Events

Saving Lives...One Mile at a Time--2018 Ironman Community Triathlon

Location: Spencer Community

Apr 20, 2018, 7:00 AM – May 12, 2018, 5:00 PM

Saving Lives One Mile at a Time...
As a community, we will complete an
Ironman Triathlon.  Invite your family 
and friends to sign-up with you!  Set your 
own goals and collect pledges to benefit
Clay County's Relay for Life.

Swim, Bike & Run all at the Spencer YMCA!
Call or stop by and ask about Ironman 
Challenge Discount.

For more information and register visit:
www.bank-northwest.com/Ironman

SCT Playhouse: The Bridges of Madison County

Location: Spencer Community Theatre

Apr 20, 2018, 7:30 PM – Apr 29, 2018, 4:00 PM

Based on the best selling novel by Jason Robert
Brown and Marsha Norman, The Bridges of Madison
County captures the lyrical expanse of America's
heartland along with the yearning entagled in the
erternal question "What If"  Winner of the 2014
Tony Award for Best Score and Orchestrations,
this sweeping romance about the roads we travel,
the doors we open and the bridges we dare to cross
will leave audiences breathless.

Show dates and times:
April 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29

Evening performances at 7:30pm
Sunday matiness at 2pm

For more information, call Spencer Community
Theatre at 712-262-7336

Clay County Heritage--New Exhibit

Clay County Heritage Center

Apr 21, 2018, 10:00 AM – Oct 27, 2018, 12:00 AM

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Location: Sanborn Public Library (407 Main St./Sanborn, IA)

Apr 23, 2018, 5:15 PM – May 07, 2018, 6:45 PM

The Iowa State University Extension & Outreach
would like to present:  Powerful Tools for Caregivers.
This class is designed to provide you, the family 
caregiver, with skills you need to take care of yourself.

In six 90minute sessions held once a week led by 
certified and experienced class leaders, you will learn
to:  Reduce Stress, Improve Self-Confidence, Balance
Your Life, Better Communicate Your Feelings, Locate
Helpful Resources and Increase Ability to make Tough
Decisions.  

Cost:  $25.00 
Register by calling ISU Extension and Outreach in
Spencer at 712-262-2264  or register online at:
http://bit.ly/2EGSMyh

Arts on Grand New Exhibit

Location: Arts on Grand

Apr 24, 2018, 10:00 AM – May 18, 2018, 4:00 PM

Simply Delicious at the Spencer Public Library

Location: Spencer Public Library

Apr 26, 2018, 6:00 PM – Apr 26, 2018, 7:00 PM

Join us as we continue our Amish Cooking Series with 
Amish Hamburger Soup.  This hearty soup is great for 
when you have everything bu the kitchen sink left in 
your fridge, and can't figure out what to do with the 
last two stalks of celery.  
This program requires registration, please call 580-7290
to reserve your spot.

Library Events for the Day

Location: Spencer Public Library

Apr 27, 2018, 5:30 PM – Apr 27, 2018, 6:30 PM

2018 Poetry Contest Awards Ceremony at 5:30 pm

Granny Basketball Tournament

Location: Spencer High School Fieldhouse

Apr 28, 2018, 1:00 PM – Apr 28, 2018, 8:00 PM

In addition to the Clay County Heritage 
"The Starting Six" exhibit, the Heritage Center
will host a Granny Basketball Tournament at the
Spencer High School Fieldhouse.  Women from the
Granny Basketball League will play in a scramble 
game with the 1920's Six on Six rules.  A reception
for former Clay County Six on Six players as well as 
an exhibition game will take place that evening.
If you are interested in participating in the events,
please contact Clay County Heritage at 262-3304
or director@parkermuseum.org

History Downtown Spencer Tour

Location: Spencer Public Library

Apr 28, 2018, 2:00 PM – Apr 28, 2018, 4:00 PM

Join Kirby Schmidt for a walking tour of 
downtown Spencer.  Kirby will talk about the
devasting 1931 fire and then the rebuilding 
into our current historic downtown.  
Please meet at the Library-FREE to the public-
call 580-7290 for more information.

