Nick Applegate and Lucas Kline are steadily making progress on opening a business that many in Spencer had hoped would...
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February 14, 2020February 14, 2020
The Iowa Project Brewing Company: A big win for downtown Spencer
Nick Applegate and Lucas Kline are steadily making progress on opening a business that many in Spencer had hoped would...
January 23, 2020January 23, 2020
The Signal’s mission – and where we go from here
Writing in the first person is hard, especially as a journalist who favors straight reporting and tries to remove my...
December 20, 2019December 20, 2019
Sheriff’s office looking for driver in hit and run injury accident
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a woman suspected to be the driver of a vehicle that fled...
December 20, 2019December 20, 2019
Mayor, council members take oaths of office
Newly and re-elected city officials took oaths of office Monday at the Spencer City Council meeting. Mayor Kevin Robinson, who...
December 20, 2019December 20, 2019
Residential tax abatements approved for 10 properties
The Spencer City Council approved residential tax abatements for 10 properties Monday night. The abatements are part of a program...
December 20, 2019December 20, 2019
Large increase in cost estimate spurs Grand Avenue traffic signal replacement study
Though the city hopes to update traffic signal timing systems on Grand Avenue in the next few years, a steep...
December 20, 2019December 20, 2019
City expects flood plain map appeals process to begin in 45 days
Flood map updates affecting Spencer and the rest of Clay County are expected to enter an appeals process in about...
December 8, 2019December 8, 2019
Rollover causes minor injuries
A rollover accident Thursday morning on US-71 sent a Milford man to a hospital with minor injuries. At 8:38 a.m....
December 8, 2019December 8, 2019
Sheriff’s office arrests man on warrant for domestic assault
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Wednesday on a warrant for domestic assault. The sheriff’s office stated Wesley...
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...
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Police & Fire
December 20, 2019December 20, 2019
Sheriff’s office looking for driver in hit and run injury accident
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a woman suspected to be the driver of a vehicle that fled...
December 8, 2019December 8, 2019
Rollover causes minor injuries
A rollover accident Thursday morning on US-71 sent a Milford man to a hospital with minor injuries. At 8:38 a.m....
December 8, 2019December 8, 2019
Sheriff’s office arrests man on warrant for domestic assault
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Wednesday on a warrant for domestic assault. The sheriff’s office stated Wesley...
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...
Business
February 14, 2020February 14, 2020
The Iowa Project Brewing Company: A big win for downtown Spencer
Nick Applegate and Lucas Kline are steadily making progress on opening a business that many in Spencer had hoped would...
December 20, 2019December 20, 2019
Residential tax abatements approved for 10 properties
The Spencer City Council approved residential tax abatements for 10 properties Monday night. The abatements are part of a program...
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...
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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
December 20, 2019December 20, 2019
Mayor, council members take oaths of office
Newly and re-elected city officials took oaths of office Monday at the Spencer City Council meeting. Mayor Kevin Robinson, who...
December 20, 2019December 20, 2019
Residential tax abatements approved for 10 properties
The Spencer City Council approved residential tax abatements for 10 properties Monday night. The abatements are part of a program...
December 20, 2019December 20, 2019
Large increase in cost estimate spurs Grand Avenue traffic signal replacement study
Though the city hopes to update traffic signal timing systems on Grand Avenue in the next few years, a steep...
December 20, 2019December 20, 2019
City expects flood plain map appeals process to begin in 45 days
Flood map updates affecting Spencer and the rest of Clay County are expected to enter an appeals process in about...
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...
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,...