Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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A growing problem that some feel is an impending public health crisis took center stage in Primghar on Monday. Sen. Joni Ernst hosted a roundtable with area law enforcement regarding the growing opioid crisis in America. The Republican fielded updates on overdose tracking and also listened to problems drug enforcement agencies face when trying to prevent narcotics from harming their communities. "They are poisoning our communities, and it is absolutely intentional," Ernst said. "We can't...
A passion for art has led to a lifetime of rewards for Hartley's LaVonne Hansen. Well known locally for her "Chalk Talks," Hansen has been honing her skills across an array of art media for decades. Recently, her hard work landed her three purple ribbons and three blues at the Clay County Fair. 2022 marked the 25th year Hansen submitted pieces of her work at the fair, making this year's haul extra special. "There's very seldom a day that I don't do something, whether it's drawing or something...
With scoreboards needing replacement, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School is considering options to update them and possibly increase revenue at the same time. An online presentation allowed school board members to hear what options are available through Daktronics. Marketing and Advertising Consultant Jerry Sikkink said that scoreboards can entertain fans, and help fund equipment and consolidate sponsorships. According to discussion, replacing the high school football, baseball and...
The Royal City Council has wondered for more than two months why Clay County was not included in the governor's disaster proclamation after the July 5 derecho. Now they have their answer. Clay County Emergency Management Coordinator Eric Tigges said during this month's council meeting that three types of disaster assistance are available. A presidential declaration is the most common but eligibility for federal assistance is tied to the amount of public sector and state uninsurable damage. A...
• Traffic Kaley Ruby Marie Mazur, Sanborn, Seatbelt Violation. Adrianne Aulenbach, Paullina, Speeding. Peter Paul Matthews, III, Paullina, Seatbelt Violation. Kyle J. Harms, Hartley, Speeding. Harold Melvin Johnson, Melvin, Registration Violation. Braxton Alden Boer, Sioux Center, Speeding. Brandon Lee Heginger, Hartley, Failure to Yield. Frank Meade, Worthington, Minn., Speeding. Jasmine K. Cockle, Spencer, Speeding. Dawson Jacob Kuker, Spirit Lake, Speeding. Timmy Wayne Woida, Mora, Minn., Following Too Close. Tyler Jon Klaassen, Rock R...
Grounded closed Grounded in Hartley will be closed until further notice. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. 2 specials at Red’s next Wednesday Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving two specials on Wednesday, Oct. 5. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. Legion Family to meet Oct. 4 The Hartley American Legion Family will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Legion building. Movie, postcard presentation at Hartley library Hartley Public Library will be hosting a screening of “Where the Crawdads Sing” at 6:30 p.m. on Mond...
H-M-S Backpack Program seeks donations Organizers of the Kids' Backpack Program at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn are once again helping local children in need this year by providing a backpack full of food every week. Businesses and members of the community can help provide for these children by sending monetary donations to United Community Bank, Rodney Ahrenstroff or dropping them off at Fiesta Foods. This project has been made possible by the generous support of the community for several years....
The days are shorter, the breeze is a bit cooler and cornfields throughout O'Brien and Clay counties are starting to turn that special shade of gold. It's harvest season once again, and with its arrival comes certain precautions for both area travelers and local farmers alike. Businesses and ag groups just marked the 79th annual National Farm Safety and Health Week Sept. 18-24. Specific emphasis is placed on raising awareness about the many dangers farmers face in their day-to-day jobs, and the...
Kaity and I are finally moved into our new place in Hartley. I say that generally, because a brief glimpse inside our gargage proves we have a lot more moving in to do. Nonetheless, it’s all here and has been since Sept. 19. We closed on our house in Ocheyedan that day, which finally allowed us to close on the home here. The process sort of dragged on at the end as we had to endure a few hiccups, but in any case, we’re here. I think this whole situation has dented my life expectancy. I’m excited we’re finally moved, but even more tired....
President Joe Biden’s decision to cancel up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many borrowers is fair game for vigorous debate – and disagreement. Americans have been debating and disagreeing for 246 years. What jumps out in this latest dispute is how some politicians are blind to the inconsistencies in their arguments against this economic shot in the arm when, through the years, they have supported other government incentives to various groups. To hear the comments of Iowans in Was...
