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Randy Cauthron, managing editor of the Spencer Daily Reporter, has received the highest honor bestowed by the state's newspapers. During the banquet at its annual convention Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Des Moines Downtown Marriott Hotel, the Iowa Newspaper Association announced Cauthron as one of three recipients of its Master Editor-Publisher Award.
Spencer residents lined up in Hope Church’s parking lot on Tuesday for a chicken sandwich they can’t find in town. A food truck from Chick-fil-A stopped to offer the community some of its classic chicken items. (Photos by Celia Brocker)
Theodore Roosevelt reprisor Joe Wiegand brought his show to the Spencer Public Library on Monday afternoon. While in character, the actor and historian taught patrons about Roosevelt’s life and presidency — while making good natured jabs about the modern day. (Photos by Celia Brocker)
Spencer residents braved Thursday evening’s rain to participate in Spencer Main Street’s annual Wine Stroll. Many groups traveled from store to store, sipping on unique samples as they shopped downtown. (Photos by Celia Brocker)
Members of the local VFW and VFW auxiliary distributed poppies and accepted donations Friday morning for “Buddy Poppy Day.” The handcrafted Buddy Poppy is distributed in every state of the union and dozens of other countries, and any donated proceeds are used to assist area veterans. (Photo by Celia Brocker)