Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Visitors to Everly's first-ever community museum will be treated to a blast from the past once doors open this summer. The archive is filled to the brim with Everly-centric relics dating back to the town's start. Though Cattlefeeder keepsakes comprise the most notable displays, other items from businesses both past and present, as well as military memorabilia, line the walls. "It's been really fun when people bring things in to donate," said Connie Goeken, one of the museum's steering committee...
The application of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's gift policy was put to the test during the school board meeting on Jan. 18. Former H-M-S superintendent Stephen Litts indicated his desire to donate funds to the district. A suggested use of them was the purchase of benches that could be placed either on the north side of the elementary school or in front of it. Discussion was held in the context of board policy 704.4, which is a part of the larger 700 series that was approved during the meeting. The...
Some Iowans have a clearer picture of when they might receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Gov. Kim Reynolds on Jan. 21 announced the second phase of Iowa's vaccine rollout plan. Under the criteria, Iowans who are 65 and older as well as some essential workers will be able to get the vaccine starting in early February once Phase 1b begins. There are five tiers under the second phase. Tier 1 includes first responders, law enforcement officers, school staff and child care workers, which consists of an esti...
Iowa Fourth District Rep. Randy Feenstra was selected this week to serve on three committees in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Hull Republican was named to the Agriculture, Budget, and Science, Space and Technology committees. Feenstra was especially pleased with his Agriculture Committee spot, as it marked the first time since 2019 that Iowa's Fourth District had a seat at the table. Former Rep. Steve King was removed from the committee two years ago by Republican leadership following...
COVID-19 positivity rates decreased in O'Brien and Clay counties over the past week. As of Tuesday evening, O'Brien County's 14-day positivity rate was 8.6 percent, down from 10.9 percent a week ago. Clay County's was up to 12.2 percent from 11.2 percent over the same time period. The statewide positivity rate was down from 12 percent to 10.4 percent. Coronavirus-related deaths were up one apiece in O'Brien and Clay counties to 55 and 21, respectively. There have been 4,492 COVID-19 deaths state...
Fifth graders at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School recently completed a unit about the American flag and wrote essays for the American Legion Flag Essay Contest as a culminating activity. Winners included: Addily Benz, first place; Ellie Pals, second place; and Lexi Schmillen, third place. Addily Benz, 1st place The flag means freedom to me. My great grandpa (Robert Benz) served in the Navy at the end of WWII. My papa (grandpa Tracy Fortune) also served in the Navy. I called him and asked...
• Traffic Shawn Rooney, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License; Registration Violation. Christopher L. Cavin, Sheldon, No Proof of Insurance. Mark Eldon Dykstra, Hospers, No Valid Commercial Driver’s License; Safety Regulations Violation. Matthew Mark Dykstra, Hospers, Safety Regulations Violation, 2 counts. Artemio Adrian Lopez Lopez, Worthington, Minn., No Valid Driver’s License. Lacey Rose Nachtigal, Melvin, Speeding. Jay Matthew Timm, Cleveland, Registration Violation. Mark W. Fuhrman, Paullina, Failure to Obey Stop Sign. Travis A. Brown, Primg...
2th Annual Family Fest canceled The Clay County Fair & Events Center announced last week that the 2021 edition of Family Fest, originally scheduled for March 6, has been canceled. “We feel with the current COVID-19 mitigation measures that are in place, we would not be able to put on the same quality of event that everyone deserves and expects, and do so in a safe and responsible way,” the Family Fest organizing committee stated in a news release. “We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Family Fest in 2022.” Next year’s event is schedu...
Competes for spot on youth pork leadership team Eleven young women and men competed for three positions on the 2021 Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) Youth Leadership Team. The competition was held Jan. 25 and 26 in Des Moines. Among the candidates was Paige Dagel, a 2020 graduate of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School. She is the daughter of Paul and Stacey Dagel, of Sanborn. The Youth Leadership Team is designed for those who are passionate about the pork industry. Contestants were...
Fiesta Foods in Hartley and H-M-S Parents In Education (PIE) have once again joined forces to participate in the Apples For the Students program. Participating groups can earn Apple Computers and iPads, sporting goods, audiovisual equipment, science supplies and hundreds of other items for their preferred school, all at no cost. To earn these free awards, community members simply have to collect as many register receipts from Fiesta Foods as possible and return them by March 1, 2021. Receipts...
The end of the semester always marks the time for testing and assessments. This has been true for Clay Central/Everly Elementary students the last couple of weeks as they have been hard at work completing their winter testing. Students were rewarded for their diligence and perseverance with a little outdoor fun. The mild Iowa winter temperatures and recent abundance of snow helped make it a good time. Last week the Clay County Conservation Board brought the students each a pair of snowshoes,...