Also, Teen Movie Day at 1:00 pm

Music in the Gallery

Location: Arts on Grand

Apr 28, 2018, 7:00 PM – Apr 28, 2018, 9:00 PM

Tonight we will feature the music of Becky and
Kerry.  Becky is a Certified Music Therapist adds
a mixutre of classic rock and roll, country and pop.
Kerry an aspiring nurse combines hs passion for
percussion and keyboard playing with an equal
love of funk, R & B and Soul.  Expect a fun night
with songs from many genres that will want to 
make you sing and dance. 

Pushing the Limits Book Club

Location: Spencer Public Library

Apr 30, 2018, 5:30 PM – Apr 30, 2018, 7:00 PM

Pushing the Limits a book club meets science
cafe.  We will be reading Rebecca Skloot's non-
fiction book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"
and discussing the scientific ideas within the book 
and within our everyday lives.  Dinner will be 
provided.  Please call 580-7290 check out a book
and reserve your spot.

Also, Baby Storytime at 6:30 pm.

SCAM ALERT: Don't Fall for It!!!!!

Location: Clay County Regional Event Center

May 01, 2018, 1:30 PM – May 01, 2018, 3:00 PM

You're invited!  Fraud Prevention Seminar.
Please join Farmers Bank in welcoming guest
speaker Al Perales, Investigator at the Office of
the Attorney Gneral of Iowa, for a Fraud 
Prevention seminar.  Learn about common types
of scams and fraud and the necessary skills to aid 
in identifying, preventing and reporting fraud. 

Refreshments to be served. 

RSVP by April 24, 2018 to Kelsie or Lottie by
calling 712-262-3340 or by email at:
farmersinfo@farmerstrust.com

Fathers, Sons, and the Holy Ghosts of Baseball

Location: Spencer Public Library

May 01, 2018, 4:00 PM – May 01, 2018, 5:00 PM

Author Tommy Murray will be at the Spencer Public Library
in the ICN Room to discuss: Fathers, Sons, and the Holy
Ghosts of Baseball.  Set in small town Iowa, baseball 
becomes the jumping off point to consider other themes like
faith, the relationships between fathers and sons, the 
nature of the community and the inevitability of change.
For more information, please call:  580-7290.

Victory House 1st Annual Fashion Show

Location: Faith Lutheran Church at 2912 Highway Blvd.

May 01, 2018, 5:00 PM – May 01, 2018, 8:30 PM

The Victory House 1st Annual Fashion Show
will be held at the Faith Lutheran Church.
Doors open at 6pm.  Meal starts at 6:30pm.
Individual seats are $25.00 
Tables of 8 are $175.00

There will be a silent auction, Victory House
presentation, life changing testimonies and
the fashion show.  

To reserve your seat, please contact:
victoryhouse22@gmail.com 
or Sarah Bush at 712-584-5931

Helping women and their children to reach 
their full potential in life through Christ. 

Business Before Hours

Location: Iowa Lakes Community College

May 02, 2018, 7:30 AM – May 02, 2018, 8:30 AM

All Chamber members and their staff and
employees are invited to Business Before Hours.
Our hosts today are:  Iowa Lakes Community
College, Buena Vista University and the SBDC
(Small Business Development Corp.)
A light breakfast will be served with a business
spotlight at 8am.

Dectect & Identify Fraudulent Documents in Your Hiring Process

Location: Spencer Municipal Utilities

May 02, 2018, 1:00 PM – May 02, 2018, 3:00 PM

Brett Stanley serves as a Special Agent with the
Department of Homeland Security.  He has conducted
investigations into terrorism, human trafficking,
immigration violations, and other federal criminal
activity.
Special Agent Stanley will cover these topics:
Tips to detect & identify fraudulent documents and
imposters.
You receive a guide to Selected U.S. Travel & Identity
Documents.

