Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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The one-year anniversary of Hartley's new pool was observed with a celebration similar to its ribbon-cutting last June. There was none. "I understand that the residents of Hartley are eager for an update, but unfortunately I am not able to provide any substantive update or comment at this time," Hartley City Attorney Brandon Krikke said last week. Information and updates about the pool have been fleeting since its indefinite closure was announced last summer. It was supposed to open in June of...
The situation is by no means dire, but local fields could use a drink. "The corn is coming along pretty good, but where they're missing the rains, we're seeing slight leaf-curling," said Growmark FS agronomist Alic Mohni. "In places that have gotten the spotty rains, things are looking really good." The latest drought monitor map for Iowa shows all of O'Brien County in moderate drought with Clay County basically the same – only a small sliver in the northeast corner was graded one spot b...
"All the Kids On My Block" was so good the first time, author Dave Hoye decided to print it twice. "When it sold out, I had a lot of requests for it," he said. "It's more about the kids than it is me and telling their stories and situations." The book, which details and shares lessons from Hoye's 35-year counseling career, was first printed 10 years ago. This time around the Everly man has added three new chapters and included study guides after each chapter. "This way I hope to be able to sell...
• Traffic Jesse Taylor Eldridge, Sanborn, Littering. Dylan Mark Andrews, Columbia, Tenn., Seatbelt Violation. Adam Lynn Dean, Spencer, Speeding. Isaias Jesus Lopez, Worthington, Minn., Failure to Use Child Restraint Device; Speeding; No Valid Driver’s License. Matthew James Webster, Hartley, Seatbelt Violation. Brannigan Lee Johnson, Spencer, Speeding. Nyanhial Gatwech Lam Puoch, St. Cloud, Minn., Speeding. Michael William Ohrt, Primghar, Registration Violation. Kassie Skoglund, Ashton, Minor in Possession, Tobacco. Yerelin Stefanya Sinaylima,...
Fireworks demo is June 16 at Solsma’s Solsma’s Punkin Patch & Fireworks will host its annual free fireworks demo on Friday, June 16. Specials will be offered all weekend. The business is located four miles west of Hartley. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. Golf academy to start at Meadowbrook Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club will host its annual Junior Golf Academy June 13, 14, 20 and 21. A tournament will be held on June 21. The event is open to kids in third grade through high school. Call Julia Meyer at (712) 260-0381 or the clubhouse at...
Receives doctorate from RIT On May 12, Jacob Hamilton received his Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, from the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, N.Y. Dr. Hamilton is the son of Chris and Brenda Clark Hamilton, of Algona, and the grandson of Jack and Louise Clark, of Everly. This fall he will begin a tenure track professor position at Iowa State University's College of Engineering. ISU announces spring semester 2023 Dean's List More than 9,800 Iowa State University...
The NEW Cooperative Foundation continued its support of local 4-H youth recently by donating $52,020 to 22 county extension and outreach offices, which will support 3,468 individual 4-H members. The contribution from the foundation will pay for half of each 4-H member's dues in NEW Cooperative's trade territory counties, which includes Clay County. "NEW Cooperative takes great pride in supporting our area youth 4-H programs," said communications director Gary Moritz in a news release. "We...
Northland Buildings representative Troy Winkel and crew, of Ashton, began the installation of a new garage on Melvin's Main Street last week. The 36'x75' building will house the local fire department's new pumper and other equipment....
A rural water system in northwest Iowa would be required to idle its wells near the Ocheyedan River when its flow is too low, according to a Department of Natural Resources plan to keep the river from running dry. The Osceola County Rural Water System had sought the opposite and suggested removing its requirement to photograph the status of the river in low-flow conditions. The utility alleges that its role in the river's status is relatively inconsequential. But the state seeks to impose more...
Suffice it to say, Iowa Republicans had a “great” legislative session in 2023. With suffocating majorities in both chambers and a friendly face in the governor’s office, the GOP had little trouble pushing through its agenda with ease. Bills forcing taxpayer dollars to be used on private K-12 education and other school-related changes faced little chance at being stopped. Other issues of monumental importance to Republicans in 2023 – like book bans, transgender-related legislation and loosened child labor laws – also topped the list. And then...
I’m not good at building things – even when I help my son with a LEGO set I’m bound to fudge it up once or twice. Though my handyman skills are nil, I can sure break things. I can do it without even trying, too – just this week I broke the laminate edge off the corner of a countertop when it hooked my hip while I was walking by. This “talent” is only helpful on projects that require demolition. Though I haven’t broken out the sledgehammer since we’ve moved to Hartley, I have been busy slamming my trees, shrubs and other vegetation with...
It's that time of year again, my favorite weekend of the year. I dubbed it Curbside Supply a long time ago. In fact I used to call the city clerk's office to inquire when it would be. At first she was puzzled until I could explain. The next time I called she knew exactly what I was calling about. We went to Worthington the other day for Bruce's physical therapy. When we pulled into town, I noticed lots of trash and other stuff out at the curb. I got so excited and told Bruce, " Look – C...
The governor recently signed Senate File 542, which makes updates to Iowa’s youth employment laws. This bill changed significantly in its journey through the Legislature. This bill was developed with Iowa Workforce Development and Iowa businesses, including grocery stores and restaurants, which hire many individuals under 18. This bill went through many changes throughout the process, including incorporating changes suggested by the labor unions, the bar association and House Democrats. It s...
