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March 16, 2019March 16, 2019
Governor issues disaster proclamation for Clay County, 14 others
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today in response to flooding and flash flooding beginning March 13 and...
March 15, 2019March 15, 2019
Flooded roads strand mom, 5 kids in rural Clay County home
Flood waters stranded a Clay County mom and her five kids in their rural home with no heat or water...
March 15, 2019March 15, 2019
Buick collides with semi-tractor; car driver cited for open container
A Webb woman was cited for having an open alcoholic beverage container following an accident at M54 and 500th Street,...
March 15, 2019March 15, 2019
Weather causes flooding, sewer issues in Spencer
Rain on top of snow that had nowhere to go caused flooding and sewer issues in Spencer Wednesday night into...
March 15, 2019March 15, 2019
Legislative update: Sen. Zach Whiting highlights E-Verify, religious liberty bills
District 1 State Senator Zach Whiting has had a busy session up to this point of his first term. Whiting...
March 15, 2019March 15, 2019
Legislative update: Rep. Megan Jones’ bills on non-ag animal businesses, educational weighting funding survive funnel
After giving birth a month ago to her third child, Rep. Megan Jones is back in Des Moines. She returned...
March 12, 2019March 13, 2019
Thirsty Moms ready for Grand Ave. bar crawl No. 2
Four thirsty Spencer moms had such a blast organizing a spontaneous holiday bar crawl in December that they are at...
March 11, 2019March 11, 2019
‘Beep beep boop’: Spencer STEM instructor builds life-size R2-D2
Torrey Proctor has brought a small feature of a galaxy far, far away right here to Spencer. Up until February,...
March 8, 2019March 8, 2019
Michael W. Smith to perform at 2019 Clay County Fair
The Clay County Fair has announced Michael W. Smith with special guest We Are Messengers as part of the SRG...
March 8, 2019March 8, 2019
Sanborn woman sentenced to 8 years in federal prison for meth charges
A woman who conspired to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced March 8, 2019, to 8 years in federal prison. Jamie Williams,...
March 8, 2019March 8, 2019
3 arrested in drug bust
Three people were arrested Wednesday evening for various drug charges after Spencer police and Clay County sheriff’s deputies found marijuana,...
March 8, 2019March 11, 2019
Simonsen Iron Works facility closing
Thurston Manufacturing Company announced this week that it is closing Simonsen Iron Works in Spencer. The Thurston, Nebraska, company had...
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March 15, 2019March 15, 2019
Buick collides with semi-tractor; car driver cited for open container
A Webb woman was cited for having an open alcoholic beverage container following an accident at M54 and 500th Street,...
March 8, 2019March 8, 2019
Sanborn woman sentenced to 8 years in federal prison for meth charges
A woman who conspired to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced March 8, 2019, to 8 years in federal prison. Jamie Williams,...
March 8, 2019March 8, 2019
3 arrested in drug bust
Three people were arrested Wednesday evening for various drug charges after Spencer police and Clay County sheriff’s deputies found marijuana,...
February 26, 2019February 26, 2019
Everly man scheduled for trial in referee assault case
An Everly man has a trial date for a December incident in which he’s accused of assaulting a referee during...
February 26, 2019February 28, 2019
Woman who hit bicyclist with car reaches plea agreement
A Spencer woman who police reported in August struck a woman riding a bike then got out and punched the...
February 26, 2019February 26, 2019
Gillet Grove man sentenced for meth possession; domestic case continues
A Gillet Grove man arrested in November following a reported domestic dispute was sentenced February 15 in district court for...
February 26, 2019February 26, 2019
Spencer man sentenced in domestic case
A Spencer man earlier this month was sentenced to serve two days in jail, probation and pay associated fines and...
February 26, 2019February 26, 2019
Linn Grove woman suffers minor injuries in rollover on M27
A Linn Grove woman suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle rollover accident at about 10:30 a.m. Monday morning in the...
February 22, 2019February 22, 2019
City garbage truck involved in accident
A City of Spencer garbage truck was involved in an accident Thursday morning at the First Avenue West and West...
February 22, 2019February 22, 2019
No injuries in tractor-trailer rollover
No injuries were reported after a tractor-trailer rolled onto its driver side Thursday morning in the 3500 mile of 140th...
Business
March 8, 2019March 11, 2019
Simonsen Iron Works facility closing
Thurston Manufacturing Company announced this week that it is closing Simonsen Iron Works in Spencer. The Thurston, Nebraska, company had...
February 27, 2019February 27, 2019
Southside Grill Gentlemen’s Steakhouse owner just ‘doing my thing’
Chris Burg ignores any critics of Southside Grill Gentlemen’s Steakhouse. He said business has been good ever since he made...
February 23, 2019February 23, 2019
Iowa Lakes Community College to host Health Care Exploration Day
Iowa Lakes Community College will host a Health Care Exploration Day at 9 a.m. Friday, March 9, on the Emmetsburg...
February 18, 2019February 18, 2019
Spencer Hospital Named One of the Nation’s Top Community Hospitals for 4th Consecutive Year
Spencer Hospital has again been named one of the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals in the United States, earning...
