Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Sen. Joni Ernst is a big fan of what's happening in Sanborn. Iowa's junior U.S. senator was put on parade in the community Tuesday as part of her annual 99-county tour. The Republican visited downtown businesses with a local delegation, stopping at AMPI, Locomotion Lanes, Sanborn Carnegie Hall and Family Health Chiropractic. Ernst fielded concerns from business owners and was shown areas of growth and improvement in Sanborn. "We need to find ways to not just survive, but thrive in these small...
Though some have probably driven through it, Tuesday likely marked the first time a sitting U.S. senator made an official visit to Business Corner near May City. Sen. Joni Ernst stopped by 300 Acres, LLC to chat with owner Nick Shaffer and other local representatives about issues affecting small businesses, farmers and beyond. The Republican's visit in rural Osceola County was part of her 99-county tour and followed three other stops that day. Ernst was impressed with Shaffer's business, which s...
Solutions to address two eyesore properties in Everly were a main topic of discussion by the city council on June 19. Members targeted 313 E 2nd St. and 206 N Ocheyedan St. According to online property records, Shawn Hamrick, of Dickens, owns both residences. “I think it’s to the point that the city should step in and do something about it,” said Council Member Shaun Iske. The council discussed the dilapidated state of the East Second Street property most significantly. Members expressed interest in condemning the home as a potentially unsafe b...
The sound of freedom often means the bang of fireworks around the Fourth of July, but the ability to blast away depends on where you live. Hartley, Everly and Royal have adopted differing rules regarding fireworks since their sale and use were legalized in Iowa six years ago. Denizens of each community should note their local rules in the week ahead as Independence Day celebrations commence – municipalities can impose stricter regulations than those allowed by state law. HARTLEY Hartley resident...
• Traffic Christie Jo Seivert, Everly, Registration Violation. Rigoberto Herrera Perez, Galva, No Proof of Insurance; No Valid Driver’s License. Joseph Dean Gorsch, Marion, Failure to Obey Stop Sign. Kelby Stewart Jensen, Sibley, Speeding. Kayla Marie Towe, Paullina, Minor in Possession Tobacco. Amy S. Baker, Melvin, Speeding. Terry Jo Douglass, Primghar, Speeding. Jeffrey Allen Prins, Sheldon, Registration Violation. Alexis Jane McCallum, Hartley, Speeding. Steven Edward Krawczyk, Omaha, Neb., Seatbelt Violation. Kenneth Harold Neuman, Spe...
Free outdoor movie at St. Paul’s St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley will host a free outdoor family movie night on Wednesday, July 12, at sundown. The showing will follow the “No Pool, Big Problem” event slated for that eventing. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. ‘No pool, big problem’ event is July 12 in Hartley Neebel Park will play host to a big evening of family fun on Wednesday, July 12. “No Pool, Big Problem” will feature a variety of events sponsored by local organizations. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. No meal at Red...
Named to spring dean’s list at UNI The University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls has announced the 2023 spring semester dean’s list. To be included, a student must have earned a grade point of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, while taking at least 12 hours of graded course work. The following area students are included on the list. Everly: Jorgan Rustad. Hartley: Wesley Peters. Albert named to President’s List A total of 324 Mitchell Technical College students earned recognition on the Spring 2023 President’s List. To be named to the list, s...
With Gov. Kim Reynolds’ signature on each of the 2023 budget bills, the state’s spending plan for the new fiscal year is now set. The governor signed all of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget bills on June 1. She chose not to use her line item veto authority on any of the appropriations levels enacted by the General Assembly. The only item veto involved policy in the Judicial Branch appropriations bill. The section in question dealt with a situation in eastern Iowa where attorneys who do not pra...
These are challenging times for Iowa’s 327 public school districts. They are being watched closely by state officials and lawmakers, by parents and by others in the community. These eyes are looking for signs schools are treading lightly on topics like racial history and sexual orientation or that schools are being distracted from dealing with unruly kids who disrupt other students’ learning. With this heightened scrutiny, some districts are doing themselves a disservice when they try to kee...
