Lauren Horst received the highest honor for the Spencer Tigers volleyball squad, earning second team All-Lakes Conference nods, while teammate Addison Hoben landed on the honorable mention unit.

The Associated Press has projected that U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra will easily win reelection in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, defeating repeat challenger Ryan Melton for the historically ...

After record low precipitation in September and October, drought conditions have reappeared across much of Iowa, causing river and stream flows to drop to similar levels as in 2023. Heading in to ...

WEST DES MOINES — Throughout September, The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation’s Power Snack program distributed 24,000 pork sticks and 96,000 ham and bread coupons to 83 school districts in Iowa. In ...

After two failed attempts to hire a finance director, the Spencer City Council is grappling with the question of how to attract qualified candidates for the position ...

No injuries were reported following a three-car accident the morning of Oct. 31.

The Long-Term Recovery Group, created to coordinate local efforts to help individuals recover from the June 22 flood, has received a big boost in the form of funding to hire staff and a donation of ...

The following are unofficial results posted on the Iowa Secretary of State's website Democrat Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz 2,366 27.71% Republican Donald J. Trump and JD Vance 6,044 70.80% Chase ...

Sacred Heart Catholic School will be hosting its 32nd annual Fall Gala this Saturday, Nov. 9, at the parish hall in Spencer. This is the school’s largest fundraiser of the year and proceeds will be ...

Growing older is the greatest risk factor for acquiring Parkinson’s disease and many people live with symptoms for several years before being diagnosed.