February 12, 2019February 12, 2019
The Studio Yoga & Barre moves to new space
Outdoor yoga in Spencer? You bet. It’s going to happen often – once temperatures rise and the snow melts, of...
February 6, 2019February 6, 2019
Sammy’s Italian Pasta and Pizza opening ‘very soon’
After a couple months of uncertainty, Sammy’s Italian Pasta and Pizza will apparently open in Spencer very soon. On Tuesday,...
January 28, 2019January 28, 2019
Laborshed employment study to be conducted in the Iowa Lakes Corridor region
The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation (Corridor) is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)...
January 28, 2019January 28, 2019
Farmers Trust and Savings Bank appoints new additions to the executive team
Farmers Trust and Savings Bank is pleased to announce two new additions to the Executive Team. “These additions to the...
January 23, 2019January 23, 2019
New billing system coming for Spencer Municipal Utilities customers
In the New Year, Spencer Municipal Utilities (SMU) will be making the switch to National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) for...
January 23, 2019January 23, 2019
Farmers Trust and Savings Bank announces Ryan Porath, as new ag lender
Farmers Trust and Savings Bank is pleased to announce that Ryan Porath has joined the bank as an ag lender....
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F8 Creative owners driven by passion for community, product
Joe Weber and Chris Baker both saw a quality in Spencer that made them want to start a business together...
Local Government
March 15, 2019March 15, 2019
Weather causes flooding, sewer issues in Spencer
Rain on top of snow that had nowhere to go caused flooding and sewer issues in Spencer Wednesday night into...
March 4, 2019March 4, 2019
Spencer City Council approves budget, capital improvement plan
The Spencer City Council on Monday approved the city’s fiscal year 2019-2020 budget, which maintains the same levy rate as...
February 23, 2019February 23, 2019
SMU asks public to help keep utility infrastructure clear of snow
With all the snow we have been getting, it is important to keep snow cleared around utilities in the event...
February 22, 2019February 22, 2019
City garbage truck involved in accident
A City of Spencer garbage truck was involved in an accident Thursday morning at the First Avenue West and West...
February 21, 2019February 21, 2019
City council establishing process for front yard parking construction permits
The Spencer City Council on Monday approved the first filing of an ordinance requiring Spencer residents to apply for at...
February 21, 2019February 21, 2019
Spencer City Council notes: February 18, 2019
Architect agreement for city hall remodeling and addition project approved The Spencer City Council on Monday approved an agreement pushing...
February 6, 2019February 6, 2019
City council wants staff to take proactive approach with flood zone updates
Rather than wait for other entities to act, several Spencer City Council members indicated they’d like city staff to be...
February 5, 2019February 5, 2019
City Council: Nelson takes oath, murals now allowed
Newly elected Ward 1 City Councilman Tom Nelson participated in his first meeting Monday. With fellow council member Steve Bomgaars...
January 23, 2019January 23, 2019
New billing system coming for Spencer Municipal Utilities customers
In the New Year, Spencer Municipal Utilities (SMU) will be making the switch to National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) for...
January 23, 2019January 23, 2019
Spencer City Council notes: January 21, 2019
The Spencer City Council took action on the following notable items during its January 21 meeting. City manager compensation increase...
Education
March 11, 2019March 11, 2019
‘Beep beep boop’: Spencer STEM instructor builds life-size R2-D2
Torrey Proctor has brought a small feature of a galaxy far, far away right here to Spencer. Up until February,...
February 26, 2019February 27, 2019
Here’s how Spencer schools will make up snow days
Spencer schools will be in session until May 31 to make up for lost classroom hours – and that’s assuming...
February 26, 2019February 28, 2019
School board approves 2019-2020 calendar, sets budget public hearing, talks staff and facilities needs
The Spencer School Board was busy Tuesday night. At its monthly regular meeting, the board approved next school year’s calendar,...
February 23, 2019February 23, 2019
Iowa Lakes Community College to host Health Care Exploration Day
Iowa Lakes Community College will host a Health Care Exploration Day at 9 a.m. Friday, March 9, on the Emmetsburg...
February 23, 2019February 23, 2019
Iowa Lakes Community College FY 2020 budget approved
ESTHERVILLE – The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon. Chief Financial Officer, Jeff...
February 5, 2019February 5, 2019
School board talks calendar, takes VR tour
The Spencer School Board last month reviewed a 2019-2020 school year calendar option that administration is likely to propose and...
January 28, 2019January 28, 2019
Iowa Lakes Community College moves to electronic transcript system
ESTHERVILLE — The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees met Tuesday afternoon in Estherville for their regularly scheduled Board...
January 23, 2019January 23, 2019
Senator Ernst receives ‘U.S. Wind Champion Award’
WASHINGTON—Senator Joni Ernst has been recognized as a U.S. Wind Champion by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). AWEA presents...
December 28, 2018December 28, 2018
Express registration days offered at Iowa Lakes Community College in January
ESTHERVILLE – Iowa Lakes Community College is hosting two ‘Express Registration Days’ in January to assist students with the registration...
December 28, 2018December 28, 2018
Berven selected to instruct for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program
ESTHERVILLE – The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees met Tuesday afternoon in Estherville for their regularly scheduled Board meeting....
