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Mainstreet Market returns this week

The annual vendor market from Spencer Main Street and the Spencer Art Alliance (or the Spencer Alliance for a Creative Economy) will be returning this week. The 2023 Mainstreet Market’s first event of the season will be on Thursday at the on the Clay County Courthouse Lawn from 5-8 p.m.

Jones takes on new BV legal role

A new addition to the Buena Vista County payroll, Iowa House District 6 Rep. Megan Jones returned to the practice of law after being appointed as an assistant county attorney in County Attorney Paul Allen’s office.

She said, “I am very excited to get back into practicing. I took a few years off to have some babies and take on some responsibilities at the farm. I am happy to be using my degree again and being able to get back to my passion — the law.”

Biden administration funding includes Clay County bridge project

The U.S. Department of Transportation will send more than $2.2 billion in grants to state, tribal and local governments under a grant program that was expanded under the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law.

Clean Water Panel added to Okoboji Blue Water Festival

In just a few weeks, Saturday, Aug. 12, the eighth annual Okoboji Blue Water Festival will take place at Preservation Plaza on the shores of West Lake Okoboji.

According to co-organizer Greg Drees, “We have finalized the daylong activities and added a truly exciting educational clean water opportunity with a State/Local Clean Water Panel Discussion that will run from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. under the big tent.

Local artist displays work at AOG

Ceramic pieces by Storm Lake artist Ron Netten are now on display at Arts on Grand. Netten’s work will remain at the gallery until Aug. 12, and all pieces are available for purchase. Arts on Grand held a reception for Netten Thursday. The artist explained a bit about his background, influences and what inspires his art to a small crowd. Gallery visitors like former Arts on Grand Director Theresa McKee asked Netten about specific pieces and his style. (Photos by Celia Brocker)

July adult programs at the Spencer Public Library

Book Haiku — July

Come to the Spencer library and see if you can match which haiku describes which book on display and try your hand at writing a book haiku of your own. Turn in your answers for a chance to win a prize.

 

Every Monday and Friday — 1 p.m.

Geri-Fit: Senior Chair Fitness — Limited space available.

 

Reynolds to sign ‘life bill’ Friday

“Tuesday was an historic day for our state,” District 3 Sen. Lynn Evans, R-Aurelia, summed up following Tuesday’s vote.

He continued, “I was humbly honored to be a part of passing House File 732. Once signed into law, this legislation will save thousands of lives each year.”

Spencer Reads heads to nature

The Spencer Reads initiative has teamed up with the Clay County Conservation for a series of Nature Reads events this summer. The partnership brings students to natural areas in the county to read before participating in some outdoor activities. On Thursday morning, students traveled to the Stub Johnson Family Equestrian Area to read with their friends. Afterward, the students were led on a hike, using butterflies nets to find insects and other critters.

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BOOKED INTO CLAY COUNTY JAIL

Royal Fun Days set for this weekend

ROYAL — Area residents invited to a family-friendly celebration in Royal Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The weekend includes many free events designed to cater to families and people of all interests and ages, according to the event’s planner and coordinator Anne Hagedorn, of Royal.

Splash pad, disc golf course, campground remain on horizon

The city of Spencer Park Board began early talks of a new splash pad, campground and potential disc golf course in southeast Spencer at its Tuesday meeting.

The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss funding for the projects, which has increasingly gained more interest throughout the community.

Milford fire claims life

MILFORD — A Thursday morning home blaze, in Milford, claimed the life of a single, unidentified female according to information released by Milford Fire Chief Jim Carpenter.

At 7:23 p.m., Milford responders were paged to 1007 L Ave., following the report of a house on fire. A neighbor reported seeing smoke coming from the residence. The Arnolds Park/Okoboji Fire Department was requested for support immediately.

Grow Clay County supporters recognized

The “Grow Clay County” campaign is a fundraising effort to help fund the construction of a new Extension office for Clay County, to be located at 1515 W. 18th St., in Spencer. The new office will include a community meeting room for up to 100 people, a gathering area for up to 15 people and workspace for 10 county and state staff.

ILCC provides volunteer English-learning program

Iowa Lakes Community College is hoping to grow a program its recently started for English language learners at the Spencer campus. Every Wednesday from 9-10 a.m., English as a Second Language students and volunteers sit outside McCreary’s at the Dock and practice conversational English.

City officials discuss filling vacated positions

The city of Spencer will be having some vacancies in its city government. Ward 2 City Councilman Bill Orrison and Finance Director/Deputy City Manger Brian Weuve will have left their Spencer offices by the end of August, leaving two empty chairs at City Hall.

Songwriters Showcase ‘Boat-In Beach Party’ at Preservation Plaza

ARNOLDS PARK — Songwriters Showcase, a concert series presented by the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association, will feature the driving surf guitar sounds of The Surf Zombies, 2017 Spirit Award winners, on Friday, July 14, at 7:30 p.m., at the Preservation Plaza lakeside patio, in Arnolds Park.

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