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Aerobatic competition returns to Spencer in June

The International Aerobatic Club Chapter 78 is set to host its 15th annual aerobatic competition at the Spencer Municipal Airport from June 26-29.

4 teens charged following traffic stop

An early morning traffic stop last Saturday, March 9, in the 2800 mile of U.S. Highway 18, resulted in charges filed against four area teens, ranging in age from 14-16.

At approximately 2:45 a.m., a deputy, with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation, and while investigating, detected the smell of what he believed was an alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle.

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Celebrate reading: Spencer school participate in Reading Across America Week

Lincoln Elementary students and staff celebrated “Read Across America Week” from March 4-8 with a variety of different reading activities including reading with another class, lining the hallway and reading as a community, bringing a snack to eat while reading among other activities.

Around Campus

BROOKINGS, S.D. — The following students graduated after the summer and fall 2023 semesters at South Dakota State University. Nearly 1,000 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program, and those requirements have been verified by the appropriate college.

Fourth RISE Good Friday Program announced

SHELDON — RISE Ministries has announced its Good Friday Program premiere, March 29.

For the fourth year, the Good Friday program will be featured on local TV stations and online. Filmed in Orange City, it features Christian music artist Cade Thompson and speaker Rob Roozeboom. This half-hour program will have original songs by Thompson, real-life stories and a message of hope from Roozeboom.

Hamrick named MLO in Arnolds Park bank

Nicole Evans, bank president of Northwest Bank in Arnolds Park and Milford, announced LeAnne Hamrick as mortgage loan originator in Arnolds Park. Hamrick specializes in assisting individuals with financing for home purchases, refinancing existing mortgage loans and new home construction financing.

Ambassadors welcome Meyers as newest member

The Spencer Chamber Ambassadors visited Northwest Bank on Tuesday to welcome Jacob Meyers as a new Spencer Chamber Ambassador. Meyers has been working for Northwest Bank since he graduated from Dordt College in 2017, and is currently working as an ag commercial lender. He is very involved in the community, taking part in the Spencer Jaycees, Spencer Young Professionals, Grand Avenue Community Outreach and the Spencer Chamber Ag Committee. (Photo submitted)

Ground broken on Living Word expansion

Sunday morning, outside Living Word Outreach, the church leadership, members of the 150-person congregation and representatives from general contractor Woodruff Construction gathered for the long-awaited, much-anticipated ground breaking. The $1.7 million project will transform the current 11,600-square-foot building, with the addition of 5,060 square feet to the south side of the building.

For Steele's, 'Times They Are A-Changin’

The Steele's have celebrated 72 birthdays — including 52 as a married couple — having witnessed massive changes in everything from fashion to politics including bell bottoms, mini-skirts and skinny pants; and rock ‘n’ roll, disco, and hip-hop. They have experienced the Greatest Generation, baby boomers and Gen Z; as well as the Vietnam Conflict, Civil Rights Movement and the fight for gender equality.

Spencer woman facing charges after string of thefts, police say

A Spencer woman was due to be arraigned in Clay County court on March 11 after police say she stole more than $530 worth of merchandise from the Spencer Walmart.

Minnesota man charged with theft in Spencer

A Lakefield, Minnesota, man was due to be arraigned in Clay County court on Monday, March 11, on charges that he stole $653 worth of merchandise from the Spencer Walmart.

Pair of juveniles charged in Royal incident

ROYAL — A Royal vandalism incident has resulted in charges being filed by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office against a pair of Spencer juvenile females — ages 14 and 13 — allegedly associated with the matter.

Stemming from a Feb. 25 complaint, the Sheriff’s Office identified two individuals believed to have been involved with the incident.

Unattended pan causes Spencer apartment blaze, firefighters say

A Spencer apartment building was evacuated on Monday, March 11, after firefighters say a resident left a pan on their stovetop unattended.

According to a news release, firefighters were dispatched to a report of smoke coming from an apartment at 1212 S. Grand Ave. in Spencer a little after noon on March 11. Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters reported that they didn’t see smoke showing outside the building but did find a moderate amount of smoke in the apartment.

Clay County could play key role in regional water quality project

Clay County is poised to play a leading role in a multicounty wetland restoration and enhancement project.

Local authorities, HEAT team conduct warrants Friday

Friday morning, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Spencer Police, with assistance from the regional High Risk Entry Team — or HEAT — executed simultaneous search warrants at a pair of Spencer addresses — 511 E. 19th St., No. 11 and 902 13th St. SW, No. 17.

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