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Governor appoints Smith as district judge

DES MOINES — Andrew Smith, of Alta, currently serves as a district associate judge in Judicial District 3A. He received his undergraduate degree from Northeast Missouri State University (Truman State) and law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law.

Smith fills a vacancy created following the resignation of the John M. Sandy, having been appointed to the Court of Appeals.

FEMA will be present at fair

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be at the Clay County Fair to help survivors register for disaster assistance and provide information on how to build safer and stronger.

FEMA representatives will be in the emergency management booth through Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Representatives will be available to give residents information about home repair and rebuilding in addition to how to register for federal assistance.

Adkins on grandstand stage Sunday night

Country superstar Trace Adkins entertained a large crowd Sunday evening under the stars as part of the SRG Concert Series lineup. Adkins performed a great number of his 20 singles which have been released over the years. Elgi Alger and the Faster Horses opened for Adkins. Kansas opened the fair Saturday night, closing the set with the band’s most popular song, “Carry On My Wayward Son.” (Photo by Scott Merchant)

Evans in, War Hippies out

Due to unforeseen circumstances, War Hippies is unable to open for the upcoming show on Thursday at the Clay County Fair. It announced Dustin Evans and the Good Times Band will join Justin Moore as the special guest.

Effort underway to restore public art

The tragedy of the 2024 flood devastated many parts of Spencer. As a result, the “Gathering” a Federal Art’s Council Millennium project, located in East Leach Park, suffered greatly. This public art project was created by a volunteer group consisting of area residents. The design was accomplished in tile mosaic with the direction of Chicago artists Nina Smoot Cain and John Pittman Webber.

Seasons Center to close Camp Autumn

Seasons Center informed the community that Camp Autumn, its therapeutic kids camp, is closing.

"The decision to close Camp Autumn was not made lightly," said Dan Ries, president and CEO of Seasons Center. "We have cherished every moment with our campers and are heartbroken to make this announcement.”

Evening accident sends Milford man to Sioux Falls

MILFORD — On Saturday, at approximately 6:20 p.m., the Milford Police Department was dispatched to the 2800 block of U.S. Highway 71 in Milford, in regards to a personal injury accident.

Photo Gallery: Fair Memories
  1. Andy and Jaxon Hoogeterp and Andy Quail, all of Spencer, look at a 1949 Ford F2 tow truck that has been turned into a hot rod. Charlie Schwebach owns the truck, and it was on display Sept. 8 during the classic car show at the Clay County Fair.
  2. Rachel McLaughlin takes a picture of her children Madden, 1, and Blair, 5, at the foam party held Sept. 8 at the Clay County Fair.
West O 'On Us' a success

On Wednesday, Aug. 14, the On Us event at West O Beer in Milford was a success, raising over $2,000 to support those impacted by the recent floods in Spencer. The funds will be distributed directly through the Spencer Chamber of Commerce’s Gift Card program, which aims to provide assistance to flood-affected residents and local businesses. (Photo submitted)

Bacon Buddies to bring new excitement to fair’s show ring

The Clay County Fair is set to host an exciting new program this year — Bacon Buddies.

The new program gives local athletes with learning or developmental challenges a chance to show a pig competitively in the county fair’s swine show ring. Each athlete will be paired with one or two experienced area 4-H youth who will act as their guides and mentors while the athlete shows their pig.

Spencer Sparks 4-H club revitalizing fairgrounds landmark

The 4-H building at the Clay County fairgrounds has been a hub of learning, competition and community for area youths over the decades, but the structure started showing its age in recent years.

A leaky roof, dark walls, outdated fixtures and a few loose doors made the building feel like it was on its last legs. That is until the Spencer Sparks 4-H club stepped in to give the space a bit of physical therapy.

City Council clears way for FEMA temporary housing program

The Spencer City Council approved a set of exemptions to city ordinances and building codes to accommodate temporary mobile housing units for residents displaced by the June 22 flood.

Rider damaged when cycle leaves roadway

Sept. 1, at approximately 3 p.m., Wayne Sorgdrager, 44, of Hartley, was operating a 1996 Honda Shadow motorcycle in the 3100 mile of 330th Avenue near Lost Island. Sorgdrager failed to negotiate the curve while traveling southbound, leaving the roadway and entering the west ditch. During the incident, Sorgdrager’s motorcycle struck the ditch, throwing him from the bike where he landed in the ditch. The motorcycle came to rest just short of his landing location.

Titterington to be buried Monday

Everett Titterington, a native of Milford, who died aboard the USS Oklahoma during the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, will be buried at 10:45 a.m., Monday, Sept. 9, in the Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, California.

Titterington was born in Terril in August of 2020 and listed as Milford as home prior to enlisting in Feb. 13, 1939.

Northwest Iowa Parkinson’s Disease Conference in Milford

SPIRIT LAKE — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host the third annual Northwest Iowa Parkinson’s Disease Conference on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Milford. The conference is free to attend, but preregistration is required.

The program is designed to be a day of learning and networking for individuals with Parkinson’s, their care partners, loved ones and anyone with an interest in learning more about the disease.

City to create grant fund for post-flood right-of-way cleanup

The Spencer City Council, on Sept. 3, approved a $10,000 match from the Spencer Cares fund to help secure a $20,000 grant from the Clay County Community Foundation to help Spencer residents cover the cost of cleaning up right-of-way areas on their properties following the devastating June 22 flood.

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