The Spencer Fire Department saw a 74% increase in call volumes in February 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. Meanwhile, the Police Department hired six new officers, most of whom had previous ...

The Spencer City Council’s finance committee is poised to recommend $32 million in spending in the city’s budget, which includes a plan to raise employee pay to market rates identified in 2023.

Woodruff Construction announced Don Woodruff has been awarded the distinguished Build Iowa Award, at the Master Builders of Iowa Winter Conference. This award recognizes his outstanding contributions ...

The halftime show will take place during the 4A championship game, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Saturday. The halftime group includes 252 dancers representing 102 Iowa high school dance teams.

After years of planning and construction, Spencer Hospital is almost finished with its new state-of-the-art emergency department.

Clay County VFW Post 3159 hosted a benefit breakfast for Special Olympics, Spencer. Proceeds assist Special Olympics to participate in track and field events in Ames, and help with their annual ...

OKOBOJI ― Organizers of the Boji Legends Golf Tournament announced the fourth annual event, scheduled for June 27 at the Okoboji View Golf Course. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit three ...

With over 300 teams, the Iowa High School Athletic Union has released its 2025-26 its seven class district assignments. Both Spencer and Sioux Central will see some new opponents over the next two ...

DES MOINES — The weather is starting to feel like spring, but where there is open water, the water temperatures are still dangerously cold.

Community State Bank employees collected money to wear Jeans on Fridays in January for Spencer High School's After Prom. (Photo submitted) --- Online Subscribers: Please click here to log in to read ...

Thursday, the Spencer Community School District announced a Special Education Showcase. The event, conducted from 5-7 p.m., in the library at Spencer High School, will feature teachers showcasing ...

Congratulations are in order for local photographer, William Beardsley, of Spirit Lake, for winning the Iowa Water category of the 15th annual Keep Iowa Beautiful photography contest. This contest ...