Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Everly's history now has a home. After more than two years of planning, the Everly Heritage Museum is set to host its grand opening on Friday and Saturday. The building, located directly south of the library on Main Street, is home to a variety of displays ranging from Everly Cattlefeeders memorabilia and trophies, collectables from former businesses, and tributes to local veterans. Steering committee member Connie Goeken said the grand opening will be a big day for Everly. The idea for the...
Tim Overmire is hoping a lifelong interest in politics translates into elected office. The Hartley-area farmer and seed dealer on Saturday was selected as the Republican Party's nominee for the upcoming O'Brien County Supervisor District 1 special election. Overmire defeated Justin McCarty during a special GOP nominating convention at the courthouse in Primghar, 22 delegates to McCarty's 8. "I've always been interested in government, even back in high school," Overmire said. "It's an...
Residents in Iowa Senate District 1 will decide Zach Whiting's successor during a special election Dec. 14. Gov. Kim Reynolds set the date for the vote last week. Whiting, a Republican from Spirit Lake, resigned from his District 1 post Oct. 30 due to an impending move to Texas, where he has accepted a job with a conservative think tank. As of Tuesday morning, two Republicans – Dave Rowley and Barb Clayton, both of Spirit Lake – had announced campaigns to succeed Whiting. No Democrats have ste...
Two current Iowa lawmakers are running for re-election next year, albeit in different districts. Reps. Megan Jones, R-Sioux Rapids, and Dennis Bush, R-Cleghorn, announced last week they would seek re-election in 2022. Jones currently represents Iowa House District 2 while Bush represents House District 3; however, both will be in different territories when the new redistricting maps take effect next year. Jones will be in House District 6 while Bush will reside in House District 13. Rep. Gary...
The winning bid for Hartley's new lift station came as a pleasant surprise to council members on Monday night. GM Contracting, Inc., of Lake Crystal, Minn., submitted a bid of $502,006.46 for replacement and construction of the lift station. The project was originally estimated at $908,570 without engineering, administrative and legal fees. Other bids received were from Vander Pol Excavating at $739,308 and Hulstein Excavating at $773,983. "We had some smokin' hot bids," said engineer Josh...
• Traffic Keegan Douglas Driggs, Sheldon, Registration Violation. Ethan Anderson, Sheldon, Seatbelt Violation. Shelby Kathryn Martin, Remsen, Speeding. Moses Joshua Chavez, Houston, Texas, No Valid Driver’s License; Failure to Maintain Control. Duanenisha Labrenda Jackson, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Adan Ramirez Merlos, Grand Rapids, Mich., Use of Electronic Device. John George Nitz, Aurora, Ill., Speeding. Jacob J. Schnider, Sheldon, No Proof of Insurance. Daisy A. Culler, Spencer, Speeding. Larry Fatiki Alokoa, Sibley, No Valid...
The membership of the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn chapter of the National Honor Society grew significantly with the addition of 20 initiates. They were inducted in a ceremony on Nov. 1. Advisor Jim Thomas said that more than 35 students were eligible to be considered for induction. Criteria for membership include a minimum 3.5 grade point average after four semesters and effective demonstration of the four qualities that are important to NHS. Senior initiates were Keith DeBoer and Emily Heneman....
Harvest festival in May City Saturday St. John’s Lutheran Church in May City is holding a harvest festival on Saturday, Nov. 13. Dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., with an auction to follow. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. Melvin Legion brunch is Sunday The Melvin American Legion is hosting a brunch on Sunday, Nov. 14. Pancakes, biscuits and gravy, omelets, sausage and drinks will be served from 9 a.m.-12:30 a.m. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. Holiday fair and auction at Trinity UCC Trinity United Church of Christ i...
Correction LeRoy Raabe's phone number was printed incorrectly in last week's article about Memory Trees at Pleasant View Cemetery. His phone number is (712) 260-3567. October rainfall improves Iowa drought conditions This October ranks as one of the Top 10 wettest Octobers on record, with rainfall significantly improving drought conditions, according to the latest Water Summary Update by the Iowa DNR. Iowa received nearly 5 inches of rain in October, almost double the normal rainfall for the...
United Community Bank has partnered with the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa to be a drop-off location for their holiday wish list items. If you would like to give a supply donation, you may drop off items from Nov. 15-Dec. 17 at any UCB location in Milford, Okoboji, Hartley, Ocheyedan or Lake Park. It's a wonderful way to help pets in need during the holiday season and to aid the Humane Society in caring for them. Holiday Wish List items include scoopable cat litter, non-latex gloves, cat and...
Today marks our annual celebration of the men and women who so selflessly served the country as members of the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is an important holiday, and one that every freedom-loving American should acknowledge. Sometimes it's easy to ignore occasions like this one. People are busy, work is hectic and there's just simply too much else going on. However, all of those excuses seem futile when you really stop and think about it. Our veterans gave us a commitment that's...
I have a friend who hates the weather every time the temperature falls below 70 degrees. It’s a small wonder he’s lived in Iowa his whole life. Summer is the only season he enjoys. He’s wrong, of course, because fall is the best time of the year. I can’t find a single fault with autumn’s charm. The trees are shedding their colorful foliage, front porches are decked out in pumpkins and other decor, and the weather is perfect. Like any sane individual, I enjoy stepping outside and not needing a shower after two minutes because of the humidity. My...
Jack Lester Hardin, 79, of Everly and formerly of Indianola and Casa Grande, Ariz., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. No funeral services are planned per Jack’s wishes, but a celebration of life luncheon may be planned at a later date. Warner Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. Jack’s parents were Lois and Maurice Hardin, of Summerset. After high school, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and then returned to farming north of Indianola. Later in life he enjoyed working with wood, creating furniture pieces for his chi...
Steven Theodore Wachtel, 92, of Melvin, passed away at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Friday, April 2, 2021, and was laid to rest on April 5 at Baker Township Cemetery near Melvin. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Melvin. Fellowship and lunch will follow. Sanborn Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements....
• Nov. 14, 1946 An airplane from Eli, Minn. to Spencer became lost in a snowstorm and had to make a forced landing on the Fred Will farm near Hartley. Mr. Williams, the pilot and only occupant, was unhurt and the plane was not damaged. Work was for the most part completed on the Hartley skating rink at the north end of the municipal park. Retaining boards were put in place to hold the water in a specified area and flooding was to begin as soon as cold weather was here to stay. A strong Hartley football squad added another victory to its list wh...
Once again, West Hancock proved to be Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's nemesis. After eliminating H-M-S from last year's Class A football playoffs on their way to a state title and winning this year's regular season matchup in non-district play, West Hancock parlayed big plays on offense and a stifling defense into a 27-0 win in quarterfinal action on Nov. 5 at Britt. Unlike the non-district game on Oct. 1 when West Hancock had several double-digit play drives, H-M-S's defense did not allow any...
