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Cycle Country chairman resigns amidst allegations of misappropriated funds (01/12/10)
Cycle Country Accessories Corp. announced Friday that it uncovered a misappropriation of funds by its Chairman of the Board of Directors L. G. (Bob) Hancher, Jr. The discovery occurred in connection with the audit of the company's financial statements for the period ending Sept. ...

Canine improving lives through service (12/31/09)
More often than not, Katie is a welcome addition whenever she visits. In fact, the 3-year-old Golden Retriever owned by Jim and Judy Taylor, of Spencer, generally elicits welcoming cheers, smiles and extended hands wherever she goes. Over the last couple months, the therapy dog and her certified handlers have become regular visitors to the hospital, a local elementary school, the library and care centers throughout Spencer. ...

Service with a smile (12/26/09)
The dedicated worker mold was broken with Kathryn Johnston and Chuck Elliott. Together, the two have accumulated 88 years serving customers at the Johnston Automotive store in downtown Spencer. ...

Rep. King wades into Limbaugh, Rams ownership (10/30/09)
U.S. Rep. Steve King used a Capitol Hill appearance by Roger Goodell to press the NFL Commissioner about conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh, who was removed from a group trying to purchase the St. Louis Rams. Goodell was testifying before a House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday to examine the long-term effects of head injury among NFL players...

As Senate debates, local dealers wait for 'clunkers' payments (08/06/09)
Local car dealership managers acknowledge a bit of confusion and a lot of red tape through the "cash-for-clunkers" stimulus program. They also see a little more traffic on their lots, suggesting at least some aspects of the federal incentive program are gaining traction...

Pietschs to be featured at Sunday's airshow (06/13/09)
While a good portion of the Flagfest weekend activities fall on Saturday, the 26th annual Northwest Iowa Regional Airport Fly-in Breakfast and Airshow remain among the few events that help fill Sunday. This year, Kent and Warren Pietsch - pilots and operators of the Pietsch Airshow will be featured as they take to the air for their comedy act, dead stick act, aerobatic act and performing dual act...

Blue Collar Comedy Tour's Engvall headed to Fair's grandstand (04/25/09)
Comedic sensation, Bill Engvall, will appear in front of the Grandstands the first Saturday of the Clay County Fair, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12. Engvall, a Texas native, didn't originally aspire to be a comedy star. In fact, he worked as a disc jockey with plans of becoming a teacher. ...

Hanson purchases Lundt & Sears Plumbing & Heating (04/04/09)

There's room at the tables for comedy fans (03/12/09)
Keep your map. Chicago comedian Paul Kelly knows his way around Spencer, Iowa. He's also hoping audience members find their way back to the Clay County Regional Events Center on Friday night, when the Chicago Style StandUps make their return. Tickets are still available for the 8 p.m. ...

Chicago Style StandUps return to Spencer (02/19/09)
The boys are back in town. Four Chicago Style StandUp Comedians are returning to the Clay County Regional Events Center in Spencer on Friday, March 13, for an 8 p.m. show. "Chicago-style" comedy is a term created by the group and offers a unique, fresh approach to humor. ...

Aerobatics competition coming to Spencer (02/18/09)
An air show is fun. An aerobatics competition is seriousfun. The half-loops, rolls and spins are still in, but a panel of judges replaces the trails of smoke when the International Aerobatic Club (IAC) brings a sanctioned, major-regional event -- the Doug Yost Challenge -- to Spencer for the first time...

Northwest Iowa Home Show begins today (01/16/09)
The 6th Annual Northwest Iowa Home Show returns to the Clay County Regional Events Center tonight and will continue through the weekend. The free event offers a variety of exhibits and seminars showcasing the latest in home landscaping, building and remodeling products and services...

Northwest Iowa Home Show set for Jan. 16-18 (12/23/08)
The 6th Annual Northwest Iowa Home Show returns to the Clay County Regional Events Center Jan. 16-18, 2009. Enjoy free admission and a variety of exhibits and seminars showcasing the latest in home landscaping, building and remodeling products and services...

Local company acquires spec building for expansion (12/17/08)
A long-time Spencer based company, Arnold Motor Supply, a part of The Arnold Group of Companies that include The Merrill Company, is expanding in Spencer. This week, the company acquired the 20,250 square foot spec building located at Technical Park South in west Spencer, from Spencer Industries Foundation (SIF)...

Arnold Motor Supply and community team up to help Spencer High Band (11/28/08)
The Spencer Tiger High School Band is a bit closer to its fundraising goal for a trip to Florida next month thanks to some help from the community and Arnold Motor Supply. Spencer's Arnold Motor Supply Store Manager, Grant Schenk presented the $565 check donation to Spencer High School Band Director, Kurt Schwarck. ...

Iowa Lakes Corridor announces success attracting new residents (09/11/08)
One late night back in May, Aaron Schulz, former resident of Lakeville, Minn., sent an e-mail to Shaun Arneson, vice president with Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation inquiring about jobs here in the region. The next morning, his resume was sent to more than 70 employers. By the end of the day, Aaron had two job interviews scheduled...

