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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

POCAHONTAS — Sioux Central’s golf team participated in a Twin Lakes Quad with Newell-Fonda and West Bend-Mallard at Pocahontas, Monday. The Rebels found the environment challenging. “We ...

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 ...

OKOBOJI — Spencer traveled to Okoboji View Golf Course, Tuesday, where the Tigers ladies took down host Spirit Lake by 58 strokes on its home course. Coach Nate Wendt called it a good night ...

The Spencer Chamber Ambassadors visited Slumberland Furniture, Tuesday, to celebrate the business’ grand reopening after the flood in June 2024. The store had about four inches of water from the ...

SPIRIT LAKE ― Sioux Central’s boys ran at Spirit Lake, competing in the Indians home meet Tuesday evening. Jack Christian topped the 400 competition for the Rebels, helping the team to a third ...

SPIRIT LAKE — After a 3-3 effort in singles matches, it came down to doubles competition Tuesday as the Spencer and Spirit Lake girls battled in Lakes Conference competition. The Tigers got the ...

MILFORD ― In a battle of ranked teams, the 4-1 Spencer ladies topped the 12th-ranked Spirit Lake-Okoboji, 6-0, on the road. The No. 8 Tigers handed the Indians their first loss, making the home ...