Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Residents in Hartley have seen marked progress recently at the site of the city's new pool. What was once a large hole surrounded by mounds of dirt has transformed into something much more tangible. The shell of the pool house has been erected and the outline of the pool itself can actually be deciphered from a short distance away. Hartley Superintendent of Public Works Jaron Benz has been pleased with progress so far. "I think everything has been going really well," he said. "They took...
Local public health officials are urging individuals who've put off their COVID-19 vaccine booster to stop procrastinating. With the emergence of the highly-transmissible omicron variant and holiday gatherings now over, Clay County Public Health coordinator Colette Rossiter is expecting COVID-19 infections to rise in northwest Iowa. She said vaccinated people should schedule their booster shot if they haven't received it yet to improve their odds at avoiding serious illness or death if they...
Iowa Republicans will be in a familiar spot Jan. 10 when the Legislature convenes for the 2022 session. GOP lawmakers will hold control of the House, Senate and governor's chair for the sixth-straight year. That grip on the majority has allowed Republicans to check several boxes off their legislative priority list over the past half decade, and they're primed to keep the ball rolling. Tax cuts have created a big buzz prior to the 2022 session. Gov. Kim Reynolds earlier this year signaled her...
To the editor: As one of 15,000 landowners impacted by the proposed CO2 pipeline through Iowa, I recently received a letter from our former governor, Terry Branstad. In his letter, Branstad sings the praises of his current employer, Summit Carbon Solutions, and paints carbon capture and sequestration as a harmless process that will boost Iowa's ethanol industry. Having read Branstad's PR piece, I find it to be disingenuous. The target of his message is the Sierra Club, a well-known...
Wild game feed in Royal this Saturday The Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club and the family of the late Jim McDonnell are sponsoring a wild game feed this Saturday, Jan. 8, at Haggy’s in Royal. A free will offering will be accepted. All proceeds support the Jim McDonnell Scholarship Fund. See the ad on Page 3 for complete details. Hope Lutheran Church food pantry Current hours for the food pantry at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly are Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m. Everyone is allowed to come in and pick out their food, but masks are required. CC/E menus M...
4 units of blood collected at drive For over 15 years, Hartley and surrounding communities have supported LifeServe Blood Center at drives sponsored by Audrey Schmidt. The most recent was held Wednesday, Dec. 29, at which 40 units of blood were collected, helping to save up to 120 local lives. Those reaching donor milestones were Charla Pearce, 2 gallons; Aaron Hoftyzer, 3 gallons; Cynthia Hoaglund, 4 gallons; and Terry Thomsen, 5 gallons. Black Hills Energy gas rates to rise The Iowa Utilities Board on Dec. 28 issued its final decision order...
The first baby of 2022 officially arrived at Spencer Hospital's Birth Center this week. Baby girl, Rylee Joyce Parish, made her appearance on Monday, Jan. 3 at 5:36 p.m. Parents Jaden and AJ Parish, of Spencer, were eager for their daughter's arrival. "We had a really good delivery experience and the eight hours I was in labor went fairly smooth," said Jaden. Dr. Travis Witt delivered the healthy baby girl, who weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 20.25 inches long. Rylee will be joining her...
• Correction In the court news published on Dec. 16, Beau Roberts was listed under OWI. That is incorrect. He was charged with a simple misdemeanor. We apologize for the error. • Traffic Donna Louise Hinds, Larrabee, No Proof of Insurance. Larissa Lynn Miller, Marcus, No Valid Driver’s License. Mark Alan Stone, Jr., Sheldon, Failure to Use Child Restraint Device; Registration Violation. Hannah Renae Rosentrater, Cherokee, Failure to Change Lanes when Approaching Emergency Vehicle. Brandi Marie Roslansky, Spencer, Speeding. Jesse Taylor Eldri...
• Jan. 9, 1947 The Hartley Boy Scout troop had its own club room located under Potter’s Drug Store. Plans were made by the boys to decorate and fix up their quarters, where meetings were held each Monday night. Manuel Strom, of Hartley, retiring county supervisor, was among outgoing county officers entertained at a reception at Primghar. He was presented with a gift as a tribute to his service to the county. Receipts from two town basketball games were donated to a recreation fund. The $100 was to start a fund which would provide a regular rec...
Like any year, 2021 had moments of success and disappointment for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn athletes. But the high points were noteworthy and included achievements on the biggest stages. The Sentinel-News looks back at the standout performances of the past year. What a way to finish! Medal winning and record setting performances highlighted the H-M-S girls' weekend at the state track and field meet. The Hawks collectively earned medals in three events and set two school records while competing on...