There is no cost to attend this seminar.  Space is limited
so call and reserve your spot by April 27, 2018.
To register, please call Robert Becker at:  712-262-1971
extension 42003 or email at:
robert.becker@iwd.iowa.gov

Spencer City Wide Garage Sale

Location: City of Spencer

May 04, 2018, 4:00 PM – May 05, 2018, 3:00 PM

It is time once again for the City Wide Garage Sale.
Get rid of your unwanted treasures and turn them
into cash.
Place your ads through the Spencer Daily Reporter
by April 27th at 4pm and it will appear in the 
May 2 Shopper and May 3rd edition of the Daily
Reporter.  

Downtown Upstairs Tour

Location: Downtown Spencer

May 05, 2018, 10:00 AM – May 05, 2018, 12:00 PM

Spencer Main Street is taking you on a guided
historic tour of 5 downtown upstairs buildings
starting at the front of Terrazzo Coffeehouse.
We will be touring the 2nd floor of the the old
Tangney, BL Bailey Law, Midwest Piano, The
Hen House and the new lofts above Cannon 
Moss.  Your $20.00 entry fee will include a 
McCreary's Catering cinnamon roll, coffee and
juice.

Escape Room at the Library

Location: Spencer Public Library

May 05, 2018, 10:00 AM – May 05, 2018, 4:00 PM

Join us for our Super Hero Escape Room.  All ages are welcome
and this is free to the public.  Sign up to reserve a half hour
time slot.  Please call 580-7290.

Business After Hours

Locacation: Sundholm Log Cabin on the Clay County Fairgrounds

May 15, 2018, 5:00 PM – May 15, 2018, 7:00 PM

All Chamber Members and their staff and employees
are invited to "Business After Hours" 
Our hosts for this evening are: 
Clay County Conservation,
Community Bank
Spencer Chamber of Commerce.

The Sundholm Log Cabin is located on the Clay County
Fairgrounds on the west end next to the stables. 
This event is FREE to attend and refreshments will be
served.  Business spotlights at 6pm followed by the
Chamber Drawing.

Author Darcy Maulsby at the Library

Location: Spencer Public Library

May 17, 2018, 6:30 PM – May 17, 2018, 8:00 PM

Darcy Maulsby, author of Adventure's In Iowa's Culinary
History, will be serving up fascinating tidbits and cooking
tips related to more than 150 years of Iowa Cuisine and
ethnic food traditions, from all corners of the state, with
stories that include Iowa's classic breaded pork tenderloins,
church dinners, the historic Younkers Tea room, Laura
Ingalls Wilder and more.  For more information, please call
580-7290.

Movie Night at the Library

Location: Spencer Public Library

May 21, 2018, 6:30 PM – May 21, 2018, 8:00 PM

Tonight's feature is "Brad's Status", starring Ben Stiller,
Jenna Fischer and Austin Abrams, is a drama about Brad
who questions his comfortable middle class life as opposed
to his college friends' wealthy lifestyle.  
FREE to the public.  Call 580-7290 to reserve your spot.

Clay County Fair Speedway 2018 IMCA Racing Series

Location: Clay County Fair Speedway

Jun 03, 2018, 5:30 PM – Jun 03, 2018, 9:00 PM

SPARC Concert Series

Location: Spencer Community Theatre

Jun 07, 2018, 7:00 PM – Jun 07, 2018, 9:00 PM

SPARC (Spencer Performing Arts Coalition) now in its
5th Season, is proud to present  "Pony Creek" 

Ticket informatin to follow.

Flagfest 2018

Location: Spencer Area

Jun 08, 2018, 5:00 PM – Jun 10, 2018, 4:00 PM

3 days of celebration which include:
Saturday June 9th: 
11am the parade
1pm to 4pm activities in the park
including inflatables.

More details will be posted as they come in.
  

ART IN BLOOM

Location: Arts on Grand

Jun 09, 2018, 10:00 AM – Jun 09, 2018, 3:00 PM

Clay County Federated Garden Club Presents:
Art in Bloom.  Flower arrangements to copy
or contrast aspects of the paintings in the gallery.

