Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Momentum for Hartley's new daycare reached a fever pitch on Tuesday thanks to a huge donation. The Heerde family, of Spirit Lake, officially contributed $500,000 to the Hartley Community Daycare Center's fundraising efforts. The donation was orchestrated by the United Way, which was one of 10 area non-profits to receive funds generated by the sale of the Heerde family's farmland. "It was phenomenal," said daycare Director Kaity Pedley. "We couldn't even think of building without these types of f...
O'Brien County on July 5 was approved for FEMA Individual Assistance, paving the way for those affected by flooding to seek federal financial help in their recovery efforts. O'Brien County Emergency Management Coordinator Jared Johnson said the approval was due to the large amount of damage data and information reported to FEMA by local residents. The county was not originally eligible for individual assistance following the June floods, which destroyed property across the region. "This...
June's torrential rainfall has area crops looking like a bad haircut. According to New Century FS agronomist Alic Mohni, a lot of fields are uneven this year because of heavy precipitation totals. Many area farmers have had to replant portions of their corn and soybeans multiple times thanks to double-digit rainfall totals that drowned out some fields "I feel like a lot of guys are trying to get something planted on these flooded areas to just get something on there," he said. "It needs to stay...
Free outdoor movie this Friday at Neebel Park in Hartley The Hartley Parks & Rec Board will host a free movie at Neebel Park on Friday, July 12. Showing is the movie “Migration,” which will begin at dusk. Those who come early will get a special treat. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. 5K glow run and fun walk in Hartley The Hartley Health & Fitness Center will host its an inaugural 5K Glow Run & 1K Fun Walk on Thursday, Aug. 1. Participants should register before July 18 to guarantee a T-shirt. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. Upc...
ILCC awards over $800,000 in fall 2024 scholarships With more than 150 scholarships available and a high average award, students planning to attend Iowa Lakes Community College can overcome financial obstacles and receive a quality education. For the 2024 fall term, the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation awarded 574 scholarships to 342 students, totaling $807,215.25 to date. The recipients will each receive one or more scholarships with an average per student award of approximately $2,814 f...
• Traffic Samuel Clay Brandt, Spencer, Speeding. Angela M. Van Beek, Sanborn, Registration Violation; Seatbelt Violation. Dennis Lee Sikma, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License; Seatbelt Violation. Lissette Cruz, Clymer, Pa., Seatbelt Violation. Thomas A. Cruz, Ann Arbor, Mich., Seatbelt Violation, 2 counts. Raymundo Antonio Islas, Garden City, Kan., Speeding. Maria M. Morales Chavez, Sioux Center, Failure to Use Child Restraint Device; No Valid Driver’s License. Wakeelah Yasmeen Wilkins, Algona, Dark Windows. Alisa L. Lewchuk, Sheldon, Seatb...
The City of Hartley is getting social. The council on Monday gave office staff members the go-ahead to create and maintain a city Facebook page. The move came after recent flooding, which put city officials in a bind when trying to share information about the sewer system and other emergency protocol. "There were legitimate reasons we didn't have one, but it's time to rethink it," said City Administrator Roxann Swanson. "We just need to be able to send a message." According to Swanson, the city...
• July 14, 1949 Dr. C.E. Radcliffe, who had been associated with Dr. J.C. Peterson in the Hand Hospital for three years, was leaving for Iowa City where he planned to take a postgraduate course in dermatology. Dr. L.F. Grams joined Dr. Peterson on the hospital staff. Don Burns was elected commander of the Arthur W. Kirchhoff post of the American Legion. Other officers were Franklin Newel, first vice commander; Donald Hebbel, second vice commander; Earl Burns, adjutant; R.C. Hoper, historian; and Hobart Putnam, chaplain. An amended state t...
A memorial gathering for Ronda Rae Roskens was held July 6, 2024, at the Spencer Area Activity Center in Spencer. Warner Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Ronda Rae Rice Roskens was born on Aug. 27, 1946, in Fairmont, Minn. to Bernice (Holtz) and Frank Rice, Jr. She lived in Trimont, Minn. until 1951, when the family moved to Spencer. She graduated from Spencer High School in 1965. She married Del Roskens in 1966, spending the next 48 years on a farm north of Everly raising three children: Scott, Shane and Lindsay. They then...
A funeral service in memory of Ronald L. Egdorf was held Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the First Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Mark Ellens officiated. Pallbearers were Randy Egdorf, Mike Egdorf, Todd Egdorf, Galen Egdorf and Gregg Tucholke. Honorary pallbearers were Melinda Batien, Joe Egdorf, Tabatha Barnes, Jason Van Engen, Jami Sather, Brandi Fehr, Clark Egdorf, Cody Egdorf, Brandon Egdorf, Carrie Wiekamp, Brady Egdorf, Crystal Christensen and Heath Egdorf. Interment was in Roseland Cemetery at Sanborn. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with...
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's last chance to win its second War Eagle Conference baseball game was spoiled by George-Little Rock, 2-0, on July 1 at George. G-LR scored both runs in the fourth inning. Jacob Cates was the starting pitcher and was tagged with the loss. He allowed four hits, walked one and struck out seven. Caden Douma gave up one hit and one walk while recording four strikeouts. Lawton Schiphoff had two hits and Cates had one to account for the Hawks' offensive production. H-M-S...
A brief early lead by Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn in the first round of the Class 1A district baseball tournament offered a glimmer of hope, but MMCRU had other ideas. The Royals took the lead back and methodically pulled away to defeat H-M-S, 9-3, on July 6 at Marcus. MMCRU got on the scoreboard first with a run in the first inning. Jacob Cates walked to open the second inning, advanced to second base on an error and scored H-M-S's first run on a double by Blake Meendering. After walks to Hunter...
A doubleheader sweep of George-Little Rock on July 1 capped the regular season for the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn softball team. The Hawks' 4-2 and 10-3 wins at George improved their record to 7-11 overall and 4-6 in War Eagle Conference play. "The girls played well," Hawk coach Stephanie Bronstad said. "We could have hit the ball better in both games but we came out with two wins, which is what counts." • 1 hit is all it took The Hawks had just one hit in the opener, but it proved to be the g...
You may receive a recorded call promising a government grant, flood insurance or help with applications for assistance. Do not respond or provide personal information or payment to these callers. They may be scams trying to get your credit card or checking account information. "Scammers often try to take advantage of you during a crisis: when you may be vulnerable and looking for help, particularly when you don't have phone or internet service to do research," said Carol Ehlers, human sciences...
