Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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A state-ordered pandemic declaration will end next week, one month shy of its two-year anniversary. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Feb. 3 signed the final extension of the state's public health disaster emergency proclamation, announcing it will expire at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15. It was first issued in accordance with the governor's executive authority on March 17, 2020 to enable certain public health mitigation measures during the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over time, it...
A bill proposed by O'Brien County's representative in the Iowa Senate would halt the use of eminent domain to complete privately-funded projects. Sen. Jeff Taylor, R-Sioux Center, last week introduced Senate File 2160, which would gut the Iowa Utilities Board's (IUB) power to grant eminent domain for projects of private companies. Taylor said the bill is in response to complaints from farmers and local governments in northwest Iowa regarding two proposed carbon dioxide pipelines by Summit...
An outbreak of COVID-19 at Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley has been quelled. According to interim CMHC Director Lisa Lowe, no residents were testing positive for the virus as of Tuesday morning. The facility experienced its first outbreak of the pandemic last month when five residents became infected. Outbreaks at longterm care facilities are only declared when three or more residents test positive for COVID-19. "We have been doing regular testing," Lowe said. "We have completed...
The Clay Central/Everly school board on Jan. 26 agreed to offer an early retirement package to qualifying teachers this year. According to Board Secretary Diane White, the first two eligible CC/E instructors who apply will be considered. Qualifying employees must have completed a total of 15 years of continuous service in the district as a licensed teacher or administrator, or combination of both. The minimum age to qualify is 55. On Superintendent Kevin Wood's recommendation, the board unanimou...
• Traffic Connie Jo Post, Sioux Falls, S.D., Speeding; Failure to Obey Stop Sign. George Caleb Eberhart Gerodias, Sioux City, No Proof of Insurance. Jeffrie Dillyn Mote, Wetumka, Ill., No Valid Driver’s License. Linda Kay Nachreiner, Laurens, Speeding; Registration Violation. Brett Isaac Fifield, Omaha, Neb., Seatbelt Violation. Grant Ross Demars, Paullina, No Valid Driver’s License. Maclovio Rodas Montejo, Wakefield, Neb., Permitting Unauthorized Driver. Phian Lovan, Primghar, Failure to Obey Stop Sign. Layn Joseph Case, Paullina, Speed...
Everly omelet breakfast is Sunday The Everly Lions Club will host an omelet breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Hap Ketelsen Community Center in Everly. Fresh-made omelets, muffins, rolls and little smokies will be served. Valentine’s Day special at Crazy Bob’s Crazy Bob’s in Hartley will be serving a special Valentine’s Day supper for two on Monday. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. Hot beef at Red’s Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a hot beef dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 16 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. See the ad o...
Operation PB&J to benefit local backpack program The H-M-S Kids Backpack Program is holding a peanut butter and jelly fundraiser. Those interested in contributing can do so by leaving a jar of peanut butter or jelly on the table near the check-out registers at Fiesta Foods. Plastic jars only. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. Named to dean's list at SDSU Students from this area have been named to the dean's list for academic excellence after the fall 2021 semester at South Dakota State...
Clay Central/Everly's students have been hard at work earning badges for their PBIS program. PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and is a system that many schools utilize to promote good behavior, positive social actions/reactions and safety within the classroom and school. PBIS implements strategies of how to deal with certain situations, educates on how to prevent escalation of conversational or emotional issues that may arise, and helps in providing an outline of...
Last Saturday the Clay Raiders 4-H group enjoyed attending the 2022 Beef Bonanza at Iowa Lakes Community College. The Raiders, along with other local 4-H groups, attended this fun event held at the ILCC Emmetsburg campus. The information-packed day provided quality programming and information in all things beef science to those participating. Not only was the day filled with informative teachings and demonstrations, it also provided an atmosphere of fun and excitement that kept the children...
If you keep up with the headlines, you're aware of a plethora of issues being discussed this session in Des Moines. From scandalous books in schools to K-12 vouchers and tax cuts, there's plenty on the table. However, none of that pointed discourse has been directed to a growing issue poised to plague the Hawkeye State for years to come. Many of our bridges are junk, and it's high time lawmakers create some sort of targeted plan before the ailing infrastructure hits the dirt. A recent report in...
To the editor: Senator Joni Ernst’s article on Jan. 20 that Democrats are gaslighting the American people regarding restricting voter rights needs some clarification. The Voting Rights Bill was passed in Aug. 1965. It was readopted and strengthened in 1970, 1975 and 1982. It was passed with support from both Republicans and Democrats. Sen. Ernst states that the Left is manufacturing a voting crisis. The fact is that 18 states with Republican governors and Republican-controlled legislators have enacted 30 laws restricting voter access as r...
To the editor: In regard to Pedley’s Ponderings last week, I agree whole-heartedly about your assessment of Fran McCaffery and the years of talented players with so-so results of the Iowa basketball team. I too am a frustrated Hawkeye, but I also think that Kirk Ferentz should have been gone years ago as well. I know that he holds all kinds of longevity records, but he has also been there for 23 years! We have gone through years of never being a real consistent football national powerhouse and when we have a good year, we blow the bowl game. H...