Spencer Main Street Fun Run

Location: Grand Avenue

Jun 09, 2018, 11:00 AM – Jun 09, 2018, 11:30 AM

On June 9th, Spencer Main Street is holding their
first Fun Run Down Grand Avenue at the start of 
the Flagfest Parade.  

Mark your calendar now, more details to follow.

Clay County Fair Speedway 2018 IMCA Racing Series

Location: Clay County Fair Speedway

Jun 10, 2018, 5:30 PM – Jun 10, 2018, 9:00 PM

Clay County Fair Speedway 2018 IMCA Racing Series

Location: Clay County Fair Speedway

Jun 17, 2018, 5:30 PM – Jun 17, 2018, 9:00 PM

Business After Hours

Location: Clay Mutual Insurance at 515 Grand Avenue

Jun 19, 2018, 5:00 PM – Jun 19, 2018, 7:00 PM

All Chamber members and their staff and
employees are invited to Business After Hours.
Tonight our hosts, Clay Mutual Insurance,
will be celebrating 130 year of business.
Refreshments and snacks will be served.
Business spotlight at 6pm
Chamber drawing.

Clay County Fair Speedway 2018 IMCA Racing Series

Location: Clay County Fair Speedway

Jun 24, 2018, 5:30 PM – Jun 24, 2018, 9:00 PM

Clay County Fair Speedway 2018 IMCA Racing Series

Location: Clay County Fair Speedway

Jul 01, 2018, 5:30 PM – Jul 01, 2018, 9:00 PM

Clay County Fair Speedway 2018 IMCA Racing Series

Location: Clay County Fair Speedway

Jul 08, 2018, 5:30 PM – Jul 08, 2018, 9:00 PM

Clay County Fair Speedway 2018 IMCA Racing Series

Location: Clay County Fair Speedway

Jul 15, 2018, 5:30 PM – Jul 15, 2018, 9:00 PM

Business After Hours

Location: The Fountain next to State Bank

Jul 17, 2018, 4:00 PM – Jul 17, 2018, 7:00 PM

All Chamber members and their staff and
employees are invited to Business After Hours.
Our hosts tonight are:  State Bank, Fareway
and Spencer Municipal Utilities. 
Refreshments and snacks will be served.
Business spotlights at 6pm
Chamber drawing.

Habitat and History Summer Adventure

Location: Meet and Pick up at Stolley's Pond

Jul 18, 2018, 9:00 AM – Jul 18, 2018, 12:00 PM

Get ready to experience Clay County Nature and 
history first hand!  Children will explore diverse 
eco-systems and discover our local history through
the people who live, and have lived in Clay County. 

This program is presented by:  Clay County Conservation
Board and Clay County Heritage.

This class is for students entering K - 2nd grade.
The cost is $10.00
Please RSVP by June 1, 2018 by calling 712-262-3304.
Space is limited!!!!

Habitat and History Summer Adventure

Location: Sheridan Farm (meet and pick up at Clay County Heritage)

Jul 20, 2018, 9:00 AM – Jul 20, 2018, 3:00 PM

Get ready to experience Clay County nature and 
history first hand!!  Children will explore diverse
eco-systems and discover our local history through
the people who live and have lived in Clay County.

This program is presented by the Clay County
Conservation Board and Clay County Heritage
and is for students who will be entering 3rd - 6th
grade.  The cost is $10.00.

Please RSVP by June 1, 2018 by calling 712-262-3304.
Spece is limited!!

Clay County Fair Speedway 2018 IMCA Racing Series

Location: Clay County Fair Speedway

Jul 22, 2018, 5:30 PM – Jul 22, 2018, 9:00 PM

Habitat and History Summer Adventure

Location: Meet and Pick up at Oneota Park

Jul 23, 2018, 9:00 AM – Jul 23, 2018, 12:00 PM

Get ready to experience Clay County nature and 
history first hand!  Children will explore diverse
eco-systemsand discover our local history through
the people who live and have lived in Clay County.

