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Around 6:15p Monday evening on the 24th we had our first isolated thunderstorm move through northeast of Spencer growing slightly between Ruthven and Emmetsburg before eventually dying off near the West Bend area.

Three new individuals were elected to the Clay County Fair’s Board of Directors at Tuesday evening’s annual meeting.

A Spirit Lake man is one of the winners in the Keep Iowa Beautiful 15th Annual Photography Contest. In the Iowa Water Category, William Beardsley of Spirit Lake placed 1st Place for his picture in the “Floating Dock” category, which was also winner in the Public Favorite category, William was also Honorable Mention: in the “Window to Serenity,” Category.

Spencer’s trail system saw a burst of activity with this week’s warmer weather. Park and Rec Director Bob Fullhart say the mild winter should allow summer Maintenace work to begin ahead of schedule.

There will be a total of four major dirt events at the fair – including two new events.

In November 2023, Osceola County voters approved a $5 million bond for The Osceola County Jail in Sibley to make it more accessible, more secure and safer, but initial designs came in above the bond amount, so some adjustments are being made.

State Patrol Headquarters 6 in Spencer has released the accident report from a two-vehicle collision on Highway 9 West of Spirit Lake Friday afternoon.

Thousands of visitors from Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota attended the annual Shake the Lakes Music Competition at Spirit Lake’s Sammy Center over the weekend.

The city of Estherville has transitioned to an automated recycling pickup vehicle and has some reminders for residents learning the new system.

As we have told you on previous Clay County Health Updates – February is heart month. Spencer Hospital Registered Dietician Darlene DeWitt says what you eat plays a role in heart health.