When Liz Hoppe saw the “For Lease” sign outside The Bear Coffeehouse and Wine Bar in Spencer, she figured she had to act quickly if she wanted that space. Hoppe recently revealed that she will be opening DejaBrew in Spencer at The Bear’s former home, 24 West Park Street. She and her husband, Colin, co-own...
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...
The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation, in partnership with presenting sponsors Demco Products LLC, the government of Clay County and the City of Spencer, plans a pair of events to advance a broader effort for diversity, equity, inclusion and engagement in the region. Rural Iowa is changing. Travel from county seat to county seat and...
DES MOINES – The American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter (AIA Iowa) is pleased to announce the winners of the third annual People’s Choice Award. Throughout the competition that lasted the month of April, the public had the opportunity to vote for architecture built by Iowa’s architects. The public could vote once per project per...
Just two weeks after launching, Spencer’s new Retail Kickstarter Program is already generating interest. Through the program, Spencer businesses that fill retail gaps, diversify the economy or fill jobs can apply to receive forgivable loans up to $25,000 and separate zero percent interest loans up to $25,000. The program is a partnership between the City...
When people think of high-quality custom cabinets, Jeff Bendlin wants Midwest Woodworks to come to mind. Bendlin started his residential custom cabinetry business in 2008. It’s grown through word-of-mouth and a devotion to quality. “If somebody wants the best cabinets they can get, I want them to think that they’re coming from here,” Bendlin said....
Every shirt at Pressed has its own story. From concept, to design, to matching the designs with garments and, finally, printing the shirt, each of these items of apparel is meant to share its story and connect with people. Feature photo by LARK Photo & Video.
An ordinance that would allow restaurants to operate sidewalk cafés on public sidewalks was filed for the first of three times at Monday’s Spencer City Council meeting. If the ordinance is filed three times, restaurants – including those on Grand Avenue – could set up sidewalk cafés as long as 50 percent of their gross...
MWI Components intends to purchase the speculative building at the Green Industrial Center so it can expand operations. The Spencer City Council on Monday made the announcement and approved 6-0 a memorandum of intent that states company intends to purchase the speculative building on 350th Street. MWI will purchase the building from Spencer Industries Foundation,...