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Trinity Lutheran children enjoy Rocket Slide art

Young people attending Trinity Preschool’s summer care program spent time coloring the Rocket Slide page art in last Wednesday’s Northwest Iowa Shopper. In celebration of the anticipated reopening of the legendary, refurbished Rocket Slide in East Leach Park, the Shopper is including a weekly fun page in honor of the long-awaited project returning the iconic landmark to a Spencer park. The slide remains behind a fence as work is completed. (Photos submitted)

Iowa Lakes named Military Spouse Friendly

ESTHERVILLE — Iowa Lakes Community College has earned the 2022-23 Military Spouse Friendly School designation for providing exceptional educational opportunities and support services to the spouses and families of those who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces.

ILCC student places at BPA Conference

ESTHERVILLE — One hard-working Iowa Lakes Community College student, Jessica Walker, placed second in her division at the 2022 Business Professionals of America National Conference held in Dallas, Texas. Walker joined over 6,000 conference delegates representing 25 states and Puerto Rico to compete nationally in business skills competitions, workshops, and general sessions.

Okoboji Bible Conference to feature I Am They, Matthew West

ARNOLDS PARK — The 2022 Okoboji Bible Conference kicks off with a full weekend of concerts:

• Friday, July 29, 7:15 p.m. — Southern gospel trio The Booth Brothers, will start things off with a pre-conference concert at the conference ground’s tabernacle.

Business Brief: Juza earns certificate from Consumer Credit School

Jessica Juza, personal banker with Northwest Bank in Spencer, successfully completed the Iowa Bankers Association Consumer Credit School in Ankeny. The school is an intense one-week program sponsored by the Iowa Bankers Association.

Weighing in on Roe v. Wade

Two opposing view points let their voices be heard Saturday morning as the outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Roe v. Wade case made its way to downtown Spencer. A noticeable presence by the Spencer Police Department ensured the march was undisturbed and there was no trouble.

Iowa economic director tours YMCA during Spencer visit

The Spencer community was visited by Debi Durham, director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, Friday. Durham met with city officials and business leaders, and toured facilities such as Spencer's YMCA.

Families celebrate Royal Fun Days

Clay County residents celebrated Royal Fun Days over the weekend with a variety of family-oriented activities. Kids enjoyed bouncing on a set of inflatables and receiving unique balloon creations. Adults also had a good time, taking part in a motorcycle ride and an old car fun run. (Photos by Celia Brocker)

Chamber searching for board nominations

The Spencer Chamber of Commerce Board is currently seeking nominations for three upcoming seat openings on the board. Board members can serve up to two three-year terms.

State auditor discusses Clean School Bus Program

Through its Public Innovations and Efficiency Program, the Office of Auditor of State has been on the lookout for money saving mechanisms and believes it has found one in the Clean School Bus Program. State Auditor Rob Sand held a news conference Monday morning to provide information about the program and its potential to beat high gas prices.

Gary's Gardens returns for 2022

Every year, Spencer resident Gary Holck offers fresh produce from his garden for community purchase. Holck's garden is ready for this year's harvest, and he will be inviting community members to buy garden vegetables from Gary's Garden beginning July 19, from 4-6 p.m. and will continue the garden sales every Tuesday until produce runs out.

Blend of traditional, new acts on Farmers Bank Stage

The Farmers Bank Stage will feature six different acts at the 2022 Clay County Fair, Sept. 10-18, just a portion of the $180,000 in free entertainment that will be offered to fairgoers every day at the fair.

“From comedy to dueling pianos to magic, the Farmers Bank Stage will have something for everyone,” fair manager Jeremy Parsons said. “The tent in southwest corner of the fairgrounds will again be a popular spot to see great free entertainment.”

At the border: Ernst sees historic crisis firsthand

McALLEN, Texas — With historic numbers of illegal migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border reportedly on rise in recent days, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, saw the crisis firsthand during tours of the Southern border in the Rio Grande Valley region.

Outdoors: Celebrate a child’s first fish

Preserve the memory of your child or grandchild hooking their first fish this summer with a special certificate. Print the certificate yourself from an electronic file posted online or request a printed certificate.

Outdoors: Iowa DNR sending firefighters to Alaska, Texas and Colorado

As wildfires continue to rage in parts of the west, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fire Program has started to dispatch wildland firefighters to Alaska, Texas and Colorado.

The fire program recently sent six Iowa wildland firefighters to Alaska for three weeks and two firefighters to Colorado for two weeks. Three wildland firefighters along with the DNR type 6 fire engine are in Texas fighting the Dempsey Fire.

Outdoors: Badgers are tough customers

Badgers are tough. We’ve all probably heard of the African honey badger and how it doesn’t give a hoot. Well our American badger is just as tough and probably doesn’t care much either.

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