Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Despite cold temps and stiff breeze, the hunt was on in Hartley last Saturday. Children ages 0-10 hit the grounds of Community Memorial Health Center for an egg hunt sponsored by the I.E.F. Club. Participants were split into age groups before heading out en masse during the hunt. Approximately 100 children joined in on the fun. Prizes were awarded to those who found special eggs, while everyone received a bag of goodies and a can of pop for their efforts. The biggest treat of all was a visit...
A vacant lot in Hartley's east industrial park has a new owner. The city council on April 11 unanimously approved an economic development grant for Cory Kunzman and the property, which he purchased for $25,000. The grant is worth $25,000 as well. Kunzman plans to build a 50'x100' shed on the plot. Kunzman, who owns Hawkeye Construction, said work at the site will commence shortly. "It will be a nights and weekend project," he said. "We're hoping to have it up by the winter." Kunzman plans to...
The Everly City Council is hoping that going from two emergency sirens to one will be a good thing. Members on Monday unanimously approved the purchase of a new siren from Blue Valley Public Safety for $25,554.45. With the addition of a battery backup, the total bill will be just under $28,500. The siren will pump out 130 decibels of noise at 100 feet and is capable of covering the whole town. Only one of the city’s two emergency sirens works, and both will be replaced by the new setup. Blue Valley representative Bruce Fisher was on hand to e...
A plan intended to help high school students map out career and academic goals was approved by the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn school board on Monday. The Individual Career Plan is mandated by the State of Iowa, and requires that students' individual and career academic planning (ICAP) will happen within the framework established by the district plan. According to Superintendent Patrick Carlin, the career and technical education advisory committee met April 7 with parents, business owners and...
A Royal resident owning a property with different classifications asked the city council on April 13 to designate one of the parcels with a new street address. William Werts explained that his entire property has been designated as 309 4th Avenue, with a shop building on one side for his business and a residence on the other. The shop is classified as commercial while the house is designated as residential. The classifications determine property taxes and do not indicate the parcels’ zoning status. Werts said the differing classifications c...
Denizens of northwest Iowa were advised to keep their mouths closed and eyes shut tight April 14 due to high-speed winds that ripped through the region. Dirt and dust in the air made the sky hazy throughout the day as steady wind gusts of 50 mph or greater blew through. According to the National Weather Service's Sioux Falls bureau, the Spencer airport reported wind speeds topping out at 60 mph. Things gradually died down over the next two days, but Sunday presented its own surprise – a snowy E...
It's out with the old and in with new at the Hartley Public Library. Old carpet is being replaced with new vinyl flooring throughout the building. According to library Board Member Dave Vander Broek, the carpet was installed when the library expanded to the east in the 1990s. "That's a long time," he said. "We've got our use out of it." The library will be closed through Saturday, April 30 to accomodate the improvements. No meeting space is available during the closure and no overdue fines will...
Grace Fellowship to host garage sale Grace Fellowship in Hartley will host its annual Treasure Trove Garage Sale on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m.-noon. All proceeds will benefit the Grace Fellowship Preschool. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. Red’s take-out lunch Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving scalloped potatoes and ham on Wednesday, April 27 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pick up in the front. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. Hartley clean-up day The City of Hartley will hold its spring clean-up day on Monday, April 25....
Volunteers needed The summer baseball and softball program in Hartley is need of coaches and umpires for the summer season. The rec department is also in need of a director. See the ads on Page 3 for more details. "Station Eleven" is next book club pick Between the Covers Book Club will be discussing "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel on Tuesday, April 26, at 5 p.m. in the front room of the Hartley Public Library. If a location change is needed due to ongoing renovations at the library,...
The Saturday before Easter was a frigid one, but the wind and cold temperatures did not prevent nearly 50 children from attending the Clay County Countrymen 4-H group and Everly Lions Club annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Everly Community Park....
Joann K. Rozema, 88, of Marshfield, Wis., passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center. Joann was born on April 1, 1934 near Hartley, the daughter of Clarence and Mabyl (Bryant) Bobzien. When she was 1-1/2 years old she was raised by Neva and Martin Decker. She went to country school and graduated from Hartley High School in 1952, and worked at Sheridan's Variety Store in Primghar for several years. She married Henry Rozema, of Sanborn, on Dec. 31, 1955 at St. Paul's...
• April 24, 1947 A contract for a new engine for the Hartley municipal light plant was awarded to R.V. Leary Co., of Des Moines. The Superior engine was a 1,000 horsepower unit with a 1,000 kilowatt generator. Total price for installation of the unit, including building alterations and accessories, was $114,512. The engine was designed so that if the need arose it could be supercharged to 1,440 horsepower, thus using the full capacity of the generator. The convention of the O’Brien County Federated Women’s Clubs was held at the Methodist churc...
St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hartley will celebrate the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 5, from 7-7:30 a.m and 7-7:30 p.m. The service will provide a brief time of prayer, song and praise. All Hartley and surrounding area church congregations are invited and encouraged to join. The service will be broadcast live on the TCA church channel. It will also be livestreamed on the St. Paul's Facebook page @stpaulslutheranhartleyiowa. This year's theme is, "Exalt the Lord Who Has Established...
After having two meets postponed the previous week, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's golf teams had their first taste of War Eagle Conference dual competition. The Hawk girls and boys took on Remsen St. Mary's at the Remsen Golf Course on April 11. H-M-S lost the girls' dual, 223-235. Elise Haack (54) finished second overall and Megan Ten Kley was third (56). Also competing were Gracie Knobloch (60), Abby Kunzman and Kaley Pearson (65) and Emma Schmillen (73). "It was good to get outside and finally...
The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn girls' track and field team had a limited lineup during the Unity Christian Invitational, as several athletes were attending the state FFA convention. But those who were able to compete on April 11 at Orange City recorded solid performances. Jasmine Lux scored 18 of the Hawks' 24 team points. The senior was H-M-S's lone champion, winning the 100-meter dash in :13.26. She was runner-up in the 800-meter run, completing that race in 2:32.94. Other individual results for H...
Victories in their first and final relay races highlighted the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn boys' track team's performance at the Unity Christian Invitational. The meet was held April 11 at Orange City. The Hawks got off to an impressive start in the running events, as Ryan Borden, Ethan Diehm, Kooper Ebel and Connor Dodd won the sprint medley relay. Their time for the 800-meter event was 1:38.79. That group then gave H-M-S a big finish, as they won the 4x100 relay in a time of :45.13. Individually th...
