Care Connections of Northern Iowa is the Mental Health and Disability Services Region comprised of Clay, Kossuth, Osceola, Palo Alto, Winnebago and Worth counties. The region sets funding priorities for mental health and disability services for children and adults, as required by Iowa Law. The mission of CCNIA is to support improved access to behavioral health care through local resources for people with mental illness and intellectual disabilities.

DES MOINES — The Spencer Tigers girls softball team picked up their lone win to end the week against the Des Moines East Scarlets. Spencer would win the game 10-7 for their fifth win of the season.

“We played a tough game against Des Moines East,” head coach Tara Hauschen said. “We were hitting the ball well and we had to work out of a tough situation at the end of the game. It was good to see the girls get the bats going in this one.”

Spencer Rotary presented the NWIA Autism Network with a $500 donation. NWIA Autism Network assists parents with transportation costs and respite. Greg Rasch, is a fierce proponent in the organization, and is also a Rotarian. (Photo submitted)

Occasions is now offering video interviews of Spencer citizens on Fridays at 1 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to call a day ahead to come for lunch and then attend the films. The 52 DVD interviews are part of a project that LuAnn Cunningham and the Parker Museum produced in honor of the state of Iowa’s 150th birthday. In 1996, Stub Johnson was one of approximately 50 people who had lived in Clay County for at least 50 years.

The public is invited to Spencer’s newest artistic showroom, the Independent Art Co., featuring the work of regional talent. After many hours of preparation, the gallery will open to the public Saturday from 2-8 p.m. Appetizers will be provided, and the Iowa Project will be serving beer samples on the back patio. The studio is located at 24 W. Park St., Suite 3, in Spencer, below King’s Steakhouse in the former Gary’s on the River location north of the river.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a salsa making workshop from 5-9 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, at the Grace United Methodist Church in Spencer.

The program, led by ISU Extension and Outreach Food and Health Specialist Amy Jones, will teach participants how to safely preserve salsa using the hot water bath canning method.

The Spencer Family Aquatic Center was filled this week as the pool reopened for the summer. Taking a break from the warm weather, families enjoyed taking a dip in the water. (Photos by Celia Brocker)

The Spencer Reporter will welcome Grace Katzer home as its summer intern.

Katzer is returning to her hometown of Spencer, after completing her first year at the University of Iowa where she studies journalism and mass communications, political science and pursuing a writing certificate.

Time is running out for older Iowans to receive a tax exemption next fall. Until July 1, claimants who are 65 or older may apply for next year’s homestead tax exemption.

On June 1, Spencer Police responded to 110 Fourth St. SE, No. 117 for the smell of marijuana coming from the apartment. Once officers arrived, they executed a search warrant which resulted in two arrests.

Plans to develop a Family Dollar store out by the Clay County Fairgrounds have made some progress. The business’s final plat was approved by the Spencer City Council Monday night, as well as an agreement to help move the recreational trail in the area.

In the first annual “Battle of the Boats,” Spencer Chamber of Commerce staffer Blake Goss will face Spencer Radio Group personality Rhiannon Smith in the homemade cardboard boat race on Sunday as part of Flagfest at Stolley’s Pond. Choose a winning side and drop off bets at either the chamber office or SRG location in north Spencer. All proceeds will benefit the Spencer Fourth of July fireworks. (Photo by Randy M. Cauthron)

ARNOLDS PARK — The Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association announced that enrollment has started for the 2023 Iowa Rocks Talent Contest.

(Students must earn a 3.0 or higher GPA to qualify.)

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