The Presbyterian women of Spirit Lake invite the women from area churches to attend their Christmas luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. First Presbyterian Church is located at 3501 Hill Avenue in Spirit Lake. A free-will offering will be taken. Guest speaker Michelle Christy will present a presentation titled "Gods Favor for Life's Assignments."

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dickinson County office will host a Pest Control Operators Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Dec. 7. The registration fee is $60 on or before Nov. 30 and $70 after Nov. 30.
The program is offered at office locations across Iowa through the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP).

The family of Verdon and Joy Austad will help the couple celebrate their 50th anniversary from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Fostoria United Methodist Church. Friends and loved ones are invited to attend and help celebrate.

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There are some real advantages to buying from a local retail store. You get to walk out with the item you just purchased, you know who you are dealing with and you're supporting a business that keeps a store open in your community.
There may also be real advantages to buying online. It's easy to place an order from a website, the prices may be low and someone delivers what you ordered right to your address. But buying online also can carry some risks.

Born and raised in southwest Iowa, I grew up on our family hog, soybean and corn farm. As a child, I was taught by my parents the values many Iowans share: hard work, service and sacrifice.
From day one, I made a commitment to you to bring our shared values to Washington, and to do so I complete a 99-county tour across our great state each year to hear directly from Iowans.

Twelve residents, guests and family members were served during our Thanksgiving feast at Discovery House. We would like to thank each person who contributed to our gathering. We are still eating delicious pies and leftovers!

Nicholas Odin Burge, 36, of Spirit Lake, was charged with driving while license is suspended and failure to provide proof of insurance at 9:04 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at 20th Street and Chicago Avenue in Spirit Lake.
Teri Kay Stevenson, 46, of Spencer, was charged with shoplifting and drug/narcotics violations at 7:06 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 2201 Highway 71 South in Spirit Lake.

The Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed Jimmy John's to the city with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday. The sandwich shop opened on Oct. 4 and is located at 1007 18th Street in Spirit Lake. The ownership group also owns the Jimmy John's in Arnolds Park and at three other locations. For more information or to place an order for delivery, call 712-336-2424 or visit jimmyjohns.com.

The Dickinson County Fair Board held its annual meeting Monday, Dec. 5 at the fairgrounds in Spirit Lake. Three board members retired including (from left) Jon Gunderson of Lake Park who served 24 years; Tom Underwood of Spirit Lake, who served 12 years and Roland Taylor of Terril who served six years. Elected to the board for a three-year term were incumbent Susan Reiser and new members Spenser Taylor, Amanda Smith, Kayleen Jackson and Tim Gunderson.

Registration for the 37th annual University of Okoboji Winter Games events is now open. Winter Games is under two months away, and spots are filling up quickly. To sign up for an event, visit www.uofowintergames.com.

The 2017 Okoboji Summer Theatre discount voucher booklets are now on sale for $145, a savings of at least $25 off box office season prices.
Discount voucher booklets can be purchased at Pearson Lakes Art Center (Okoboji) or by emailing ostavoucherbooklet@gmail.com. Each booklet contains three vouchers for musicals and six vouchers for non-musicals, along with a bonus voucher for one free admission.

With the holidays in full swing, now is the perfect time to start planning a trip home to the 2017 Clay County Fair, Sept. 9-17. From gift certificate deals to special gathering places, people are invited to join the fun at the fair's centennial celebration.

Aug, 3, 1969 -- Nov. 20, 2016
A funeral service for Marcia Lyn Osberg, age 47, of Vesta, Minnesota and formerly of Spirit Lake, was held Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at Grandview Baptist Church in Estherville. Burial

May 2, 1966 -- Nov. 26, 2016
A funeral service for Sean D. Enfield, 50, of Arnolds Park, was held Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery.
Sean David Enfield, the son of Dannie and Jane Enfield, was born May 2, 1966 in Pratt, Kansas. He graduated from Storm Lake High School and later attended WIT College in Sioux City.