Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Winter's bite has been made a lot less bitter thanks to the efforts of a special program at Clay Central/Everly Elementary. Staff members last year spearheaded the creation of Maverick Missions, which raises money to purchase various items for local families in need. According to Director of Student Services Michelle Huntress, staff noticed children had needs that were hard for some families to meet when the weather turned cold. They wanted to do something about it, and thus Maverick Missions...
A rural Hartley woman is using her four-legged friends to help local children gain trust, confidence and friendship. Darcy Morphew founded T Time Equine Assisted Coaching this fall and has been working through the certification process. Once she gets the stamp of approval, local youth will be able to visit her farm and enjoy a variety of horse-related activities with multiple social benefits. "Horses are special in the way they are calming and nonjudgmental," Morphew explained. "My focus is...
To help manage costs for purchasing natural gas, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District is joining a statewide government risk pool program. The school board on Monday authorized the district to enter into an agreement with the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool. The purpose of the program is to "transfer risks of increases in natural gas costs due to weather-driven demand and other market forces away from the school district." H-M-S will join the pool on Jan. 1, 2024. Superintendent...
The City of Royal is considering a "do it yourself" approach to repaving portions of Main Street. City council members have been discussing the need to repave Main Street. Estimates to completely rebuild the street and three intersections range from $700,000 to $900,000. Milling off existing asphalt and repaving the street is estimated to cost approximately $400,000. Considering the potential costs and requirements that accompany any grant funding the city might receive for the project, Mayor...
• Traffic William Allen Mattingly, Ruthven, Trespass. Paige Marie Svanda, Russellville, Ark., No Valid Driver’s Licenses. Berhanu Adane Tegegne, Blacklick, Ohio, Speeding. Marissa Lynn Kramer, Sioux City, Speeding. Dawson Blake Snider, Daphne, Ala., Speeding. Beckie Lynne Bunch, Paullina, Registration Violation. Gavin Drew Johnson, Frost, Minn., Speeding. Tristan Stephen Dimmitt, Sibley, Speeding. Octaviano Morales Martin, Sioux Center, No Valid Driver’s License. Joan Santos Dominguez, Omaha, Neb., No Valid Driver’s License. Andrew Walter...
Change in garbage collection in Hartley Brommer Sanitation will collect garbage in Hartley on Tuesday, Dec. 26 and Tuesday, Jan. 2 due to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays falling on Monday. HCC trivia night on New Year’s Eve The Hartley Community Center will host a New Year’s Eve trivia night on Sunday, Dec. 31. A meal will be served before the contest gets underway. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. Red’s Catering menu Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a variety of take-out specials on Wednesday, Dec. 27. See the a...
Familiar tunes and new selections were performed by students in the music department of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School during the winter concert on Sunday, Dec. 10. The jazz choir began the afternoon with the familiar "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town." "Noel" was the first selection for the concert choir, with words sung in the Kituba dialect of Central Africa. The lyrics in English are: "Noel! Noel! Jesus has come to live with us. If you want to know the Child, you have to come kneel."...
The O'Brien County Farm Bureau was recently recognized as an "Outstanding County Farm Bureau" during Iowa Farm Bureau Federation's 105th annual meeting, held Dec. 5-6 in Des Moines. O'Brien County Farm Bureau president, Karen Appleton accepted the award on behalf of the county. This designation is awarded to Farm Bureaus that connect with community members and elected officials about today's family farm practices and engage in local, philanthropic activities. "Our organization's success starts...
Recipients of NCC Foundation scholarships Students at Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon were awarded scholarships this fall through the NCC Foundation. The foundation is able to award the scholarship opportunities due to generous support from various businesses, families, organizations and individual donors. Area recipients are listed by hometown, name, program, scholarship and amount. Hartley: Dalen Peters, Practical Nursing-Extended, Hartley Community Memorial Health Center Scholarship, $1,000. Sanborn: Cassie Jones, Practical...
Royal businesses on Dec. 13 hosted their Christmas open houses to the public. Storefronts from one end of Main Street to the next opened their doors with delicious treats, beverages and merry conversation to thank patrons for their support this past year. One of the jolly businesses handing out joy and cheer was Home State Bank. Their mission each year is to give back to the community in which they serve by finding local organizations, non-profits and groups that could use funding for future...
Clay Central/Everly Elementary's newly-established Theatre Club performed their reader's theater performance of "Cinder...Really? The TRUE Story of Cinderella" to the school last week. Students and staff enjoyed the hilarious tale told from Cinderella's stepsister's and stepmother's perspectives. Regardless of the sweet Fairy Godmother's and charming Prince's efforts, the quite impolite and sassy Cinderella did not have her fairytale ending. However, the sweet stepsisters and stepmother lived...
Dear Santa, My name is Jared. I am in first grade at CC/E. I am six years old. I would like a surprise for Christmas. I would also like some toy tractors and two hockey sticks with a puck-air hockey. Thank you and Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Jared Hollenbeck Dear Santa, My name is Emmett. I am in first grade at CC/E. How are you? For Christmas this year I would like turbo rocket roller skates. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Love, Emmett Christensen Dear Santa, I am six years old. I go to...
• Dec. 23, 1948 A very large crowd attended the parent-teacher meeting at the Moneta school assembly. After a short business meeting, all enjoyed the operetta “The Magic Christmas Bell,” presented by the elementary grades. It was followed by group singing of Christmas songs. Mrs. Anna Lee Wold, mother of Mrs. George Anderson of Hartley, arrived in San Francisco, Calif. aboard a Navy transport. She had been evacuated from the province of Homan in China. She had been a missionary for over 34 years and had just completed about 3-1/2 years work...
