Philanthropy

Area entities receive foundation grants (03/12/10)
The Clay County Community Foundation strives "to connect donors who care with causes that matter and to serve as a trusted resource for addressing issues that impact the quality of life in Clay County."...

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...

Parker Museum celebrates 50 years (01/09/10)
For Cindy McGranahan and many others associated with the Parker Museum, the recent signing of paperwork securing the purchase of the former Johnston Automotive building on Grand Avenue is a wonderful 50th anniversary gift. The local museum, which houses many significant artifacts, historical information and stories associated with the history of Spencer and Clay County, turns 50 years old on Jan. ...

Providing a safe haven (12/18/09)
People for Pets isn't only a refuge for the dogs and cats found sheltered there, it's also considered a safe, welcoming place by many of the volunteers and supporters who frequent it. ...

YMCA hosts Agents of Wealth luncheon (12/11/09)
Spencer Family YMCA staff members hosted several community and business leaders at the 24th annual Agents of Wealth luncheon this week. The event allows supporters of the local YMCA a better understanding of how their financial support is being used by the agency...

New board welcomed, $210,000 foundation gift presented (09/24/09)
Before three new board members were sworn in Tuesday night, retiring Spencer school board members David Schlichtemeier, Ed Ver Steeg and Barb Van Wyk were recognized for their years of service to the district and the community. Superintendent Greg Ebeling presented each with a plaque and then thanked the outgoing board members for their contributions...

Dance joins list of SHS offerings (08/08/09)
As camps wrap up for the summer, one will still be logging 16 hours over the course of the next two days. No, it's not football, they wrapped up their week of daily two-hour sessions on Friday. No, these campers are working through three, eight-hour days to perfect their craft, battling through sore muscles and nagging injuries just like the participants in Spencer High School's more traditional athletic camps...

Postal carriers gathering food today (05/08/09)
Local members of the National Association of Letter Carriers, in conjunction with the U.S. Postal Service, will be collecting food today. This marks the 15th year the nationwide "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive has helped families in need in the community...

Nelson's Jewelry offering items to raise funds for Autism Walk (04/23/09)
A selection of hand crafted bracelets, charms and ribbons are currently available at Nelson Jewelry with all proceeds going to the Iowa Autism Walk. For the proprietors and staff at Nelson Jewelry, autism is a matter close to home. Tom Nelson Jr., owner of Nelson Jewelry, and his sister, Carrie have a nephew that copes with autism. That's where the idea came from for the fund raising project...

Satisfy your taste buds at Italian Night Benefit Dinner (04/17/09)

Spencer 'Dream Team' training for RAGBRAI (03/28/09)
Since receiving their Trek 7.2 Fitness Hybrid bicycles earlier this month, Spencer's "Dream Team" members have been meeting and training. Their goal is to complete the July 18-25 RAGBRAI ride across Iowa. If all goes as planned, The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa will have bicyclists advancing from Council Bluffs to Burlington this year, including first-time Spencer High School riders Jordan Bates, Stephan Graham, Shane Hessenius, Emily Johnson, Megan McLaury, John Elliott and Chance Sorenson. ...

TNA, Shayla Bee to be highlighted during Saturday night 'showdown' (03/27/09)
Team 3D, tag team challengers competing in the TNA Wrestling company, put a competitor through a burning table during a televised match. Saturday night, with or without the fire, the brothers will look to do the same thing to Beer Money Inc., the current TNA tag team champions. ...

Spencer's Birthright Banquet, Annual Meeting April 4 (03/27/09)
Birthright of Spencer, a crisis pregnancy center, will host it's annual benefit dinner and meeting on Saturday, April 4, at Hope Reformed Church in the Harbor of Hope Room in Spencer. The evening includes a non-alcoholic social hour at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The catered meal is sponsored by Avera McKennan of Sioux Falls, S.D.; area businesses and individuals...

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...

Briefs 3-13-09 (03/13/09)
A soup and pie fundraiser will be held from 5-8 p.m. tonight at DaySpring Assembly of God Church, 1410 W. 18th St., Spencer. Chef Dr. Darrel Forslund will be serving home-style chicken noodle soup, "27 Spice" chili, and an international selection: Mongolian hot pot soup. Many...

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...

Donation presented in memory of Black Hills Energy employee (03/13/09)
Black Hills Energy received a donation of $516 from the After Five Kiwanis Club of Spencer that will go toward Black Hills Cares, the company's energy assistance program that helps people experiencing financial difficulties pay their energy-related expenses...

Briefs 3-12-09 (03/12/09)
Spencer City Councilman George Kruger will host a Ward 1 meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at the Spencer Public Library. Bob Fagen, Spencer's city manager, will be the featured guest speaker. --- Spencer Hospital will be holding classes for individuals considered to have "pre-diabetes" -- those with blood sugar levels higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be considered a diabetic. ...

Quinn grateful for generosity of Iowans (03/04/09)
Jennifer Quinn is one grateful native of Spencer, Iowa. She asked for help in getting her second-grade students at Leadership Preparatory Charter School in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn to see a Broadway production of "The Lion King" this June...

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. ...

YMCA recognizes its 'Agents of Wealth' (12/06/08)
A Thursday noon gathering at the Spencer Family YMCA recognized its "Agents of Wealth" at the 23rd annual luncheon in their honor. Susan Zulk, the YMCA Board president, welcomed the large group in attendance and thanked them for their continued support both in words and dollars...

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...

Kruse Music Fund lives on (12/04/08)
Marvin and Lucille Kruse of Spencer were music boosters who didn't want the support of music programs to end after their children graduated from Spencer High School. And today, their wishes of are heard through the new bass guitar and the music room's advanced digital equipment...

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...

Local Red Cross chapter seeking support: Sale planned to help generate dollars toward $30,000 goal (11/06/08)
While the rest of the nation watched polls, listened to talk radio and tracked television coverage of Tuesday's general election, local Iowa Great Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross Director could be found pushing a rack of clothing and other miscellaneous items down the corridor at the Gateway North Mall Tuesday afternoon...

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...

People for Pets receives donation to purchase building (09/26/08)
People for Pets, a non-profit animal shelter and pet adoption center in Spencer, has received a $125,000 donation to purchase the building they had been renting. The donation was made by Steve Pearson and Lori Thomas of Spirit Lake. The donation was given in memory of Steve's sister, Maribeth Pearson, who loved all animals...

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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