Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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A plan to remedy issues at Hartley's never-opened new pool received tentative approval from a state board. According to City Administrator Erica Haack, the Iowa Electrical Examining Board on Aug. 18 approved a plan that would address electrical inspection failures at the pool. She noted the approval came with several stipulations, and nothing has been set in stone. "We don't have all the information yet for the engineer to make an informed decision and present it to the council. At least this we...
There's a new pitmaster serving up smoky treats to Hartley residents and passersby on Highway 18. Uncle B's owner Brent Riemersma, of Brewster, Minn., pulled his barbeque trailer into the former D-Lux Drive Inn location earlier this summer and has remained there since. He uses the building for dine-in seating and as prep area for his food, which has been a hit among locals and visitors alike. "Everything I make is homemade from scratch," Riemersma said. "One day I had to use store-bought potato...
Sixteen years of providing medical care to residents of O'Brien County and the surrounding area are coming to an end for Dr. Soe Nyunt. Nyunt came to Hartley Mercy Medical Clinic in 2006. It proved to be a good fit, as he is board certified in family practice. "This has been the primary clinic for 16 years, serving the rural communities and seeing all kinds of patients," Nyunt said. In addition to practicing at the clinic, he also provided care for residents of Community Memorial Health Center....
The Royal City Council wants to improve the roads that provide access to a major grain storage facility in Clay County. But accomplishing that requires money, and accessing one potential funding source has been challenging. In a discussion this month with Chairperson Barry Anderson of the Clay County Board of Supervisors, Mayor Josh Toft said the city needs farm-to-market funds to improve roads leading to AgState's facility in the northeast section of town. "We've asked for funds to help with...
• Traffic Kaytelynn Anne Severson, Sheldon, Trespass. Zachary L. Espey, May City, Axle Weight Violation, 3 counts. Tony Harm Hughes, Matlock, Speeding. Asdain Rikat, Sibley, No Valid Driver’s License. Gustavo Ayala Campos, South Sioux City, Neb., Speeding. Alfonso S. Topete, Sioux City, Dark Windows. Mitchell Alan Bliven, Sioux City, Speeding. Reid Timothy Blair Nelson, Sutherland, Minor in Possession. Tayten James Darnell, Sibley, Dark Windows. Mariana Garcia, Ocheyedan, Speeding. Chad Wallace Arends, Lamberton, Minn., Speeding. Vanessa A....
HEDC to meet next Thursday Hartley Economic Development Corporation will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1, at 5:30 p.m. at Crazy Bob’s. Red’s Aug. 31 menu Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving two specials on Wednesday, Aug. 31. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. “The Book of Lost Names” topic of HPL discussion Between the Covers Book Club will be discussing “The Book of Lost Names” by Kristin Harmel in the front room of the library at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30. Newcomers are always welcome to join the book club an...
Wins reserve champion title at Iowa State Fair John Vander Veen, of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn FFA, won the Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer title during the FFA Breeding Beef Show on Thursday, Aug. 11, at the 2022 Iowa State Fair. Additionally, Vander Veen earned Champion Foundation Simmental Heifer honors at the show in Des Moines. 4-gal best ball tourney at Meadowbrook Meadowbrook Ladies held a 4-gal best ball tournament on Wednesday, Aug. 3. Fourteen teams competed in the event. Flight winners were: First Flight (61) – Amy Essick, Deb Jostand,...
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is excited to announce that Michele Wagner is the new O'Brien County Youth Coordinator. Wagner stepped into the role in early August and serves as primary contact and facilitator of Iowa 4-H programs in O'Brien County. Having served as the agricultural education teacher and FFA advisor at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School for the past nine years, Wagner is no stranger to O'Brien County, the 4-H program, local youth and families, or the county fair. S...
rs for his volunteerism during the 2022 Iowa State Fair. Al Grigg was inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame on Aug. 21 during a special ceremony in the 4-H Exhibit Building. The longtime 4-H booster joined others from across Iowa during the event, which is held annually to honor a new class of inductees. Since 1972, Grigg has been involved with local 4-H and FFA events. These events have included quiz bowls, judging for FFA contests, assisting students with learning and preparation of skills,...
