David Woodcock, retiring president, is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Bryan as president of Farmers Trust and Savings Bank. Bryan has served Farmers Bank in Ag Lending since 1994, with a promotion to Executive Vice President, Senior Lender in 2007. As the Senior Lender, he has been responsible for the bank’s overall commercial...
Spencer’s new economic development plan sets the ambitious goals of adding hundreds of new jobs and housing units. The Spencer City Council on Monday approved a resolution to implement the local economic development plan developed by Toyer Strategic Consulting that seeks to create new, high-quality jobs and expand the local population. The plan’s goals, determined...
Commercial building owners in Spencer could soon be allowed to have murals commissioned for their buildings. On Monday, the Spencer City Council unanimously approved the first filing of an ordinance that would allow murals to be placed on the side or back outside walls of commercial buildings. Murals wouldn’t be allowed on the building’s primary...
Farmers Bank this month announced David Woodcock will retire as president after 34 years with Farmers Bank and 46 years in banking. Woodcock joined Farmers Trust and Savings Bank (FTSB) in 1985, as Senior VP / Cashier, in 2007 he became President, and then added CEO/Director responsibilities in 2011. Woodcock plans to step down as...
Law enforcement officials are reminding Spencer businesses that it’s illegal to sell products containing cannabidiol without a license. And there are only five licensed businesses in the state, none of which are in Spencer. Officials this week issued a press release with information about the products, which contain cannabidiol (CBD) oil. Spencer Police Chief Mark...
The fate of a new Italian restaurant that had been expected to open in Spencer is in limbo. Building owner Bill Muller said Friday morning that Italy Pasta and Pizza, the restaurant that was to move into the former Pizza Hut location at 723 South Grand Avenue, may not open after all. A sign on...
The Iowa Lakes Corridor held its annual Business Recognition Luncheon and Awards event Wednesday to honor area industry leaders and standouts from the past year. Recipients were nominated by their business peers and accepted their awards in front of a large crowd at the Clay County Fair and Events Center. “Thank you, guys, for sharing...
Pressed Jewelry and Apparel’s store on Grand Avenue began as a dream. Now, with the 319 Grand Avenue store’s grand opening tomorrow from 4 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., that dream is coming true. The dream began about two years ago when Kristen and Eric Meeter began taking nightly...
Executive directors of Spencer Main Street and the Spencer Chamber of Commerce would become city employees so they could access city benefits under an idea that’s still being discussed and researched. At a city finance and personnel committee meeting Monday night, representatives from both organizations said the health and retirement benefits available to city employees...
Midwest Health Foods was built on people. The store has been in Spencer for over 50 years, most of those on or near Grand Avenue. After two moves this year, Midwest Health Foods’s customers still find the store, which is now located at 512 Grand Avenue Suite 4. “I have wonderful people,” owner Janice Larson...
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