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Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Each year, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn fifth graders complete a flag unit in language arts class. They learn about flag etiquette, the history of the United States flag, and the different branches of the U.S. military. The students, along with their teacher, Angie Mayer, even go through each part of the U.S. Flag Code. At the end of the unit, the students are left with a better understanding of what the flag represents and how to show it respect. They then write an essay of 300 words or less...
IGLFC planning seminar for novice anglers June 4 The Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club will host an adult fishing seminar for novice anglers on Tuesday, June 4 at The Loft at West O. Couples are welcome and encouraged. A variety of topics will be discussed, and pizza and beer are included. Seating is limited. See the ad on Page 8 for more details. Red’s Catering menu Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a variety of specials on Wednesday, June 5. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. Summer reading program at HPL The Hartley Pub...
Disaster Recovery Fund activated in Clay County Following the severe weather events on May 21, the Clay County Community Foundation (CCCF) has activated the Disaster Recovery Fund (DRF) on behalf of Clay County. Established in 2020 to support vulnerable populations, the DRF provides an opportunity for the public to give charitably, with the reassurance that donations will be quickly moved to resources where they are needed most to adapt to evolving priorities in Clay County. The flexible nature of the fund ensures that the county can quickly mo...
• June 2, 1949 Frank Miles, former editor of the Iowa Legionnaire and veteran of both world wars, addressed those in attendance at Memorial Park in Pleasant View Cemetery. He emphasized that Memorial Day should mean as much to those who did not have servicemen in the war as those who did or lost them. Superintendent John W. Harold announced that Darwyn V. Snyder, of Sioux City, was selected as the vocal and band instructor for Hartley High School. He also had charge of the town band. Mr. Snyder was a graduate of Morningside College and p...
Fifty-three eighth grade students at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School are looking toward the future as they are ready to move on to high school. During the awards program on May 23, students signed a class banner indicating they intend to attend school regularly, volunteer in their community, participate in extracurricular activities, and earn the grades and credits necessary to graduate in four years. "Be prepared to meet the challenges, keep striving for excellence, stay curious, be kind,...
National Poppy Day is Friday The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. It reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms. Local residents are encouraged to wear or purchase a poppy to honor those who have worn our nation’s uniform on National Poppy Day, Friday, May 24. All donations received will be used by the American Legion Auxiliary for programs that support veterans, the military com...
Justin Moore coming to the 2024 Clay Co. Fair The Clay County Fair officials last week announced Justin Moore with a special guest to be announced later as part of the SRG Concert Series on Thursday, Sept. 12. Multi-Platinum hitmaker Justin Moore has built a loyal following over the past decade with his traditional country sound and captivating live shows. The Arkansas native just notched his 12th No. 1 with “You, Me, and Whiskey,” a smoldering duet with Priscilla Block. Over his 10-plus yea...
American Legion Auxiliary of Post #288: Brennan Stoltz. Sons of the American Legion, Hartley: Kinsey Schirmer and Brett Stoltz. Staff Sgt. Shane Koele Leadership Award: Brennan Stoltz. Staff Sgt. Leroy Webster Leadership Award: Kinsey Schirmer. Onyx Lodge #419, Sanborn Masonic Lodge: Alexis Grover. American Citizenship Award: George Vargas Calderon. Class of 1952 Scholarship Award: Heather Elgersma. Arlene Houston Memorial Scholarship: Jenna Buren. H-M-S Education Association Scholarship: Jenna...
The artistic talents of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School students were on display during the annual art show. Artwork in a number of media was on display in the student center. The show was held in conjunction with the spring concert and senior recognition on April 30. • H-M-S vocalists receive top scores for duet Sophomores Lillian Van Loon and Jordan Lux were featured at the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn spring concert on April 30. They earned perfect scores for their performance of "Ezekiel's W...
H-M-S Class of 2024 to graduate Sunday The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School Class of 2024 will hold its commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m., in the H-M-S Event Center. The public is invited to attend. Check out annual graduation tab featuring portraits and profiles of the senior class inside this edition. Dates changed for Junior Golf Academy at Meadowbrook Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club has adjusted the schedule for its annual Junior Golf Academy next month to June 11, 12, 19 and 20. The camp is open to local children in...
NCC achieves top rankings for online programs Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) in Sheldon has secured top positions in three prestigious University HQ rankings for 2024. NCC is ranked as the fifth-best institution nationally for online Associate Degrees in Business, seventh in the Top 50 Best Online Associate Degrees nationwide, and stands as the leading institution in Iowa across all online college offerings. Criteria used for these rankings include factors such as admission rates, graduation rates, net price, availability of online prog...
• May 19, 1949 The Hartley Community Recreation Association met for its annual spring meeting. Plans for the activities of the coming summer were discussed, and Richard McCarty, Richard Anderson and Mrs. Louis Anderson were elected to serve three-year terms on the board. Fifty-one seniors of the Hartley High School received their graduation diplomas at commencement ceremonies. Dr. Earl A. Roadman, president of Morningside College in Sioux City, was the guest speaker. Friday the 13th lived up to its tradition at the John Olhausen home. L...
