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Hydrant Flushing Operations Continue In Spencer
August 31, 2026
(Spencer)– Some additional fire hydrant flushing operations are taking place in Spencer. Officials with Spencer Municipal Utilities say the operations are ongoing from now, Monday, August 31st, through Friday, September 25th, for those areas south of the Little Sioux River. They add residents in that area of Spencer may temporarily experience low water pressure and […]
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2026 Clay County Fair Goers Will Notice Some Infrastructure Improvements
August 31, 2026
(Spencer)– Some improvements have been made to the entry area of one of the Clay County Fair’s most iconic attractions. CEO and Manager Jason Brockshus says the first phase of renovations is now complete at the grandstand… “We re-did that whole front area, built brand new handicap booths, opened that whole area up, so that […]
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Traffic Stop Lands Woman In Jail
August 31, 2026
(Spencer)– A Grand Junction, Iowa woman faces drug charges following a traffic stop Friday evening in Clay County. According to a press release, a Clay County Sheriff’s deputy pulled over a vehicle a little before 9:00 pm in the 3600 mile of 310th Avenue, or Clay County Road N-14. It led to the discovery of […]
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Royal Man Arrested In Domestic Assault Investigation
August 31, 2026
(Spencer)– A Royal man faces multiple charges in a domestic disturbance this past weekend in Royal. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called a little before 10:30 pm Saturday to an address in Royal after the victim reported she had been assaulted. Deputies observed injuries consistent with the assault. A suspect, 25-year-old Kyler […]
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New Okoboji Elementary School On Track To Open A Year From Now
August 31, 2026
(Milford)– The new Okoboji elementary school remains on track to open in a year from now. Superintendent Will Dible says they’ve already been getting sneak peaks of the new facility as construction continues… “We toured a lot of groups through there. Actually our board got to look at it at our last board meeting we […]
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LRH Home Care Service Receives Special Recognition
August 31, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A home care service provided through Lakes Regional Healthcare is getting some special recognition. It’s been designated a “superior performer” by Strategic Healthcare Programs, earning an overall patient experience score in the top 20 percent among some 3,200 home health providers nationwide. The program at LRH provides skilled nursing, therapy, home health aides […]
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Clay County Fair Goers Will Notice Less Shade This Year
August 29, 2026
(Spencer)– Those attending this year’s Clay County Fair will notice a considerable reduction in shade. Fair Manager and CEO Jason Brockshus says emerald ash borer was hard on them this year… “147 trees, I believe, are no longer with us. We have some very disgruntled squirrels. Hopefully fair goers find the ones we have looking […]
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Iowa Supreme Court To Hear Oral Arguments In Iowa Great Lakes Sept. 15th
August 29, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The Iowa Supreme Court will hold oral arguments in September in the Iowa Great Lakes in a case with ties to northwest Iowa. The proceedings will take place Tuesday, September 15th at the Sami Bedell Center for the Performing Arts at Spirit Lake High School. The oral arguments are open to the public […]
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Spencer Community Theatre Kicks Off 67th Season This Fall
August 28, 2026
(Spencer)– Spencer Community Theatre is out with the lineup for its upcoming season of productions. Executive Director Steve Deutsch (doytch) says the lead off production, “Rehearsal for Murder”, will hit the stage at SCT October 30th and 31st and November 1st, 5th, 6thand 7th… Auditions for “Rehearsal for Murder” will be held at 6:30 pm […]
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