Milford woman wins Iowa Lottery promotion (08/13/08)
DES MOINES -- A northwest Iowa woman drove away from the Iowa State Fair in a new, 2008 four-wheel drive Chevy Tahoe Hybrid®, the grand-prize in the Iowa Lottery's "Set of Wheels" promotion. Nancy Fear of Milford was selected as the grand-prize winner in the promotion drawing Thursday on the Susan Knapp Amphitheater stage at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Fear said she was excited to share the news with her adult children...

Autocross drivers race through Spencer (08/12/08)
The 51 cars driven during the autocross event hosted by members of the University of Okoboji Corvette Club deftly made their way through pylons and down a taxiway at the Northwest Iowa Regional Airport Saturday. First-place winners in Saturday's autocross competition include, from left: Ron Wright in the C5 and C6 Corvette class, Erv Gunderson in the C4 Corvette class, Jim Casey in the open class, Chuck Rabel of H & N Chevrolet Buick in Spencer, which offered support for prizes, Sheron Lambert in the women's class, Andy Klaassen in the C3 Corvette and older class, and Jordan Klassen in the modified class.. ...

Car enthusiasts showcase beauties (08/12/08)
The Old Iron Company's 30th Annual Micro-Mini Nationals celebration brought hundreds of drivers and passengers of classic, custom, street rods and muscle cars to Spencer and Arnolds Park this past weekend. Over 200 registrants from Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas and Arizona arrived in Spencer Friday night for a kickoff party and car show, where this gray 1937 Chevrolet owned by John Vetter of Ames and this red 1957 Chevrolet owned by Jim and Paulette Tuton of Spencer were displayed. ...

The exit interviews: 'Star' finalists talk reality after the reality show (08/07/08)
By Russ Mitchell Daily Reporter Staff The course of their careers will go in different directions, but "Nashville Star" finalists Melissa Lawson, Gabe Garcia and Shawn Mayer faced the same question after confetti was swept from the floor of the Acuff Theater on Monday night:...

Autocross competition in Spencer this Saturday (08/05/08)
Needing some speed? Spectators and drivers alike are invited to watch and participate in the University of Okoboji Corvette Club's autocross competition being held this Saturday at the Spencer airport. Speeds are expected to reach up to 80 mph. Corvettes, modified cars and automobiles of any make or model will race, rain or shine...

Comedy veteran Moulton returning to Spirit Lake (07/18/08)
Collin Moulton's loose conversational style and natural likeability makes his one of the funniest shows available, and Friday and Saturday, July 18-19, Moulton will headline four shows at the Funny Barn starting tonight. The Monterey, Calif. native brings new observations and ideas to every topic at a relentless pace. And just when you think it's "Adios," he whips out his guitar and hammers out some originals, like "Gay Gunfighter" and "Scared of the...

Firecracker 50 debuts at Clay County Speedway (07/10/08)
Chad Simpson made his own fireworks as he drove the World Dirt Racing League win at Clay County Speedway. Simpson would lead all fifty laps despite a series of caution flags that kept the field close. Chad Simpson (Mount Vernon, IA) started on the outside front row and had the lead as he and pole-sitter Denny Eckrich came off of turn two. Simpson rode the top shelf to the win all night...

Northwest Bank Relay Riders generate $20,000 (06/23/08)
Northwest Bank Executive Vice President, Greg Post, and Spencer Market President, Dean Jacobsen raised over $20,000 by completing their pledged 150 mile bike ride from Estherville to Fort Dodge in 11 hours and 55 minutes. One flat tire, and a hot sun couldn't deter the Northwest Bank team from completing the commitment they made to Relay For Life. ...

Four arrests made in local vandalism (06/05/08)
Four arrests have been made at the conclusion of a joint investigation by the Spencer and Sioux Rapids police departments, following up on reports of several vandalism incidents where vehicle tires and windows were damaged between May 7-15. A subsequent investigation led to criminal mischief first degree charges - a class C felony -- being filed against four indivduals who are believed responsible for damaging over $13,000 in property in Spencer...

Airshow features high-flying talent (05/14/08)
Spencer Airshow Coord-inator for 2008, Gayle Brandt, announced the airshow entertainment line-up for the June 15 annual Flight Show and Flight Breakfast. This year's event, which helps conclude the community's Flagfest activities and also falls on Father's Day, will feature high flying performers Chandy Clanton in her Edge 540, Doug Rozendaal with the "Gunfighter" P51 Mustang, and Kyle Franklin in his "Mystery Ship" Waco...

Five races scheduled for fairgrounds track (05/03/08)
The initial full season of the newly converted 3/8 mile racetrack on the Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer will have races featuring everything from the sprint cars of the World of Outlaws to the Late Models of the World Dirt Racing League (WDRL). Classes of cars featured will include 410 sprints, 360 sprints, late models, modifieds, 360 modifieds, stocks and hobby stocks...

Council green lights sewer study (04/22/08)
A Storm/Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study was given the go ahead during Monday night's Spencer City Council meeting. The study will serve as the first step in an extensive process designed to help the city comply with an EPA mandate handed down approximately eight months ago, requiring the city to eliminate its combined storm and sanitary sewer systems...

Support staff negotiations under way in district (03/19/08)
By Kris Todd Daily Reporter Staff Negotiations between the Spencer school district and the non-certified support staff union got under way Tuesday afternoon for the 2008-09 school year. Jack Lasiter, a representative for the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America, presented the union's initial proposal...

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