Seventh grade students from Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School will be allowed to participate in Spencer Middle School interscholastic activities in the upcoming school year. A one-year agreement with IGLLS was approved by the Spencer School Board on Thursday.

The Iowa General Assembly passed legislation in 2017 legislative session allowing the sale and use of fireworks in the state of Iowa which was subsequently followed by a limited lifting of the ban within Spencer city limits — the community largely responsible for the state ban in the first place.

Clay County is several weeks into a wage study encompassing all county jobs. The study was approved by the Clay County Board of Supervisors to ensure all county employees are paid a fair wage with proper benefits.

MILFORD — The Treasure Village Flea Market & Antique Show runs Saturday to Monday, July 1-3. Vendors are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This July flea market features antiques, furniture, flags, lawn decor, metal art, beautiful quilts, tools, hats, chain saws, candles, soaps and more. Home-based businesses include vendors like Thirty-One, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, Paparazzi Jewelry, Pampered Chef, Lilla Rose and more.

ARNOLDS PARK — Fool House, the ultimate '90s dance party, will be performing at 8 p.m. Friday, July 14, at the Roof Garden Ballroom in Arnolds Park. Doors open at 7 p.m. The ultimate '80s dance party a live musical event paying homage to the golden era of boy bands, pop stars, hip-hop and pop punk. With a larger than life production, this show recreates the sights, sounds and energy of the biggest stars of the '90s.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Derek Huss of Spencer has been named to the deans' list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester of the 2022-23 academic year. Huss, a junior majoring in accounting, was named to the dean's list for the College of Business.

WICHITA, Kan. — Wichita State University has announced the names of 3,273 students who were on the WSU dean's honor roll for spring 2023. Locals on the list include Olivia Nelsen, of Sioux Rapids.

The Spencer Chamber Ambassadors cut the ribbon at the Spencer location of Woodruff Construction Tuesday. Woodruff operates five general contracting locations and approximately 180 employees across the state of Iowa focused on the core values of family, service, purpose, dependability and enjoyment. (Photo submitted)

The building formerly home to Midstates Builders has opened its doors as Woodruff Construction. Located at 520 S. Grand Ave., the business is celebrating its remodeled office this week.

Upper De Moines Opportunity will be celebrating its new office location with an open house this Thursday Located at 19 10th St. SW, the open house will last from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Until a month ago, UDMO’s Clay County location was on 10th Avenue East beside Elderbridge’s office. Thanks to an infrastructure grant, UDMO was able to purchase its new building.

“We have increased our programming in recent years and have no plans to slow down,” said Clay County Extension Council Member Dirk Benson said.

And as programming increases, so does a need for space.

“This coupled with our current building situation led us to the ‘Grow Clay County’ project,” Benson said.

Dickens residents enjoyed a day of various activities Saturday as part of Dickens Day hosted by the city’s Fire Department, mayor and volunteer community members. A parade was led by former fire department heads Randy Whalen and Melvin Whalen. Several regional organizations and community members appeared, such as Palo Alto County Fair Queen Katie Nelson. Afterward, families participated in several activities together like bouncing on inflatables, face painting and a dunk tank.

In honor of its third anniversary, the Iowa Project hosted a Community Day for Spencer residents Saturday. Several local organizations including Spencer Main Street, People for Pets and Arts on Grand were present to provide activities and snacks. Courtesy of Northwest Bank, the Spencer Jaycees supplied families with burgers and hot dogs. Later in evening, performers Dan Ray and Luke Fox each took the stage. (Photos by Celia Brocker)

A Midwest traveling mobile museum will be wrapping up its most recent tour this Wednesday after several weeks of travel. The Bus-eum will be parking its wheels in its Spencer garage until its next tour.

The “study of studies” determines which states have improved as retirement destinations.

Iowa has dropped 24 places within five years.

Elderbridge Agency on Aging wants to bring awareness to the congregate and home-delivered meal programs and how your community can help sustain this valuable meal service.