Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Five cents may seem like a drop in the bucket when staring down a multi-million dollar project, but members of the Hartley Recreational Trail Committee are unfazed. The group has been collecting cans and bottles from its downtown Hartley drop-off location since last June. It was previously operated by Keith and Jackie Stoltz, who processed more than $30,000 worth of can donations for Hartley's new pool over a four-year span. "It's been going well so far with strong community support," said rec...
Brothers Stephen and Matt Embrey were tired of working for somebody else. After discussing their options, they decided to bet on themselves. The duo opened SK Repair+ late last fall. The business is located in the former D's Auto Repair building on Eighth Avenue Southeast in Hartley and bills itself as a full-service automotive shop. "We were tired of having the big thumb on our backs all the time working for someone else," said Matt. "You can't beat being your own boss, but you've still gotta...
• Traffic Cortney Adam Ball, Paullina, Speeding. Nicole Marie Mezquita, Sheldon, Registration Violation; No Valid Driver’s License. Makenna Kay Stevens, Spencer, Use of Electronic Device. Joshua Meinders, Sioux Falls, S.D., Following Too Close. Ruth Hernandez Santiz, Sibley, No Valid Driver’s License. Robert Dean Johnson, Spencer, Speeding. Ryan Franklin Borden, Primghar, Failure to Obey Stop Sign. Rosa M. Matias De Leon, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Eric Urben Stearns, Worthing, S.D., Speeding. Grant Michael Jackson, Spencer, Dark Wi...
The O'Brien County Veterans Affairs Office is a trailblazer in Iowa. Director Katie Ginger last fall opened a food pantry for local veterans at her office in the courthouse – the first of its kind for a VA office in the Hawkeye State. Since then, the pantry has been used by as many as 21 households totaling 45 individuals in one month. "We were seeing a need that wasn't being met," said Ginger. "Oftentimes, a veteran has a sense of pride and is unlikely to ask for help even when they may need i...
Four Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Dance Attack members traveled to Des Moines last week to perform as part of the All-Iowa Honor Dance Team. Jamie Diaz, Kinsey Schirmer, Delaney Murphy and Emma Vollink were four of the 238 dancers representing 98 Iowa high schools on the team, which performed during the Iowa girls' state basketball tournament. The H-M-S quartet is coached by Brittany Dolphin. All-Iowa Honor Dance Team members were chosen based on ability, attitude, dedication and leadership qualities...
A medley from the well-known musical "Les Miserables" was the centerpiece of the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School late winter concert on Feb. 27. "Les Miserables" (meaning "the miserable ones") is a musical adaptation of the French novel by Victor Hugo that criticizes how society treats members of the lower social classes. According to the program notes, "The show is about courage, love, passions and resilience of the human spirit." The French musical adaptation premiered in Paris in 1980 and...
Cabin Fever Golf is March 17 The Hartley Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Cabin Fever Golf event on Friday, March 17. Cost is $10 per green fee. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. Funeral association annual meeting The O’Brien Cooperative Funeral Association will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, March 21 at the Hartley Community Center. A hot catered meal will be served starting at 6 p.m. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. Next Hartley Legion fish fry is March 17 The Hartley American Legion Family is once again hosting F...
CC/E audit report released Schnurr & Company, LLP, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants, has released an audit report on the Clay Central/Everly Community School District in Royal. Schnurr & Company, LLP, reported that for the year ended June 30, 2022 the school had revenues of $4,870,129, a 12.79 percent increase from the prior year. Operating expenses totaled $4,428,057, a 1.33 percent decrease from the prior year. The significant increase in revenues is attributed to an increase in state and federal sources. The decrease in expenses...
A memorial service for Joyce M. Richter was held Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Hartley Funeral Home Chapel in Hartley. Pastor Lynn Dau officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Megan Schuld, Austin Richter, Cory Richter, Chance Richter, Spencer Richter, Samantha Richter, Zachary Richter, Kaci Richter, Chris Wise, Aaron Jansen, Wyatt Richter, Paytin Richter, Brooklyn Schuld and Alivia Schuld. Interment will be at a later date at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Joyce Marie Richter, daughter...
Alice Ann "Alli" Dempsey Pierce went to be with her dear Lord Jesus Christ on Feb. 18, 2023. She was born on a farm in Everly, graduated from high school in Waukesha, Wis. and then traveled with a synchronized swimming show to Dallas, Texas. Soon she met and married Harry Pierce. They were married for almost 60 years when Harry passed in 2014. She was an excellent cook and they loved entertaining, golf, and going to Hawaii with her brother, Russel Dempsey, and sister-in-love, Rene Dempsey. They...
• March 11, 1948 Approximately $68,000 worth of farm machinery and livestock was sold at an auction at the Arnold W. Metz farm south of Hartley. An estimated 2,000 to 2,500 persons from as far away as 100 miles gave the Metz farm the appearance of a county fair. In as thrilling fashion as anyone could imagine, Hartley narrowly missed victory in the final seconds of their fourth game at the girls’ state basketball tournament. In the final 15 seconds, June Sampson tried three consecutive shots, each one of which was a “heartbreaker,” in and out o...
The War Eagle Conference boys' basketball all-conference first team is dominated by seniors, and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's Lance Berends and Kooper Ebel are among them. This is the fourth time that Berends has been named to the all-WEC first team. Ebel is on the first team for the second time, having received that recognition as a sophomore. He was on the second team last year and was honorable mention as a freshman. Berends led H-M-S in scoring, rebounds and blocks during the 2022-23 season and...
Two sophomores from Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn were named to the 2022-23 War Eagle Conference girls' all-conference basketball teams. Kylee Schiphoff is a second-team selection. She led H-M-S in scoring, was second on the team in assists, blocks and steals, and was third in rebounding. Abby Douma is honorable mention all-conference. She led the Hawks in rebounding and blocks and was second in scoring. Both were named to the all-conference teams for the first time. The all-WEC girls' basketball...
Clay Central/Everly Elementary recently hosted the second round of Family Fun Nights. The evening consisted of a meal, a Leader in Me presentation by Director of Student Services Michelle Huntress, and STEM centers located throughout the school. The gymnasium was abuzz with hands-on materials ranging from building with cardboard, to trainsets and Legos. Other centers located in classrooms included microbots and coding projects for students to lead instruction and show their parent/guardians...
O'Brien County is well-known for its lush cornfields and rich soils. Now, it's safe to add cheese to the list. Mild cheddar and Monterey jack made at AMPI's plant in Sanborn were featured in the first-place shredded cheese blend entry at the 2023 United States Championship Cheese Contest. The blend was cut and packaged at AMPI's Portage, Wis., facility. "The dedication of our dairy farm families and cheesemakers, and all of the team members in between, ensures consistent championship-caliber...
