Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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The most anticipated weekend of the year in Hartley is about to ignite. Summer Celebration kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday. A variety of new attractions and old favorites will have guests buzzing, and organizers are excited to welcome the masses. "We try to keep a basic schedule so people know what to expect, and then sprinkle in some new things to keep everything interesting," said Summer Celebration Committee member Rachel Wilson. "We're hoping there's a little bit for everyone this...
If it's happened in Hartley during the past 52 years, either Keith or Jackie Stoltz probably had something to do with it. The Hartley couple has been involved in nearly every local committee or cause spanning the last five decades, from the Thresher's Bee to the pool drive to the Lions Club to city council. Through it all, their love for the City With a Heart has only grown. "When we go away to places, it's always nice to come back home," said Keith. The Stoltzes came to Hartley as newlyweds...
Whether or not it's open next year is anyone's guess, but there's apparently some joint discussion happening among the entities behind Hartley's never-opened new pool. "The city, contractor and engineer are working together on a remediation plan," City Attorney Brandon Krikke said on Tuesday. "At this time that is the only update we have." Krikke on June 29 said the city council had not yet had a chance to discuss a decision by the Iowa Electrical Examining Board (IEEB) that approved a proposal...
Northwest Iowa crops are hitting the home stretch as harvest season creeps closer to the horizon. Local producers are reporting few major complaints thus far. Alic Mohni, an agronomist with Growmark FS, said things will be looking even better this month if the region gets well-timed precipitation. "If we can catch some moisture pretty soon here, I think things are going to be really good in the fall," he said. "We're kind of borderline right now and lacking a bit on reserves. So if we can get...
• Traffic Trey Orville Kroeze, Orange City, Seatbelt Violation. Miguel Angel Placencia, Luverne, Minn., Failure to Maintain Control. Effie Lavinia Jackson, Archer, No Valid Driver’s License. Emy Roxana Niz Lopez, Sioux City, No Valid Driver’s License; Speeding. Austin Edward Zenkovich, Spencer, Seatbelt Violation. Joseph Paul Copen, Hartley, No Valid Driver’s License. Tiara Alisha Craven Edge, Sioux Falls, S.D., Speeding. Aaron C. Espey, Hartley, Speeding. Blake Martin Meneely, Sheldon, Speeding. Ileanna Jiminez, Sheldon, No Valid Driver...
The idea of congressional term limits has been a pie in the sky for both American voters and ambitious candidates for eons. Recent incidents from some of Washington’s most tenured lawmakers have sparked worthy debate about just how long our elected officials should be allowed to rule over us. On Wednesday, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R–Ky.) appeared to go completely blank for several seconds while answering reporters’ questions at the Capitol. The senator, 81, was whisked away by colleagues and staffers, later returning to the podium and stati...
Silly me. I thought I had been paying attention to the issues about which Iowans feel strongly. You know, things like inflation, taxes, government spending, the war in Ukraine, a new farm bill, water quality, immigration, the federal debt. Those sorts of issues. But I have spaced off a vital issue in the minds of some in Congress — an issue that apparently has been flying under the radar of Iowans: That issue is aliens from another world. While Joe and Jane Iowan were fretting last week about dr...
Two of the most common concerns I hear are about roads not getting fix and too much road construction. Our local department of transportation folks are constantly reviewing road conditions, monitoring traffic flow and putting projects in the pipeline. Like everything else, costs have increased and so has transportation investments. Fiscal Year 2023 saw record spending on roads and bridges in Iowa, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. DOT announced that spending on transportation...
Charlotte Jean Pearson was born to Leslie and Helen Johnson on Sept. 18, 1923 in Spencer, where she and her 13 brothers and sisters grew up. Shy was united in marriage to Curtis Pearson on Nov. 8, 1942. In this union of marriage they had three children: Deanna, Susanne and Carvell. Curt and Shy lived in Hartley their entire married life. Shy passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley, at the age of 99. Shy loved to dance, play golf, play cards, do...
A funeral service for Marion D. “Jay” Jaycox was held Monday, July 31, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sanborn. Pastor Joseph Bangert officiated. Pallbearers were Paige Malven, Melissa Carlson, Kieja Evans, Robin Steller, Shannon Pelham, Ryan Jaycox, Kimberly Renken and Nicole Long. Interment was in Roseland Cemetery at Sanborn, with military graveside rites conducted by the Sanborn American Legion, Earl T. Conaway Post #318. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Marion Delbert “Jay” Jaycox, the son of Delbert and Mary...
• Aug. 5, 1948 At an impressive ceremony before a large crowd, the official cornerstone laying of the new St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Central Avenue was held. Construction had begun on May 5, and walls were approximately eight feet high at the time of the ceremony. Clarence Busche, local superintendent for Peoples Natural Gas, was awarded a pin and certificate for 10 years of service with the company. Over 80 employees from the Midwest were honored. Carl Rahn, local foods store owner, purchased the Coon Grocery Store at Lake Park. Lyle Storey...
Century Mutual Insurance Association on July 19 held its Annual Firemen's Golf Benefit Tournament. This year's event was held at the Primghar Golf & Country Club in Primghar. Century Mutual sponsors the event with all entry fees from the teams being distributed to the fire department of their choice. The tournament featured 94 golfers comprising 24 teams teeing off. The annual event is an 18-hole tournament which is held to benefit the local area volunteer fire departments. This year's event rai...
Electricity to be shut off again in Hartley Hartley Municipal Utilities will have a planned power outage on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 11 p.m. The outage will end on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 4 a.m. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. HHS alumni to gather St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will be serving coffee and bars to Hartley (60 and over) graduates, on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 8:30-10 a.m. Members of the Class of 1958 will also be celebrating their 65th class reunion. Everly Community Days on the horizon Everly Community Days will be held Saturday, A...
Dan Hunt, of Granville, was honored last week for his decades of service to the O'Brien County Fair. Fair Board President Darwin Gaudian presented Hunt with a plaque commemorating 45 years of service during the talent show July 24. Hunt for years served as a volunteer and leader for the Caledonia Ramblers 4-H Club as well as beef superintendent at the fair. Gaudian thanked Hunt for his service in addition to his positive impact on youth in O'Brien County. In addition to 4-H and the fair, Hunt...
The O’Brien County Value Added Ag (VAA) Steering Committee presented the 2023 Ag Hall of Fame awards on July 24 at the O’Brien County Fair. The committee has recognized an outstanding citizen with the Hall of Fame Award since 2001. A business category was added in 2016. According to the Ag Steering Committee, the successful candidate must have demonstrated leadership, stewardship, community service and service to the agricultural industry. They must also be an O’Brien County resident or someo...
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn softball player Gracie Knobloch has received postseason recognition from the Iowa Girls Coaches Association. Knobloch was named to the Class 2A Northwest all-district team for the second consecutive year, and was also named to the all-state third team. She was second team all-state as a freshman. Several other players from War Eagle Conference schools were recognized by the IGCA. Named to the 2A Northwest all-district team were Ashlyn Kovarna and Ashley Kramer, of Hinton;...
