1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (209+ words) Nora Christian and her pillowcases she donates. Kennedy Brown and Caitlin Wildeman, Families First. Nevaeh Brauhn earned a gold in the competition. Sioux Central FCCLA members recently demonstrated outstanding leadership, creativity and skill at the 2026 FCCLA State Leadership Conference in…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (181+ words) The Clay County Fair & Events Center is expanding its summer activities with the debut of Flagfest: Spurs & Speed Weekend, a brand-new two-day event set for June 12-13 in conjunction with Spencer Flagfest. Designed to bring high-energy entertainment and community celebration together…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (172+ words) The Clay County Community Foundation announced the recipients of its 2026 Community Betterment Grants on March 26. The grants aim to support organizations and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Clay County, from cultural enrichment to public health, education, and…...

2+ day, 57+ min ago  (390+ words) Robert "Bob" Deckerd Stewart, 99, of Spencer, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer, with family by his side. Born at home in Webb on Feb. 4, 1927, to Jay Howard and Lora Deckerd Stewart, he was the…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (69+ words) The Sioux Central volleyball program recently hosted its annual Spring Skills Camp for athletes in grades 3-8.Campers focused on developing fundamental skills such as serving, passing, setting and attacking through a variety of drills and games. High school players helped…...

5+ day, 29+ min ago  (173+ words) Every year the Urban Forestry Awards luncheon recognizes cities, college campuses and utilities that demonstrate a variety of dedication to the importance of trees in their respective communities. Arnolds Park and Spencer will receive Tree City USA honors on Wednesday,…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1207+ words) Clickety clack. The great railroad merger of 2025 was highballing full throttle to the station, much to the delight of its supporters. Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would combine to become one railroad company. The historic deal had been approved by…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (176+ words) This is a quiet time for 4-H livestock. Beef have had their weigh-ins and the next weigh-in will be sheep and meat goats for the Iowa State Fair, which will be May 7. Then May 15 is the deadline to be enrolled…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago  (8+ words) Sioux Central seniors to continue volleyball careers'Spencer Reporter...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (172+ words) Spenceru2019s Avery McEntee was unsure of playing soccer in college going into her visit to Northwestern College at the end of her junior year, but the trip ultimately won her over and inspired her to sign with the Raiders on Monday,…...