Five properties in town will receive funding for home repairs thanks to Spencer’s new Substandard Housing Rehabilitation Program. The Spencer...
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November 14, 2019November 14, 2019
Driveway confrontation leads to assault arrest
Authorities arrested a man for assault last Saturday following a confrontation with a male victim in a driveway on 130th...
November 14, 2019November 14, 2019
5 homes to benefit from city’s substandard housing program
Five properties in town will receive funding for home repairs thanks to Spencer’s new Substandard Housing Rehabilitation Program. The Spencer...
November 14, 2019November 14, 2019
City council notes: November 4, 2029
The Spencer City Council discussed the following topics at its meeting on November 4. Council approves funding for 4 Renaissance...
November 6, 2019November 6, 2019
Spencer City Council, School Board and other Clay County election results
Here are the unofficial election results of last night’s Spencer City Council, School Board and other Clay County elections. Spencer...
November 4, 2019November 6, 2019
Firefighters find body inside home
This post has been updated. Officials continue to investigate a small house fire during which Spencer firefighters found a man...
November 4, 2019November 4, 2019
City and school election day voter information
Voters in Iowa head to the polls today to vote in city, school and other local elections today. Here is...
November 4, 2019November 4, 2019
City council candidate profile: Duane Bates
Duane Bates wants to bring an approach of common sense decisions and fiscal responsibility to the Spencer City Council. Bates...
November 4, 2019November 4, 2019
City council candidate profile: Donavon Wunschel
Donavon Wunschel knows how hard it is to find people to fill jobs in Spencer. That’s one of the reasons...
November 4, 2019November 4, 2019
City council candidate profile: Reynold Peterson
Former Spencer Mayor Reynold Peterson is vying to get back into city government, this time as a city council member....
November 4, 2019November 4, 2019
City council candidate profile: Loren Reit
Loren Reit believes that the skills he’s gained from years of working in manufacturing and industry would carry over well...
November 4, 2019November 4, 2019
City council candidate profile: Tracey Larsen
Tracey Larsen would like to keep Spencer moving forward if he is elected to the city council. Larsen is running...
November 4, 2019November 4, 2019
City council candidate profile: Rich Prentice
Rich Prentice has served 24 years on the Spencer City Council – and he’s hopeful voters will grant him four...
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Police & Fire
November 14, 2019November 14, 2019
Driveway confrontation leads to assault arrest
Authorities arrested a man for assault last Saturday following a confrontation with a male victim in a driveway on 130th...
November 4, 2019November 6, 2019
Firefighters find body inside home
This post has been updated. Officials continue to investigate a small house fire during which Spencer firefighters found a man...
October 30, 2019October 30, 2019
Arrest made after Dyno’s robbery
Authorities arrested a Florida man Tuesday night after he robbed and fled a south Spencer gas station. Spencer police in...
October 4, 2019October 4, 2019
Southside Grill: A timeline of events
October 4, 2019October 4, 2019
Investigation leads to Spencer business man’s arrest
Spencer police arrested Chris Burg, the owner of Southside Grill, Thursday afternoon on 25 charges, including 10 felony counts of...
September 29, 2019September 29, 2019
Sheriff’s office seeks wanted man
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a Spencer man with numerous warrants out for his arrest. In a...
September 19, 2019October 4, 2019
Southside Grill owner faces serving alcohol to minor charges in 12 cases
The owner of Southside Grill has been charged with serving alcohol to a minor in 12 different cases in Third...
September 9, 2019October 4, 2019
Decision expected soon in Southside Grill liquor license case
Southside Grill may soon learn whether or not its liquor license will be renewed. City Attorney Don Hemphill told the...
September 3, 2019September 3, 2019
Woman arrested after eluding Spencer, Milford police in vehicle chase
An Iowa City woman faces multiple charges after leading Spencer and Milford police on a chase in a stolen vehicle...
September 3, 2019September 3, 2019
Driver uninjured in SUV fire
A Cherokee man was able to get out of the SUV he was driving before it became engulfed in flames...
Business
November 14, 2019November 14, 2019
5 homes to benefit from city’s substandard housing program
Five properties in town will receive funding for home repairs thanks to Spencer’s new Substandard Housing Rehabilitation Program. The Spencer...
October 4, 2019October 4, 2019
Southside Grill: A timeline of events
October 4, 2019October 4, 2019
Investigation leads to Spencer business man’s arrest
Spencer police arrested Chris Burg, the owner of Southside Grill, Thursday afternoon on 25 charges, including 10 felony counts of...
October 3, 2019October 3, 2019
NW Iowa Emerging Leaders Summit hopes attendees leave inspired
The organizers of Friday’s Northwest Iowa Emerging Leaders Summit in Spencer want attendees to leave inspired and ready to engage...
October 2, 2019October 2, 2019
Community Insurance puts emphasis on giving back
Scott Simpson’s favorite part of working in the insurance industry is being there for people. “I love helping people and...
September 19, 2019October 4, 2019
Southside Grill owner faces serving alcohol to minor charges in 12 cases
The owner of Southside Grill has been charged with serving alcohol to a minor in 12 different cases in Third...
