Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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A packed schedule loaded the plate for Hartley Summer Celebration attendees last weekend. "It might have been a million degrees out, but it did not rain," said Summer Celebration Committee member Rachel Wilson. "At least we were able to hold everything on the schedule." Though the temperatures soared, that didn't stop folks from showing up. "I think it was a pretty good turnout," Wilson said. "People had plenty to eat and plenty of things to participate in." Things kicked off Thursday night...
Sweeping changes will limit health care access in O'Brien County by October. MercyOne announced on July 26 that it plans to shutter its Primghar Medical Center by the end of September. Additionally, MercyOne clinics in Paullina and Sutherland will be closed and consolidated into its existing clinic in Primghar – Primghar Family Medicine – which is located directly south of the existing hospital. "We will focus our resources on clinic care to continue MercyOne's mission to provide hig...
Hartley's highly-anticipated new pool experienced no large issues during its first summer of service. Hartley Water Superintendent Terry Hilbert said the 2024 swimming season was a successful one. The pool was slated to open in 2022, but errors made by the contractor during its construction pushed back the ribbon cutting to May of this year. "You know how it is with something new. Issues come up here and there, but there hasn't been anything major," Hilbert said. "It's been kind of a learning...
• Traffic Deyner A. Padilla Salgado, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Riley Michael Davids, Melvin, Following Too Close. Lucas Phillips, Emerson, Neb., Speeding. Edgar Moreno, Donna, Texas, Speeding. Jasmin Elizabeth Briseno, Alton, Texas, Speeding. Cody Edward Thompson, Sioux City, No Proof of Insurance. Aaron Ramirez, Sheldon, Seatbelt Violation. Emily Kantor, Sheldon, Registration Violation. Rudy Wilfredo Martinez Vilchez, Hawarden, No Valid Driver’s License. Brian Lee Rohlk, Holstein, Speeding. Gordon Zonnefeld, Sheldon, Failure to Use C...
Red’s Catering menu for Aug. 14 Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a variety of specials on Wednesday, Aug. 14. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. HCC annual meeting The Hartley Community Center Board of Directors will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m., at the community center. Everly Community Days runs Aug. 16-18 Check out Page 3 for a complete schedule for Everly Community Days, which runs Aug. 16-18. Summer programs offered by OBCC O’Brien County Conservation is offering several programs and activ...
Stephen and Kelly Embrey cut the ribbon at Stan's Service by SK Repair last Thursday surrounded by Chamber of Commerce members, local officials, family and friends. The Embreys purchased the shop this spring from former owners Stan and Bonny Jacobs, who retired in April. The open house event also served as a surprise birthday party for Stan, who was greeted by former customers and family members when he arrived at the shop. The Embreys also treated their predecessors to a special...
Spencer Hospital achieves prestigious 5-Star rating Spencer Hospital has been honored with a 5-Star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This accolade is part of CMS's annual assessment of U.S. hospitals, evaluating performance across 46 quality measures grouped into five categories: Safety of care, mortality, patient experience, readmission rates, and timely and effective care. On July 31, CMS released its Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for 2024. Spencer Hospit...
To the editor: The 100th O’Brien County Fair, held July 19-25 in Primghar, is in the history books. O’Brien County’s citizens and visitors were treated to an enjoyable, educational and exceptional experience all week long. The fair board and volunteers, with an assist from comfortable weather, did a wonderful job. Numerous 4-H and FFA alumni attended festivities throughout the special week. As coordinators (Carol McDowell and Ardith Evenson) of the first ever “Traditional Cinnamon Roll Contest” held Wednesday, July 24, we extend a heartfelt tha...
We packed up the SUV and headed to the Black Hills late last month. While it was nice to get away, I was more tired coming home than I was leaving. We visited some of the usual sites out there – Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and other spots. It was beautiful, if not boiling hot. The car thermometer hit 110 degrees on the way out. Luckily the ol' A/C held up and didn't suffer the same fate as our unit at home. I hadn't been to Mount Rushmore in 24 years. I'm happy to report it is still t...
The Spencer flood of June 2024 stole a lifetime of precious memories from the community. Once the floodwaters receded and people began to dig out of their swamped homes and businesses, the stories of survival, rescue and reclamation began to pour forth from those who will never forget waking up to flooding caused by the clash of two angry rivers – the Little Sioux and the Ocheyedan. The rivers joined forces west of Spencer near the Ocheyedan shooting range at the 350th Street bridge, and b...
• Aug. 11, 1949 The new 1,000 horsepower Superior engine at the Hartley light plant operated on either natural gas or fuel oil. Changing from one to the other was a simple matter controlled by pushbuttons. Savings with the new fuel was estimated to be between $5,000 and $6,000 per year. A welcome reception was given at the Methodist church for Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Roloff and son, who had moved to Hartley in early July. William Specht gave the welcome to the new minister and his family. Rev. Roloff was previously pastor of the Methodist church...
Funeral services in memory of Ardyce R. Ruehle Dodge were held Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly. Pastor Dan Taylor officiated. Casket bearers were Mark Ruehle, Jr., Matt Ruehle, Justin Ruehle, James Ruehle, Nick Ruehle and Kyle Ruehle. Interment was in Lone Tree Cemetery at Everly. Warner Funeral Home in Everly assisted with the arrangements. Ardyce Rae Smith (Ruehle/Dodge) was born March 20, 1933, to Orville and Elizabeth (Friedrich) Smith in Emmetsburg. She was oldest...
Rodd Holtkamp, of Primghar, has been chosen to be honored as an Iowan of the Day at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Holtkamp's extensive involvement in his community has made him a valuable asset to Primghar and O'Brien County for decades. His passions span health and safety, rural development, economic improvements, agriculture, and more. Holtkamp volunteered with the MercyOne Hospital Foundation for 20 years and was on the original EMS Building construction committee. He has been a member of the Pri...
