Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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A steamy forecast will complement a hot lineup of fun events this weekend in Hartley. Summer Celebration returns in full force Aug. 5-7. Several crowd favorites are back this year to keep event-goers of all ages busy and content. "We've got more live music this year, which we hope people will like," said Rachel Wilson, one of Summer Celebration's organizers. "There are still a ton of things on the schedule that people will recognize that have been very popular in the past." Things kick off...
A case for vital repairs at Hartley's never-opened new pool could be presented to a state board this month. Hartley City Administrator Erica Haack reported Tuesday that Eriksen Construction, the general contractor in charge of building the new aquatic center, recently received a plan from an equipotential bonding specialist that may remedy issues at the pool. According to Haack, the plan is hoped to be presented to the Iowa Electrical Examining Board during its meeting on Aug. 18. "As far as we...
The Clay Central/Everly school board on July 28 agreed to help a local daycare center expand its services. Dani Muller, owner of Milford-based Safari Child Care & Preschool, reported to the board that she has no enrollees at her planned Royal center so far. Though some families have expressed interest in sending their 3- and 4-year-olds to Safari before and after preschool, the need for services in those age groups appears to be low overall. However, Muller said there is a need for care for...
• Traffic Chiminh Silent Vang, Ramsey, Minn., Speeding. Harold Melvin Johnson, Melvin, Axle Weight Violation, 3 counts. Trevor LeRoy Conklin, Dell Rapids, S.D., Speeding. Thomas Lee Schuck, Spencer, Seatbelt Violation. Arcadio Lopez Lopez, Jupiter, Fla., No Proof of Insurance; No Valid Driver’s License. Cody James Moulton, Primghar, Seatbelt Violation. Reid McClaren, Primghar, Seatbelt Violation. Kelsey Marie Moore, Azle, Texas, Dark Windows. Brian Andrew Bernal, Sheldon, Speeding. Benito Lopez, Worthington, Minn., Speeding; No Valid Dri...
The O'Brien County Value Added Ag Steering Committee (VAA) presented its 2022 Ag Hall of Fame awards on July 25 during the O'Brien County Fair. The awards were presented to NCC professor Duane Wahlstrom and Gail Maurer, of Ken's Feed Store. Successful candidates for this award must have demonstrated leadership, stewardship, community service and service to the agricultural industry. They must also be an O'Brien County resident or someone who engages in agricultural activity in the county. Duane...
Happy Thursday to all! Are you as stunned as I am that we are already into August? I feel like I am continuously shocked by things that shouldn’t shock me; namely the calendar month and the ever-changing Ioweather. *** Let’s start with some sense and logic from Bethlehem Lutheran Church’s Pastor Mark with his Coffee Shop Wisdom. First, he quotes, “The answers make us wise, but it’s the questions that make us human.” His next quote is one I love, “Faith is what makes life bearable.” Th...
Non-party candidate filing period has changed Pursuant to a federal court order, the filing period for candidates for Non-Party Political Organizations (NPPO) and non-affiliated persons for the upcoming General Election on Nov. 8 has changed. According to Clay County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Ann Baschke, anyone interested in running as an NPPO or non-affiliated candidate in the General Election may pick up nomination papers and affidavits of candidacy in the Auditor's Office,...
Celebration of Life for Yagers A Celebration of Life for former Hartley residents Earle and Alice Yager will be held Monday, Aug. 8 at 10:30 a.m., at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley. A reception will follow. Enjoy sights of Croatia virtually at Hartley library Hartley Public Library will host a virtual tour of the beautiful walled city on the Adriatic Sea: Dubrovnik, Croatia. Learn more about the history and architecture of this hidden gem at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Refreshments will be provided. Parade entry info Participants in t...
• Aug. 7, 1947 J.W. Patton celebrated his 89th birthday anniversary by taking his first airplane ride which was planned by Lyle Shinkle, C.R. Pettijohn, Art Linder and Will Bumann, owners of the plane, and by Lambert Fechter, the pilot. The ride consisted of a sightseeing trip which lasted 45 minutes over Hartley and extended as far as Lake Okoboji. The Park Hotel dining room, famous for many years for its delicious food, was reopening under the management of Lillian Gathman and Meta Heuer. Sunday’s specialty was chicken dinners served from noo...
Services in memory of Arlene J. Triplett will be held Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Sutherland, with Pastor Brett Witmer officiating. Honorary bearers are Drew Triplett, Annika Reyes, Brennen Triplett, Jennifer Booz, Tara Kneuker, Craig Triplett, Ryan Triplett, Courtney Orstad and Danielle Alger. Interment will be in Waterman Cemetery at Sutherland, privately prior to the service at the church. Warner Funeral Home in Sutherland is assisting with the arrangements. Arlene June Triplett, the daughter of John Edward and Dora (M...
A memorial service for Jon M. Stanley was held Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the Hartley Funeral Home Chapel in Hartley. Ron Sterk was the speaker. Honorary pallbearers were Chris Ammon, Michael Mitsuya, Dan Hanon, Lyle Tifft, Rob Kruckman, Craig Paulsen and Rodney Wiekamp. Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Jon Michael Stanley, son of Don and LesLee “Susie” (Getting) Stanley, was born Aug. 17, 1971, in Hartley. Jon’s life started rough as his parents were told he would not l...
