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Heroes of the Heartland
(05/15/12)
WHEN:Tuesday, May 15, 11:30 a.m. WHERE:Spencer Community School Administration Building Conference Room B, Spencer II. Writing Contest Winners --- --- To the Nominating Committee, First of all, let me say that the three men I am going to nominate for the Heroes of the Heartland award would be very embarrassed if they knew I was doing this. However, their act of bravery and compassion is still worthy of this nomination, and after hearing their story I hope that you will agree...
Police week proclamation
(05/15/12)
Police Week proclamation Members of the Spencer Police Department gather with Spencer Mayor Reynold Peterson for a signing of a proclamation declaring May 13 to 19 as Police Week. Tuesday marks the 50th annual Peace Officers Memorial Day, which was first established by President John F. Kennedy.
Honoring women in agriculture
(05/15/12)
Spencer Daybreakers Kiwanis Dave Hessman, left; Gary Grave; and Chuck White, right, present Colleen Gerdeman, left; Julie Lewis, center; Linda Swanson, right; and Marcia Langner, not pictured, during the club's second annual recognition of women in agriculture. Gerdeman was nominated by Clay County Growers, Lewis was selected by Clay County Pork Producers, Swanson was chosen by Clay County Cattlemen and Clay County Farm Bureau nominated Marcia Langner.
Nursing Home Week recognized
(05/15/12)
Tim Christy, left, of Northshire, and Terry Dandy, of St. Luke Homes and Services, join Spencer Mayor Reynold Peterson for a proclamation declaring May 13 to 19 as Nursing Home Week. Numerous local events are scheduled at the facilities to commemorate the special week.
Fun with swans
(05/15/12)
Dave Hoffman, of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, demonstrates how flexible a Trumpeter Swan's neck is before releasing two of the birds into Lost Island Marsh north of Ruthven. Hoffman explained it would likely be one of the last releases, as the restocking program has been successful, with 50 pairs of swans released throughout Iowa last year. ...
CC-E grads recall, make memories
(05/15/12)
With friends, family and faculty in tow, Clay Central-Everly's class of 2012 went out on their terms. Valedictorian and Student Body President Tyler Shuck focused on the laughs the class had shared, the risks they had taken, the accomplishments they had achieved and the memories they had made throughout their academic years...
Sylvan to join forces with YMCA
(05/15/12)
It's not very often that a for-profit company and a non-profit company work together. But this summer, Sylvan Learning Center is partnering with the YMCA's Kids Kamp program to bring academic camps to children during the summer. "Our primary goal is do something good in the community," Brent Burns, Executive Director of Sylvan, said...
AREA STATE TRACK QUALIFIERS
(05/12/12)
Sixteen of the 24 State Meet qualifiers were set Thursday night, which meant there was still eight spots available throughout the state -- may the best times get in. Spencer was running in a talented 3A district, featuring Bishop Heelan, Spirit Lake Park, MOC-Floyd Valley and Algona, so first- and second-place finishes were coming at a premium. The Tiger boys were guaranteed just two spots on Thursday and when the times were gathered statewide Friday morning, Spencer's held up...
Area reps reflect on '12 session
(05/12/12)
The 2012 legislative session included significant achievements, though some business was left unfinished, according to area legislators. Outgoing Senate President Jack Kibbie, D-Emmetsburg; Sen. David Johnson, R-Ocheyedan; Rep. Jeff Smith, R-Okoboji; and outgoing Rep. Royd Chambers, R-Sheldon, took some time Friday to evaluate the budget, education reform, mental health reform and the lack of property tax reform, among other issues...
Aurelia not giving up on case against service dog
(05/12/12)
Snickers, the service dog from Aurelia who was ordered by the city council to be removed from the home of Jim Sak and his wife, Peggy Leifer, in December, but was returned to the family two weeks later after the Honorable Judge Mark W. Bennett heard the case in district court and granted the motion for preliminary injunction for Snickers, is back in the news...
Spencer In Bloom
(05/12/12)
Three area photographers see the beauty in Spencer when the plants are in bloom, and feel the rest of the state should appreciate it as well. Last summer, a collection of photos of Spencer in bloom were captured at various locations around the community and submitted to Our Iowa magazine as entries in the "Best Bloomin' Town in Iowa!" contest...
Summer construction overview
(05/11/12)
Green Industrial Center/ Sewer/water project late May 21...
WILBOR to limit patron access at library
(05/11/12)
The Library board met on Thursday night to discuss, among other items, the limitations that Overdrive is putting on the WILBOR e-book access. With the upcoming contract renewal, Overdrive counted the patron numbers as Spencer proper and surrounding rural Clay County. Those within city limits, even though still members of Clay County, are not counted and, therefore, will be denied access to the WILBOR e-book selection...
Auditions for SCT's "West Side Story" Monday, Wednesday
(05/11/12)
SCT is seeking actors, singers, and dancers, age 14 and older, for Spencer Community Theatre's summer production of the classic American musical "West Side Story." The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre's finest accomplishments. ...
Randy's Review: The Avengers
(05/11/12)
It's the payoff. After the past few years of teasers at the end of Marvel Studios productions: Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor and Captain America - plus months of viral and commercial promotion - The Avengers lived up to the hype. Arguably the best super hero based movie to date, The Avengers brings "Earth's mightiest heroes" together to take on Thor's half-brother, Loki, the God of Mischief, who is working in concert with alien forces to lead a takeover of the Earth...
Area families earn President's Volunteer Service Award
(05/11/12)
Local families, Bruce and Gwen Kardel, Dana and Barry Anderson, Bev and Norm Dudziak, Dick and Deanna McCord, and Alan and Cindy Glover have earned the President's Volunteer Service Award for their support of nonprofit EF Foundation for Foreign Study...
Mack's bond reduction denied
(05/11/12)
District 3A Judge Don Courtney on Monday denied Stephen Lloyd Mack's request for a bond reduction in the Clay County Courthouse. Mack is being held on a $10,000 cash or surety bond on a class D felony charge of third degree burglary in connection with a theft of cash from Hardee's in Spencer...
'Stamp Out Hunger' this weekend
(05/11/12)
For 20 years, the United States Postal Service and Campbell's Soup have partnered to fill food pantries across the country, and this year is no exception. Local carriers will be participating in the event this Saturday and delivering the nonperishable food items to Upper Des Moines Opportunity in Spencer...
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