To the editor: In 1966, Ronald Reagan created “The Eleventh Commandment” during his campaign for governor of California. The Commandment reads: Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican. Today, despite my deep admiration for President Reagan, I must break this rule. I do so only because Reagan also famously said, “Trust, but verify.” A candidate for the Iowa State Senate in northwest Iowa, Anthony LaBruna, is asking Iowans to trust him to represent them in Des Moines. He’s crafting a message that he has deep ties to Iowa as well as t...
A funeral service for Jennie Stallman was held Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, at the Hartley Funeral Home Chapel in Hartley. Pastor Chris Nitzel officiated. Pallbearers were Jim Stallman, Bill Stallman, Davis Foughty, Gaylen Roskens, Todd Dykstra and Dennis Petersen. Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Jennie Stallman, one of seven children born to Andrew and Margaret (Beyer) TenBraak, came into the world on Jan. 26, 1934, in Doon. She spent her youth in the Doon area, doing what most...
A funeral service for Otto Polson, Jr. was held Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at the Hartley Funeral Home Chapel in Hartley. Pastor Michael Eeten officiated. Pallbearers were Perry Polson, Kelly Polson, Mark Polson, Joseph Paulson, Dustin Polson and Scott Heetland. Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Otto “Ott” Polson, Jr., one of two sons born to Otto, Sr. and Lorna (Voss) Polson, came into the world on Dec. 23, 1938, on a farm near Marcus. He spent his youth around the Har...
Visitation and fellowship in memory of Richard H. “Rick” Brinkman was held Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at the Sanborn Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers were Leon Kanengieter, Dave Sheffield, Lonnie Klever, Terry Van Dyke, Gary Anderson, Jeff Kuehl, Kendall DeKam and Tom Elgersma, and grandchildren Troy Simons, Blake Simons, Summer Brinkman and Mason Brinkman. Interment at a later date will be in Roseland Cemetery at Sanborn. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Richard Henry “Rick” Brinkman, the son of Robert and Donna (Vande...
• Feb. 6, 1947 Leo Rasmussen, son of Mose Rasmussen, received a temporary appointment as manager of radio station KSVP at Artesia, N.M. He would continue his post as program director until adjustment was made in the staff. The Earl Britton farm sale ran well over the $20,000 mark. Highest prices paid included $310 for the top cow and $1,730 for a tractor. It was one of the best-advertised sales in the county. A C-D Farm Service truck driven by Emmet Frick and a truck driven by Gale Birdsall ran head-on into each other near the Ben Geerdes farm...
A moment in Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn boys' basketball history was noted on Jan. 31, when Lance Berends was presented a special ball recognizing him for reaching the 1,000-point mark. The ball was presented by Hawk coach Naet Hoaglund. The junior reached that career milestone at home during the Hawks' game with Hinton on Jan. 28. Berends is quickly moving up the all-time scoring list at H-M-S. Through 20 games this season he has scored 405 points, giving him 1,085 for his career. That moves him...
Big finishes in both halves helped Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn defeat Harris-Lake Park, 61-45, on Feb. 1 in Hartley. It was the Hawk girls' first win since Jan. 18. The 10-10 deadlock at the end of the first quarter reflected the early seesaw battle. It continued until H-M-S took the lead for good with 5:45 left in the second quarter. The Hawks extended it to 29-20 at the half. "The girls were mentally and physically ready to go. They played the whole game and they played hard. They were on top of...
The Okoboji/HMS wrestling team's performance at the 2A Sectional 13 at Estherville on Saturday may not have been flashy, but it was effective. Five Pioneers finished in the Top 2 of their weight classes to qualify for the district meet, and the team claimed a Top 3 finish. Okoboji/HMS's only champion was Nick Bronstad at 285 pounds. The senior pinned Jess Christensen of Estherville-Lincoln Central in the semifinals (1:19). In the championship match Bronstad, ranked No. 6 by IAwrestle.com, won...
Given the opportunity to turn the tables on two opponents that had won earlier meetings, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn earned wins over MMCRU and Harris-Lake Park, and won two more games to wrap up a 4-0 week. H-M-S began the week by defeating MMCRU, 45-43, on Jan. 31 in Hartley. The Royals had prevailed in the meeting six days earlier, 61-58. "It was nice to get back in the win column," Hawk coach Naet Hoaglund said. "I thought our guys came out and competed hard, especially on the defensive end....
Class 2A girls' regional basketball tournament play begins Saturday, Feb. 12, with Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn hosting Alta-Aurelia at 7 p.m. The winner will advance to play Sibley-Ocheyedan in the quarterfinal round at 7 p.m. on Feb. 15 at Sibley. Sioux Central and North Union will play on Feb. 15 at Armstrong and the winner will also play in the regional semifinal at Sibley on Feb. 18. The Region 2 final will be played on Feb. 23 at a site to be determined. H-M-S will host Trinity Christian in the...
