Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Any debate about whom Iowa Republicans want in the White House next year was put to rest Monday night. Former president Donald Trump breezed to victory during the Iowa GOP Caucus with 51 percent of the vote statewide. Participants braved frigid temperatures to cast their ballots during the event, which officially kicked off the 2024 presidential nominating process. "It's been a long road getting here, but we're finally here," O'Brien County GOP Central Committee Chair Denny Werkmeister told the...
The cost of lunches for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn students will continue to be covered by the district through the end of the current school year. H-M-S began covering the cost of student lunches in December on a two-month trial basis. That was done, in large part, due to the balance in the district's Nutrition Fund. With that balance still in excess of $600,000 as of Dec. 31, board members decided on Monday to continue covering student lunch costs. "We certainly have the capacity to continue it...
A new director is leading services at the Hartley Public Library. Casey Mason, of Hartley, took the reigns at the local facility in late November. She started at the library as an assistant in September before taking over following the resignation of her predecessor, Angie Heikens. "I've liked that it's in town, and I've enjoyed getting to know and serve the kids and other patrons," Mason said. In addition to her duties as director, Mason also serves as the children's programming director. She...
The City of Everly's real estate portfolio shrunk once again Monday night. The council accepted two bids of $1,000 apiece from Stephanie and Derrick Nestvold for a pair of lots located by the railroad tracks. Barring any hiccups, the Nestvolds will take ownership in March once the required notice is published and a public hearing is held. The lots sit at the intersection of East Fourth Street and Rumsey Street. The Nestvolds were the only bidders on the properties. The minimum bid for each lot s...
The process of getting Royal’s Main Street repaved has hit another bump in the road. During discussion in December, council members indicated interest in having the city take on the project. It was hoped that excessive costs for engineering and upgrades to intersections, sidewalk approaches and street lighting could be avoided. Mayor Josh Toft reported at the Jan. 10 council meeting that he was told by an engineer that any municipal project costing over $100,000 must be engineered and open to public bid. “I guess maybe we’re back to squar...
• Arrested on drug charges An O’Brien County man faces felony drug charges after officers carried out a search warrant in Sutherland. According to the Sutherland Police Department, eight sealed bags of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a digital scale were found on Jan. 11. Dean Swanson, 58, of Sutherland, was charged with Drug Stamp Violation and Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver or Manufacture, both class D felonies; and Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, misdemeanors. Also arrested was...
Cocktails & Kisses at HKCC in Everly The Hap Ketelsen Community Center in Everly will host “Cocktails & Kisses” on Saturday, Feb. 10. The event will feature drinks and a meal. Proceeds will benefit the HKCC and Everly Public Library. See the ad on Page 2 for complete details. Red’s Catering menu Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a variety of specials on Wednesday, Jan. 24. See the ad on Page 4 for complete details. HLC food pantry Current hours for the food pantry at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly are Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m. Ev...
Hartley snow ordinance reminders The City of Hartley is reminding residents of snow removal and street parking ordinances during winter. See the ad on Page 2 for complete information. Nearly 200 units of blood donated in ’23 The community of Hartley hosted five blood drives during 2023. The 197 units of blood that were donated saved and potentially sustained the lives of 591 people in need. LifeServe Blood Center recognized the following donors who achieved milestones during the past year. Darrel Dodge, 21 gallons; Carl Puhrmann, 18; David E...
Spencer Hospital's Birth Center initially had a quiet start to the New Year; that is until Jessica Rojas and Juan Lopez arrived unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, Jan. 2, with Jessica in active labor. At 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3, little baby Liam Lopez made his arrival into the world, earning him the distinction of Spencer Hospital's first baby of 2024. He weighed 5 pounds, 6 ounces and measured at 18.25 inches long. Jessica said that they chose the name "Liam" because she loved the meaning of...
• Jan. 13, 1949 The Hartley municipal skating rink was made ready for use for the first time. Adverse weather conditions held back its construction. Many of Hartley’s young people were making good use of it. Heavyweight champion Joe Louis boxed a four-round exhibition against Orlan Ott before 3,800 spectators at Topeka, Kan. The champ barely developed a sweat as Ott bored in. Louis laced Ott a few times, but he smiled and patted the Hartley native on the back after each round. Lon MacDowell, local chairman of the March of Dimes drive to aid...
A funeral service for Larry D. Klatt was held Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley. Pastor Chris Nitzel officiated. Pallbearers were John Klatt, Jr., Darry Klatt, Don Brigham, Dwight Jacobs, Paul Yock, Jr. and Jacob Hubbard. Burial was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Larry Dean Klatt was born Nov. 27, 1937 near Melvin, the son of Otto, Sr. and Pearl (Wells) Klatt. He was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran church in Melvin and grew up on the family f...
A funeral service for Terry L. Van Dyke was held Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at the Christian Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Phillip Westra officiated. Pallbearers were Tim Brinkman, Tim Klaver, Lee Reitsma, Larry Reitsma, Marlin Vander Velde and Ryan Van Dyke. Interment was in Roseland Cemetery at Sanborn. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. When Terry Lee Van Dyke was born on March 17, 1954 on a farm near Hartley, Dr. Sweeney thought his name should be Patrick after St. Patrick’s Day. But his parents, John and June Van D...
A memorial service for Kenny L. Menke was held Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Grace Fellowship Church in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Brad Harms, Kent Rusch, Mark Smith, Dave Steuck and Jeff Smith. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Kenny Lee Menke was born Oct. 9, 1958 in Hartley, the third of five children of Eldon E. and Merna R. (Dodge) Menke. He grew up on his parents’ farm northwest of Hartley, doing the usual things farm kids do and helping with the farm operation as he was able. He a...
Both of Okoboji/HMS's wrestling teams had perfect nights during duals hosted by Sibley-Ocheyedan on Jan. 11. The Pioneer boys defeated Sheldon/South O'Brien, 43-30, and topped Sibley-Ocheyedan, 51-24. H-M-S athletes contributed a total of five individual wins. James Gellerman (175) was 2-0, pinning Kolt Roos of Sheldon/SOS (0:59) and Dominic Marco of S-O (3:23). Nathan Stofferan (113) also earned two wins, pinning Jackson Van Der Sloot of S-O (3:57) and receiving a forfeit. Ethan Wiersma (215)...
Better shooting from the floor and dominance on the glass helped turn what had been a battle with Sheldon into a comfortable victory for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn. The Hawk girls used a 12-point advantage in the fourth quarter to wrap up a 62-41 win on Jan. 11 in Hartley. H-M-S made 43 percent of its shots from the field, including 8-of-15 from three-point range, and dominated the glass by a 41-26 margin. Both teams attempted 29 free throws and neither made more than 50 percent of them. After...
Turnovers that led to quick scores made things easy for Sheldon in a 68-31 win over Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn. The boys' non-conference game was played Jan. 11 in Hartley. The Orabs rolled to a 25-8 lead in the first quarter, scoring many of their points off Hawk turnovers. While the scoring pace slowed considerably in the second quarter, H-M-S still trailed 39-12 at halftime. "Sheldon was very disruptive in their press and caused us fits with it the whole night. We just shoot ourselves in the...
