Spencer city officials want to make it easier for more restaurants to serve alcohol outside. The Spencer City Council on Monday approved the first filing of an ordinance that amends parts of city code that address the matter. “What we attempted to do with this first draft is bring the outdoor service ordinance in line...
Drivers traveling north on Grand Avenue will eventually see new street signs and light poles thanks to private fundraising by the Grand Avenue Improvement Corporation. At Monday’s city council meeting, the council to approve a memo of agreement with the Grand Avenue Improvement Corporation (GAIC) on the installation of “historic street poles and street signage,”...
People late to pay fines from parking tickets from the Spencer Police Department may have to pay up before they can register vehicles. That’s under a new cooperative agreement with Clay County approved Monday night by the Spencer City Council. “It’s similar to how we handle nuisance issues, as well as snow and grass,” City...
It’s that time of year again – construction and road work season. On Monday, the Spencer City Council approved contracts for two upcoming street projects and reviewed a bid for a manhole rehabilitation project. The latter was the first discussed at the council’s meeting. Council members approved a $61,300 contract with Dependable Drain and Plumbing...
A Spirit Lake man riding a motorcycle in the 1000 mile of Highway 18 late Thursday afternoon was transported to Spencer Hospital with possible injuries after his jacket got caught in the rear tire sprocket and caused him to crash. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office reported Allen Tewes, 34, was riding a black 2016 Victory...
Spencer restaurants along public sidewalks will now be able to operate sidewalk cafés. Establishments where at least 50% of revenue comes from food sales can apply for permits to operate cafés from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. from April to October. “I see some people in the audience that are instrumental I think in utilizing...
The Spencer City Council last week awarded work for a major paving project on portions of 10th Avenue East and West Sixth Street to DeLoss Construction, which submitted a low bid of $663,921. “The bids were favorable and will result in a reduction of assessments of about 10% or more,” said Jim Thiesse, engineer with...
Flood plain map update discussions ongoing Discussions continue on flood plain map updates that could affect parts of Spencer. Planning Director Kirby Schmidt said he and department staff met over the phone with engineers advising staff on the updates. He said he also met with a flood insurance representative a couple weeks ago. “The council...
A woman was arrested Monday morning in Dickens for domestic abuse assault following an investigation by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. According to a report, Cara Anders, 28, of Dickens, was arrested for domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury, first offense. The sheriff’s office was dispatched to a Dickens address on South Drive at about...
A Spencer man was arrested Monday night after he reportedly disobeyed Clay County Sheriff’s deputies’ orders to return to his home and then attempted to grab one deputy’s arm. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office reported Ismael Leon Rodriguez, 36, was seen yelling obscenities at a neighbor’s home near 1810 350th Street at about 8:45 p.m....