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One injured in accident near Menards intersection

Spencer Fire & Rescue responded to a two-vehicle collision with injuries at 1:26 p.m., Thursday, in the 1300 block of 11th Avenue SW in Spencer. Three responding vehicles and four Spencer police officers arrived at the scene, at the intersection of the Menards intersection with minor injuries. One patient in each vehicle sustained minor injuries. They received care until EMTs arrived in the ambulance. One patient was transported with injuries.

Hy-Nooners take families shopping

Santa was on-hand at Walmart (above) Saturday morning, posing for pics with kids after their families finished shopping with the Hy-Noon Kiwanis. The shopping project is hosted annually by the Hy-Noon club as part of a collaborative effort. (Below) Help from Spencer Key Club, from Spencer High School, wrapping gifts last week assisted the Hy-Nooners get ready for our big shopping event on Saturday morning. (Photos submitted)

Laborshed study to be conducted in Corridor

The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development and Iowa Economic Development Authority to complete a Laborshed employment study for the Corridor Region.

This study will geographically define which communities contribute to Spencer, Estherville, Spencer and Storm Lake’s workforce, regardless of political boundaries. This defined area is called a Laborshed area and is based upon commuting patterns.

Early morning car fire send Fire Department north

Sunday early morning, the Spencer Fire & Rescue sent three vehicles and nine firefighters who worked alongside three Spencer police officers to subdue a vehicle fire.

A call received in station shortly after 1:16 a.m. prompted a response in just over six minutes to car blaze if north Spencer where the engine compartment of the vehicle was fully engulfed with fire on arrival.

One attack line was deployed and firefighters who extinguished the fire.

December adult programs at Spencer Public Library

Every Monday and Friday — 1 p.m.

Geri-Fit: Senior Chair Fitness — Limited space available.

 

Dec. 1-31 — December Reading Round-up

Adult Reading Wrap-up: Beanstack Reading Challenge.

Daybreakers complete annual toy drive

The Spencer Daybreakers Kiwanis collected for its annual toy drive and last week delivered the toys to Upper Des Moines for children in need this holiday season. This was originally started by Duaine Holck and Keith Bress and has become an annual tradition for the club. (Photo submitted)

Business Briefs

Crop Insurance Discount Program open

Scheck, Salmon honored for live-saving measures

DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds and Department of Public Safety Commissioner Stephan Bayens honored heroic citizens and first responders at the 2024 Sullivan Brothers’ Award of Valor and Governor’s Lifesaving Awards ceremony held this morning in the Iowa Capitol Rotunda.

Evan Scheck, of Spencer, and Joseph Salmon, of Spirit Lake, were among seven people receiving including three officers from Oelwein, as well as individuals from Adel and Waterloo.

Hospital employees spread holiday cheer

Spencer Hospital employees are embracing the spirit of the season by adopting 15 senior citizens as part of the Upper Des Moines Opportunity and Elderbridge Santa for Seniors program. This heartwarming initiative is just one example of how hospital staff give back to the community throughout the year, embodying a common trait of “Caring Beyond the Hospital Walls.”

Rides to diversify revenue stream as public funding becomes harder to find

Rides, northwest Iowa’s regional public transportation service, is taking steps to diversify its revenue stream as grant funding and local tax dollars have become more challenging to secure.

Region’s development corp. to offer $6K grants to returning workers

The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation has launched a new program to bring people who grew up in the four-county region but left to seek training or education elsewhere back to their roots.

Summer craft beer event to feature evening with Foreigner

Blend "I Want to Know What Love Is" and "Urgent" with stouts, ales and lagers and you'll have the recipe for a memorable summer night at the Roof Garden in Arnolds Park.

Festival of Lessons & Carols to rebroadcast by SMU

The Festival of Lessons and Carols presented, on Dec. 3, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, by the Spencer Messiah Board, will be replayed on Spencer Municipal Utilities on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 6:30 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 23, at 1 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 9 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 25, at 5:30 p.m.; and Thursday, Dec. 26, at 10 a.m. (Photo by Allison Oyler)

Conservation board taps local company to build new learning center

The Clay County Conservation Board has selected Woodruff Construction to serve as the construction manager at risk for the new learning center project at Oneota Park in Spencer.

According to Will Horsley, director of the Clay County Conservation Board, the board decided at its December meeting to choose the local construction firm over the five other companies, some from out of state, that had submitted proposals.

Emotional Intelligence in Leadership set for Dec. 18

The Spencer Chamber Foundation will offer a one-day Emotional Intelligence in Leadership training session. The teaching is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Dec. 18, at Iowa Lakes Community College, Room 108A-B. This course is designed for leaders at all levels who aim to cultivate leadership that is intentional, inspiring and rooted in emotional intelligence.

Accidents
  • The Clay County Sheriff’s office was called to an accident at 10 p.m., Dec. 10, 2000 Chevy S10, driven by an Everly 15-year-old male, who was northbound in the 3500 mile of 240th Avenue, when he lost control due to icy road condition. The S10 flipped in the road coming to rest on its driver’s side. The driver was taken to the Spencer Hospital emergency room to be checked out, but no injuries supported.
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