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 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.

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, ...

ALTA — It was a tough night at Alta-Aurelia, Thursday, for Sioux Central’s boys as they dropped 2 of 3 duals against their opponents. The wrestling squad won against M-M-C/RU, 47-30; but fell against ...

A new study on behalf of Trace One has identified the locations where natural hazards have the greatest impact on the United States' food supply.

Sometimes I ask myself, and I’m sure other people who enjoy fishing ask themselves, “Why do we go fishing”? I’ve found in recent years that my reasons for going fishing have changed. In conversations ...

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 replace a ...

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, interviewed ...

This week’s column might be more of a wandering one as I share my thoughts of the season and the importance of family.