Philanthropic Foundations

Two designs approved for Grand Avenue bridge (02/11/10)
The glass artwork expected to decorate Grand Avenue bridge later this year moved one step closer to becoming a reality this week when Spencer Park Board members approved two different Art Deco designs prepared by commissioned artists Mark, Jeanne and Seth Bogenrief, of Bogenrief Studios...

Wheelchairs donated to Events Center (03/26/09)
Scott Hallgren, Clay County Regional Events Center general manager (left) accepts a gift of two wheelchairs from Leon Rodas, president of the Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation. The Foundation donated two wheelchairs to be used by guests attending community events. Spencer Hospital has loaned wheelchairs when events, such as the primary and general elections, were held at the Events Center. Now the two wheelchairs will be permanently available at the events center for guests' use...

TNA 'table match' to raise funds for Shayla Bee (03/24/09)
The Spencer Daily Reporter, KICD 107.7, Lite 104.9 and KICDAM working together with TNA Wrestling, will be sponsoring a fundraising match for the Shayla Bee Foundation as part of the touring wrestling organization's show beginning at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at the Clay County Regional Events Center...

Scharnberg beach to be refurbished (03/13/09)
The little, plastic shovels and pails probably aren't going to do the trick for this beach sculpting project. Clay County Conservation Director Dan Heissel told members of the Clay County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday that the county park has received a $7,000 Community Foundation Grant to refurbish the beach at Scharnberg Pond...

Eggs & Issues to follow county foundation award event (02/27/09)
State legislators serving Clay County and the surrounding communities, including Senate President Jack Kibbie, Sen. David Johnson, Rep. Mike May and Rep. Marcie Frevert are expected to take part in the third Eggs & Issues meeting Saturday morning beginning at 9 a.m., at the Spencer City Hall Council Chambers, immediately following the Clay County Foundation funding presentation which will begin at 8 a.m...

Over $100,000 to be distributed by Foundation (02/27/09)
Over $100,000 in grants to be presented to area organizations by the Clay Community Foundation. At 8 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Spencer City Council Chambers the Clay Community Foundation will be presenting 19 Clay County organizations with over $100,000 in grants to support special projects, activities, and program expansion...

Vienna Boys Choir to Perform in Spencer (02/07/09)

Abben adds new cancer fighting tool to arsenal (01/21/09)
Abben Cancer Center added recently a new tool to their compliment of equipment as it attempts to remain on the cutting edge of cancer treatment technology. Abben, of Spencer Hospital, demonstrated its commitment to provide state-of-the-art cancer treatment technology with the introduction of a new Varian Clinac iX linear accelerator for providing radiation therapy. ...

Estherville's Dakota Pack, Inc. honored with Venture Award (12/06/08)
The Iowa Area Development Group (IADG) on behalf of Iowa's rural electric cooperatives and member municipal electric systems has honored eight distinguished Iowa companies with the Iowa Venture Award. The Iowa Venture Award ceremony is among the longest running business recognition events in Iowa. IADG has recognized and honored over 170 of Iowa's finest business leaders and companies with the prestigious Iowa Venture Award...

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...

Spirit Lake Protective Association receives $100,000 (09/27/08)
With an endowment of more than $3 million, the Okoboji Foundation makes a tremendous impact on the Iowa Great Lakes Area. To date, grants of more than $2.1 million have been awarded to more than 50 local non-profit organizations in support of over 100 projects. A recent recipient of $100,000 of the Okoboji Foundation's bounty is the Spirit Lake Protective Association...

Tscherter receives Lions award (09/25/08)
Don Tscherter of Sioux Rapids has received the Iowa Lions Foundation Warren Coleman Honorary Award in recognition for his commitment to serving Lionism. The award is named for longtime Executive Secretary-Treasurer Warren Coleman, who has given freely of his time and dedication to the Iowa Lions Foundation and the programs which it supports. ...

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