Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Patriotism and gratitude were bursting from the gym at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School last Friday. Students, staff and community members gathered to pay homage to America's bravest during the school's annual Veterans Day program. Featured were musical tributes from both high school and elementary students, as well as remarks from keynote speaker Rev. Jordan Helming. For Hartley American Legion Cmdr. Roy Wohlert, the celebration of service was one of his favorite days of the year. "I'm like...
A longtime Hartley business has changed hands, but you won't see any new faces under the hood. Robert Young purchased Snider Auto Care Center from founder and owner Kevin Snider this month. The move was in the works for a while, but took a little extra wrenching to reach the finish line. Young, who has worked at the shop under Snider for the past 17 years, was relieved to have the paperwork behind him and move forward as the shop's new owner. "I've always wanted to own my own business," he...
Frustration over a proposed crosswalk on Highway 18 resulted in a contentious Hartley City Council meeting on Monday. Members of the Hartley Recreation Trail Committee engaged in a heated debate with the council and local property owners about the location of the crossing. Once the dust settled, the council agreed to continue discussions with Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn officials about improving pedestrian crossing conditions on the highway near the elementary and high school. "I don't believe...
My good friend, Brenden, is an avid cyclist. He races bikes professionally all over the country and has done so for the better part of the last decade. He’s good at pushing pedals. All that success comes from extensive training, both indoors and outdoors. When the ground isn’t covered in snow, he spends countless hours each year traversing highways and byways here in the Hawkeye State to build his strength and stamina. I’ve always said his affection for cycling will kill him. Not from over exhaustion or a bad crash, but from some stupid drive...
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds turned heads this month when she endorsed Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Iowa GOP Caucus. The Florida governor is currently sitting in second place (depending where you look) in polls, trailing significantly behind former President Donald Trump. You can debate the significance of endorsements, but Reynolds' decision is certainly impactful – if not immediately, historically. Caucus endorsements from Iowa governors for presidential candidates o...
It is said that you are as young as you feel. I have yet another birthday coming in a couple months, and I don’t feel young at all. As a matter of fact, if someone were to sneak another 20 candles on my cake, I probably wouldn’t know the difference. Oh, who am I kidding, they don’t bake cakes big enough to hold that many candles! Recently I spent a couple of days pheasant hunting with a group of guys that come to our area from Ohio every year. A couple guys in our area organize the weekl...
To the editor: Landowners targeted for eminent domain by Summit Carbon Solutions won several substantial victories in recent weeks, but the fight is far from over. Our celebratory high-fives must wait. Summit is wounded but remains a very real threat to the private property rights of thousands across Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. Three companies have proposed CO2 pipelines in Iowa: Summit, Navigator and Wolf. Navigator cancelled its project last month after permits were denied in South Dakota and Illinois following...
• Traffic Terry Michelle Foster Brooks, DeSoto, Texas, Speeding. Elicer R. Perez, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License; Speeding. Joseph Alan Kumlien, Canton, S.D., Failure to Yield. Austin Hansman, Hudson, S.D., No Proof of Insurance. Ismael Florencio Chilel Mendez, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Victoria Rose Marie Grubb, Sheldon, Seatbelt Violation. Lynn W. Hennings, Hartley, Seatbelt Violation. Gage Joseph Haan, Sheldon, Minor in Possession. Angela Lynn Vander Stoep, Hartley, Speeding. Paul Russell Cartwright, Paullina, Speeding. Rony...
The City of Royal and the fire department will each pay half the cost of a tank to supply diesel fuel for both entities. Maintenance Superintendent Sherman Nielsen said at the Nov. 8 city council meeting that the Royal-Clay-Lincoln Fire Board is “on board” with sharing the cost of the fuel tank and pump. The fire board preferred a tank with a 500-gallon capacity. Nielsen presented bids from AgState and Cooperative Energy. The bid from AgState was for a double-wall tank while Cooperative Energy bid a single-wall tank. “I don’t think we need a...
No meal at Red’s Catering Nov. 22 There will be no carryout meal at Red’s Catering on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Red’s will be serving a Thanksgiving meal again this year on Thursday, Nov. 23 . See the ad on Page 3 for more details. Win food vouchers courtesy of Hartley Chamber Local shoppers can sign up to win $100 in food vouchers at Fiesta Foods in Hartley courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. Mini day camp planned Nov. 27 at Hartley library ISU Extension and Outreach O’Brien County will be at the Hartley...
AgState financial results up in 2023 AgState's fiscal year ending on Aug. 31, 2023, reflected net earnings up substantially over 2022 year-end results. Total net income after-tax was $31.3 million in 2023 compared to $21.6 million in 2022. This reflected a 45 percent increase in net income. According to a news release, the AgState board felt it was important to share this success with members for the business they do with AgState. Total cash paid to members will approach $9 million between the...
Clay Central/Everly Elementary brought back its Veterans Day program last week after a four-year hiatus. The largely student-led program started with a greeting from Director of Student Services Michelle Huntress. The students then led the audience in a spirited delivery of The Pledge of Allegiance followed by Iesha Tof singing the National Anthem. Students in grades 4-6 then took the stage to individually describe what Veterans Day stands for, how it was founded, and the reason it is...
• Nov. 18, 1948 Harvey Donnenwerth, Claire Byers and Jake Roghair spent part of the week at Gray Summit, near St. Louis, Mo., where the Ralston-Purina Company’s giant research farm was located. The Hartley Community Chorus, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, began rehearsals in preparation for the presentation of a Christmas cantata. The chorus was under the direction of Wilbur Morse, a member of the teaching staff at Hartley High School. The Hartley Fire Department was called out to help extinguish an unusual automobile fire in front of the...
A memorial service for Donna F. Thorn was held Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 at the United Methodist Church in Sutherland. Pastor David Morris officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Evan and Rachel Thorn, Erica and Dillan Anderson, Easton Thorn, Justin Thorn, Braeden Thorn, Matthew Hines, Nathan Hines, Trevor Thorn and Tia Thorn. Interment was in Waterman Township Cemetery at Sutherland. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Donna Faye Thorn, third child of Leo Earl and Marguerite F. “Faye” (Meehlhause) Groen, was born July 11, 1948 in...
Kathryn "Kathy" Joann Meyerhofer, 66, of Manly, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, Minn., surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd Street NE in Mason City, with Pastor Ron Stein officiating. The celebration will continue at the Hayward City Hall, 201 Main Street, in Hayward, Minn., from 1-3 p.m. Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, at...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has scheduled a virtual public meeting to update the public on statewide Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance and management efforts. The meeting is scheduled for Nov. 29, at 7 p.m., and will be hosted on Zoom. Those wishing to attend must register in advance using the link below. To view and listen to the presentation, attendees will need a computer or smart device (e.g., phone, tablet) with a secure internet connection. Attendees can also join by...
