Clay County News

Spencer was passed by another suburb and is the state's 33rd largest city, according to new estimates released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Don Veitch, Spencer's 2004 "Citizen of the Year," passed away Wednesday at Spencer Hospital.

Peterson artist Barb McGee saw this 460 Farmall tractor at an auction hosted at the former Storm Lake sale barn and knew she had to paint it.

Michael Andrew Sanderson, 46, Ruthven, was arrested on a warrant for violation probation out of Lyon County, Minnesota, on original charges of aggravated assault, family strong arm and third degree assault at 9:57 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, at his residence by Clay County sheriffs.

One Siouxland community is hoping their voice will be heard and the rock band Kiss will give a concert in their town.

James Patrick Griffin, 45, St. Laurens, was charged with no insurance and improper registration on Thursday, May 28, in the 3900 block of N18 during a routine traffic stop by Clay County deputies.

Gates open at 10 a.m. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. - General entertainment 11:30 a.m. - Ed Aragoni, balloon artist and magician, west side of the stockade Noon to 12:30 p.m. - Bob Hamm, cowboy entertainer, in front of the stockade 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. - Doc Anderson on the porch of the Trading Post or other areas along Front Street 1 p.m. - Fort Dodge ...

Tyler Bussell and Greg Besawworked as one of the canoe teams retrieving garbage and other waste items from the water and shoreline as part of the first annual Little Sioux River Cleanup.

Juan Humberto Castillo-Alvarez waves to his family before being escorted out of the courtroom by deputies April 25, 2008, at the Clay County Courthouse.

An Everly city councilman who was arrested on marijuana charges has resigned. Stephen Rank, 47, submitted his resigation from the council on Monday.

An Everly city councilman is facing marijuana possession charges after authorities say they found the illegal drug in his home.

An Everly city councilman is facing marijuana possession charges after authorities say they found marijuana in his home.

Bid awarded on B-24 project Peterson Contracting, based in Rhinebeck, was awarded the contract as the low bidder on this summer's B-24 County Road widening project.

Two rural fires summoned fire departments in Emmet County Tuesday where 250 bales were ablaze, and in Clay County Monday where numerous hogs perished.

Areas west and south of Spencer had a brief, but rocky, patch of severe weather Wednesday night.

Spencer City Hall will be closed from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday as staff members remember a longtime Spencer Airport Board member and public servant.

A process that began in September 2008, involving a cross section of Spencer business and community representatives, will provide its first fruit for the public in two scheduled meetings: From 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2 and from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 5. Both sessions will be held at the Spencer School's administration building.

The Polk County Health Department is treating the report of a case of measles in a Clay County child as an emergency public health threat.

Brad "Babyface" Austin, of Spencer, competed twice Friday night during Clay County Cage Wars II, losing to Julian Nava early in the evening before scoring a tap out due to guillotine choke against Tanner Reve later on the card.

Backstage at Dancing with the Stars A case of the Measles has been reported in a child in Clay County, Iowa, and officials are alerting those who may have been exposed.