Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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From delicious hors d'oeuvres to engaging performances, the Everly Heritage Museum's Mardi Gras on Main fundraiser concert was a success on every level. Guests were treated to a variety of selections performed by local musicians during the event, which was held last Saturday in front of a packed crowd at the Hap Ketelsen Community Center. Following cocktail hour, the main event began with a full horns section, bassist, guitar and drums. Five vocalists lofted tunes to the rafters, backed by the...
The Royal City Council is still interested in turning control of the city's water system over to Iowa Lakes Regional Water. During the council meeting on March 8, CEO Brad Veit reviewed the proposed 28E agreement and answered questions from city officials. If the city turns its water utility over to ILRW, they would assume responsibility for the entire system, including maintenance and upgrades to infrastructure. Local customers would be billed by ILRW rather than the city. Mayor Josh Toft...
A proposal that would bring chickens to backyards in Everly received both support and scrutiny during a special gathering Tuesday at City Hall. Members of the urban chicken committee listened to residents' opinions on allowing laying hens in town. The proposal was first floated in front of the council last month, but members wanted to seek community input on the matter before making a final decision. Supporters of the plan, which was suggested by resident Janice Nielsen, iterated many of the...
The City of Hartley's willingness to enforce ordinances was called into question during Monday's council meeting. Resident Tim Hilbert was in attendance to complain about snow-covered sidewalks, which he believed are a big problem in town. He claimed it's nearly impossible to walk a single block during the winter without running into a sidewalk that isn't scooped. "Nobody [scoops] because you don't enforce it," Hilbert said. "As a city council, do you think it's acceptable? I can't even go to...
• Traffic Katie Lea Buss, Sheldon, Dark Windows. Charles A. Williams, Registration Violation. Ana Lopez Lopez, Denison, Failure to Use Child Restraint Device, 2 counts; No Valid Driver’s License; Speeding. Hunter Elizabeth Landau, Hull, Registration Violation. Romel Abundio Cuardra Santos, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Robert Joseph Ketelsen, Sanborn, No Proof of Insurance. Jose Armando Bautista, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Evan Patrick Eilers, Sanborn, Minor in Possession, Tobacco. Teunis Gerrit DeBondt, Sioux City, Speedin...
Some members of the Iowa Senate do not think that public notices published in newspapers remain relevant and necessary. A bill filed in the newly-formed Technology Committee this month moved through committee in two days and last week moved through the Ways & Means Committee in one day. Senate File 546 would result in removing a major component of government transparency. This legislation would require legal notices to be posted on a website controlled by the very government legal notices are...
To the editor: It is amazing that Brian Ferentz’s contract was renewed with Iowa football. Brian Ferentz is a proven loser and he only kept his job because his dad is the coach. It was a no-brainer firing mishandled by Gary Barta, the athletic director. I have also called for years for the mediocre Kirk Ferentz to be gone as he is way overpaid and under performs. Gary Barta is protecting the Ferentzes and now the $4,000,000 cost of the racial bias lawsuit reveals even more. Please wake up and get rid of these three and use the assumed s...
To the editor: It looks like some members of the Iowa House and Senate are finally listening to rural Iowans and our concerns about proposed CO2 pipelines. Because so many concerned citizens have turned out at meeting after meeting and hearing after hearing to show their opposition, some legislators seem to be getting the message: CO2 pipelines would create unnecessary and negative public health and pollution risks throughout our state while enriching a tiny number of private corporations. Now we need to spread the word and get more...
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. Participants can tee off between 5-7:30 p.m. at either Fiesta Foods or the Hartley American Legion. 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 Th...
Deadline to apply for OBCCF grants is approaching The deadline for submitting an application for this year's grant cycle for the O'Brien County Community Foundation (OBCCF) is Saturday, April 15. Applications are available online at www.siouxlandcommunityfoundation.org under the affiliates tab. Since the first grants were made in 2006, over $1.5 million has been awarded to nonprofit organizations to help support present and emerging needs in O'Brien County in the areas of arts and culture,...
A funeral service for Lyle L. Luedke was held Monday, March 13, 2023, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley. Pastor Chris Nitzel officiated. Pallbearers were Tom Luedke, Bob Luedke, Mark Zylstra, Austin Zylstra, Kevin Mars and Denny Mars. Honorary pallbearers were Brad McDowell, Brent McDowell, Kyle Peterson, Chris Peterson, Cory Peterson and Eric Adam. Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Lyle Lee Luedke was born at home in Hartley on Dec. 10, 1933, to parents Julius Henry...
A memorial service for Beverly A. Kramme was held Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Pallbearers were Justin Klaahsen, Kyle Klaahsen, Cameron Klaahsen, Jonathan Lindmier, Jacob Sandholm and Austin Schwan. Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Beverly Ann “Bev” Kramme, only daughter of Elmo L. and Hannah (Senn) Morfitt, was born June 28, 1940 in Harris. She spent her youth around Hartley where she attended sch...
• March 18, 1948 Mr. and Mrs. William Vikselaar arrived from Hilderland in Holland and expected to make America their permanent home. The newlyweds were staying in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Holmes. The lady was a niece of Barney Gerts who also lived at the Holmes home. They hoped to obtain farm work and learn the American ways. Dorothy Diekmann, stellar guard on Hartley’s fourth-place state tournament team, was named on the Des Moines Register all-state girls’ basketball team. She was placed on the second team. On the final day of filin...
Area high school football players selected to play in the 2023 Iowa Shrine Bowl All-State Classic were introduced during a recognition day event on March 8 at Spencer. Kooper Ebel, a senior at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School, is among 46 players named to the North Team for the all-star football game to be played on July 22, at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. Participating in the Iowa Shrine Bowl has become an Ebel family tradition. Korey Ebel, Kooper's father, was a member of the North Team for...
Members of the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn boys' track and field team saw their first competition of the 2023 season during the Iowa Association of Track Coaches (IATC) indoor championships at Ames on March 9. Kooper Ebel and Ryan Borden competed in the 60-meter dash, finishing 18th (:07.24) and 93rd (:07.63) overall. Bradley Zamudio finished 70th overall in the 60-meter hurdles, running a time of :09.43. The Hawks also competed in four relay events. They finished 44th in the 4x100 (:46.47), 48th in...
