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Rossie man charged with felony child sexual abuse

ROSSIE — A Clay County Sheriff’s Office investigation dating back to New Year’s Day led to the arrest of Stacy Baas, 56, of Rossie. The sheriff’s office received a report in December 2021 of alleged sexual abuse dating back to Jan. 1, 2016.

MercyOne addresses Hartley Family transfer to Spencer Hospital

SIOUX CITY — Michaela Feldmann, regional communications lead, with MercyOne, based in Sioux City, issued a statement regarding Hartley Community Memorial Health Center announced transfer of operations from MercyOne to Spencer Hospital later this summer.

Visitors celebrate opening of Narrows Preserve to public Saturday

Saturday's early morning showers were a concern for some as organizers prepared to host an outdoor open house from 10 a.m. to noon at The Narrows Preserve that day. However, by 9:30 a.m., the showers were gone, and visitors to the open house were greeted by overcast skies and mild temperatures, fit for informal walking tours of the recently purchased 50-acre tract of land. The property features 2,020 feet of East Lake Okoboji's last undeveloped shoreline.

Enter blue ribbon produce at the 2022 Clay County Fair

Gardeners are encouraged to enter their blue ribbon best in the Fields and Gardens Department at the 2022 Clay County Fair, Sept. 10-18. One of the fair’s original competitive departments, will yet again have another great year of showing.

“Even with the cool spring and all the challenges with the weather we are still hopeful for a good turn out on produce and exhibits for fair,” Fields and Gardens superintendent Jerry Groenewold said.

DeLoss looking forward for chance to serve

Thirty-year-old Courtney DeLoss, a lifelong Clay County resident, is looking forward to the arrival of the general election later this year. After earning the support of more than 900 voters in the June 7 primary, the mother of four and local business administrator, finds herself among three GOP candidates running unopposed on the ballot to fill three Clay County Board of Supervisor seats.

Zoo ambassadors inspire kids to explore

As part of the Spencer Public Library's Summer Reading Program, Explore Beyond the Beaten Path, the library had a visit from the Blank Park Zoo last Thursday. Kids learned about how to be a good explorer and how to recognize different animals in their natural habitat. A few animal friends even came along for the children to meet.

Spencer mayor proclaims World Elder Abuse Day

Spencer Mayor Steve Bomgaars signed a proclamation declaring World Elder Abuse Day, June 15, in Spencer. He was joined for the official signing in council chambers at Spencer City Hall by Nancy Ketcham, elder rights specialist at Elderbridge Agency on Aging; Tara Anderson, Department of Human Services Adult Protective Services; Shelly Sindt, CEO of Elderbridge Agency on Aging; Adam Severson, planning; Alek Schulz, planning director; and Anna Harmon, planning supervisor.

Outdoors: White Pine Hollow is as wild as it gets in Iowa

“If there’s a place you can get lost in Iowa, this is it,” said Curt Kemmerer, wildlife biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Maquoketa Wildlife Unit, while bushwhacking through White Pine Hollow State Preserve in northwestern Dubuque County.

Hy-Noon Kiwanis Legion of Honor 2022

Fourteen members of the Spencer Hy-Noon Kiwanis were recently recognized during a visit from former Kiwanis International President Jane Erickson as members of the Kiwanis Legion of Honors.

Young family met Grassley during Washington visit

WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, met with the Young family, of Spencer, during their vacation visit to Washington, D.C., on Thursday, June 9. Grassley said, “I enjoyed visiting with the Young family. I appreciate the opportunity to meet face-to-face, hear concerns and answer questions from Iowans.” The family spoke with Grassley about a variety of issues and current events.

ABATE delivers toys to UDMO

ABATE of Iowa District 8 Toy Ride, took place Saturday. Toys collected on the ride were donated to Upper Des Moines of Spencer. The ride began in Paullina at 2 p.m. and ended in Spencer at Flagfest’s Christian Motorcycle Association’s Bike Show. UDMO staff gladly accepted the gifts.

In this corner: New York vs. Iowa burger battle

Nothing beats the taste of a delicious mouth-watering burger. There are tons of great burgers out there, but have you ever wondered where the home of the best burger is? The Iowa Beef Industry Council and New York Beef Council are sending forth their state’s best burger to answer that exact question.

Ambassadors cut ribbon at NCI

On June 9, the Spencer Chamber Ambassadors participated in a ribbon cutting for the newly renovated North Central International. The company increased its size to 15,000 square feet and employs 16 full-time employees. NCI serves a 30- to 40-mile radius and caters to agricultural market.

Anderson, DeLoss, Batschelet prevail in 6-person race

With a total of 4,764 ballots cast countywide in the race for the three seats open on the Clay County Board of Supervisors ballot, unofficially, Republican voters chose to return incumbent and board chair Barry Anderson to the November general election ticket along with newcomers Courtney DeLoss and Allen W. Batschelet.

Rocket Slide site work underway

The site work for the return of the long-awaited Rocket Slide kicked off this week. After awarding the contract and the performance bond for the project to Midstates Builders, the contractor began working on the site right away. The planned completion date for the site work is Aug. 1.

Zoning commission to hold urban chickens hearing in July

After spending the past few months going over a drafted ordinance that would allow urban chickens within city limits, Spencer’s Planning and Zoning Commission decided during their meeting on Wednesday to hold a public hearing at their next meeting on July 13.

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