Section of Highway 30 to be named in honor of slain Iowa soldier
A bill moving through the Iowa legislature will name a portion of U.S. Highway 30 in honor of one of the two Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in Syria late […]
Billie Ray, Iowa’s first lady from 1969-1983, has died
Former Iowa First Lady Billie Ray has died at the age of 97. Billie Lee Hornberger met future Iowa Governor Robert D. Ray when the two were students at Des […]
Dordt Men 92, Dakota Wesleyan 91 (OT)
MOC-Floyd Valley Girls 67, Storm Lake 54

Class 4A Regional Quarterfinal
Spirit Lake Girls 63, Unity Christian 46

Class 3A Regional Semi-Final
Investigation finds theft of city money by former Spencer employee
A special investigation by the State Auditor that was requested by City officials in Spencer found problems with financial transactions processed by the former Finance Assistant LaVonne Bell. Auditor Rob […]
Dordt Women 65, Dakota Wesleyan 59
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Receives Grant for New Rescue Boat

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has added a new rescue boat to its emergency response fleet thanks to a $35,048 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. According to […]
Eastern Iowa school district faces deep budget cuts, $3M loan
The Iowa City School Board is considering taking out a $3-million loan to cover expenses for March, after board members discovered the district’s financial situation was rockier than previously thought. […]
Area Scores: February 8-14, 2026
Saturday, February 14, 2026 GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLClass 2A Region 2 First RoundHartley-Melvin-Sanborn 60, Sibley-Ocheyedan 53West Central Valley 54, Logan-Magnolia 31Class 3A Region 8 QuarterfinalsSpirit Lake 55, Estherville-Lincoln Central 36Unity […]