"And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 'Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!'" (Luke 2:13-14) For many people this is the busiest time of the year; shopping for the right Christmas gifts, then going to Christmas parties, making sure Christmas decorations are put up, and so on. The focus of the Christmas season seems to be on the festivities and various activities, and on all the preparations rather than on...
While out and about during Christmas, I enjoy seeing all the fantastic nativity scenes of Jesus's birth on people's lawns, in houses, businesses and churches. But I cannot help but notice something missing in all these nativity scenes. What is it you ask? It's a great red dragon trying to devour baby Jesus. Where do I get this? There is no dragon in the birth narratives in Matthew or Luke, so what am I talking about? I'm talking about Revelation Chapter 12! Here's an overview of Revelation 12:...
Dear Santa, I want slime and a fake ring. I need tablet. Hayden Dear Santa, I've been kinda good and I want new slipers and I want a Mackin dall. From Averie Dear Santa, I've been good. I want Bowser's ship for Christmas. I need Mario stuff for Christmas. I want a car. I want a game. From Jordan Dear Santa, I've ben good. I want cloes and Barbies Finnley Dear Santa, I have been good. I need a Doll and I need a cool watch, a phone, a dog, a robot. Adelia Dear Santa, I've been good this year. I wa...
Okoboji/HMS sent both Lyon County wrestling teams home with losses following a Siouxland Conference boys' double dual on Dec. 14 at Milford. The Pioneers dominated West Lyon, 63-18. H-M-S wrestler James Gellerman (175 pounds) pinned Jackson VerMeer in 1:44. Michael Gonnerman (126), Tyce Hanson (132) and Brennan Baschke (144) won by fall, and Alex Rouse (157) won an 8-3 decision. H-M-S wrestlers Nathan Stofferan (113), Ethan Wiersma (215) and Bryce Ortega (285) all won by forfeit, as did Dalten...
he Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn basketball teams experienced highs and lows during non-conference games with Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire, on Dec. 11 at Graettinger. Experiencing the highs were the Hawk girls, who took control of their game in the second half to earn a 64-52 win. H-M-S led much of opening half, holding a 15-14 advantage after one quarter and extending it to 26-20. The Titans then responded with a 7-0 run to close out the half, giving them a 27-26 lead. The Hawks regained the...
Some areas improved for the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn boys’ basketball team in their War Eagle Conference game at Akron-Westfield. But the Hawks continued to struggle offensively during the 66-20 loss on Dec. 12. The Hawks were limited to nine points in the first half while Akron-Westfield scored 36 in the opening two quarters. H-M-S was outscored 30-11 in the second half. Jayden Leth’s seven points led H-M-S, while Bradley Van Beek scored five, Lawton Schiphoff scored four, and Alex Billings and Josh Cruz added two points. H-M-S made just 8-of-41...
Playing at Gehlen Catholic on Dec. 15, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn girls’ basketball team finished a stretch of four consecutive road games with a 55-42 win. The Hawks split the four games and earned their first win in War Eagle Conference play. H-M-S held a four-point lead after one quarter and outscored Gehlen Catholic by seven in the second to take a 28-17 lead. The Hawks’ advantage grew to 41-28 in the second half and they maintained it the rest of the way. Moriah Otto scored 18 points and Kylee Schiphoff scored 17 to lead H-M-S. Abby Douma...
Scores continued to improve for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn’s bowling teams as they head into the holiday break. Competing against West Sioux, the Hawk varsity teams were both victorious on Dec. 12 at Hawarden. The H-M-S girls defeated West Sioux by a cumulative score of 2,193-1,779. “The girls came away with a win in their match by 414 pins and with improved scores,” said Hawk coach Julia Meyer. “I am so happy and proud of their commitment and progress.” Singles’ game scores were Heather Elgersma, 160-158 318; Jordan Lux, 171-124 295; Meghan Lars...
A split of two wrestling duals is the best the Okoboji/HMS girls could earn during action on Dec. 14 at Milford. The Pioneers outscored West Lyon, 48-21, to claim their second Siouxland Conference dual win. Winning matches by fall were Alyana Alesse (130 pounds) and Avery Ballis (135). West Lyon gave up forfeits at six weight classes. H-M-S freshman Madi Lauer lost her 115-pound match to Kiann Blomgren in 40 seconds. Okoboji/HMS lost by a 48-30 margin to Central Lyon/George-Little Rock. The...
A memorial service for Kenneth P. Petersen was held Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at the Hartley Funeral Home in Hartley. Pastor Chris Nitzel officiated. Interment was Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Kenneth Peter "Kenny Pete" Petersen was born in Hartley on Oct. 16, 1945, to Adolf and Emmy (Bern) Petersen. His siblings consisted of two older sisters: Mary Lou Chochon (deceased) and Charlotte Roland (Windsor, Colo.); and two younger brothers:...
A memorial service for Wilma P. “Willy” Grauer was held Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sanborn. Pastor Joseph Bangert officiated. Interment was in Roseland Cemetery at Sanborn. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Wilma Pearle “Willy” Grauer, youngest of seven children of Robert A. and Ruth I. (Mitchell) Ferris, was born in rural Cherokee, Afton Township, on Aug. 7, 1935. She received her early education through the country school system, attending Afton #2 along with four of her siblings. While in...
A memorial service for Lois E. Christiansen was held Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley. Pastor Chris Nitzel officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Mitchell Van Erdewyk, Jason Gruhn, Dale Barnes and Lynn Barnes. Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Lois Elvira Christiansen, daughter of Fred and Veda Ionia (Walters) Winkelhaus, was born on her parents’ farm near Hartley on March 6, 1925. Her older sister, Ardis, was there to welcome her to the fam...
