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SCT readies for deubt of 'Arsenic and Old Lace' (Local News ~ 12/02/10)
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A winter weather outlook
(Local News ~ 12/02/10)
Temperatures are dropping and the same thought is popping into the minds of northwest Iowans: How bad will this winter be? State climatologist Harry Hillaker offers a mixed outlook starting with a prediction of winter weather this weekend. "There is a storm system coming through the area Friday, Friday night and potentially Saturday," Hillaker forecast. ...
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Spencer educators recognized at state level
(Local News ~ 12/02/10)
A Spencer teacher and her former colleague have been recognized for work well done on an elementary unit that aligns with the Iowa Core Curriculum and the characteristics of effective instruction. The Iowa Core is a set of essential concepts and skills in literacy, math, science, social studies and 21st century learning skills that all Iowa students must know by the time they graduate from high school. ...
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Working man hands
(Local News ~ 12/02/10)
I recently read a Des Moines Register article about Virgil Storm, an 87-year-old Iowan who has been operating a sawmill for 48 years. A 15-year battle with prostate cancer has finally forced the stout, old farmer to call it quits. "My back's bothering me a little bit," he told Kyle Munson for the story. "My knees and legs are getting weak. But I keep working, and in general I feel pretty good."...
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Mabel Byram
(Obituary ~ 12/02/10)
Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel Byram, 99 of Spencer will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, at Warner Chapel in Spencer. Rev. Dale L. Hodges will officiate the service. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Monday. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Spencer...
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Jeffery L. Rosacker
(Obituary ~ 12/02/10)
Services for Jeffrey L. Rosacker will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at Living Word Church in Spencer. Jeffery Lynn Rosacker, son of Dale and Betty (Capner) Rosacker, was born April 14, 1954, in Sioux City, Ia. He received his education at Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School, graduating in 1972...
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