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...
Area officials are looking into whether it’s worthwhile for Spencer to pursue scheduled commercial flights at the Northwest Iowa Regional Airport. Spencer City Manager Amanda Mack, Mayor Kevin Robinson and staff from the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation will soon take a fact-finding trip to St. Louis, where they’ll speak to staff with regional airline...
One of Spencer’s most distinctive dining options is closing. The Bear Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, 24 West Park Street, will close Nov. 1, co-owners Dave and Leann Jacobsen announced early Monday evening. The space, including the former Gary’s on the River upstairs, will be available for Christmas parties and other events using private caterers until...
Sammy Ramadani has heard Spencer misses good Italian food. Even in Algona, where he owns Napoli’s, Ramadani said he often hears from people about how they missed the Napoli’s in Spencer. “Everybody who came to my restaurant in Alonga told me they missed the Italian restaurant in Spencer,” he said. “I thought it was probably...
Mindy Nelson is trying to draw out a younger crowd with her new bar, Pour Judgement. Pour Judgement, 223 and 225 Grand Avenue in Spencer, opened Tuesday and has its grand opening tonight. Before the bar opened, a scrolling sign advertised it would have DJs and a dance floor Friday and Saturday nights. “Trying to...
The Iowa Lakes Corridor’s Business Recognition Luncheon is just around the corner. Wednesday, Nov. 14 will mark the Corridor’s ninth annual ceremony with the purpose to thank existing business and industries for their commitment to the Corridor Region. Because of their presence, our economy is further stimulated, creating jobs and fostering the quality of life...
Parents and others looking to find deals on children’s clothes, toys and more won’t want to miss this weekend’s Kanga Kids Consignment Expo in Spencer. The business’s fourth pop-up event in Spencer is this Friday and Saturday in the former Hallmark building, 414 North Grand Avenue. Hours are 9-6 p.m. Friday and 9-3 p.m. Saturday....
A Des Moines firm charged with further developing Spencer’s arts and culture community in hopes of becoming more attractive to potential and current residents kicked off a series of vision sessions last week. Representatives from McClure led multiple sessions last week, inviting community members and existing arts and culture organizations to the table. The city...