Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Dry conditions have area farmers wrapping up the soybean harvest and heading towards taller commodities. "It depends on what we get for rain in the next few days, but I think you'll see a decent amount of corn being taken out over the next week," New Century FS agronomist Alic Mohni said on Monday. "Everyone is pretty much wrapping up their bean fields and looking to move on." Harvest season hit its stride in September and moved along mostly unfettered as precipitation stayed at bay. Mohni said...
The Hartley City Council on Monday fielded an update on the proposed recreational trail on the south side of town. Dave Vander Broek, of the Hartley Recreational Trail Committee, gave a report on where things stand currently. The group would like to build the first stretch of trail starting from Neebel Park extending westward to Vine Avenue along the south side of Third Street SW. If possible, construction is hoped to start next year. "I don't think there's necessarily a set-in-stone date,"...
Voters interested in voting absentee for the Nov. 7 city-school election may file requests for absentee ballots with their county's auditor's office. Voters wishing to receive a ballot by mail for the election need to complete an absentee ballot request form and return it to their county's auditor's offices before 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23: • Clay County – 300 West 4th Street, Suite 4, Spencer, IA 51301; • O'Brien County – 155 S Hayes Ave., PO Box 380, Primghar, IA 51245; • Osceola County ...
Food distribution at Trinity UCC The Food Bank of Iowa's mobile pantry program will be conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 18, starting at 4 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. The program is available free of charge and geared toward individuals in need of food assistance. Participants are asked to stay in their vehicles and line up on the east side of the parking lot. The food will be brought to you as you drive under the canopy. Red's Catering menu for Oct. 18 Red's Catering in...
During the past few weeks, Clay Central/Everly 4-6 grade students have learned about the importance of using their voice, advocating for a cause, running for election, and what a good leader should stand for and do. Students were then able to choose whether or not they wanted to run for the Student Lighthouse (similar to student council) position. Running mates campaigned with posters and giving speeches. Ultimately, the classes voted for their Top 2 picks to represent each class, with six...
• Traffic John Anthony Bandomo, Albert City, Speeding. Reynaga Hernandez Margarito, Worthington, Minn., Illegal Pass. Jose Romero Ventura, Worthington, Minn., Invalid Driver’s License. Lucio Santos Ramos Ramos, Worthington, Minn., Following Too Close; Invalid Driver’s License. Tyrone Larose, Winnebago, Neb., Speeding; Dark Windows or Windshield. Brenda Kay Washburn, Sioux City, State Traffic Ticket. Jason Edward Sajdak, Lewiston, Mich., State Traffic Ticket. Bradley D. Taylor, Hartley, Speeding. Luis Gabriel Galindo, Omaha, Neb., Speeding. Bret...
Gary William Wolthuis, 83, of Spencer, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. Gary was the oldest of three children born to Gerhard and Bernice Wolthuis. He grew up on a farm and attended country school until fourth grade. He went on to finish his education at Spencer, graduating in 1958. He was baptized, confirmed and was a member of First English Lutheran Church in Spencer, until retiring to Casa Grande, Ariz. He married the love of his life, Nelda Myers, on Sept. 24, 1961. They were blessed with two children, Lynette and Timothy. Gary...
• Oct. 8, 1948 Mrs. Marie Ramsey arrived home by train from Chicago after a 30-day visit in Germany. Most of the time was spent in Flensberg where she visited her aged mother, her stepfather, brothers and sisters and their families. It had been 34 years since she had left Germany and she felt there was very little change in that area. Cocoa, a German shorthaired pointer owned and handled by Jimmy Hesse, of Hartley, placed first in the novice class and first in the derby class of retrievers during the Isaak Walton field day at Emmetsburg. S...
A philosophy in sports says that competing is not fun unless you win. But Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's football proved that having fun while competing can lead to great results. Hosting Sibley-Ocheyedan on Oct. 6, the Hawks played like a team that was having fun and the reward was a 28-21 win. Hawk coach Jay Eilers said the players established the attitude that led to H-M-S's first win of the 2023 season. "Our kids deserve a lot of this joy. They are awesome. They made great football plays and...
With the War Eagle Conference and state qualifying meets on the horizon, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn cross country runners competed in the George-Little Rock/Central Lyon Invitational on Oct. 5. The meet was held at the Otter Valley Golf Course. The Hawk girls placed sixth as a team. Individual results were Lexi Croatt, 22nd, 24:16; Gracie Knobloch, 33rd, 25:41; Jocelyn Abonce, 34th, 25:54; Kamryn Ebel, 36th, 28:11; and Clara Funk, 38th, 29:52. Sioux Center topped the team standings with 32 points....
A fast start and excellent serving against Harris-Lake Park helped Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's volleyball team get back into the win column on Oct. 3. The 25-17, 25-8, 25-13 victory at Lake Park was the Hawks' first in over two weeks, and improved their War Eagle Conference record to 2-5. "We came out strong," Hawk coach Cheryl Kroese observed. "Our serving was the best it's been all year as we recorded 17 aces on the night." Frankie Mohni, Moriah Otto, Kinsey Schirmer and Eliza Tewes each had...