State Bank & Insurance presented a $200 donation to Everly Fire & Rescue with proceeds from Century Mutual Insurance's annual golf outing that was held on July 13 at Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club in Hartley. CMI sponsored the event and donated all entry fees from the teams to be distributed to a fire department of their choice. This year the event raised $5,095 for the local departments and was split among 15 local fire departments....
As part of the Everly's Community Days celebration, the Everly Heritage Museum sponsored a "Selfie Scavenger Hunt". The hunt provided participants with clues to finding four historic sites in Everly. They then went to the site, took a selfie at each one and returned to the museum. The four sites included the one-room Sunnybrook school, Veterans Memorial cannon, Freedom Rock and the Moneta School entrance stone. All hunters received a coupon for a free ice cream cone at the Quik Spot and an...
A funeral service for Hermina A. “Mina” Van Kley was held Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at First Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Mark Ellens officiated. Pallbearers were Chad Van Kley, Kurtis Van Kley, Brett Van Kley, Taylor Van Kley, Brady Van Kley and Blake Van Kley. Honorary pallbearers were Kay Beigh, Heather Van Kley, Hailey Gaunt, Chad Gaunt, Miche Van Kley, Bernie Beigh, Jamie Van Kley, Amanda Van Kley, Pamela Van Kley and nine great-grandchildren. Interment was in Roseland Cemetery at Sanborn. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrang...
A graveside service for Robert H. Hoeppner was held Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, at Lone Tree Cemetery near Everly. Pastor Dan Taylor officiated. Warner Funeral Home in Spencer assisted with the arrangements. Robert Henry Hoeppner, the son of Albert and Cathryn (Thee) Hoeppner, was born June 12, 1940 in Hartley. His childhood years were spent in the Moneta area where he attended school and was in the last class to graduate from Moneta High School in 1958. Robert attended a tech school in Kansas City for two years before moving back to the Hartley...
Funeral services for Wanda E. Kooima were held Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at First Reformed Church in Sheldon, with Pastor Paul Van Maaren officiating. Burial was at East Lawn Cemetery in Sheldon. Vander Ploeg Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Wanda Elaine Kooima, the daughter of Lane and Jennie (Kiel) Klarenbeek, was born Aug. 19, 1948 in Rock Rapids. She grew up on a farm near Alvord. Wanda attended and graduated from West Lyon School. She married Ronald Kooima on March 14, 1969 in Rock Rapids. A month after their marriage Ron left for...
A funeral service for Dorothy M. Van Kley was held Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at the First Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Mark Ellens officiated. Pallbearers were Jesse Eckard, Verlyn Scheerhoorn, Steve Van Kley, Gary Schiernbeck, Chad Breuer and Paul Hansman. Interment was in Roseland Cemetery at Sanborn. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Dorothy Martha Van Kley, one of three children born to Henry and Arvilla (Techen) Breuer, came into the world on April 10, 1935 in Hull. She spent her youth in the Hull area, attending...
At least one media outlet believes the season-opener Friday night at Hawarden will feature two of the Iowa's best high school football teams. Radio Iowa's preseason poll has West Sioux ranked No. 2 in Class 1A and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn at No. 3 in Class A. Several area teams are also ranked in the Top 10 by Radio Iowa. Spencer is at No. 8 in Class 4A; Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley is No. 7 in Class 3A; West Lyon is Class 2A's top-ranked team and neighboring Central Lyon/George-Little Rock is...
It wasn't anything like an official game, but Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn and Spirit Lake's football teams put on the pads and helmets for a scrimmage Friday night at Hafer Field in Spirit Lake. The varsity offenses each ran 12 plays against the varsity defenses, followed by 12 plays by the JV offenses against the JV defenses. They repeated that sequence before each varsity offense had three chances to make a first down in a short yardage situation. Game 1 for both teams is Friday night. H-M-S...
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