This program is presented by the Clay County 
Conservation Board and Clay County Heritage
and is for students entering K - 2nd grade.
The cost is $10.00

Please RSVP by June 1, 2018 by calling 712-262-3304
Sapce is limited!!!

Habitat and History Summer Adventure

Location: Kindlespire (meet and pick up at Clay County Heritage)

Jul 25, 2018, 9:00 AM – Jul 25, 2018, 3:00 PM

Get ready to experience Clay County nature and 
history first hand!  Children will explore diverse
eco-systems and discover our local history through
the people who live and have lived in Clay County.

This program is presented by the Clay County
Conservation Board and Clay County Heritage.
This is for students who are entering 3rd -- 6th
grade.  The cost is $10.00.

Please RSVP by calling 712-262-3304 by June 1st.
Space is limited.

Spencer Main Street Crazy Days

Location: Downtown Spencer Merchants

Jul 26, 2018, 8:00 AM – Jul 28, 2018, 4:00 PM

Shop downtown Spencer for  C r A z Y  D a Y z
and check out the great steals and deals.

Habitat and History Summer Adventure

Location: Bertram Wildlife Reserve (meet and pick up at Bertram)

Jul 26, 2018, 5:00 PM – Jul 27, 2018, 9:00 AM

Get ready to experience Clay County nature and 
history first hand!!  Children will explore the diverse
eco-systems and discover our local history through
the people who live and have lived in Clay County.

This program is presented by the Clay County 
Conservation Board and Clay County Heritage.
This is for students entering 3rd - 6th grades.
The cost is $10.00.  
This session is an overnight camp out at Bertram
Wildlife Reserve.

Please RSVP by June 1, 2018 by calling 712-262-3304
Space is limited.  

Clay County Fair Speedway 2018 IMCA Racing Series

Location: Clay County Fair Speedway

Jul 29, 2018, 5:30 PM – Jul 29, 2018, 9:00 PM

Clay County Fair Speedway 2018 IMCA Racing Series

Location: Clay County Fair Speedway

Aug 06, 2018, 5:30 PM – Aug 06, 2018, 9:00 PM

Clay County Fair Speedway 2018 IMCA Racing Series

Location: Clay County Fair Speedway

Aug 12, 2018, 5:30 PM – Aug 12, 2018, 9:00 PM

CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT

Hot Laps begin at 5:30pm
with racing to follow

Featured Weekly:
Modifieds, Stock Cars, Sport Mods,
Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts.

For more information visit:
www.claycountyfair.com 

Spencer Main Street Ice Cream Social

Down town Spencer on West 5th Street

Aug 23, 2018, 5:00 PM – Aug 23, 2018, 7:00 PM

Come on and enjoy ice cream and toppings,
face painting, photos, games and more!!!!

Clay County Fair Grandstand Entertaiment

Location: Clay County Fair Grandstand

Sep 08, 2018, 7:30 AM – Sep 08, 2018, 10:00 PM

The Clay County Fair and SRG Concert Series is proud to 
present two time CMA / ACM and Grammy Song of the Year
nominee LEE BRICE.

Ticket Prices:
$43.00  Front Stage Standing
$38.00  For Reserved Grandstand Seating
$33.00  For Bleacher Seating

Purchase Tickets:
Online:  www.midwesttix.com
Phone:  515-244-2771
In person:  Event Center Box Office.

SRG: The Spencer Radio Group of News Radio
KICD AM 1240, Big Country 107.7 and MORE 104.9
is sponsoring all the main Grandstand concerts.

Clay County Fair Grandstand Entertaiment

Location: Clay County Fair Grandstand

Sep 09, 2018, 7:30 PM – Sep 09, 2018, 10:00 PM

80's and 90's rock band TESLA will be rocking the
grandstand tonight.  TESLA became a household name
in the mid 1980's with popular hits like:
"Need Your Lovin'"  "What You Give" and their popular
remake of "Signs".  The band has sold more than
25 million albums.  