Graveside services for Helen D. Mielke were held Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at Harrison Township Cemetery in rural May City. Pastor Christopher Nitzel officiated. Warner Funeral Home in Spencer assisted with the arrangements. Helen Dorothy Mielke, the daughter of Albert and Alice (Grotefeld) Koechert, was born April 17, 1920 in rural Everly. Her childhood years were spent in Everly where she received her education, graduating from Everly Consolidated High School in 1938. She continued her education by attending the Methodist School of Nursing,...
A funeral service for Audrey V. Donnenwerth was held Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in May City. Pallbearers were Jim Johnson, Ben Johnson, Roger Untiedt, Jon Untiedt, Brian Ruhle, Jim Hemphill and Pete Laven. Interment was in Harrison Township Cemetery at May City. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Audrey Verla Heldt was born in Terril to Rudolph and Dortha (Baker) Heldt on Aug. 26, 1925. She attended school in Terril until the family moved to Spirit Lake, where she graduated from high school in 1...
• Jan. 31, 1946 The Hartley Farmers Mutual fire truck joined the Ocheyedan firemen in fighting flames that completely destroyed the Luinstra garage at May City. The flames originated in the rear of the workroom. Thanks to quick response of the community, nearby buildings were saved. August Brand, formerly of Storm Lake, rented the building south of the Hartley Liquor Store, previously occupied by Pilley’s cream station. After completing extensive remodeling of the building, Mr. Brand was ready to open a shoe repair business. S/Sgt. Ervin H. Wes...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has launched a new event registration site that is part of the Go Outdoors Iowa system currently used for hunting and fishing licenses. The new site, at www.events.gooutdoorsiowa.com, is now home to hunter education classes, hunter education field days, boater education classes, learn to hunt/trap/shoot workshops, mentored opportunities, general outdoor skills workshops and more. Hunter education classes are typically offered between March and October as...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources released between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout at five community trout ponds as part of its cool weather trout program that brings trout to areas that cannot support them during the summer. The Scharnberg Pond located southeast of Everly was included on the list. All winter/spring community trout stockings will be unannounced this year. Family fishing events will not be held to help reduce the crowd size at stocking locations and minimize the spread of COV...
After breaking even through four games that count toward the War Eagle Conference girls' standings, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn has now lost three straight. MMCRU brought a No. 5 ranking in Class 1A to Hartley on Jan. 18 and they lived up to it. The Royals ran out to a big lead and went on to defeat H-M-S, 73-25. Thirty-two turnovers hampered the Hawks, who were limited to 34 shots from the field. Scoring for H-M-S included eight points by Lydia Harders and Jasmine Lux, five points by Taya Mason and...
lts for Okoboji/H-M-S during a Siouxland Conference wrestling double dual on Jan. 21 at Rock Valley. The Pioneers defeated MOC-Floyd Valley (41-33) to claim their first conference win of the season and they were defeated by Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley (54-15). The split gave Okoboji/H-M-S a 1-4 record in Siouxland duals. Nick Bronstad picked up two wins, including one by fall. DOUBLE DUAL AT ROCK VALLEY (MOC-FV, BH/RV) 106: Michael Gonnerman won by forfeit; lost by technical fall to Gabino Vargas,...
Changes are in store for regular and postseason football as a result of action taken by the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s board of control on Jan. 21. The board approved adding one classification of football for the 2021 season, which had been recommended by a joint classification meeting with the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. Class 5A will be added to 11-player football to reduce the disparity in enrollment in the largest class, and to increase the number of participating teams and student-athletes in the postseason. Also a...
Okoboji/H-M-S was one of seven teams to participate in a multi-dual tournament hosted by Sioux Center on Jan. 22. Most teams competed in three duals during the meet that was put together after the OA/BCIG tournament was canceled. Facing Estherville-Lincoln Central for the fourth time, Okoboji/H-M-S evened their season series with a 42-27 win. The Pioneers didn't fare as well competing against Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley for the second straight night (56-26) or against Spirit Lake Park (51-24)....
The second and third quarters helped determine the outcome of two War Eagle Conference boys' basketball games last week. The middle quarters separated Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn and MMCRU during their game on Jan. 18 in Hartley. The Hawks outscored the Royals by 29 points in those quarters to secure an 89-54 win. MMCRU rallied from a pair of early six-point deficits to take an 18-17 lead. But the Hawks responded with a 23-3 run to build a 47-29 half time lead. H-M-S dominated the third quarter to...
