run, Run Rudolph Tour” to the Clay County Regional Events Center on Sunday, December 13th.

Spencer, IA · 11h

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Carroll County Supervisors Approve Opioid Settlement With Albertsons

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors has approved another settlement agreement connected to the ongoing lawsuits associated with the nation’s opioid crisis. During Tuesday’s meeting, County Attorney Curt Steger presented the latest resolution to county officials for consideration. While Albertsons has not operated a location in Iowa since...

Carroll County, IA · 1d

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Carroll School Board to Elect President and Vice President at Monday Meeting

The Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Board of Education will meet Monday evening to elect its board president and vice president. Currently, Stacy McCaulley is CCSD Board President, and Jeff Cullen is Board Vice President. The board will also set the day, time, and place for upcoming board meetings, as well as review committee appointments and the board’s governance plan for the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, the board will consider approval of early graduates, a plan for snow days, undergo the second reading of a new policy on religious expression, and more. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, at Adams Elementary, and is open to the public. Carroll Broadcasting will bring updates in upcoming newscasts.

Carroll, IA · 15h

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Four Hawks Score Class 2A All-State Status at Fort Dodge

After continuing the Mid-Prairie Golden Hawk cross country dynasty earlier this month at the State Championship meet in Fort Dodge, four Hawks were named Class 2A All-State by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. A trio were First-Team choices including seniors Kendal Landstrum and Brooklyn Stutzman. Landstrum was fifth in...

Fort Dodge, IA · 1d

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Whiterock Conservancy Unveils New Logo and 15-Year Master Plan

Whiterock Conservancy unveiled a new logo this week alongside a plan for the future with a focus on ecology and regenerative agriculture, education, trail access, recreation, and more. Whiterock Conservancy Executive Director Kate Compton unveiled the new logo, saying that while the organization’s brand may be changing, its goal remains the same.

Carroll, IA · 1d

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Greene County Community Theatre Announces Cast List for “A Christmas Carol”

Greene County Community Theatre (GCCT) recently announced the cast for a beloved holiday performance. According to GCCT, 19 people auditioned for and will be performing in a live reading of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The organization says of the cast list, seven individuals are making their community theatre debuts.

Greene County, IA · 1d

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Carroll County Officials To Consider M68 Construction North Of Arcadia At Monday’s Meeting

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors will consider approval of upcoming road construction projects at its meeting on Monday. The supervisors convene at 9 a.m. in the supervisors’ meeting room in the Carroll County Courthouse. The agenda is short and includes reports from County Engineer Zac Andersen. He will present the plans for the proposed widening and resurfacing of county road M68 to the north of Arcadia, also known as Concord Avenue, that is planned for the 2027 construction season. Also on Monday’s agenda is a secondary roads department update, plat approvals, and manure management annual updates. The board will close with committee reports from the supervisors. The Nov. 16 meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed via the county’s YouTube channel. Links to the agenda and video is included with this story on our website.

Carroll County, IA · 13h