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Apple Tree licensing under review (06/12/09)
Inspectors have responded to three complaints at Apple Tree Preschool and Daycare in the past 15 months, including concerns over caregiver-to-child ratios. The complaints, filed in Des Moines, do not yet include a May 26 incident, when a 4-year-old boy wandered from Apple Tree and into traffic on U.S. ...

Westview Memorial Park master plan approved (06/11/09)
A master plan was approved for Spencer's only arboretum-style park by Spencer Park Board members this week. The plan for Westview Memorial Park, which was presented by local landscape architect Matt Matthiesen and Karl Van Cura of Midwest Design Group in Sioux City, carried a detailed phasing of the enhancements it proposes, as well as a rough $899,046 cost estimate tied to their realization...

Severe Weather Awareness Week (04/08/09)
Todd Heitkamp knows northwest Iowans will venture out and look to the skies as a severe storm approaches. The warning coordination meteorologist and his colleagues at the National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls, S.D., count on it...

Bredehoeft recognized as Trees Forever hero (04/02/09)
Local community volunteer and tree advocate, Delray Bredehoeft, director of Spencer's Parks Department, was recently honored by Trees Forever at their 20th Anniversary Celebration in Coralville. Bredehoeft was named one of the Top 20 Volunteers representing the group's first 20 years...

Burning of the Greens drop of locations announced (12/23/08)
Drop-off points have been designated for Christmas trees donated for the University of Okoboji Winter Games "Burning of the Greens." These trucks will be in place Christmas Eve for those dismantling their trees immediately after Christmas. Trailers will be provided by Polaris Industries in Spirit Lake at the Dickinson County Fairgrounds near the Community Building and in the Arnolds Park Amusement Park parking lot. ...

Corn grower issues heard in VeraSun bankruptcy proceedings (12/05/08)
JOHNSTON -- The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA), National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), and other corn grower states helped bring about key developments at the VeraSun bankruptcy hearings in Delaware, Tuesday, Dec. 2. The states together filed a motion to challenge bankruptcy provisions that threaten future corn sales contracts. ...

Culver appoints Orr as guard's 28th adjutant general (11/26/08)
The Iowa National Guard's next adjutant general says he will continue the efforts of a 1961 Spencer graduate who is about to retire from the position. Gov. Chet Culver on Friday announced the selection of Col. Timothy E. Orr as the next adjutant general of the Iowa National Guard. Orr will become the 28th leader of the Iowa National Guard. The first adjutant general was appointed in 1839...

Festival offers early dose of the Christmas spirit (11/18/08)
The fourth annual Festival of Trees sponsored by the Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation provided the necessary holiday kick-off atmosphere for the large numbers of families who stopped by to enjoy the collection of decorated Christmas trees, bid on some auction items, and allow the children an opportunity to spend the morning with the Clauses and some local elves. ...

Festival of Trees continues through Saturday (11/13/08)
The fourth annual Festival of Trees sponsored by the Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation will be held at the Clay County Regional Events Center through Saturday with the Festival's Tour of Homes on Nov. 15. his event provides enjoyable activities for people of all ages, including a "Festival Luncheon," Morning with Santa," "Holiday Tour of Homes" and, of course, opportunities to view many splendidly decorated trees as well as festive tables and holiday displays...

Displays sought for Festival of Trees (09/20/08)
Festive displays are being sought for the fifth annual Festival of Trees sponsored by the Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation. The events will be held at the Clay County Regional Events Center Nov. 13-15 with a Festival Tour of Homes on Nov. 15. Businesses, individuals and non-profit organizations are welcome to create a display for the Festival. ...

Meet Your Neighbor: The 'Dew Drop Drill' inventor (07/19/08)
By Kris Todd Daily Reporter Staff It's lucky for naturalists that a "gadget freak" is located in northwest Iowa, the heart of tallgrass prairie country. Dewey Stouffer, founder of the Little Sioux Prairie Company, is the self-proclaimed gadget freak. The aptly-named Dew Drop Drill he designed is one of his latest gadgets...

Briefs 7-10-08 (07/10/08)
Arts on Grand will present Music in the Gallery at 7 p.m. tonight. This week's featured musicians will be Tim and Amanda, and possibly a few special guests. They will perform music for guitar and voice with a country flavor, including covers of songs made famous by such groups as Creedence Clearwater Revival. A $5 donation is requested, with proceeds going to the artists...

Briefs 7-09-08 (07/09/08)
The Spencer Area Farmer's Market will be held every Wednesday and Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the Southpark Mall parking lot. Come see the homegrown, fresh produce for sale. --- Weekend Program at Lost Island Prairie Wetland Nature Center will feature "Terrific Trees" at 10 a.m. on July 12...

City Info 6-5-08 (06/05/08)
The City of Spencer has numerous boards and commissions that serve the citizens of Spencer. The mayor would like to keep on file a list of persons who would be interested in serving on a city board or commission. From time to time positions become vacant and are filled by appointment of the mayor, with council approval...

Gypsy Dave and The Stumpjumpers at Shaky Tree (05/22/08)
Led by a young songwriter and charged by a powerful and artistic band, Gypsy Dave and The Stumpjumpers will be playing Spencer's Shaky Tree Coffee House at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. They have been compared to everyone from Arlo Guthrie and Neil Young to alternative country heroes Uncle Tupelo. But don't try to pigeonhole this group. To put it simply, they write and play what they feel. They leave their emotions hanging on the line between the tall oak trees in their yard for everyone to see...

City Info 5-17-08 (05/19/08)
The city has gone to regular pick up on tagged bags of grass and brush on the following days: Thursday -- west side of Spencer, and Friday -- east side of Spencer. --- Open burning within the corporate limits of Spencer is not allowed by ordinance. To dispose of leaves, grass clippings, other lawn waste or any household waste by burning is illegal. You may be subject to a fine...

City Info 5-8-08 (05/08/08)
The city has gone to regular pick up on tagged bags of grass and brush on the following days: Thursday -- west side of Spencer, and Friday -- east side of Spencer. Open burning within the corporate limits of Spencer is not allowed by ordinance. To dispose of leaves, grass clippings, other lawn waste or any household waste by burning is illegal. You may be subject to a fine...

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