The weather couldn't have been better on Monday for the kickoff of Clay Central/Everly's reinstated K-6 Maverick Relays. The event was hosted at the former CC/E football field and track in Royal. The day was divided in two, with K-2 grade events hosted in the morning and 3-6 grade events in the afternoon. K-2 participated in four field events first, including the football toss, Frisbee throw, softball toss and kickball kick. Students then headed to the starting line for the 50-meter, 100-meter...
The Hartley Public Library sponsored a poetry contest, “Write from the Hart,” during the month of April. Two winners – Clare Hibbing (first place) and Josie Hibbing (second place) – were selected in the adult category. There were no submissions in the youth category. Clare Hibbing received a $35 Amazon gift card for her winning submission. The library staff and board of directors would like to thank those who participated. “I Miss You” By Clare Hibbing Days drag without you here Every sunrise and every sunset Seem like they are permanently...
Two local students were recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg on April 28 for outstanding academic achievement at the 22nd Annual Governor's Scholar Recognition Ceremony at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The statewide program, sponsored by the Iowa Governor's Office, Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and its title sponsor the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), honored 424 high school seniors from across Iowa. Locally, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School...
Make a lei at Hartley library Monday The Hartley Public Library will host an adult craft event, “Create a Lei,” on Monday, May 13 from 4-5:30 p.m. Participants will create Hawaiian leis out of paper, yarn and beads. All are welcome to attend. Junior Golf Academy at Meadowbrook Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club will host its annual Junior Golf Academy next month. The camp is open to local children in third grade through high school. See the ad on Page 3 for complete sign-up details. Mother’s Day brunch at Crazy Bob’s Crazy Bob’s in Hartley i...
Clay Central/Everly recently received two Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) Outreach Grants of $500 each to benefit the CC/E student snack program and Mav Pack backpack program. ISEA's mission is to "promote quality public education by placing students at the center of everything we do while advocating for education professionals." Members of the CC/E community help assemble and prepare the snacks and backpacks each week for the CC/E students....
CC/E fifth graders enjoyed the wonderful weather last Wednesday by heading out to Everly and Royal residents for a day of service learning. Students worked hard the entire day to help different homeowners with their yard work. The students' servant hearts and helping hands truly shined in the work they did. The homeowners were incredibly grateful and the Mavericks were thankful that they were able to take a load off of citizens' plates and help some very kind and wonderful community members in...
• May 12, 1949 L.B. Wanless and B.W. Thomas purchased the Cowan Implement Co. from Lyle Gowan, who had operated the Allis-Chalmers implement store for three years. Wanless planned to occupy the house where the Gowan family resided. Gowan planned to take an indefinite vacation. During an electric storm and heavy rain, lightning struck a large cottonwood tree just east of the H.J. Grotewohl home. Branches fell to the ground in flames, but the rain prevented further damage. The crash and flash were seen and heard all over town. The Hartley P...
National Day of Prayer at SPLC St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley will host two brief prayer/praise services for America in honor of the National Day of Prayer today (May 2). All are invited to attend. The first service will be held from 7-7:30 a.m. and the second will be held from 7-7:30 p.m. (bilingual). Those who attend are invited to bring their family and friends. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of each service. Evening of discovery at HKCC in Everly The Everly Public Library will host Mark Andersen for an evening o...
Named Extension K-12 Program Coordinator Iowa State University Extension and Outreach welcomes Morgan Busack as the new O'Brien County K-12 Program Coordinator. Busack will replace Kate Stewart whose last day is May 23. Originally from Echo, Minn., Busack is a South Dakota State University graduate with a degree in agricultural leadership. She currently resides in Sanborn and looks forward to serving the O'Brien County communities. "The part of this job that I am most excited about is that I...
• May 5, 1949 Spade work for a cooperative artificial breeding organization was being done. Two meetings of dairy farmers interested in organizing the association were held. The name of the tentative association was Hartley Breeders Cooperative, with Everett Dodge being named president. Eighty-two rural eighth grade students in O’Brien County took final examinations. They completed tests in several academic areas and were required to write a paper on the topic “Why I am glad to live in a democracy.” The scoring of papers indicated good achieve...
The I.E.F. Women's Club celebrated 50 years of "Ideas, Enthusiasm and Fun" on April 15. All five decades of the club were represented with former and current members enjoying the evening filled with meeting and greeting, reconnecting and reminiscing, all while sharing stories and lots of laughs. In 50 years the I.E.F. Club has held many fundraisers, which has allowed it to give back to the Hartley community and surrounding areas through multiple donations, community events and projects. Some of...
Clay Central/Everly Elementary was represented by seven fifth and sixth grade students last week at the Northwest Iowa Honor Choir in Sioux Center. Hundreds of students represented northwest Iowa in the concert hosted at Sioux Center Middle School. The day was filled with fun and a bit of fear as the students had to take shelter midday due to nearby tornado sightings. Fortunately, all were safe and the concert went off without a hitch. The students did a great job representing CC/E during their...
Everly firefighters hosting breakfast The Everly Firefighter’s Association will host its annual breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, April 28 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at the fire station. Free will donations will be accepted. Proceeds go towards the new fire truck and equipment. See the ad on Page 7 for more details. Red’s Catering menu Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a variety of specials on Wednesday, May 1. See the ad on Page 7 for more details. HPL poetry contest The Hartley Public Library is sponsoring a poetry contest, “Writ...
