Spencer News

Give the Spencer School Board credit for boldly striding into a cultural and legal minefield by considering an aggressive approach to religion in public schools.

The Woodbury County Sheriffs Office is hosting several bike safety courses around the County.

ACCORDING TO CITY ADMINISTRATOR SCOTT LANGEL SAYS THE SEVENTH AVENUE SOUTHEAST/K-49 PROJECT HAS BEEN UNDERWAY FOR ABOUT A MONTH-AND-A-HALF AND IS SET TO REOPEN.

A tentative timeline for bringing patrons and neighboring districts into the South Clay dissolution process has been established.

The herd of "rhinos" was lovely work, and I enjoyed Connor's mad dash through the woods trying to escape.

Sara Wirkus, 23, Spencer, was charged with theft fifth degree at 4:12 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at Wal-Mart. She was released on a police citation.

ITC company officials in February released a conceptual map of the Green Power Express, a network of transmission lines designed to capture wind energy.

A Sheldon man died in O'Brien County on Monday in a head-on collision, according to the Iowa State Patrol.

Michael Andrew Sanderson, 46, Ruthven, was arrested on a warrant for violation probation out of Lyon County, Minnesota, on original charges of aggravated assault, family strong arm and third degree assault at 9:57 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, at his residence by Clay County sheriffs.

Starting Monday, fairgoers can scratch "order Grandstand tickets" off their to-do list.

SPENCER, Iowa - Two Siouxland business men are taking one of Spencer, Iowa's oldest landmarks and giving it a facelift.

A 111-year-old Spencer church that's been abandoned for nearly 20 years is going to get a face lift.

Financial backers of the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System got a chance to see their dollars at work Friday More>> Milford, IA daycare visited by DHS before MILFORD, Iowa -- A Northwest Iowa daycare under investigation after a 5-year-old girl was found with a jump rope wrapped around her neck.

One Siouxland community is hoping their voice will be heard and the rock band Kiss will give a concert in their town.

Now I know why the government is encouraging space flights. I saw a show on TV last week that was prepared by Bob Woodward, the guy who brought down Nixon.

SPENCER, IA, June 5, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- David W. Lawrence, Director of Clinical Audiology for Northwest Iowa Ear, Nose and Throat, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of healthcare.

For several years, this column has eased into vacation time with a list of suggested books for summer reading.

Iowans hard-hit by the recession and natural disasters last year should see an infusion of affordable housing - and new jobs - with $72 million from the federal stimulus package.

Gates open at 10 a.m. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. - General entertainment 11:30 a.m. - Ed Aragoni, balloon artist and magician, west side of the stockade Noon to 12:30 p.m. - Bob Hamm, cowboy entertainer, in front of the stockade 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. - Doc Anderson on the porch of the Trading Post or other areas along Front Street 1 p.m. - Fort Dodge ...

The members of six area United Methodist congregations will be realigning next month.