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The 2018 Post Everlasting ceremony was conducted by the Spencer American Legion Glen Pedersen Post No. 1 and Legion Auxiliary on Wednesday, May 16. The event also announced the winners of the American Legion fifth grade essay contest.

Ruthven-Ayrshire's class of 2018 graduated during a ceremony conducted Sunday, May 13 in Ruthven.

These photos were taken oven the course of the two-day mock event Power of Choice at Spencer High School.

The 2018 Clay County Fair Queen Contest was conducted at the Spencer Community Theatre on Sunday, May 5.

Victory House hosted its first annual fashion show on May 1.

Spencer High School's prom kicked off on the auditorium stage Saturday night with couples doing their best to emulate their favorite Hollywood actors and actresses before walking down the red carpet lining the concourse area as part of the grand march. Silhouettes of iconic performers hang over the concourse and around the field house. The dance started off to a red hot start with students immediately taking to the dance floor with their dates to groove to the music. The clock struck midnight, juniors and seniors quickly changed out of their formal wear and headed over to the Clay County Fair and Events Center for an after-prom filled with games, food, activities, entertainment and prizes.

Spencer Community Theatre's production of "The Bridges of Madison County" runs from April 20-29.

Clay Central-Everly conducted their senior prom on Friday April 13, 2018.

Clay County Conservation moved a two-decade old barn across town to Oneota Park on April 5. The donated barn is planned to become Clay County Conservation's environmental education center at a future date.

The 51st Annual Pony Express Ride stopped in Spencer on March 31, and let area families try their hand at riding horses, a pony and even a mule.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds spoke over the noon hour at Grand Avenue Community Outreach on March 17 as part of her "Announcement Tour."

The 2018 Just For Kix winter showcase was held Jan. 14 at the Spencer Field House.

2017's Festival of Lessons & Carols was hosted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer on Dec. 3, 2017.

The Spencer Community Theatre's production of Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" runs from Dec. 1-10.

These were taken at Spencer High School's homecoming coronation held on Wednesday, September 27, 2017.

And just like that...they were gone! RAGBRAI moved out in the misty morning light, leaving tired residents and great memories.

Sunny skies, moderate temperatures and a light breeze greeted RAGBRAI riders as they made their way onto the grounds of the Clay County Fairgrounds on Sunday.