Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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A rural Melvin man will fill the District 4 seat on the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn school board. Kyle McCarter was appointed to the seat on Monday. He was one of three individuals who expressed interest in filling the position. Preston DeBoer, of rural Hartley, and Sara Otto, of rural Ocheyedan, were others considered for appointment. The other four board members voted by ballot to fill the position. President Scott Vollink did not state how many votes each candidate received. McCarter immediately t...
A major goal of the Royal City Council has moved from a "someday project" to a potential reality. Council members heard an update on Jan. 12 regarding the estimated cost of repaving 2-1/2 blocks of Main Street. The estimate was made by Jacob DeLoss, of DeLoss Construction in Spencer, after meeting with Mayor Josh Toft, Council Member Matt Goyette and Maintenance Superintendent Sherman Nielsen to inspect the street. "We have a starting point," Toft observed. "Whenever we talk about street...
Swimming season may be several months out, but members of the Hartley Community Pool Campaign Committee are still asking locals to dive in with donations. As of Tuesday morning, just over $173,000 had been donated to the pool campaign. The goal is $500,000, and committee spokeswoman Jackie Stoltz admitted they've got a ways to go. "We're plugging along," she said. "If you have a business and haven't donated yet, you can do so by sending a check to City Hall or you can contact either myself,...
The Everly City Council remains at an impasse about how to spend federal pandemic relief dollars. Members on Monday once again mulled how to use funds distributed to the city by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which was passed by Congress last year to provide $1.9 trillion in economic stimulus to help offset pandemic-related losses. Everly received two payments totaling $81,963, according to previous discussion. The money must be spent by December 2024; however, it comes with strict stipulations. Right now, the council is having a hard...
Though absent for most of the winter, snow returned to northwest Iowa last week. A winter storm dumped various amounts of accumulation throughout the area on Jan. 14, canceling school and other events. According to the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, Sheldon received 4.5" while Spencer recorded 10.4". Milford was in the middle at 8". The ground is white again, but the area is still lagging behind average accumulation totals. According to the NWS's records, Sioux City recorded its...
• Traffic Brian L. Parks, Sheldon, Trespass. Krista Dawn Badhorse, Primghar, No Proof of Insurance. Damon Blake Ashworth, Excelsior Springs, Mo., Speeding. Jessica Rae Webber, Otsego, Minn., Speeding. Christian Joseph Maldonado, Hospers, Speeding. Philip Jon Krug, Remsen, Failure to Display Safety (SMV) Device. Niel N. Riedemann, West Des Moines, Seatbelt Violation; Violation of Restricted Driver’s License. Susan A. Butcher, Scottsdale, Ariz., Speeding. Amelia Grace Singleton, Delano, Minn., Speeding. Mark A. Bowling, Naperville, Ill., Spe...
Last year was the second dry year in a row for Iowa. Over the previous 24 months, parts of central and west central Iowa received a foot less than normal moisture. Both streamflow and groundwater conditions were of concern throughout much of 2021, but the third-wettest October on record helped to end the year with near normal conditions. "Looking back on 2021, the wet October we experienced in Iowa really helped set us up for better spring conditions," said Tim Hall, DNR's coordinator of...
Meet new VA admin in Hartley Local veterans are encouraged to attend a free coffee meet-and-greet for new O’Brien County Veterans’ Affairs Administrator Katie Ginger on Monday, Jan. 24 at Grounded in Hartley. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. Pan-fried chicken at Red’s in Hartley Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a pan-fried chicken dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. Eggs & Issues forums start Jan. 22 Local residents can listen to state lawmakers discuss issues affecti...
Applicants sought for healthcare scholarship, loan program Applications are now being accepted for the Bennie B. and Ernestine F. Shine Scholarship, the Adam J. Anderson Scholarship and the Cornwall Loan Program. All programs are designed to help area students pursue healthcare careers. The Shine Scholarship fund, administered by Spencer Hospital, annually awards funds to persons who have completed at least one semester of a nursing or allied health program, such as radiology, therapy programs (respiratory care, speech, physical or...
To the editor: The letter to the editor on January 6, 2022 by Bonnie Ewoldt was well written and very informative. As a landowner this addressed concerns and issues for me. It is important that the public knows and understands all aspects of this proposed pipeline. Shirley Mori Sorenson West Des Moines...
