Spencer

Department: Public Works

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Mosquito Control Schedule – June 8 & 9

The City of Spencer, Iowa plans to spray for mosquitos June 8th & June 9th, 2023, as weather conditions allow. Thursday, June 8th  - 8:00 PM to midnight  - north of the bridge from 11th Ave W to 10th Ave E Friday, June 9th - 8:00 PM to midnight  - west of 11th Ave W and south Spencer, south of the bridge Anvil Safety Data...

  • Mosquito Control Schedule – June 1 & 2

    May 31, 2023

    The City of Spencer, Iowa plans to spray for mosquitos June 1 & June 2, 2023, as weather conditions allow. Thursday, June 1  - 8:00 PM to midnight north of the bridge from 11th Ave W to 10th Ave E Friday, June 2 - 8:00 PM to midnight west of 11th AVe W and south Spencer, south of the brid...

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  • FY 24 Max Tax Levy Hearing

    March 28, 2023

    The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year City Tax Levy on April 3, 2023 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers at Spencer City Hall.  At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of the proposed tax levy.  After adopt...

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  • Solid Waste Container Placement

    January 25, 2023

    Recently, there have been a number of instances where our Solid Waste Department cannot pick up solid waste container (either garbage or recycling) due to the container being placed too closely to another object.  Please place all containers at least 5 ft from all obstacles with the container handl...

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  • Fair Housing Opportunity / Vivienda Justa Es La Ley

    January 6, 2023

    Click on the links below to find the City of Spencer Affirmative Fair Housing Policy and information from the Iowa Civil Rights Commission regarding Fair Housing Opportunities. Spencer Affirmative Fair Housing Policy 2022 Fair Housing & You - Fair Housing Opportunity Brochures Vivienda ...

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  • North “Y” Communication with IA DOT

    June 30, 2022

    In response to the public informational meeting with the Iowa Department of Transportation regarding the possible options for improvements to the North "Y Intersection (Highway 71/18), the Spencer City Council and the Clay County Board of Supervisors met to discuss the options presented.  At that m...

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  • Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Clay County

    May 5, 2022

    On March 21, 2022, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued a press release that announced Emerald Ash Borer had been found in Clay County for the first time.  On April 27th, the City of Spencer hosted a public informational meeting regarding Emerald Ash Borer and options avai...

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  • Do I need a sidewalk?

    April 29, 2022

    If your property is located in a subdivision that was platted after July 16, 2012 it will be required to have a sidewalk at the time the property is developed (any structures erected on that lot). If your property has an existing sidewalk that has any portion damaged or removed for construction or o...

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  • When can a property owner self-perform work?

    April 22, 2022

    A property owner may do any general construction work, please obtain a building permit from the Planning Department as required based on the scope of work. A property owner may also undertake both electrical and plumbing work at their primary residence only with the additional provision that the pro...

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  • Historic Preservation Commission – May Lecture Series

    April 15, 2022

    Historic Preservation Commission  May Lecture Series Interested in learning more about the History of Spencer? Please join us throughout the month of May for another series of presentations put on by the Spencer HPC, Spencer Municipal Utilities, and our wonderful line up of volunteer Speakers...

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  • Work in progress…

    April 15, 2022

    If you purchase a property that is under construction at the time of purchase, please contact the Planning Department at City Hall to review any permits that may be on file for that address (Anna Harmon 712-580-7200 ext 228). You may need to have a new permit issued as the new property owner and adj...

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Spencer, IA 51301

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