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Pruitt cites ‘access, transparency’ at local provider

Providing next level technology in Open MRI, CT and X-ray, Spencer Imaging Center, on Grand Avenue in south Spencer, offers its clients quick service, a competitive pricing model and 24-hour turnaround.

The business provides optimized subsystem components and fast computing, coupled with advanced software algorithms, the service center is a rarity in a town the size of Spencer. The operation’s model of independence is primarily available in larger cities such as Des Moines.

Spencer YMCA eyes move, needs new building leaders say

Big changes are in the works for the Spencer Family YMCA.

The YMCA’s 60-year-old building is nearing the end of its life span, and the organization likely needs to move. That was the news YMCA board member Paul Daniels and CEO Nathan Prenzlow delivered to a joint meeting of the city Parks and Recreation Board and the City Council’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee on March 12.

Spencer Park Board recommends city pursue splash pad, campground projects

Planning for a new splash pad and a new city-owned campground will continue following a series of votes taken on March 12 during a joint meeting of the Spencer Park Board and the City Council’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee.

Spencer Hospital among nation’s Top 20

Spencer Hospital recently announced national recognition as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital.

This week the news became even sweeter when the National Rural Health Association shared Spencer Hospital is one of the 20 highest-ranking rural and community hospitals in the country among approximately 800 midsized facilities.

SCT’s 'Music Man’ last 2 shows

The cast and crew of Spencer Community Theatre Playhouse’s production of the classic musical “The Music Man” are preparing for the final two shows of the already well-attended performance. (Above) Harold Hill (Jared Gerlock) descends upon the fictitious Iowa town of River City, looking to con its citizens, but after meeting the community and falling for the local librarian, he begins to change his tune.

Clay County Extension to host Iowa Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Clay County announced a partnership with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to host an Iowa Farmers Market Nutrition Program vendor training on Tuesday, April 9, and Thursday, May 30 — from 9-11 a.m. This training is for fruit and vegetable growers, as well as honey producers, who sell their product at farmers markets, and aims to enhance their participation in the FMNP.

Ag Breakfast returns Tuesday

The Agriculture Committee of the Spencer Chamber announced the return of the Ag Breakfast on Tuesday, March 19, from 7-9 a.m., at the Clay County Regional Events Center. Amanda Bare, with Century Farms Distillery, will be giving a presentation about its corn-to-whiskey program. This is a first-come, first-served event while supplies last. A freewill donation will be accepted benefiting the Spencer Chamber Foundation. (File photo)

Aerobatic competition returns to Spencer in June

The International Aerobatic Club Chapter 78 is set to host its 15th annual aerobatic competition at the Spencer Municipal Airport from June 26-29.

4 teens charged following traffic stop

An early morning traffic stop last Saturday, March 9, in the 2800 mile of U.S. Highway 18, resulted in charges filed against four area teens, ranging in age from 14-16.

At approximately 2:45 a.m., a deputy, with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation, and while investigating, detected the smell of what he believed was an alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle.

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BOOKED INTO THE CLAY COUNTY JAIL

Celebrate reading: Spencer school participate in Reading Across America Week

Lincoln Elementary students and staff celebrated “Read Across America Week” from March 4-8 with a variety of different reading activities including reading with another class, lining the hallway and reading as a community, bringing a snack to eat while reading among other activities.

Around Campus

BROOKINGS, S.D. — The following students graduated after the summer and fall 2023 semesters at South Dakota State University. Nearly 1,000 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program, and those requirements have been verified by the appropriate college.

Fourth RISE Good Friday Program announced

SHELDON — RISE Ministries has announced its Good Friday Program premiere, March 29.

For the fourth year, the Good Friday program will be featured on local TV stations and online. Filmed in Orange City, it features Christian music artist Cade Thompson and speaker Rob Roozeboom. This half-hour program will have original songs by Thompson, real-life stories and a message of hope from Roozeboom.

Hamrick named MLO in Arnolds Park bank

Nicole Evans, bank president of Northwest Bank in Arnolds Park and Milford, announced LeAnne Hamrick as mortgage loan originator in Arnolds Park. Hamrick specializes in assisting individuals with financing for home purchases, refinancing existing mortgage loans and new home construction financing.

Ambassadors welcome Meyers as newest member

The Spencer Chamber Ambassadors visited Northwest Bank on Tuesday to welcome Jacob Meyers as a new Spencer Chamber Ambassador. Meyers has been working for Northwest Bank since he graduated from Dordt College in 2017, and is currently working as an ag commercial lender. He is very involved in the community, taking part in the Spencer Jaycees, Spencer Young Professionals, Grand Avenue Community Outreach and the Spencer Chamber Ag Committee. (Photo submitted)

Ground broken on Living Word expansion

Sunday morning, outside Living Word Outreach, the church leadership, members of the 150-person congregation and representatives from general contractor Woodruff Construction gathered for the long-awaited, much-anticipated ground breaking. The $1.7 million project will transform the current 11,600-square-foot building, with the addition of 5,060 square feet to the south side of the building.

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