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Adorable & Adoptable: Meet Daddy Long Legs, Travis and Penny from People for Pets

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Adorable & Adoptable: Meet Daddy Long Legs, Travis and Penny from People for Pets

Each week, the Spencer Signal teams up with People for Pets and Miss Behavin’ Boutique to feature a selection...

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November 13, 2018November 13, 2018In Court, Crime, Police & Fire0 0

Woman accused of intentionally hitting bicyclist pleaded not guilty; trial set

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Adorable & Adoptable: Meet Daddy Long Legs, Travis and Penny from People for Pets

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018In City Council, City News0 0

Spencer commercial air discussion continues

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018In Crime, Police & Fire0 0

Emmetsburg man arrested on Spencer drug charge warrants; bond set at $50,000

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018In City Council, Featured, Government0 0

Vacant city council seat to be filled by special election

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018In City Council, Featured, Government0 0

City council tables murals ordinance

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018In City Council, Featured, Government0 0

City Council approves amendment restricting front yard parking

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018In City Council, Government0 0

Spencer City Council notes: Nov. 5 meeting

Family in home Farmers Trust and Savings Bank home loans

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Woman accused of intentionally hitting bicyclist pleaded not guilty; trial set

November 13, 2018November 13, 2018

Woman accused of intentionally hitting bicyclist pleaded not guilty; trial set

Wendy Willard pleaded not guilty last month to assault and other charges from an August incident in which police claim...

Adorable & Adoptable: Meet Daddy Long Legs, Travis and Penny from People for Pets

November 13, 2018November 13, 2018

Adorable & Adoptable: Meet Daddy Long Legs, Travis and Penny from People for Pets

Each week, the Spencer Signal teams up with People for Pets and Miss Behavin’ Boutique to feature a selection...

Spencer commercial air discussion continues

November 09, 2018November 9, 2018

Spencer commercial air discussion continues

Spencer and its economic development partners continue to look into whether scheduled commercial flights could return to the Northwest Iowa...

Emmetsburg man arrested on Spencer drug charge warrants; bond set at $50,000

November 09, 2018November 9, 2018

Emmetsburg man arrested on Spencer drug charge warrants; bond set at $50,000

An Emmetsburg man was arrested Thursday in Palo Alto County on several warrants stemming from drug charges from the Spencer...

Vacant city council seat to be filled by special election

November 09, 2018November 9, 2018

Vacant city council seat to be filled by special election

A special election will be held on Jan. 22, 2019, to fill the Ward 1 city council seat left vacant...

City council tables murals ordinance

November 09, 2018November 9, 2018

City council tables murals ordinance

With questions and concerns about an ordinance regarding murals on commercial buildings remaining, the city council on Monday tabled the...

City Council approves amendment restricting front yard parking

November 09, 2018November 9, 2018

City Council approves amendment restricting front yard parking

The Spencer City Council at its meeting Monday approved an amendment that places restrictions on front yard parking in town....

Spencer City Council notes: Nov. 5 meeting

November 09, 2018November 9, 2018

Spencer City Council notes: Nov. 5 meeting

The Spencer City Council discussed the following items at its meeting on Nov. 5. See more news from this and...

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City News

November 13, 2018November 13, 2018

Woman accused of intentionally hitting bicyclist pleaded not guilty; trial set

Wendy Willard pleaded not guilty last month to assault and other charges from an August incident in which police claim...

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018

Spencer commercial air discussion continues

Spencer and its economic development partners continue to look into whether scheduled commercial flights could return to the Northwest Iowa...

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018

Emmetsburg man arrested on Spencer drug charge warrants; bond set at $50,000

An Emmetsburg man was arrested Thursday in Palo Alto County on several warrants stemming from drug charges from the Spencer...

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018

Vacant city council seat to be filled by special election

A special election will be held on Jan. 22, 2019, to fill the Ward 1 city council seat left vacant...

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018

City council tables murals ordinance

With questions and concerns about an ordinance regarding murals on commercial buildings remaining, the city council on Monday tabled the...

