Spencer, IA (KICD) — Yesterday you heard Spencer Mayor Steve Bomgaars state that purchasing 44 acres on the North end of town was one of the significant events of 2022. He hopes the Iowa Department of Transportation makes a decision about the highway 71 and 18 intersection so definite development plans can be put into motion.

Bomgaars says other priorities for 2023 involve recreational amenities for residents of town.

Bomgaars was first elected as Mayor of Spencer in 2021.