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Sidewalk Snow Removal Contractors Needed

October 21, 2020

The City of Spencer is now accepting applications for a Sidewalk Snow Removal Contractor for the 2020/2021 season. This contractor would provide snow removal services on properties that have not had snow removed by property owners within 24 hours of a snowfall. Contractor will be required to provide proof of liability insurance. Applications may be obtained at the link below. Application deadline is November 6, 2020. Questions may be referred to Robyn Larsen, at (712) 580-7200, extension 225. EOE

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Winter Weather Reminders
October 21, 2020

Snow Parking Ordinance City of Spencer prohibits street parking during snow events. No parking on city streets or alleys from midnight to 7:00 am. This ordinance goes into effect if the National Weather Service predicts a snow accumulation of 2 or more inches or if new snow accumulation has reached 2 or more inches as…

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Job Opening at Street Division
October 5, 2020

The City of Spencer is now accepting applications for Maintenance II, Grade 19 Position in the Street Division. Requires Class B CDL License with air brakes and tanker endorsement. Duties include snow removal, street and sewer maintenance, light construction projects, concrete and asphalt work, limited equipment operations & maintenance, and basic computer operation. Pay range…

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Leach Park Campground Reservations
October 5, 2020

The Leach Park Campground is currently open and accepting reservations. Requests for reservations are asked to be made on line along with payment via credit card at the time of booking. Due to COVID-19 Regulations, capacity is limited. Currently, the shelter houses and restroom facilities are closed, camping units must be self-contained. Upon arrival at…

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Regional Collection Center for Hazardous Materials Closed Oct 2-7, 2020
September 28, 2020

The Regional Collection Center for Hazardous Household Materials at the City of Spencer Transfer Station will be closed October 2-7, 2020. For Emergency Service, please call the Transfer Station at (712)580-7200. Thanks!

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Spencer Community Housing Survey
July 13, 2020

DEADLINE EXTENDED!! You now have until July 31st to complete the survey. Spencer Community Housing Survey: The City of Spencer is working cooperatively with the Spencer Area Jobs Trust on updating the City’s Housing Market Study to address housing needs in the community. Paper copies of the survey are available to pick up at City…

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Police Fun Run Registration
June 21, 2020

The Spencer Police Department will be hosting a Virtual Drug Prevention 5k walk/run or bike on Saturday, August 1, 2020. The event will be held wherever you want to participate at. Proceeds from the event will help fund the Spencer Police Department’s Drug Prevention/Education program. Your entry fee will get you a t-shirt to show…

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Mosquito Spraying Schedule
June 16, 2020

Weather conditions permitting, the City of Spencer plans to spray for mosquitos on the following dates: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 8:00 PM to Midnight Thursday, July 9, 2020 8:00 PM to Midnight The City uses a product called Anvil 2+2 ULV. Below is specific product information: Anvil Product Label Anvil Safety Data Sheet

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Yoga in the Park Registration Available
June 11, 2020

The City of Spencer Parks and Recreation Department announces a NEW program, Yoga in the Park. Sessions begin Tuesday, June 16th and continue every Tuesday and Thursday through August 27th. Each session costs only $5. These sessions will take place in East Leach Park. In case of inclement weather, the class will be moved to…

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Mosquito Spraying Schedule
June 10, 2020

Weather conditions permitting, the City of Spencer plans to spray for mosquitos on the following dates: Thursday, June 11, 2020 8:00 PM to Midnight Friday, June 12, 2020 8:00 PM to Midnight The City uses a product called Anvil 2+2 ULV. Below is specific product information: Anvil Product Label Anvil Safety Data Sheet

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Tree Trimming Notice
May 21, 2020

Trees located in a street right-of-way, or privately owned trees that contain branches that extend out over a public right-of-way, need to be trimmed so that the lowest branches are at least ten feet above a public sidewalk, (or the street parking if a sidewalk does not exist), and at least fourteen feet above the…

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