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Tiger Eye: Fall activities

So far, students at Spencer High School have been attending classes for a week. Personally, the new school year has been exhilarating, but exhausting.

As any high school student will tell you, school is very, very tiring. But for many, school is only the half of it.

Notes From the Fair: Just days until the 2024 Clay County Fair kicks off

The 2024 Clay County Fair, powered by SMU, is set to take place from Sept. 7-15, bringing a much-needed celebration of community spirit to Spencer and northwest Iowa.

Starting last weekend, the fairgrounds began coming to life. Despite the challenges presented by the historic flooding in June, the Clay County Fair will go on as planned this September, reaffirming its vital role in uniting the community.

Letter to the Editor

Well, the 2024-25 school year has begun — to the dismay of some, and to the applause of many. I saw someplace that there are over 45 million senior citizens in America. Put another way, approximately one in seven are 65 years old or older. Besides their years, their experiences are many and valuable. I see where Sister Jean, the very senior cheerleader of the Loyola Ramblers men’s basketball team, turned 105 yesterday, Aug. 21. Quite an accomplishment, I’d say.

Guest Commentary: 99 County Tour, 44 years

Q: What made you start doing your annual 99 county meetings?

Performance Review: Rowley’s Friends bid farewell

Entertainer Dave Rowley has gathered a few of his musician friends together to play a gig at the Pearson Lakes Art Center each summer for the past 20 years. On Tuesday evening, Aug. 13, they took to the stage in the Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre for their 21st and final show.

Pastor's Column: Choose God in the coming election

“I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one comes to the father except through me,” John 14:6.

These words have kept coming to me for quite a spell now, as we keep hearing these words, only in a different text of interruptions on the radio and TV ads. They are trying to instill in our minds that they are our best choice to be the leader of our nation in the upcoming general election in November of 2024.

Tiger Eye: Back to school

At the end of this week, Spencer High School is returning for another year together. My summer was one of relative relaxation. For the most part, I kept myself sufficiently busy at my internship here at the Spencer Reporter. I also bid adieu to friends leaving for college and strengthened bonds to my friends still here.

Guest Commentary: Protecting our producers and their flocks from bird flu

Since 2022, more than 100 million birds have been impacted by bird flu — scientifically known as highly pathogenic avian influenza — which is a contagious disease that is extremely fatal for domesticated turkeys and chickens. Of those over 100 million birds, nearly 25% have been in Iowa– making our state the epicenter of this crisis while devastating producers, destroying flocks, and impacting entire communities.

The Commstock Report: The charts look awful

Extension Outreach: The final countdown

Entries are closed and final details are being finalized. If anyone is looking for the 4-H show schedule it can be found on our website at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clay, click on 4-H & youth tab and then county fair. There are many useful links under this tab.

Guest Commentary: Don’t be a victim of storm-related scams

As Iowans continue to rebuild from storms, it is essential to stay vigilant about storm-related scams. Here are some common scams to watch out for:

Letter to the Editor: He knows our trials, offers the way

There’s a sign out front of Hope Church that proclaims: “Put God first and everything else will fall into place.” That is almost word for word, but you get the idea. It works no matter your political persuasion, economic status, your work life/profession or anything else you can name.

Letter to the Editor:​​​​​​​ All Iowans should be concerned about eminent domain

Imagine sitting down after a hard day’s work with your family and enjoying a wonderful meal. As your stomach rumbles in hunger and the aroma of delicious home cooking permeates your nostrils, suddenly a stranger knocks on your door and demands a slice of your land ― a piece of your heritage, passed down from your grandparents. They tell you it’s for “public benefit,” “the greater good,” “to help farmers” and for a “good cause.”

Guest Commentary:​​​​​​​ Pro-growth tax policies support our rural communities

At the end of 2025, pro-growth, pro-worker, pro-family tax policies authorized by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are set to expire. These provisions include the nearly doubled standard deduction for Iowa families, tax cuts for small businesses, investment incentives for our farmers, manufacturers, and job creators, and other tax items.

Lawn & Garden: Learn the options for addressing basic tomato problems in the home garden

Tomatoes are popular vegetables in the home garden. Most gardeners currently are enjoying their harvests. However, tomatoes are susceptible to a range of disorders that can compromise their quality and yield. In this article, horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach discuss what you can do when you encounter issues with your tomatoes.

 

Why are my tomatoes cracking?

Pastor's Column: Perspective

Certain dates, holidays and events cause us to pause from the routine of everyday life and reflect. In that reflection, various emotions are elicited ― joy, sorrow, appreciation and many others. We set important dates apart from regular calendar days, in order to remember and to celebrate. Birthdays are significant for us to consider the gift of life and also to recognize time itself as a gift.

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