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A little holiday meandering
In 1986, the downtown merchant association introduced what has become a tradition to kick off the season in Spencer, Grand Meander.
Council approves demolition of nuisance building on 12th Street
The Spencer City Council gave city employees permission on Nov. 20 to demolish a house that has fallen into disrepair.

2 Spencer board members, superintendent named IASB Award recipients
DES MOINES — The Iowa Association of School Boards presented two Spencer School Board members and the superintendent with 2022-23 annual Board Awards on Thursday, Nov. 16, during the IASB Convention.
School board to vote on new financial control policies next month
The Spencer School District is in line for roughly $200,000 worth of federal grants to improve school security, but first, the district must adopt new rules.
Parks Department: Disc golf course needs upgrade after move
After its late summer move from West Leach Park to River View Park, the Spencer disc golf course is due for a facelift, city officials say.

‘They will soar on wings like eagles’
"They will soar on wings like eagles" — Isaiah 40:31.
The motto of Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School was demonstrated when it was recognized as an award winning school.

IHSAA makes basketball rule changes
The Iowa High School Athletic Association introduced four new rule changes for the 2023-24 high school basketball season — two of which involve free throws — as fouls by quarter and shot clock modifications.

Randy's Review: ‘Napoleon’
He’s played music legend Johnny Cash. He’s played iconic Batman villain the Joker. Both brilliant performances that earned Joaquin Phoenix high praise.