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018

City Council approves amendment restricting front yard parking

The Spencer City Council at its meeting Monday approved an amendment that places restrictions on front yard parking in town....

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018

Spencer City Council notes: Nov. 5 meeting

The Spencer City Council discussed the following items at its meeting on Nov. 5. See more news from this and...

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018

Traffic stop near Royal leads to marijuana, paraphernalia possession arrest

A Sioux City man was arrested for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia and other charges Thursday morning following a traffic...

Business

November 1, 2018November 1, 2018

Chamber, main street directors would be city employees under idea being researched

Executive directors of Spencer Main Street and the Spencer Chamber of Commerce would become city employees so they could access...

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018

How Midwest Health Foods is sustained by loyal, faithful customers

Midwest Health Foods was built on people. The store has been in Spencer for over 50 years, most of those...

October 15, 2018October 16, 2018

City, Corridor to speak with regional airline about commercial flights in Spencer; other city council notes

Area officials are looking into whether it’s worthwhile for Spencer to pursue scheduled commercial flights at the Northwest Iowa Regional...

October 15, 2018October 15, 2018

The Bear Coffeehouse and Wine Bar will close Nov. 1

One of Spencer’s most distinctive dining options is closing. The Bear Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, 24 West Park Street, will...

October 9, 2018October 9, 2018

Italy Pasta and Pizza looks to bring ‘good Italian food’ back to Spencer

Sammy Ramadani has heard Spencer misses good Italian food. Even in Algona, where he owns Napoli’s, Ramadani said he often...

October 5, 2018October 5, 2018

Pour Judgement targets younger Spencer nightlife crowd with dance floor, DJs

Mindy Nelson is trying to draw out a younger crowd with her new bar, Pour Judgement. Pour Judgement, 223 and...

October 3, 2018October 3, 2018

Iowa Lakes Corridor seeking nominations for business awards

The Iowa Lakes Corridor’s Business Recognition Luncheon is just around the corner. Wednesday, Nov. 14 will mark the Corridor’s ninth...

October 2, 2018October 2, 2018

Kanga Kids Consignment Expo sets up shop this Friday and Saturday

Parents and others looking to find deals on children’s clothes, toys and more won’t want to miss this weekend’s Kanga...

Spencer Schools

October 26, 2018October 26, 2018

Spencer defeats Norwalk, 24-20; Sergeant Bluff-Luton rematch looms

Once again, the Spencer Tigers defense came up big. On a fourth and goal with about six minutes to play...

October 22, 2018October 23, 2018

Spencer football prepares for playoff game at Norwalk

Jim Tighe describes the Spencer football team’s defense as “salty.” That saltiness is what stands out to the Spencer head...

October 19, 2018October 19, 2018

Spencer defeats Bishop Heelan, 32-14; playoffs likely

Big games call for big plays. The Spencer Tigers made those big plays when it mattered most, overcoming five turnovers...

October 8, 2018October 8, 2018

Spencer football falls to Sergeant Bluff-Luton, 24-20

Sergeant Bluff-Luton scored first then responded when needed to keep the Spencer Tigers at bay Friday night, winning the District...

September 29, 2018September 29, 2018

Spencer football: Tigers shutout Storm Lake 35-0, now 2-0 in district

The Spencer Tigers football team dominated its opponent for the second straight game, this time defeating the Storm Lake Tornadoes...

September 28, 2018September 28, 2018

H.S. football preview: Spencer (4-1, 1-0) at Storm Lake (4-1, 1-0)

Spencer visits Storm Lake tonight in a battle between two teams looking to add a fifth win to the season....

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018

Spencer volleyball sweeps Storm Lake

The Spencer Tigers volleyball team returned from Storm Lake with a victory Tuesday night, sweeping the Tornadoes. Spencer took the...

September 21, 2018September 21, 2018

Final: Spencer 48, Denison Schleswig 10

Someone’s win streak had to end Friday night. Luckily for Spencer, it wasn’t theirs. The Tigers defeated Denison Schleswig 48-10...