Stories from Thursday, March 11, 2010

Flood concerns in Clay County have been well-documented. With more than .7 inch since Saturday and about an inch of rain expected through Sunday, those concerns are expected to elevate, just as the rivers rise. "We have forecasts that are sending some rivers to moderate and even major flooding," National Weather Service Meteorologist Aubry Wilkins said...

After receiving a lot of feedback from the public, Spencer Public Library board members approved a new logo for the city building Thursday night. It does not include a portrait of the library's famous late library cat, Dewey Readmore Books. ...

Three people were arrested Tuesday, Mar. 3, as the result of a search warrant being executed at 2350 Highway 18 in Spencer. Multiple items of drug paraphernalia were found at the residence. Debra Cook was charged of possession of drug paraphernalia at the residence. ...

Shakespeare, or at least one of the renowned playwright's works, is set to premiere in East Leach Park this summer. ...

Despite crinkled cars, none of the teens involved in a collision Monday afternoon received life-threatening injuries. The accident happened at 3:37 p.m. when a 1992 Jeep driven by Nicholas Dischler collided into the 1996 Ford Taurus driven by Raymond Foerster. Dischler was westbound on E. Park St. when Foerster, headed southbound on Eighth Ave. E., failed to yield the right of way...

On Feb. 24, 2010, Heather and Dominic Sanculi were united in marriage under a blue sky in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. They were joined, in spirit and wishes, by their five children, parents, many family members and friends. A private reception will be held in April...

Arnold "Shorty" Luitjens, 89, of Ashton, Iowa, died Friday, March 5, 2010, at the Country View Manor in Sibley. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 9, at the First Presbyterian Church in Ashton, with Reverend Dale Lint officiating. Burial followed in the Gilman Township Cemetery of Ashton...