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High waters, higher vision

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High waters, higher vision

“We knew it would eventually become a reality, but things like COVID and the flood of 24 paused the progress for a bit,” Living Word Ministries Lead Pastor Barb Dean said. She added, “We all say it was worth the wait.”See the Story

SCT returns to the ‘Woods’

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SCT returns to the ‘Woods’

“Into The Woods,” a classic musical filled with storytelling, excitement and emotion from beginning to end, will debut on the Spencer Community Theatre Playhouse stage Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with additional showings Friday and Saturday nights, and a special afternoon show, Sunday at 2 p.m. The production is part of the summer Deegan Children’s Theatre this summer.Read Article

Spencer traffic stop turns into high-speed chase

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Spencer traffic stop turns into high-speed chase

A Spirit Lake man is facing a felony in Clay County after police say he sped away from an attempted traffic stop in Spencer.Read Article

Spencer receives IDOE grant

DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education recently awarded over $2 million in competitive grants to eight school districts to establish therapeutic classrooms for learners whose emotional or behavioral needs impact their ability to be successful in their learning environment. Spencer Community School District was one of eight statewide to receive the funding.Spencer · Spencer Read Article

Outdoors: DNR seeks public input on proposed ginseng harvesting

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for ginseng harvesting and sale.Spencer · Spencer Read Article

Outdoors: 37th annual PIGLIFT set for Sept. 6-7

Lots and lots of tournaments take place on the Iowa Great Lakes. Of course, the granddaddy of them all is the annual Walleye Opener, which this past year marked its 43rd year. A tournament that is only a few years behind it is the annual Pocahontas Iowa Great Lakes Invitational Fishing Tournament. This year will be the 37th consecutive year for PIGLIFT and will be held on Sept. 6-7. The first day is always held on the date of the Iowa vs.Spencer · Spencer Read Article

Letter to the Editor: Grand Avenue boulevard trees

Years ago, Spencer citizens planted and maintained the flowers on the Grand Avenue boulevard until it was deemed too dangerous. Now they have planted trees on this same boulevard. The rule is whenever the trees become too big, they are to be removed and replanted with smaller trees. Which is not happening, and these larger trees are blocking the Grand Avenue streetlights from properly lighting Grand Avenue.Trees · Spencer Read Article

Area economic development officials excited about new spec building

Community leaders, state officials and interested Spencer residents gathered on July 1 to celebrate a major milestone in Spencer’s economic development: The ribbon cutting for the city’s new 30,000-square-foot spec building.Spencer · Spencer Read Article

Seasons receives Lakes DECAT/CPPC grant

Seasons Center for Behavioral Health is proud to announce it has been awarded a $1,740 grant from Lakes DECAT/CPPC (Decategorization/Community Partnerships for Protecting Children) to support the creation of a new self-care space at its Spencer Main Office.Spencer · Spencer Read Article

New bridge plan calls for 3-way traffic light

The West 18th Street Bridge rebuild may not need as much land from the Spencer Country Club under a new plan for the project discussed during a June 30 Spencer City Council meeting.Spencer · Spencer Read Article

Travel trailer found engulfed

Five Spencer Fire Department vehicles were on site for over an hour after responding to the report of a vehicle fire Tuesday afternoon.Travel · Spencer Read Article

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