Outs, not clocks, determine the end of baseball games, but Iowa Lakes Community College players needed time. They needed time ...

Clay County’s EMS Advisory Council has delivered its long-awaited blueprint for a countywide ambulance system, outlining a set of “non‑negotiable” standards and putting key governance questions ...

With a current milk cow herd size pegged at 5,500 head, the Van Ess Dairy, located 4 miles northeast of Sanborn, served as the location for the 2026 Western Iowa Dairy Alliance (WIDA) open house held ...

Clay County transitioned most of its paved roads to the state’s new 60 mph speed limit by July 2. However, county engineer ...

All three Spencer Kiwanis clubs have joined together to benefit the Spencer Fire Department. Upon the passing of Doug Duncan ...

George H. Veitch, 76, of Ruthven, passed away March 30, 2026. There will be a celebration of life for George on Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Spencer Municipal Golf Course. Everyone ...

The Sioux Rapids swimming pool is offering swimming lessons to kids who want to build skills, gain confidence and have fun! Learn stroke technique and water safety. Improve for all levels, beginner to ...

The Buena Vista County Conservation Board is celebrating World Snake Day on Thursday, July 16. The event will be held at Storm Lake Marina from 10 a.m. to noon and is come and go. Stop out to meet the ...

Happy Fourth of July! The marquee at the Historical Theatre is showing one of Sandy Halverson’s creations! Have a safe ...

Ryan Waldstein, daughter of Eric and Hillary Waldstein, wrestled her heart out and ended up the champion in the Middle School ...

Sioux Rapids residents and community stakeholders attended the Design Workshop on Tuesday night to share their ideas with the ...

Beth Fraser, owner of Small Batch Baking, received a package recently from Susan Genson, who is a well-known local artist.