The Jolly Old Elf himself, Santa Claus, made his first appearance at the Southpark Mall on Good Friday and the subsequent weekends through the Christmas celebration to greet Spencer area children and receive their gif

After several years and over $70,000, a raft of updates and improvements are nearly complete at the Stolley Park trail system in northwest Spencer.

Spencer Main Street welcomed crowds to brave the snow and venture downtown for Shop Small Saturday. Arts on Grand hosted the kickoff from 9 a.m. to noon with exclusive coupons and an assortment of breakfast items.

A pair of Spencer men are raising money to place a monument at the city cemetery for 22 men, women, and children who died in the city between 1922 and 1

Following an official swearing in, last week, Spencer Mayor Steve Bomgaars welcomed new City Councilman David Lyons who is replacing Bill Orrison following his resignation earlier this year to relocate out of town.

Following judging by Bob and Katie Fullhart, and Rusty and Ginny Smith (above), Saturday, winners of the Grand Avenue Planter Holiday Decoration Contest were announced.

Add a bit of greenery to your front steps, window box or patio with a winter container garden.