Civic leaders and local developers gathered last week for a groundbreaking ceremony and community update hosted by the Spencer Economic Development Corporation, highlighting a series of major ...

We are a couple of weeks into the New Year. Did you make a New Year’s resolution, and is it still alive and well? Are you still committed to it? Are your resolutions focused on physical health, mental ...

Nicolás Maduro was a brutal dictator, a horrible person, ruined Venezuela and abused its citizens. He deserves no sympathy or support, and it’s good he’s being brought to justice. Now, questions. Why ...

Spencer High School held a ceremony recently to induct 55 new members to the National Honor Society. They join the 45 seniors who were previously inducted. Sheriffa Jones delivered the keynote address ...

Iowa Lakes led 31-25 at halftime but couldn't hold off Iowa Western's second-half surge, falling 78-70 last week. The Lakers dominated the glass with 39 rebounds and scored 48 points in the paint, ...

HOLLYWOOD — Merry Christmas, everybody, and God Bless America. Billboard’s Hot 100 reports that once again Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas leads all songs in holiday sales. My neighborhood is ...

Most of you understand the elements of a great story. There is a beginning that gets you interested. There is a middle where there is drama. The closer to the end you get, the resolution becomes more ...

Enter your e-mail address below to join our mailing list and receive our weekly newsletter directly in your inbox!

Winter is starting off like a lion this year with a heavy snow storm, followed by bitter cold temps, followed by more snow and yet more cold. After a number of relatively mild winters, this is ...

Grace United Methodist Church donated $1,500 to the Coats for Kids program this December. "This gift will help us give about 300 coats to local children in need of a warm winter coat," said Teri Chinn ...

HOLLYWOOD — God Bless America, and how's everybody? Australia banned kids under 16 from social media, hoping they experience the excitement of the real world. My dad was a 21-year-old U.S. Army pilot ...

A total of 15 Clay County veterans will receive some extra holiday cheer this Christmas, thanks to the Clay County Adopt-A-Veteran program. Veterans are matched with community members who are eager to ...