The Spencer girls wrestling club had 14 girls, grades 3-12, compete at the Iowa AAU Girls State Wrestling Tournament, March 7-8, in Cedar Rapids. There were 290-plus clubs/teams that were represented ...

A Spencer man was found dead in Pete’s Pond after he was reported missing and a search ensued. According to a press release issued from the City of Spencer on Tuesday morning, “On March 8, 2026, at ...

A Spencer man is facing felony charges for giving a gun and marijuana to an area teen earlier this year. Court documents show that Austin Turner, 19, was arrested in January after police found a ...

Plant a variety of bee-friendly shrubs and enjoy year-round beauty and loads of pollinator appeal. Include a mix of spring, summer and fall bloomers, providing nectar and pollen for visiting bees ...

Every Iowan, every human, needs water to survive. Whether to drink, to grow plants, to fish, swim, kayak and paddle, or to uplift amazing local breweries, wineries and cideries, the water we access ...

Every Iowan deserves clean, safe drinking water. That’s not negotiable. It’s fundamental to our health, our communities and our quality of life. As secretary of agriculture, protecting our natural ...

A name born from defying expectations and raising the heart rates of everyone in the gym. Dave Rasdal recalled nicknaming the 1975-76 Spencer boys basketball team the “Cardiac Kids” even before ...

The Spencer Chamber recently partnered with the Spencer High School No Boundaries program to provide two hands-on experiences designed to equip students with essential workplace skills and ...

Darrell Leon Marble, 77, of Spencer, passed away March 3, 2026. A graveside service was held Monday, March 9, at Holman Township Cemetery in Sibley. Warner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The search is underway for the next Clay County Fair Queen, with applications now being accepted for the 2026 Queen Pageant. The winner, who will be crowned on Sunday, May 3, will serve as an ...

Motorists may see plumes of smoke as they travel the area’s county roads by late March. In most cases Iowa Department of Natural Resources officials are just giving Mother Nature a helping hand. Iowa ...

The Iowa Lakes Lakers held off a late push from the Grand Rapids Community College Raiders to secure a 10-9 victory in a high-scoring contest. The Lakers struck first in the opening inning.