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Iowa’s manufacturing exports were down again, and prices were up as 2024 came to an end. According to the latest Mid-America Business Conditions Index, the state’s manufacturers saw a $1.4 ...

For the past three decades, I’ve been exploring planet Earth and especially the polar regions of the globe. My travels occurred during a time of dramatic climate change. I’ve worked with ...

GRIMES — Black Hills Energy announced Monday the Iowa Utilities Commission has approved its request to update natural gas rates for customers. The new rates will take effect on Jan. 1, and will ...

HARTLEY — Hartley Family Care Clinic is thrilled to announce several enhancements to its health care services beginning in January 2025. These changes reflect the clinic's ongoing commitment to ...

An celebration of life for Lorelei Meeter, 65, of Spencer, will be conducted at Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at 10 a.m., at Hope Reformed Church in Spencer. Visitation with the family will be from 4-6 ...

An Albert City man was arrested in Clay County on Christmas Day on a 7-year-old warrant for destruction of property. Scott Richard Johnson, 63, now of Albert City, once worked at the Spencer Walmart.

Private family graveside services for Roger Munden, 71, of Hartley, formerly of Royal, will be held at a later date at St. Jacob’s Cemetery, in Graettinger. Munden passed away Wednesday, Dec.

A Spencer man has pleaded guilty to drug and burglary charges and has been ordered to receive treatment for methamphetamine addiction.

MASON CITY — It came down to the final race at the Mason City pool Thursday, the 400 relay, as Spencer’s boys rallied to sweep the competition, downing the River Hawks, 85-84, and Des Moines Hoover, ...