A Farm Boy from Spirit Lake

A farm boy from Spirit Lake never imagined the adventures he’d experience after graduating from Diamond Lake No. 1 in eighth grade. Bob Boettcher not only impacted countless engineering projects across the State, but he also served as mayor of Spirit Lake from 1979-1989. He served in World War 2 and Korean wars and was…

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Fair Days

Fair Builds Community When the gates open on Sept. 9 at the Clay County Fair (CCF), young and old will excitedly pour onto the 222-acre fairgrounds to pet baby calves, enjoy world-class entertainment, talk to hundreds of vendors and eat yummy fair food. Blue-ribbon competitions showcase everything from cakes, photography and animals. The CCF is…

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