The Spencer School Board grappled with a pair of critical, and unexpected facility improvements during its April 22 regular meeting, ultimately approving two major projects despite concerns from one ...

SPIRIT LAKE ― Ahead of the Drake Relays, both Spencer teams used the Spirit Lake Meet, Tuesday, to give some athletes an opportunity to make their mark in different events, both squads placing fourth ...

STORM LAKE — Another day equals another Lakes Conference win as the Spencer girls swept their way to a 9-0 tennis win at Spirit Lake. “Sometimes the score doesn’t represent the whole story,” Tiger ...

The Community Housing, Access and Resource Team (CHART) has helped more than 230 people handle housing challenges since its launch in October 2023, according to recent quarterly data presented to the ...

“Friday at RiseFest is getting more and more exciting,” RISE Founder and President Rob Roozeboom said. “Allison Eide is joining the lineup to kick things off with powerful music and Greg Stier will ...

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The Spencer Chamber of Commerce will host the Spring Career Fair on Thursday, April 24, from 4-7 p.m. at the Clay County Regional Events Center. This free, public event offers jobseekers of all ...

SPENCER ― Three Spencer first half goals proved too big a mountain to climb as the host team claimed a 3-1 decision in a battle of ranked squads, defeating No. Sioux Center, in Spencer.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be providing an update on the West Swan Lake restoration project during a public meeting at 5 p.m., April 30, at the Emmet County Nature Center ...

The public is invited to attend the “Wedding Dress Museum” and the “Wedding Traditions Program — Something Borrowed … Something Blue” at the Ruthven Spring Fling on Wednesday, May 7, at the Ruthven ...

DES MOINES — Early spring paddling can provide solitude, exercise and an opportunity to see amazing wildlife. Extra precautions are needed to stay safe with unpredictable spring weather and ...