In almost every single county I visit on my 99 County Tour, I see help wanted signs. From public schools to the National Guard, Iowa is facing a shortage of nearly every essential worker our economy depends on. Sadly, Democrats’ response to the nationwide need for essential workers is to bloat our bureaucracy even more, to the tune of 87,000 IRS agents. And, no matter what the liberal talking heads say, these agents are not going to stick to auditing billionaires and the top tier of the tax code...
Nearly five years ago, Congress passed bipartisan legislation I led alongside Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, to make certain types of hearing aids easily available to Americans with mild to moderate hearing loss. Our proposal, the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act, was signed into law in August of 2017, but years went by before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established regulations needed to make affordable hearings aids a reality. After continuously pressuring the FDA over the l...
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is urging Iowans not to fall victim to election misinformation and disinformation. Instead, voters should turn to trusted sources for election information, the people that run elections in Iowa: the Secretary of State and county auditors. Pate updated the Myth vs. Fact section of his Election Security in Iowa webpage Friday morning with several more entries. A reported case of election disinformation happened in Iowa earlier this week. A voter in Mahaska County...
A celebration of life public gathering for Donald L. Dau will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hartley. The family will be present at that time. A private memorial service will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Tim Hogan officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery at Ayrshire. Warner Funeral Home in Spencer is assisting with the arrangements. Donald Lee Dau passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. He was born on Nov....
A funeral service for Donald G. Hakeman was held Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sanborn. Pastor Joseph Bangert officiated. Pallbearers were Joshua Holz, Andrew Suckow, Adam Mercer, Jerret Vander Plaats, Cody Holz and Austin Holz. Honorary pallbearers were Stacey Eeten, Amy Suckow, Sarah Brands, Elizabeth Vogelaar, Brandi Wright, Christina Van Gorp, Alissa Holland, Katie Lammers, Kimberly Silberstein, Samantha Mercer and Emily Crees. Interment was in Roseland Cemetery at Sanborn, with military rites conducted by S...
Increased youth involvement, record fairgoer spending, added exhibitor participation, large crowds and great weather propelled the 2022 Clay County Fair powered by SMU to new heights this month. "When you mix great weather, strong programming, and increased participation together, records will be broken and attendance will increase like it did this year," said fair CEO/Manager Jeremy Parsons in a news release. "I am grateful and thankful that our 325,585 fairgoers were able to enjoy nine beautif...
• Oct. 2, 1947 Mrs. R.W. Hoper left Omaha, Neb. on a special train for Los Angeles, Calif., where she was a delegate to the Supreme P.E.O. Convention. She also planned to visit in the home of her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fisher and family, at Berkeley, Calif. The organization of the local Future Farmers of America chapter started on Sept. 19. Seventy members were present at the meeting during which officers were elected: Dale Wacker, president; Blaine Hirt, vice president; Duane Philiph, secretary; Howard McCarty, treasurer; Donald S...
First impressions can be deceiving. Take for example Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's offensive performance during its 51-16 win at Alta-Aurelia last Friday night. Initially it didn't seem that the Hawks had any explosive plays. Even Hawk coach Jay Eilers thought the offense didn't dominate as it had in three previous Class A District 1 wins. "No. 1, [Alta-Aurelia] took the big play away from us. We didn't have those 50, 60, 70 yard runs," he said following the game. "That's a compliment to the style...
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn was one of three teams to finish with 1-2 match records in Pool A at the Hawks' annual volleyball tournament on Sept. 24. Since no team had an advantage in head-to-head play, the one that allowed the fewest points would advance to the semifinals. That team was Okoboji, which allowed 135 points in three pool matches compared to H-M-S with 138. South O'Brien allowed 146 points. The Hawks did win a pool match for the first time in three years, defeating South O'Brien in three...
Three Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn cross country runners placed in the Top 20 at the H-M-S Invitational. The meet was held Sept. 19 at Sanborn Golf and Country Club. Top finishers for the H-M-S varsity boys were George Vargas and Bryce Dodge. Vargas just missed the Top 10, placing 11th in a time of 19:26. Dodge came in 17th while running the course in 20:32. Also competing were Aiden Bush, 30th, 22:52; Damian Dodge, 39th, 24:39; and Blaine Finster, 41st, 25:39. As a team, H-M-S finished sixth with 124...
