Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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They may be small in size, but that didn't stop Clay Central/Everly Elementary students from putting on a mighty display of school spirit last week. The Mavericks marked Homecoming with a parade, dress up days, pep rally and other events Sept. 25-29. It was the second-straight year the elementary-only district celebrated the event, which was shelved in 2019 when the district ceased offering grades 7-12 due to low enrollment. Like last year, CC/E Outreach & Culture Coordinator Iesha Toft led...
Efforts of three longtime Hartley residents were celebrated Sunday during a special event at the community center. Howard Borchard, Duane Kolpin and Connie Olhausen were the toast of the town during the omelet brunch, which served as fundraiser for the Hartley Community Foundation (HFC). All three individuals either served on the HCF's board of directors following its creation in 2007 or were instrumental in guiding projects that benefited from it. "The best part of it is that it preserves the...
The number of students at Clay Central/Everly Elementary gained the attention of school board members during their regular meeting Sept. 27. Superintendent Kevin Wood in August reported that 50 students were in grades K-6 at CC/E. He also noted that the kindergarten, second and third grade classes all had five students apiece. In the face of such low numbers, Wood last week suggested the board start exploring options like combining classes into multi-age rooms. For example, kindergartners could...
• Traffic Scott Andrew Hanks, Aurora, Colo., Speeding. Tanner Robert Kluender, Royal, Speeding. Dakota McGehee, Hartley, Speeding. Jesus Cardenas Cervantes, Worthington, Minn., No Valid Driver’s License. Joel Andrew Witt, Paullina, No Proof of Insurance. Noah Joseph Feilmeier, Glidden, Speeding. Amy Lynn Rahbusch, Sutherland, Speeding. Liosvy Mayedo Reynaldo, Lakeside, Speeding. Exley Felix, Sibley, Speeding. Wyatt Thomas Borden, Sanborn, Minor in Possession, Alcohol. Ana M. Cruz Cespedes, Sioux Center, Speeding. Kevin Swalla, Sanborn, No Pro...
Hartley meat locker to hold open house this Saturday Nelson’s Locker, LLC, will hold an open house on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 3-7 p.m. The event will mark a year and half of ownership under Josh and Jennifer Paskert. See the ad on Page 3 for complete details. Valero hosting tailgate before H-M-S football game Valero Renewables – Hartley will host a tailgate meal prior to the H-M-S football game against Sibley-Ocheyedan on Friday, Oct. 6. All donations will benefit the H-M-S Sports Boosters. See the ad on Page 8 for complete details. Red’s Cater...
Hartley native named ILCC Dean of Arts and Science Iowa Lakes Community College has named Julie Westerman as the new Dean of Arts and Science. Westerman brings a wealth of experience in academic leadership and a focus on balancing the needs of students, faculty and administration. "With a strong dedication to education and a rich background in guiding students of all ages and backgrounds in rural and urban environments, she brings a caring perspective to helping students and faculty," said Kyle...
Navigator CO2 wants to suspend its pipeline permit process in Iowa until utility regulators in Illinois approve the project, according to a motion it filed in Iowa. The company wants to build a carbon dioxide pipeline system that would transport the captured greenhouse gas from ethanol plants and other facilities to Illinois, where it will be sequestered underground or used for other commercial purposes. About 810 miles of the initially proposed system lies in Iowa, but the company said it is...
There's been a lot of hand-wringing in recent years about the death of local newspapers, those bastions of democracy and chroniclers of community. While the loss of any newspaper hurts the people they serve, residents of rural areas and small towns are hit especially hard when a newspaper shuts down. When a local newspaper closes, citizens lose impartial news and information about town and county government, school boards, local athletic teams, academic awards, county fairs and the mundane and...
To the editor: The difference between 33 and 32 is 1. Let’s call 1 a small number. When you put the word billion behind that small number, it becomes huge. A billion is a million thousands. Nine hundred ninety-nine compared to 1 is enormous. When that small number 1 is followed by the word trillion, it equals the huge billion MORE than the enormous 999 huge billions. In the House, there is a (small number of right wing holdouts) and the rest of the members. The two groups can’t agree on a funding package. When you understand simple ari...
A memorial service for Bryan A. Brigham was held Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at the Hartley Funeral Home in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Ann Strait, Rebecca Strait, Randy Atkinson, Darrel Warnke, Jesse Warnke, Roxanne Brodersen, Darsie Rion, Chris and Amy Edberg, Kelly Philips, Bobby Benoit, Kyle Dieck, Mickey Branham, Ryan Lefever and Aaron Espey. Urn bearers were Katelyn Brigham and Wyatt Brigham. Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Bryan Allen...
• Oct. 1, 1948 Students at Moneta High School voted for their carnival queen candidates. Those selected were Peggy Kriens, freshman; Delores Kriens, sophomore; Janet Bobolz, junior; and Marianne Meyer, senior. Each queen candidate had a campaign manager. Of unusual interest among lovers of music was the announcement that Bohumir Kryl and his all-girl symphony orchestra was to present a concert at the Hartley school. The Czech conductor had toured the country with his famous orchestra for 38 years. Thirty neighbors and relatives gathered at t...
With nine near perfect fall days the 2023 Clay County Fair was the ideal getaway location for thousands of fairgoers, Sept. 9-17. "If you create a memorable experience, they will come," Fair CEO/Manager Jerome Hertel said in a news release. "Even a little rain shower didn't deter people from attending the fair." For the second year in a row attendance surpassed 300,000 visitors. Overall attendance was slightly down by 2 percent at 318,678. "More noteworthy is the fact that participation and...
Cross country runners from Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn achieved individual success and the Hawk boys were competitive as a team in two meets last week. George Vargas finished just out of the Top 10 in the meet at Alta-Aurelia on Sept. 25. The senior placed 11th with a time of 18:22. Other results were Ryan Grotluschen 29th, 20:07; Aiden Bush, 36th, 20:30; Damian Dodge, 38th, 20:37; Blaine Finster 44th, 21:00; and Easton Teal, 60th, 22:46. There were 81 runners. "Our boys finished sixth out of 13...
Prior to the overtime period in Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's game on Sept. 29 at South O'Brien, Hawk coach Jay Eilers challenged his team to not take "no" for an answer and earn the win. The Hawks responded in the extra period, scoring on a 10-yard run by James Gellerman. But the two-point conversion attempt failed and H-M-S had to settle for a six-point lead. South O'Brien tied the score on an eight-yard pass and then untied it with a PAT, giving them the 29-28 victory. "I think we played hard at...
A missed opportunity late in the opening set proved costly for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn in a 3-0 home loss to George-Little Rock. The Mustangs swept the War Eagle Conference match on Sept. 26 by scores of 25-23, 25-17, 25-16. H-M-S took an early lead in the first set, but the Mustangs regrouped and built an 18-12 advantage. Momentum swung back to Hawks, who led 23-21 before G-LR scored the final four points. "I was very impressed with the attitude of how our girls came out in the first set. We...
