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Royal quasquicentennial celebrated during fun-filled weekend
ROYAL — Volunteers from Royal have spent the past 12 months planning and shining up the community in anticipation for the town’s quasquicentennial

Royal’s history remembered
ROYAL — Royal, founded in 1900 will be celebrating the 125th birthday as a community July 18-20.

A Royal legend: Jim McDonnell, NW Iowa’s fishing professor
Whether he was chasing pheasants with friends, coaching girls sports at Clay Central High School, or teaching others new ways to enjoy his favorite pastime, fishing, Jim

Police: Spencer woman caught stealing from employer
A Spencer woman is facing felony theft charges after police say she stole more than $2,000 from her employer.

‘Lucy Pettengill, Station Operator on the Underground Railroad’ at Spencer Library
Historical performer Laura Keyes will present “Lucy Pettengill, Station Operator on the Underground Railroad” at the Spencer Public Library on Jul

CCF Northwest Bank Stage lineup revealed
Nine days of free entertainment at the Northwest Bank Stage during the 2025 Clay County Fair, powered by SMU, from Sept.

Spencer student completes lead in ‘Stuart Little’
Okoboji Summer Theatre, its guest actors and students from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, support the next generation of performers each
Mayor signs ADA anniversary proclamation
Spencer Mayor Steve Bomgaars was a guest at the recent monthly meeting of the Spencer ADA Council on July 8.

Outdoors: Fur Takers of America Rendezvous coming to Spencer July 25-27
With the goal of “Celebrate the Past; Educate Our Future,” the Fur Takers of America will be holding their 57th National Convention Rendezvous) at