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Art of the Que returns to Spencer

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Art of the Que returns to Spencer

The Clay County Fair & Events Center and the Art of the Que Planning Committee will welcome the return of Art of the Que on Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28, at the Clay County Fairgrounds. This Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned contest features two days of flavor and fun — complete with live music, food vendors, inflatables, craft and commercial vendors, a classic car show, and more.Read Article

Ride like the wind

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Ride like the wind

Monday evening, Clay County Tourism joined the Clay County Trails Association for the ribbon cutting of the newest section of the Iowa Great Lakes Connection Trail. This brand-new, 8-mile stretch gives cyclists in Spencer safe access all the way to Fostoria and is part of an ambitious plan to eventually link the Iowa Great Lakes to Carroll County with a 220-mile trail system.Read Article

Spencer School Board seeks $5 million loan for flood-damaged schools

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Spencer School Board seeks $5 million loan for flood-damaged schools

The Spencer Community School Board gave district administrators the go-ahead to seek a $5 million bond to finance flood repairs at Johnson and Lincoln Elementary Schools during a special board meeting convened June 10.Read Article

Crusin': Funds generated for Shayla Bee

When the Black Tie, Black Leather Affair — Shayla Bee Fund’s largest annual fundraiser — had to be cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, the West Lake Okoboji Cruise was berthed and has continued each year since. On June 7, The cruise began at Okoboji Classic Cars' parking lot and traveled around West Lake before culminating at Oak Hill Outdoors.Coronavirus · Spencer Read Article

Muni Band salutes Flagfest

The Spencer Municipal Band, under the baton of Katie Bush, will be continuing its summer music series as part of Spencer’s festivities for Flagfest on Sunday, at 2 p.m., in the bandshell in East Leach Park. The band is made up of area musicians and is supported by the city of Spencer and the Spencer Community Schools.Spencer · Spencer Read Article

Zoning Commission approves Moose Pond proposal

On Wednesday morning, Spencer Planning and Zoning commission approved the final plat for the Moose Pond First Addition. The development will be one lot in an approximate 1-acre area on the current Fourth Avenue SE. The gravel road will be moved to lineup with the avenue across Eighth Street SE.Spencer · Spencer Read Article

Community Health Center opens doors to public

The Community Health Center is having an open house on Friday, June 13, from 3-6 p.m. at 223 W. Seventh St. in Spencer. The Community Health Center will be launching its full range of health care services.Spencer · Spencer Read Article

Assault, 'destroyed' apartment lands man in jail on felony charge

A Spencer man is facing felony criminal mischief and misdemeanor assault charges after an early morning argument, according to police.Spencer · Spencer Read Article

Everyday Iowa - Eli Alger of The Faster Horses performs!

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Eli Alger performs “The Flood,” written by his band The Faster Horses for Spencer, IA, flood victims. Don’t miss the Flood Relief Festival on 6/21/25.Floods · Spencer Read Article

Queen to be chosen Sunday

Ten young ladies will compete for the title of Clay County Fair Queen on Sunday, June 8, at the Clay County Regional Events Center.Spencer · Spencer Read Article

Gas leak forces evacuation of homes and businesses on West Seventh Street

An excavation crew digging near the intersection of Third Avenue West and West Seventh Street in Spencer pierced a gas line on June 4, forcing dozens of people to evacuate from nearby homes and businesses.Spencer · Spencer Read Article

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