The owner of Southside Grill has been charged with serving alcohol to a minor in 12 different cases in Third...
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September 19, 2019September 19, 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 18, 2019September 18, 2019
Jacobsen won’t seek city council reelection; Orrison to run for another term
Leann Jacobsen will not run for reelection to the Spencer City Council. Jacobsen, who has represented Ward 4 since 2017,...
September 18, 2019September 19, 2019
City council notes: September 16, 2019
The Spencer City Council discussed the following topics at its meeting on Monday, September 16. $47,500 in downtown planter box,...
September 12, 2019September 12, 2019
Spencer Community Theatre announces ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’
Spencer Community Theatre (SCT) is excited to kick off our 60th Anniversary Mainstage Season with “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”...
September 12, 2019September 12, 2019
Foreigner ticket refund information
A letter from Clay County Fair & Events CEO/Manager Jeremy Parsons on how to get ticket refunds for Foreigner’s canceled...
September 12, 2019September 12, 2019
Clay County Fair highlight: 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit
One must-see highlight of this year’s Clay County Fair is the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit, which is open daily...
September 12, 2019September 12, 2019
Clay County Fair highlight: Moto Maniacs
Ivan España still gets a thrill from the high-flying, speed-seeking stunts he and his family put on as part of...
September 12, 2019September 12, 2019
Clay County Fair highlights: Sundholm Log Cabin, Grandpa’s Barn
Fairgoers can find plenty of hands-on fun at the Sundholm Log Cabin and Grandpa’s Barn at the Clay County Fair....
September 12, 2019September 12, 2019
Clay County Fair highlights: Art Barn
Arts on Grand’s Art Barn has always been a draw for creatives and supporters of the arts at the Clay...
September 9, 2019September 9, 2019
City council notes: September 3, 2019
The Spencer City Council discussed the following topics at its meeting on Tuesday, September 3. Pedestrian crossing grant agreement approved...
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, 2019September 9, 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...
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September 19, 2019September 19, 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 9, 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...
September 3, 2019September 3, 2019
Two men arrested after incident at trailer court
Clay County sheriff’s deputies arrested two men last week following a fight at Country Villa Trailer Court in Spencer. The...
August 29, 2019August 29, 2019
Both drivers receive minor injuries in two-vehicle accident
Two people received minor injuries in an accident Sunday at the 250th Avenue and 380th Street intersection. The Clay County...
August 29, 2019August 29, 2019
Spencer man arrested for marijuana possession, traffic charges
A Spencer man was arrested for possession of marijuana and multiple traffic-related charges last week after a traffic stop. The...
August 16, 2019August 16, 2019
Hearing scheduled for Southside Grill liquor license status
A judge will hear arguments later this month that could determine whether Southside Grill retains its liquor license. The Spencer...
August 15, 2019August 15, 2019
Spencer woman injured in firearm accident
A Spencer woman suffered an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound to the leg Tuesday night. A news release from Spencer police...
August 15, 2019August 15, 2019
Knife displayed, threats made in domestic dispute
Spencer police arrested a man Tuesday evening following a domestic dispute in which he reportedly displayed a knife and threatened...
Business
September 19, 2019September 19, 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, 2019September 9, 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...
August 29, 2019August 29, 2019
New company purchases Simonsen facility
The former Simonsen Iron Works facility has been purchased by Godbersen Metal Works, a startup manufacturing company with Ida Grove...
August 27, 2019August 28, 2019
Diversity delivers for Demco
Diversity has helped a Spencer manufacturer succeed in more ways than one. Demco, which has had a facility located in...
August 16, 2019August 16, 2019
Hearing scheduled for Southside Grill liquor license status
A judge will hear arguments later this month that could determine whether Southside Grill retains its liquor license. The Spencer...
August 9, 2019August 9, 2019
Council approves funding for downtown building lighting
Spencer Main Street’s downtown lighting project got the green light Monday night. The Spencer City Council at its meeting that...
July 18, 2019July 18, 2019
Spencer Hospital offers short-stay knee replacement
Do you regularly experience knee pain and find your discomfort is limiting your activities? Chances are you’ve tried therapy and...
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Diversity delivers for Demco
Diversity has helped a Spencer manufacturer succeed in more ways than one. Demco, which has had a facility located in...
Local Government
September 18, 2019September 18, 2019
Jacobsen won’t seek city council reelection; Orrison to run for another term
Leann Jacobsen will not run for reelection to the Spencer City Council. Jacobsen, who has represented Ward 4 since 2017,...
September 18, 2019September 19, 2019
City council notes: September 16, 2019
The Spencer City Council discussed the following topics at its meeting on Monday, September 16. $47,500 in downtown planter box,...
September 9, 2019September 9, 2019
City council notes: September 3, 2019
The Spencer City Council discussed the following topics at its meeting on Tuesday, September 3. Pedestrian crossing grant agreement approved...
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, 2019September 9, 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 9, 2019September 9, 2019
New floodplain map draft expected this month
An updated draft of a proposed floodplain map for Clay County and Spencer is expected to be available this month....
September 9, 2019September 9, 2019
City to emphasize front yard parking rules after fair
Spencer officials will place a greater emphasis on new front yard parking restrictions once the Clay County Fair is over....
August 29, 2019August 29, 2019
Bomgaars resigning from city council
Spencer City Councilman Steve Bomgaars is resigning his Ward 3 seat effective August 30 because he is moving out of...
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...
Education
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,...
June 28, 2019June 28, 2019
Iowa Lakes Trustees receive update on Title III Grant
Iowa Lakes Trustees met Tuesday afternoon at the Spencer Campus of Iowa Lakes Community College and received an update on...
June 17, 2019June 18, 2019
City wants to offer more recreation programming; school resource officer agreement approved
A reorganized Spencer Parks and Recreation Department in the future will offer programs and activities to encourage more use of...