Spencer, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The long-anticipated, in-depth childcare study for Spencer started Friday. The study – to be conducted by First Children’s Finance – is expensive and is possible because of several grants secured by the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation.

That group’s CEO – Curt Strouth – will be a guest on The Big Interview on Newsradio KICD-AM Wednesday morning at 7:40am to explain the purpose of the survey, and how you can participate.