On July 1, 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) – which was signed into law nearly two years earlier – entered into force, formally replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). True to its original intent, this law reduced trade barriers for our farmers, opened new markets for American agricultural exports, and established a revitalized framework for free and fair trade between the United States, Mexico, and Canada. To date, Mexico and Canada remain our nat...
Judging for the 2023 O’Brien County Fair royalty was held Sunday, June 4 at Grace Lutheran Church in Primghar. A panel of three judges reviewed the candidates, who participated in individual and group interviews. This year’s queen candidates include: Kourtney Dekker, daughter of Kirk and Tina Dekker, of Sheldon; Whitney Einck, daughter of Heather and Tony Einck, of Primghar; Morgan Grooters, daughter of David and April Grooters, of Sanborn; Makenna Hofmeyer, daughter of Matt and Ashley Rinehart...
• June 10, 1948 Town Clerk Lyle Shinkle set three days during which time all owners and operators of bicycles in Hartley would be required to purchase a license. The licensing of bicycles was not enforced during the war years due to the inability to obtain tags. Total sales on Poppy Day in Hartley were $246.87. The figure might have been higher if it had not been for the rainy weather. Members of the Legion Auxiliary and Junior Auxiliary sold the little red flowers. Mrs. LuVerne Sartorius was the local drive chairman. The Hartley r...
A memorial service for Verland "Bud" J. Meyer will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly. Pastor Dan Taylor will officiate. Visitation will be held Friday, June 9, from 4-6 p.m. at Warner Funeral Home in Everly. Pallbearers are Iesha Toft, Colton Meyer, Kinsey Meyer, Jane Pomranky, Joelle Brown and Thomas Brown. Honorary pallbearers are George Hintz, Gary Scharnberg, VerDon Schmidt, Lanny Dillingham, Robert Schoelerman and Bruce Harden. Interment will be in Lone...
William Lee Roghair, 88, of Mountain Lake, Minn., passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at his home in Mountain Lake. Visitation will be on Saturday, June 10, from 10-11 a.m. at the Missionary Alliance Church in Mountain Lake, with the funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Nik Strom officiating. Interment will be at the Mountain Lake City Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Mountain Lake. Online condolences and memories of William may be left for the family at...
A funeral service for Douglas D. Daggett was held Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the Sanborn Funeral Home in Sanborn. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Douglas Dean Daggett, son of Gary Lee and LaVonne Darlene (Vos) Daggett, was born in Sheldon on Aug. 9, 1960. He grew up in Sanborn along with his three siblings, having grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins nearby. He received his education at Sanborn Community School. Doug was united in marriage to Sheila Ann Schwarzenbach on Sept. 21, 1991, at Lake...
Services for Marlys A. Tewes were held Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Zion United Church of Christ in Calumet. Pastor Mike Cooper officiated. Burial was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Eldridge Family Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Marlys Ann Tewes, the daughter of Edwin and Anna (Hinz) Shafer, was born on Jan. 15, 1934 in rural Calumet. She received her education from Calumet schools and graduated from Calumet High School in 1952. She was united in marriage to Orville Tewes on Oct. 25, 1953. Orville and Marlys started their...
A memorial service for Douglas D. Graves was held Friday, June 2, 2023, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Pallbearers were Rolin Muhs, Jeff Smith, Kirk Rozeboom, Tim Rosenboom, Caleb Smith and Jesse Graves. Cliff Pry and Gene Mohni were honorary pallbearers. Burial was in Roseland Cemetery at Sanborn. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Douglas Dean “Doug” Graves, son of Jerold and Louise (Vander Pol) Graves, was born on Oct. 15, 1952 in Sheldon. He grew up around Sanborn and attended schoo...
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn’s losses during the Sheldon softball tourney on June 3 were to teams included in last week’s ratings by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. West Lyon (3A No. 12) and Sergeant Bluff-Luton (4A No. 15) handed the Hawks identical 10-0 losses, while H-M-S won its game with Sheldon, 6-1. In the win, the Hawks scored all their runs in the fourth inning. Eliza Tewes contributed two RBI while Morgan Grooters, Gracie Knobloch and Abby Otto each had one. Tewes finished wit...
Hitting, pitching and defense were all key contributors to Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's 10-0 win over Trinity Christian on June 1. The Hawks' hit total matched their scoring output, led by Tanner Tesch with three hits (one double), three runs scored and three runs batted in. Bradley Van Beek hit a single and a double, and drove in two runs, and Jack Mastbergen had two hits and an RBI. Jacob Cates, Evan Eilers and Ben Waddell each contributed a single. In the field, H-M-S played error-free baseball...
Despite interruptions due to weather as well as injuries, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's softball team continued its winning ways against Trinity Christian on June 1. The Hawks played well in the field and scored all of its runs in one inning to earn the 3-0 win. Kinsey Schirmer and Gracie Knobloch singled and Kamryn Ebel walked to start the fourth inning. Eliza Tewes singled to drive in the first run and Addy Sheeler followed with a single to add a pair of insurance runs. H-M-S stranded two runners i...