September 9, 2019September 11, 2019
Microbreweries one step closer to being permitted use in downtown
Microbreweries are one step closer to being a permitted use in Spencer’s downtown area. Last week, the Spencer City Council...
September 9, 2019October 4, 2019
Decision expected soon in Southside Grill liquor license case
Southside Grill may soon learn whether or not its liquor license will be renewed. City Attorney Don Hemphill told the...
August 29, 2019August 29, 2019
City council notes: August 19, 2019
The Spencer City Council discussed the following topics at its meeting on Monday, August 19. City council election papers now...
August 29, 2019August 29, 2019
City wants developer with DOD deal to consider Spencer property
Spencer hopes a private developer will consider the town as a location for a facility that would produce microelectronics for...
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Community Insurance puts emphasis on giving back
Scott Simpson’s favorite part of working in the insurance industry is being there for people. “I love helping people and...
Local Government
November 14, 2019November 14, 2019
5 homes to benefit from city’s substandard housing program
Five properties in town will receive funding for home repairs thanks to Spencer’s new Substandard Housing Rehabilitation Program. The Spencer...
November 14, 2019November 14, 2019
City council notes: November 4, 2029
The Spencer City Council discussed the following topics at its meeting on November 4. Council approves funding for 4 Renaissance...
November 6, 2019November 6, 2019
Spencer City Council, School Board and other Clay County election results
Here are the unofficial election results of last night’s Spencer City Council, School Board and other Clay County elections. Spencer...
November 4, 2019November 4, 2019
City and school election day voter information
Voters in Iowa head to the polls today to vote in city, school and other local elections today. Here is...
November 4, 2019November 4, 2019
City council candidate profile: Duane Bates
Duane Bates wants to bring an approach of common sense decisions and fiscal responsibility to the Spencer City Council. Bates...
November 4, 2019November 4, 2019
City council candidate profile: Donavon Wunschel
Donavon Wunschel knows how hard it is to find people to fill jobs in Spencer. That’s one of the reasons...
November 4, 2019November 4, 2019
City council candidate profile: Reynold Peterson
Former Spencer Mayor Reynold Peterson is vying to get back into city government, this time as a city council member....
November 4, 2019November 4, 2019
City council candidate profile: Loren Reit
Loren Reit believes that the skills he’s gained from years of working in manufacturing and industry would carry over well...
November 4, 2019November 4, 2019
City council candidate profile: Tracey Larsen
Tracey Larsen would like to keep Spencer moving forward if he is elected to the city council. Larsen is running...
November 4, 2019November 4, 2019
City council candidate profile: Rich Prentice
Rich Prentice has served 24 years on the Spencer City Council – and he’s hopeful voters will grant him four...
Education
November 6, 2019November 6, 2019
Spencer City Council, School Board and other Clay County election results
Here are the unofficial election results of last night’s Spencer City Council, School Board and other Clay County elections. Spencer...
September 26, 2019September 26, 2019
Here’s who is running for Spencer City Council and other Clay County elections
The Clay County Auditor’s office this week released the names that will appear on ballots November 5 as voters participate...
August 29, 2019August 29, 2019
Legislative priorities discussed at Iowa Lakes Trustees meeting
ESTHERVILLE – The members of the Board of Trustees of Iowa Lakes Community College were updated Tuesday afternoon about priorities...
August 29, 2019August 29, 2019
Brad Hovick Memorial Scholarship established at Iowa Lakes Community College
Iowa Lakes Community College is honored to announce the Brad Hovick Memorial Scholarship has been entrusted to the Iowa Lakes...
July 25, 2019July 26, 2019
Iowa Lakes Trustees updated on Certified Nurse Aide Program
ALGONA, Iowa – The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees met July 16 on the Algona Campus to conclude...
July 15, 2019July 15, 2019
Iowa Lakes students awarded over $177K through Future Ready Iowa Last Dollar Scholarship Program
Students enrolled in high-employment demand programs at Iowa Lakes Community College have hit the jackpot through the Future Ready Iowa...
July 5, 2019July 5, 2019
Iowa Lakes instructor presents at Dubuque Author Fair
Iowa Lakes Community College adjunct instructor Michael Tidemann presented a program at the Dubuque Local Author Fair Saturday, June 15....
July 5, 2019July 5, 2019
Iowa Lakes students participate in National Business Professionals of America Leadership Conference
EMMETSBURG – Iowa Lakes Community College Administrative Professional students attended the National Business Professionals of America Leadership Conference in Anaheim,...
June 29, 2019June 29, 2019
Heldt-Laker Memorial Golf Outing set for July 12, 2019
The Heldt-Laker Memorial Golf Outing is Friday, July 12 at the Estherville Golf Course. The annual golf event is in...
June 29, 2019June 29, 2019
Last Dollar Scholarship program to provide funding for high-employment demand programs
Students enrolled at Iowa Lakes Community College in high-employment demand programs qualify for additional state funding through the Future Ready Iowa,...