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Gallery exhibit temporarily postponed

The upcoming exhibit “Highways, Byways and Pathways” at Arts on Grand, initially scheduled to open Friday, has been temporarily postponed due to some emergency building problems and repairs. No rescheduled date is available yet.

Local Kindermusik named top early childhood music education

OKOBOJI — Kindermusik at the Lakes has been named a Top Program for the third year in a row by Kindermusik International, the world’s leading provider of music-based education for infants, toddlers, and young children.

ILCC nursing grads produce perfect NCLEX pass rate

EMMETSBURG — In a remarkable display of achievement, every graduate from Iowa Lakes Community College's nursing program from the December 2022 and May 2023 classes passed the National Council Licensure Examination, a standardized assessment required for nurses across the United States to obtain their nursing licenses.

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New Spencer teacher — Justine Kelley

High School math, Algebra 1

 

What is your educational background?

BVU undergraduate and GCU graduate.

 

What is your Teaching Background?

Three years at Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire as a business teacher

 

Any additional highlights to share?

Communication skills and problem solving skills.

 

SCT appoints pair to lead transition

The board of directors of Spencer Community Theatre have appointed Steve Deutsch and Connie Goeken as co-chairs of the Transition Committee that will be guiding the theater through a period of strategic planning for the future. Deutsch is the current board president and Goeken retired from the position of SCT executive director in 2016, capping off a 25-year history of employment at the theater.

Annual fundraiser breaks attendance record

Local nonprofit Shayla Bee had record-breaking attendance with its annual fundraiser at Okoboji Classic Cars on Saturday. The seventh annual Black Tie Black Leather fundraiser had 630 attendees contributing to Shayla Bee’s mission.

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Goodwill branch turns 100

Spencer’s Goodwill is set to join a storewide celebration from Goodwill of the Great Plains. As part of its 100th anniversary, Goodwill of the Great Plains has been hosting customer appreciation celebrations at all of its locations. Spencer’s location will host its celebration Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Special days highlight 2023 fair

There is something for everyone at the 2023 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, Sept. 9-17.

“Each day the fair is packed full of activities for fairgoers of all ages,” fair manager Jerome Hertel said. “However, some activities are scheduled only on a special day, which makes each day at the Fair a very unique experience.”

DeSantis takes presidential campaign to Spencer

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida traveled to northwest Iowa on Friday as a guest at Never Back Down hosted events. Several members of the Spencer community gathered at the Iowa Lakes Community College campus to hear DeSantis speak about his plans and policies should he receive the Republican nomination for president.

DeSantis insisted the United States is in decline, and over the next 18 months Americans will be faced with a choice in how they want to address the matter.

Nelson Inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame

Carrie Nelson, of Clay County, was inducted into the 2023 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 20. Ninety-one Iowa counties participated this year and selected 127 inductees for their outstanding service and dedication to 4-H.

Football opener to salute law enforcement, military, veterans

Friday, as part of the Spencer football team’s home opener with rival Webster City, the community is invited to come out and support Salute to Service Night, honoring those who serve locally and nationally. To show their support, the Tiger football players will be sporting special jerseys.

Those being honored include local law enforcement, active military and veterans.

Spencer woman suffers injuries in motorcycle accident

A 32-year-old Spencer woman suffered minor injuries when the Harley Davidson motorcycle she was operating left the traveled roadway to avoid a collision shortly after 3 p.m., Saturday.

Northwest Iowa RSVP Pen Pal programs experience ‘growing pains’

In an age of text messages, snap chats, emails and other electronic communications, receiving a hand-written letter from a pen pal may be what students and adults need to take a break from screen time and make a personal connection with another individual. The thrill of opening an envelope and holding a letter in hand is an experience that students and adults don’t often get with all the technology currently utilized in classrooms and the home.

Spencer class of 1956 holds 67-year reunion

The Spencer High School Class of 1956 held its 67-year reunion recently at the Spencer Golf and Country Club. Left to right, standing, are: Jim Feldhacker, Mary Huston, Gene Huston, Don Hofsommer, Bob Steffens, Mary (Jackson) O'Brien, Roger Bracker, Chris Christofferson, Jon Bang, Mitzi Wagner and Frank Edington; sitting: Alene Feldhacker, Sybil (Norton) Wiegman, Sandy Hofsommer, Sharon Bracker and Janice (Carpenter) Malmstrom. Not pictured: Greg Malmstrom.

Arnold Motor Supply and Barron Motor Supply announce merger

Arnold Motor Supply and Barron Motor Supply announced the companies have merged, marking nearly a century serving customers in the automotive aftermarket industry. Established in 1930 by William J. Barron Sr., Barron Motor Supply is a multigenerational company with a network of 12 eastern Iowa locations. The company is headquartered in Cedar Rapids and is currently under the management of third-generation leader John Barron.

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