To the editor: Much to the dismay of Summit Carbon Solutions, easements for over 1,000 parcels on its hazardous CO2 pipeline route remain unsigned. The clock is ticking, and time is running out. Construction is behind schedule, and the project is over budget. The company needs speedy approval to use eminent domain to take this property, and recent events signal the IUB is willing to oblige. The Procedural Schedule, filed June 16, 2023, indicates the board intends to rubber-stamp Summit’s application by favoring the pipeline company over Exhibit...
Phyllis L. (Bohrns) Powers, of Spencer and formerly of Hartley, was born to William and Lillie (Thoms) Bohrns on Aug. 29, 1931 in Calumet. Phyl's father worked for the Illinois Central Railroad and her family lived in Matlock and Fort Dodge for a time, but the bulk of her childhood was spent in Calumet. She graduated from Calumet High School in 1949. After high school, Phyl attended business school in Sioux City and worked for several businesses in Sioux City and Cherokee as a bookkeeper. Phyl...
A memorial service for Sharon K. Vogelaar will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2023, at First Reformed Church in Sanborn, with Pastor Mark Ellens officiating. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Tyler Gengler, TJ Gengler, Tiffany Mejia, Mia Ruh, Jessica Devitt, Kelly Steenhagen, Reagan Vogelaar, Dawson Niichel, Noah Niichel and Braden Niichel. Interment will be in Roseland Cemetery at Sanborn. Sanborn Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. Sharon Kay Vogelaar, oldest daughter of Donald W. and Lillian (Nielsen) Norton, was born...
• July 1, 1948 A hail storm started 2-1/2 miles northwest of May City and traveled several miles to the southeast. Corn was stripped and beans were extensively damaged. It was thought that under favorable conditions, a fair crop could be harvested in the damaged area. The Marvin Meyer family, living northwest of Hartley, was selected by the Arthur W. Kirchhoff Post as the local candidate for the typical G.I. farm family. They were entered in the contest with other families in O’Brien County. James P. Martin, 100, of Sutherland, became the sol...
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's baseball and softball teams will begin postseason play starting this weekend. H-M-S (No. 4) will play George-Little Rock (No. 5) in the opening round of the Substate 1 District 1 baseball tournament. The game will be played at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, at Marcus. The winner advances to play Kingsley-Pierson (No. 1) on Wednesday, July 5. Also at Marcus, South O'Brien (No. 6) takes on MMCRU (No. 3) at 7 p.m. The winner advances to play either North Union (No. 2) or...
Big hits in key situations propelled Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn to a 7-5 win over West Bend-Mallard on June 20. The win at Gilmore City was the Hawks' first since May 31. Despite having three hits and two walks in the second inning, the Hawks were unable to score. But that changed in the third when Jacob Cates hit his second double of the game to drive in the first run and Blake Meendering followed with a two-out, two-run double to push the Hawks' lead to 3-0. The Hawks doubled their run total on...
Harris-Lake Park endured the agony of watching Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn rally from a three-run deficit to earn a 4-3 win on June 21. The Wolves scored single runs in the first, fifth and sixth innings to build a 3-0 lead. Meanwhile, H-M-S did not have a hit until the fifth inning. The Hawks had two more hits in the sixth but could not get on the scoreboard. The Hawks were down to their final out in the home half of the seventh, with Lindsey Van Es at first base. Alexis Grover was hit by a pitch...
Sister Janice Hoffman, OSF, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis, of Dubuque, celebrated her Diamond Jubilee (60 years) on Saturday, June 17, at Mount St. Francis Center in Dubuque. Sister Hoffman and her brother, Glen, grew up on a farm north of Hartley with their parents, Richard and Lena Hoffman. The family was active at St. Joseph Parish in Hartley. She attended Hartley Public School and Immaculate Conception Aspirancy in Dubuque. She received a bachelor's degree in music from Briar Cliff...