I marked my 31st trip around the sun last Thursday. That’s just a fancy way of saying it’s been 10 years since my last fun birthday party. I’ve never been particularly fond of my “big day.” There isn’t much to do during the dead of winter, and I don’t really enjoy the added attention. It’s a day that ends in “Y” for me. That said, my 31st will be one for the record books. I didn’t have reservations at a fancy restaurant or bar, but instead had an afternoon date with the oral surgeon to get a molar pulled and my bottom lip dissected. Yep, two c...
Just last year, Washington insiders colluded to try to overturn the will of the people of Iowa in a fair and free election. The Speaker of the House of Representatives attempted to steal a House seat. Iowa's Second District congresswoman, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, won her election in 2020 and was certified by Iowa's secretary of state, 24 county auditors from both parties and the bipartisan State Board of Canvass. But in a total political power grab, the Speaker of the House spent over $600,000...
Richard R. Albrecht, 89, of Seattle, Wash., died on Dec. 28, 2021, at the age of 89. Always an optimist, Dick was a collegial man who valued a challenge. He spent his early years on an Iowa farm with his parents, Arnold and Catherine Albrecht, and siblings Shirley and Larry in a notable home built from local fieldstone. Dick was 8 years old when his father died, leaving his mother to manage the farm. Dick participated in sports, musical competitions and farm work in Hartley. Dick attended the Un...
Services in memory of Billie Ann Schuett were held Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Milford. Father Brian Hughes officiated. Pallbearers were Bob Nitz, Eric Nitz, James Nitz, Kyle Schuett, Daniel Schuett and Sam Jennett. Honorary pallbearers were Jonathan Schuett, Ethan Schuett, Jesse Schuett, Nicole Schuett Jennett, Mikayla Schuett and Natalie Schuett. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery at Milford. Warner Funeral Home in Spencer assisted with the arrangements. Billie Ann Schuett, the daughter of Raymond and Helen E...
• Jan. 23, 1947 Central Iowa Telephone Co. announced that Hartley and all other towns it served would have an increase in rates. The company stated that the cost of everything entering into the furnishing of telephone service had increased. Representatives of a large number of local clubs and organizations met to discuss the feasibility of a recreation program for Hartley youth. The enthusiastic commitments of those presented indicated that the program was much needed and would be well supported. Residents of Hartley and surrounding c...
Jenna Keene is the new Clay County Youth Outreach Coordinator for Iowa State University and Extension. She started in her position Jan. 10. In her role, Keene will focus on programs designed to increase hands-on learning opportunities for youth. "I will be focusing on developing and presenting new workshops, camps and events for youth in Clay County, as well as partnering with local teachers, businesses and community leaders to provide new opportunities for youth throughout the area," Keene...
Defense played a big role in ending the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn boys' basketball team's four-game losing skid. Playing solid defense throughout the game, the Hawks held off Sheldon's late charge to earn a 55-51 win on Jan. 10 in Hartley. "Our defense was the key all night. We defended hard all game," said Hawk coach Naet Hoaglund. The Hawks matched their defensive intensity with a hot start on offense, leading to an 8-0 lead. The rest of the first quarter was a draw, ending with H-M-S out in...
The final minutes of the first half and the start of the third quarter settled the outcome of a girls' non-conference basketball game between Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn and Sheldon. During that time the Orabs built a 21-point lead and went on to earn a 60-45 win on Jan. 10 in Hartley. Sheldon scored the first six points of the game but the Hawks stayed close and only trailed 10-5 after one quarter. An inability to make free throws in the second quarter prevented H-M-S from cutting into the Orabs'...
Okoboji/HMS wrestlers broke into the win column in Siouxland Conference action during a double dual on Jan. 13 at Milford. The Pioneers opened the night with a 51-32 win over Sheldon/South O'Brien. With Sibley-Ocheyedan able to fill only four weights, Okoboji/HMS rolled to a 72-6 win. H-M-S wrestlers Nick Bronstad, Bryce Dodge and James Gellerman won a match by fall in the dual with the Orabs. At Algona on Jan. 11, the Pioneers defeated Estherville-Lincoln Central (51-21) and lost to Algona...
