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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. ...

Gas Leak fears empty Wal-Mart (12/15/09)
Don't blame a door-busting deal for the mid-morning commotion at the Spencer Wal-Mart Superstore over the weekend. The big box retailer had to be evacuated in the heart of the holiday shopping season Saturday. Wal-Mart staff became concerned about an odor near the west entrance, or grocery area of the store. The smell was similar to the kind of odor associated with a natural gas leak.

Area children flock to Santa's workshop (12/10/09)
Santa Claus' workshop was busy with elves catering to area children's gift lists needing to be filled Saturday. The workshop, which was hosted for the 25th year by Spencer Women of Today members, offered clientele aged 3 - 12 years old an opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts ranging from 50 cents to $6 for special individuals and pets.

Area farmers planning special 'market' celebration (08/06/09)
For many more years than most of the current members can recall, the Farmers Market has been a part of the Spencer landscape. In recent years, members of the Spencer organization have offered their homegrown produce to area shoppers on Saturday and Wednesday mornings from 7:30 a.m. to noon in the parking lot at the Southpark Mall...

Quilting efforts draw mall crowds (03/25/09)
The first ever Northwest Iowa One Stop Shop Hop was at the Southpark Mall over the weekend. Many participants took part in this quilters dream shopping experience. Judy Martin (above), a renowned author of many quilting books, brought her Trunk Show to the Mall on Saturday to the delight of many people. ...

Gas leak disrupts holiday shopping (12/24/08)
A pair of fire trucks and members of the Spencer Police Department were stationed near the main entrance Tuesday night at the Southpark Mall following the report of a gas leak in one of the stores. A malfunction in a rooftop heating unit caused the gas to leak into the Fashion Bug, one of the stores near the center of the mall...

Holiday dangers for your pets (12/06/08)
As fun as the holiday season is for people, it can be highly dangerous for pets if proper precautions are not taken. Each year during the holidays, thousands of pets are seriously injured or become very ill. With the hustle and bustle of activity with the planning, shopping, cooking, baking, rushing to parties and hosting get-togethers that four-legged friends often take a back seat to holiday fun...

Holiday Family Adoption Program 2 (11/18/08)
The Holiday Family Adoption Program continues with a listing of families in The Daily Reporter. The Holiday Family Adoption Program, a Spencer-area holiday staple, allows generous area families, businesses and service groups to share in the holiday spirit and bounty...

Holiday Family Adoption Program begins today (11/12/08)
The Holiday Family Adoption Program kicks off today with the first listing of families in The Daily Reporter. The Holiday Family Adoption Program, a Spencer-area holiday staple, allows generous area families, businesses and service groups to share in the holiday spirit and bounty...

Clay County collector, retrofitter farms with 'working antiques' (10/03/08)
When Lindell "Pete" Petersen began combining Monday night, he was excited to also initiate the process of familiarizing himself with a new implement. The Clay County farmer, who had traded his combine in two months ago, was recently told his former piece of equipment is now harvesting crops in Mexico...

Pioneer Days begin tonight (07/25/08)
Friday, July 25 Activities begin Friday morning at 7 a.m. with at least 30 garage sales in Milford. The All-Town Garage Sale is a returning favorite to Pioneer Days scheduled for July 25 and 26 in Milford. A city map, highlighting the locations of the garage sales, will be available at all Milford convenience stores, Buy Rite Food Center, and Thee Garage Sale, in downtown Milford...

Local church sees impact of Angel Food Ministry (07/01/08)
First Christian Church Spencer impacts over 230 different families in the second month of the Angel Food Ministry. Each month people have the opportunity to buy a box of groceries for $30, groceries which would ordinarily cost more than double that amount at the store. ...

Briefs 06-21 (06/21/08)
Farmer's Market Wednesdays and Saturdays 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. Mercy Me to headline northwest Iowa's RiseFest...

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