Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School's three-year facility project is near the finish line, as the new middle school in Sanborn was officially opened on Aug. 16. "It's a great day to be a Hawk," said Superintendent Patrick Carlin prior to the ribbon cutting. "It's great to be celebrating the middle school opening one year after the elementary opening." After Board President Scott Heetland cut the ribbon, several groups were recognized. They included the bond committee that helped gain...
Local residents are banding together to help a Sutherland woman who's been blindsided by illness. Rhiannon Berger-Amos was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor this spring. She's waged a war in the months since, enduring several rounds of radiation and chemotherapy. A benefit is slated in her honor this Saturday, Aug. 21, in Sutherland and Hartley that features a motorcycle ride, supper, horse carriage rides and a silent auction. "Rhiannon was a great asset to our drive-in and we felt we...
Local public health departments are urging unvaccinated residents to get the jab as COVID-19 rates and hospitalizations rise statewide. Clay County Public Health Coordinator Colette Rossiter said local vaccination rates continue to increase weekly, though at a much slower rate than when shots first became available and demand was high. Fifty-five percent of eligible residents in Clay County have been vaccinated and Rossiter noted her office has had many conversations with those still hesitant...
Several changes over the past year have impacted the costs for the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District's property and liability insurance coverage. David Treimer and Liz Norgaard, of Treimer's Insurance Agency in Hartley, reviewed the impact of those changes during the board meeting on Aug. 16 in Sanborn. The total premium for 2021-22 is $230,914.90. Treimer explained that comparisons to last year's costs are not realistic due to changes that occurred after coverage went into...
Everly will be looking a bit more clipped come wintertime. The city council on Monday awarded a bid to David Lux for $20,000 to remove and trim trees in town. Ten trees will be removed at a cost of $10,000, while the rest of the money will go towards trimming overgrowth in the road right-of-way. The work is to be done by Thanksgiving. Trees became a point of discussion for the council earlier this summer. In June, resident Jim Hartmann complained that several trees in the right-of-way were...
Language to be included in Royal’s updated code of ordinances was considered by the city council on Aug. 11. The issue of semi parking in residential areas was discussed with Clay County Sheriff Chris Raveling. The sheriff’s office recently responded to concerns related to semi parking. Raveling said they were “isolated instances” and the owners said they were unaware of the 30-minute time limit currently in force. Raveling provided the council with the truck ordinance that was adopted by the City of Webb. That language was adopted due to dama...
• Traffic Jennifer Judith Crosley, Yankton, S.D., Speeding. Joshua Brian Harkness, Jefferson, S.D., Seatbelt Violation. Kory Mikel Van Oort, Ireton, Registration Violation. Joannabie S. Christensen, Hartley, No Proof of Insurance. Jesse Don Baack, Archer, Failure to Obey Stop Sign. Brody Koerselman, Hospers, Seatbelt Violation. Jessica Rae White, Sheldon, Registration Violation. Amber Beldt, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Patrick Leon Murphy, Newell, Speeding. Sierra Nicole Leech, Nashua, Registration Violation. Collin Richard Charles Bat...
Next Hartley blood drive scheduled for Aug. 25 A blood drive is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 12:30-5:30 p.m. at the Hartley Community Center. New donors are especially needed. Appointments are required. To schedule your appointment, text LIFESERVE to 999-777, call (800) 287-4903 or visit lifeservebloodcenter.org. The drive is sponsored by the Hartley community and the Hartley Lions Club. Family fun planned at Dog Creek Park The next program hosted at Dog Creek Park campground is an egg hunt, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 21 at...
O’Brien County Relay For Life raises $20K The 2021 O’Brien County Relay For Life on Aug. 10 raised $20,671 for the American Cancer Society’s advocacy, education, patient services and research programs. The event was held at Northwest Iowa Lifelong Learning and Recreation Center on the campus of NCC in Sheldon. One of the highlights of the Relay For Life is the luminaria ceremony. Four hundred sixteen luminarias surrounded the track in the rec center. Twenty-three people participated in the survivor’s lap. Summer Honor List announced at NCC Nor...
• Aug. 22, 1946 In spite of the fact that not quite as much livestock was exhibited as in former years, a very successful O’Brien County 4-H livestock show was brought to conclusion with the annual baby beef sale. Both the grand and reserve champions in the baby beef class were awarded to Hartley entries. Gloria Albright showed the grand champion, a Hereford, while the reserve champion, an Angus, was shown by Jay Meiske. The crack Milwaukee meat train en route to Sioux Falls, S.D. was delayed when one of the cars was derailed as the train app...
Funeral services for Glenn L. Bechler were held Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer, with Father Tim Hogan officiating. Casket bearers were Sally Cole, Michael Gerdes, Jannette Windisch, Brenda Peterson, Roxanne Gross, Tim Struve, Steve Struve, Dennis Struve, Tammy Heflin, Kevin Bechler, Joe Bechler, Christopher Abel, Corley Abel and Megan Martin. Interment was at North Lawn Memorial Park in Spencer, with military services conducted by the American Legion and the VFW of Spencer. Warner Funeral Home assisted with...
Joseph “Earle” Yager, devout Christian and devoted husband and father, died peacefully at home in Meridian, Idaho, on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, surrounded by family and friends. He was 93 years old. Earle and his twin Merle were the youngest of six children born to Leda and Lee Yager on the family farm in Excelsior, on April 3, 1928. At the physician’s suggestion, he received payment of one dressed chicken from the Yager farm monthly for a year for delivering the unexpected two babies instead of one. On the family farm, Earle learned criti...
Craig C. Cooper, Ph.D., D.O., passed from this earth on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 in Rotonda West, Fla. He had fought against pancreatic cancer for two and a half years and while his will remained strong, his body just could take no more. Craig was born in Hartley on Oct. 30, 1943, and was raised on the family farm where he learned the value of hard work and responsibility. In 1965, he went from Hartley to Iowa State University in Ames, graduating with a degree in Animal Sciences. After graduation there, he went to the University of Wisconsin...
As The Great Hall of Royal continues to see numbers grow in its Monday and Thursday morning HIGH Fitness workout classes, it seems interest has also grown in additional exercise options within the community. The Great Hall of Royal will now be hosting yoga classes led by instructor Mandi King on Wednesday nights. King has been practicing yoga for nearly 18 years and teaching classes for close to six years. She stressed that there are no age limits or ability level requirements to her classes. "I...
