A judge will hear arguments later this month that could determine whether Southside Grill retains its liquor license. The Spencer...
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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
Local musicians to celebrate Play Music on the Porch Day in Spencer
What if for one day everything stopped… and we all just listened to the music? Even though this seems like...
August 15, 2019August 15, 2019
CAIM Creative Co. announces evening of music with Catherine Glackin Aug. 30 at Arts on Grand
Catherine Glackin is beginning her second year in pursuing a flute performance and music education degree at Northwestern University’s Bienen...
August 15, 2019August 15, 2019
Special day highlights for the 2019 Clay County Fair
No matter who you are, there is something for everyone at the 2019 Clay County Fair, September 7-15. “While every...
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...
August 15, 2019August 15, 2019
Spencer PD K9 sniffs out drugs; arrest made
A Spencer police investigation Monday led to the arrest of a Spirit Lake woman for methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia possession....
August 15, 2019August 15, 2019
Driver attempted to flee authorities, arrested for OWI
Clay County deputies arrested a Spencer man August 11 for OWI and other charges after he initially fled and was...
August 15, 2019August 15, 2019
Traffic stop results in arrest, drug charges
An Aurelia man arrested Aug. 10 following a traffic stop for driving with a suspended license and possession of drug...
August 15, 2019August 15, 2019
Ohio man arrested for OWI, drug possession
An Ohio man was arrested August 6 for OWI, drug possession and other charges after he was found unconscious in...
August 9, 2019August 9, 2019
City council notes: August 5, 2019
The Spencer City Council discussed the following topics at its meeting on Monday. Spencer residents likely to see lower wastewater...
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...
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Police & Fire
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...
August 15, 2019August 15, 2019
Spencer PD K9 sniffs out drugs; arrest made
A Spencer police investigation Monday led to the arrest of a Spirit Lake woman for methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia possession....
August 15, 2019August 15, 2019
Driver attempted to flee authorities, arrested for OWI
Clay County deputies arrested a Spencer man August 11 for OWI and other charges after he initially fled and was...
August 15, 2019August 15, 2019
Traffic stop results in arrest, drug charges
An Aurelia man arrested Aug. 10 following a traffic stop for driving with a suspended license and possession of drug...
August 15, 2019August 15, 2019
Ohio man arrested for OWI, drug possession
An Ohio man was arrested August 6 for OWI, drug possession and other charges after he was found unconscious in...
August 5, 2019August 5, 2019
Teen cited in rear-end crash that injured 80-year-old
A 16-year-old Sioux Rapids male was cited following a rear-end crash Saturday that sent the other driver involved to Spencer...
August 5, 2019August 5, 2019
Fostoria man arrested on warrants, meth found in his vehicle
A Fostoria man who had three active arrest warrants now faces meth possession and numerous other charges following a traffic...
August 5, 2019August 5, 2019
Woman arrested for meth possession
A Spencer woman was charged with possession of meth July 26 after a Clay County sheriff’s deputy arrested her for...
Business
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...
July 10, 2019July 10, 2019
Seth McCaulley appointed to board, promoted to president of Community State Bank
Community State Bank Chairman Steve Grell announced the election of Seth McCaulley to the board of directors, shareholder, and president...
June 28, 2019June 29, 2019
New surgeon joins Northwest Iowa Ear, Nose and Throat
Sinus and ENT specialist Dr. Greg DeSautel has joined Northwest Iowa Ear, Nose & Throat. Dr. DeSautel will join Dr....
June 17, 2019June 17, 2019
City will allow state to rule on Spencer bowling alley’s liquor license
State officials will have to decide whether Liberty Lanes’ liquor license gets renewed as they review the case of the...
June 14, 2019June 14, 2019
Warrant claims tapes show underage drinking, indecent exposure at Southside Grill
Spencer law enforcement officials in court documents claim surveillance footage shows Southside Grill employees selling alcohol to people under the...
June 7, 2019June 7, 2019
Spencer agency wins award for Clay County Fair work
F8 Creative in Spencer returned from Des Moines just over a month ago with an award from the Art Director’s...
June 7, 2019June 7, 2019
Hospice of Spencer Hospital offers 5-week Understanding Grief Support Group
Losing a loved one is indescribable to someone who has not felt the loss of death. Hospice of Spencer Hospital’s...
June 7, 2019June 7, 2019
Spencer Hospital generated $46 million in economic impact last year
A recent study by the Iowa Hospital Association indicates that Spencer Hospital generated nearly $46 million in economic impact for...
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ANP finds niche in serving businesses, schools at affordable price
From the get-go, ANP has focused on providing quality IT services as rates that won’t break the bank. Almost two...
Local Government
August 9, 2019August 9, 2019
City council notes: August 5, 2019
The Spencer City Council discussed the following topics at its meeting on Monday. Spencer residents likely to see lower wastewater...
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 25, 2019July 25, 2019
City picking up tree limbs, brush damaged by storm
The City of Spencer will be picking up limbs and brush blown down by the high winds on July 20,...
July 18, 2019July 18, 2019
City park rules updates approved
Ice fishing will be allowed on ponds in Spencer this winter, including at Stolley’s. The Spencer City Council approved that...
July 18, 2019July 18, 2019
City council notes: July 15, 2019
The Spencer City Council discussed the following items of note at its July 15 meeting. Garbage, recycling intake totals exceed...
July 2, 2019July 2, 2019
Spencer may create design guidelines for historic district buildings
Spencer is applying for funds that would be used to create voluntary design guidelines for buildings in the downtown historic...
July 1, 2019July 1, 2019
Council approves 1st filing of zoning change for new SMU water, communications towers
Spencer Municipal Utilities plans to build a new water tower to replace the current damaged one on the south end...
June 28, 2019July 1, 2019
Storm drops 1 inch of rain on Spencer, brings strong winds, hail
A severe thunderstorm dropped over an inch of rain on Spencer Thursday, bringing with it strong winds and at least...
June 21, 2019June 26, 2019
LGBTQS Alliance Group’s pride trees show support
A local group is making a statement of LGBTQ support, one that can be seen in numerous Spencer neighborhoods. The...
June 17, 2019June 17, 2019
City will allow state to rule on Spencer bowling alley’s liquor license
State officials will have to decide whether Liberty Lanes’ liquor license gets renewed as they review the case of the...
Education
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...
May 23, 2019May 23, 2019
Trustees set Iowa Lakes Community College tuition
SPIRIT LAKE – The Iowa Lakes Board of Trustees approved tuition and fees for the 2019-2020 school year during their...
May 13, 2019May 13, 2019
Iowa Lakes music department to hold Reggie Schive Jazz Camp
ESTHERVILLE – Iowa Lakes Community College will once again hold the Reggie Schive Jazz Camp on the Estherville campus from...