The Cardinal & Gold Collective and West O Beer have teamed up to launch Blood Round, a blood orange wheat that will directly support Cyclone wrestling student-athletes. A portion of all proceeds, including beer and merchandise sold, will be donated to the Cardinal & Gold Collective.

In a quarterly report to the Clay County Board of Supervisors, Veteran Affairs Director Katie Ginger updated the county's veteran assistance program. The report, required under state law, outlined the activity and funding for the program over the past three months.

Artisans Road Trip — Northwest Iowa

Area art enthusiasts will be able to tour northwest Iowa, including Arts on Grand in Spencer, this weekend as Artisans Road Trip is making its annual appearance. (File photo)

Trick or Treat — Scharnberg Park

A homeless man has been charged with a felony in connection with a series of thefts that occurred in Spencer immediately following the June 22 flood.

Stolley Park Shelter’s roof needed replacement and the Spencer Rotary, as a member of Rotary District No. 5970, have an opportunity each year to apply for a District Grant for a community service project. The local club received $5,000, the maximum, which it must match. It was able to pay for most of the replacement cost of a new roof.

The Rodders Swap Meet is set to return to the Clay County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Oct. 13. Gates open at 6 a.m. for a day filled with automotive enthusiasts, parts and collectibles.

General admission is only $5, and children under 12 can attend for free with a paid adult. This is a family-friendly event that welcomes anyone with a passion for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all things transportation.

Spectators should enter through Gate C on Fourth Avenue West.

A joint proclamation signing we held on Monday with city and county leaders throughout the Iowa Lakes Corridor region, proclaiming October as Manufacturing Month. Mayors and county supervisors who weren’t able to attend, still participated by signing a proclamation. (Above) Spencer Mayor Steve Bomgaars and (below) Sioux Central Mayor Jim Wise weren’t present at the group signing but did sign the proclamation.

The northward extension of Clay County’s recreational trail system is moving along quickly, according to engineers hired to oversee the project.

Community Housing Initiatives announced receiving a $25,000 grant from NeighborWorks America. These funds play a vital role in supporting ongoing disaster recovery efforts following the severe flooding that hit Spencer in June.

The Clay County Community Foundation has granted $303,700 in Disaster Recovery Grants to 22 nonprofit organizations and two public entities since June 28.

“We are overwhelmed and humbled by the generosity of donors who have helped fund Disaster Recovery Grants,” says Terri Batschelet, executive director of the Clay County Community Foundation. “These donations have allowed CCCF to directly support the residents and businesses of Clay County as they navigate flood recovery.”

At 2 p.m., Sept. 29, Clay County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash at 200th Avenue and 380th Street.

The reporting party indicated two vehicles were in the ditch with heavy damage and no drivers were on the scene.

Live action football with ladies at the helm. Spencer High School kicked off homecoming week celebration in style with the traditional Powder Puff game. Girls in each class don the flags and take to the field to showoff their pigskin skills. The photos don’t lie, this was a hard fought competition. The seniors beat the juniors of bragging rights. (Photos courtesy of Memories in the Making)

ESTHERVILLE — Iowa Lakes Community College reports steady enrollment for the 2024-25 academic year, continuing a trend of consistent growth over the past three years. From fall 2022 through fall 2024, the college has seen an average enrollment increase of 2.5%, demonstrating ongoing momentum and stability.

Seasons Center has added another psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner to their Outpatient Psychiatric team. Courtney Studer, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, completed her Master of Science degree in nursing earlier this year, passed her ANCC psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner board certification exam this summer, and is now accepting clients in Spencer, Sheldon and Sioux Center.

The Chamber Ambassadors visited Denison Drywall, Tuesday, to celebrate the company’s 60th anniversary. Shawn Kierscht, and his brother, took over the business from their parents. Originally started in Denison in 1964, the company expanded to Spencer in 1995 with Shawn overseeing the Spencer location, and his brother taking care of the Denison branch.