Neighborhood trees are like natural air filters, cleaning up the air we breathe and making it fresher. They also help us feel less stressed and more focused. Being around trees has been shown to make ...

SPENCER — In Lakes Conference action, Spencer’s girls hosted Cherokee, taking seven of the nine matches for the pre-Easter break win, Thursday. The outcome completed a 2-0 week. Bob Schlaeger, the ...

CHEROKEE — Traveling southwest for a tennis match, Spencer faced Cherokee Thursday, where they were less-than-hospitable guests, downing the Braves 8-1.

PRIMGHAR ― Sioux Central’s girls dominated the field, topping 200 team points, and running away with the crown. The boys placed third at the South O’Brien Meet, Thursday night. “This was a fun meet to ...

Rotary proudly supports the Cherish Center’s father/daughter dance coming up on June 1 in Arnold’s Park with a $200 donation. Pictured left to right is Rotary Secretary Nancy Naeve, Cherish Center’s ...

If you’re going fishing for walleyes tomorrow on one of the rivers that crisscross the Midwest, a jig will probably be the best choice of lures. If you won’t be chasing walleyes until early summer, or ...

DES MOINES — Early spring paddling can provide solitude, exercise and an opportunity to see amazing wildlife. Extra precautions are needed to stay safe with unpredictable spring weather and ...

One thing that I like about retirement is that I can get up as early or as late as I want or stay up as late as I want. At the same time, there are often things going on during the week that my wife ...

I figured I’d better get this information out one last time: all Iowa boat registrations expire April 30. This registration is on a three-year cycle, and each time the registration comes due, there ...

One thing that I like about retirement is that I can get up as early or as late as I want or stay up as late as I want. At the same time, there are often things going on during the week that my wife ...

SPENCER — Home cooking. It was real tasty for the Spencer girls golf team to the tune of 42 strokes at the Spencer Golf & Country Club. The advantage provided a very comfortable win for the Tigers, ...

ESTHERVILLE — Iowa Lakes Community College is designated as a 2025-26 Military Friendly School in the Small Community College category, earning Silver status for its dedication to supporting military ...