Living Word will host a free screening of the film, “The 1916 Project,” on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 4:30 p.m. The film will be shown in its sanctuary. There will be child care available.

ESTHERVILLE — Iowa Lakes Community College music department will host a Night at the Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 6:30 p.m.

This free event welcomes music enthusiasts, students, staff, and community members to enjoy a variety of performances by talented Iowa Lakes students and local musicians. The program will feature many musical styles, including country, jazz, pop and show tunes.

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Molly Peters, of Spencer, has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's summer 2024 president's list. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum GPA of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the president's list. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired eight-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring and summer.

The Chamber Ambassadors visited White Glove Janitorial and Building Services Tuesday morning to celebrate new owners Amalie Saboe and Clarissa Bierstedt. Amalie and Clarissa are taking over the company after the retirement of their mothers, who started White Glove in 1986. Shortly after taking over, White Glove was a huge help in the community post-flood, helping both homeowners and businesses with clean up. They are headquartered in Spencer, but serve five states. (Photo submitted)

Wednesday morning the Chamber Ambassadors toured the new Westfield Development clubhouse featuring a kitchen, two bathrooms, an open gathering space and a storm shelter. Since IGL purchased the area in 2020, 19 homes have sold, with 15 still available — visit the community open house Sunday, 2-4 p.m. (Photo submitted)

At halftime the marching band is front-and-center at the home football games at Dale Norton Field. Near the end of halftime, the attention turns from the band as whole to one specific piece.

The drumline is its own unit within the Spencer High School Marching Band. They keep the pulse and help some of the special effects/sounds that are needed during the show. It evolved over the last couple of years to this group that is requested at varying events.

As the residents of Spencer continue to recover from the devastating June 22 flood, city leaders are working closely with state and federal agencies to provide temporary housing solutions before winter sets in.

For September, Shayla Bee received a nomination from Karla Heinrichs for the Ben Chambers and Molly Chambers family, of Spencer. Shayla Bee, after touring their soon to open former site, left for the Fourth Avenue West location of the presentation Wednesday evening.

The Spencer City Council has appointed former mayor Kevin Robinson as interim city manager.

Robinson, who has been serving as the interim deputy city manager and has taken the lead role in the city’s flood recovery efforts, will take on the top leadership role starting Oct. 1. He will remain in the position until a permanent replacement is found, likely by the end of the year.

“It has been a great week,” former Spencer resident and artist Chad Elliott said.

“The duo I am in with Kathryn Severing Fox, Weary Ramblers, received notice that we are in consideration for being nominated for a Grammy in several categories. It is very exciting to get news like that.”

The duo is being considered for best new artist, best album and best folk album for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.

Caitlyn Barr, an alumni of Sacred Heart School, Spencer, submitted an entry to the art division of the annual Catholic Daughters of America Education Contest. Barr won her division in the state contest. Her entry was sent on to the national contest and also won first place. This is the first time an entry from the Spencer Court has won at the national level.

The deep roar of American-made V-8s mixed with the high-pitched scream of imported 4-cylinder engines at The Northwest Iowa Regional Airport on Sunday during the Black Knights Car Club’s 16th annual Airport Drags.

County Supervisor Allen W. Batschelet has become a Certified Iowa County Supervisor. The Iowa State Association of County Supervisors honored its second class of Certified Iowa County Supervisors during a ceremony in Des Moines on Aug. 22 that was held in conjunction with the Iowa State Association of Counties Annual Conference.

Every Monday and Friday — 1 p.m.

Geri-Fit: Senior Chair Fitness — Limited space available

Oct. 1-31

Hallow-Read Reading Challenge on Beanstack: Spooky season is upon us! Halloween is a holiday full of merrymaking, magic and mischief. Get ready to monster mash, have ghoulish fun or curl up with a chilling book. Log your reading and earn eerie badges all month long.

The Spencer Chamber Ambassadors visited Grand Retreat Salon and Spa LLC on Thursday for its grand opening at 10 W. Fifth St. Ashley Moller and her husband have fully renovated the space and can't wait to welcome guests in. Grand Retreat's services include hair, mani/pedi, waxing and more. (Photos submitted)