Ticket Prices:
$40.00 Stage Front Standing
$35.00 Grandstand Seating
$30.00 Bleacher Seating

How to Purchase:
Online:   www.midwesttix.com
Phone:   1-515-244-2771
In Person:  Event Center Box Office

This night of entertainment is brought to you by
The SRG Concert Series which is sponsored by 
the Spencer Radio Group of:
News Radio 1240 KICD
Big Country  107.7
MORE 1014.9

Clay County Fair Grandstand Entertaiment

Location: Clay County Fair Grandstand

Sep 10, 2018, 7:30 PM – Sep 10, 2018, 9:30 PM

Returning to the Sleep Number Grandstand as a part
of the SRG Concert Series will be the Oak Ridge Boys
with opening act of Jimmy Fortune.  This special evening
of music will coincide with Veteran's Day at the Clay 
County Fair. 

Ticket Prices:
$29.00 for stage front seating or and grandstand seating
$24.00 for bleacher seating

Purchase:
Online:  www.midwesttix.com
Phone:  515-244-2771
In Person:  Event Center Box Office

The 2018 SRG Concert Series at the Clay County Fair is 
sponsored by the Spencer Radio Group of Newsradio
1240 KICD, MORE 104.9 and Big Country 107.7

Clay County Fair Grandstand Entertaiment

Location: Clay County Fair Grandstand

Sep 11, 2018, 7:30 PM – Sep 11, 2018, 10:00 PM

The Clay County Fair is proud to present 
Lauren Daigle with special guest Zach Williams
as part of the SRG Concert Series. 

Ticket Prices:
$35.00  General Admission (stage front standing)
$30.00  Reserved Grandstand Seating
$25.00  General Admission Bleacher Seating.

Tickets Available:
Online:  www.midwestix.com
Phone:  1-515-244-2771
In Person:  Event Center Box Office  M-F 9am to 4pm.

Main Street Iowa Restaurant Week

Location: Spencer

Sep 14, 2018, 12:00 AM – Sep 23, 2018, 12:00 AM

More details as the date gets closer.

Clay County Fair Grandstand Entertaiment

Location: Clay County Fair Grandstand

Sep 16, 2018, 6:30 PM – Sep 16, 2018, 9:00 PM

Appearing tonight at 6:30pm will be classic rock band:
Blood, Sweat and Tears with new lead singer Bo Bice.
The band has been performing for more than four decades,
and is known for their fusion of rock, blues and horn
arrangements.  Opening for the band will be former lead
singer for Journey, Steve Augeri.  He will be perfornming
many of Journey's signature songs from the 80's & 90's.

Prices:
$30.00 Stage Front Standing
$25.00 Reserved Grandstand Seating
$20.00 Bleacher Seating

Purchase Ticket 3 Ways:
In person:   Event Center Box Office
By phone:   515-244-2771
www.midwesttix.com


The Spencer Radio Group of Newsradio 1240 KICD,
Big Country 107.7 and MORE 104.9 is proud to sponsor
all six of the major shows apppearing at the 2018
Clay County Fair.

Spencer Main Street Wine Stroll

Location: Downtown Spencer

Oct 11, 2018, 5:00 PM – Oct 11, 2018, 7:00 PM

Details coming soon!!!!

Downtown Planter Decorating Contest Judging Day

Location: Downtown Spencer

Nov 17, 2018, 10:00 AM – Nov 17, 2018, 3:00 PM

Details coming soon!!!

Shop Small Saturday

Location: Spencer

Nov 24, 2018, 9:00 AM – Nov 24, 2018, 5:00 PM

Details coming soon!!!!

Spencer Main Street Gingerbread Kingdom

Location: TBA

Dec 02, 2018, 1:00 PM – Dec 02, 2018, 4:00 PM

Details coming soon!!!!

Spencer Grand Meander / Tuba Christmas

Location: Downtown Spencer

Dec 03, 2018, 5:00 PM – Dec 03, 2018, 8:00 PM

Details coming soon!!!!