Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Several open houses planned in Hartley Christmas open houses will held in Hartley this Friday at United Community Bank, Fiesta Foods and Savings Bank See the ads inside for more details. Grounded to close for holidays Grounded in Hartley will be closed during the holidays Dec. 21-Jan. 3. Red’s Catering menu Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a traditional Christmas turkey dinner Wednesday, Dec. 20. Also planned are special carryout meals and hours on Dec. 22. See the ad on Page 4 for complete details. Hartley snow ordinance remi...
During the annual State Agricultural Convention, held Dec. 10 in conjunction with the Association of Iowa Fairs Conference, elections were held for positions on the Iowa State Fair Board of Directors. As outlined in Iowa Code, county fair delegates representing six geographic districts in Iowa elect two board members to serve two-year staggered terms on the Iowa State Fair Board. Darwin Gaudian, of Primghar, was re-elected to represent the Northwest District. Gaudian was also re-elected as...
NWI fishing report Most area water levels are a few inches below crest. Most smaller lakes are covered in a thin layer of ice. Recent warm conditions have deteriorated any ice that has set up. Until the ice thickens more, fishing access is hard to find. East Okoboji Lake: The lake was almost entirely covered in a thin layer of ice as of last Thursday. Scharnberg Pond: Rainbow trout were stocked recently. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Silver Lake (Dickinson): Black bullhead, good. Walleye,...
• Dec. 16, 1948 A special election was held at Moneta regarding a proposed $45,000 bond issue to be used to build and furnish an addition to the Moneta school building. The proposition carried by a vote of 72-6. A blazing fire at the Shouse pool hall on South Central Avenue threatened to engulf a large part of the business district before it was brought under control. The blaze, which apparently started near the chimney on the second floor of the building, gained considerable headway before it was detected. Fire departments from Everly and S...
Last week Clay Central/Everly Elementary hosted its 2023 Winter Concert on the Royal stage. The music room was packed, with more rows of chairs needing to be set up due to the largest attendance in years. The Mavericks' concert was entitled "WE LOVE CHRISTMAS!" and it showed with their festive and fun song selections from start to finish. The concert began with the preschool class singing two holiday favorites "All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth" and "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer."...
No one-horse open sleigh or Rudolph was needed for Santa and the missus to arrive in Royal last Saturday. Instead, the pair arrived at The Great Hall of Royal via Royal Fire Department's ambulance, lights aglow and excitement abounding. The venue was adorned with beautiful trees, festively decorated by the teams, community members and businesses they represented. Santa and Mrs. Claus sat atop the stage and welcomed children to sit on their laps, telling them their Christmas lists and humoring...
Clay Central/Everly Student Lighthouse members hosted a school-wide assembly last week that covered the Leader in Me habit of putting "first things first." Bentlee Tewes (above) gave a demonstration using rocks, pebbles and sand poured into a vase. It showed that when you do the most important things first and add in what you want to do later, then you can fit everything in nicely with time and space to spare. However, when you do it the opposite way and do what you want before what you need to...
Several open houses planned Several Christmas open houses will held throughout the area over the coming week, including: United Community Bank and Fiesta Foods in Hartley, and Home State Bank in Royal. See the ads inside for more details. Santa to visit Royal this Saturday Royal Community Action and the Royal Lions Club will host a visit from Santa at the Great Hall of Royal on Saturday, Dec. 9 starting at 10 a.m. After sharing their wish lists with the jolly ol’ elf, children can stay for crafts and cookies. Santa will be in attendance u...
• Dec. 9, 1948 William Heitritter, 48, was taken to a Hull hospital after being gored by a two-year-old bull at his farm near Melvin. His injuries included two broken ribs and several cuts and bruises. He was testing cattle in a barn when the bull became enraged and attacked him. A large crowd had already assembled in Hartley when Santa Claus arrived by plane at the local airport. Old Saint Nick was escorted to the school grounds by the Hartley Fire Department, from which point he led a parade through the streets of town. Orlan Ott, Hartley h...
NWI fishing report Most area water levels are a few inches below crest. Most smaller lakes are covered in a thin layer of ice. Until the ice thickens more, fishing access is hard to find. East Okoboji Lake: The lake almost entirely covered in a thin layer of ice. Black crappie, fair. Using minnows and plastics has been working well for many anglers. Bluegill, fair. Try using a small hook and piece of worm. In deeper water try using pilkies with wigglers or slip bobber setup. Walleye, fair....
Holiday open house season in full swing Several Christmas open houses will held in Hartley over the next week, starting with Treimer’s Insurance Agency today (Thursday, Nov. 30). Other open houses are planned at Century Mutual Insurance, Rainbow Cutlery and Hartley City Hall. See the ads inside fore more details. Everly businesses holding open houses Several Everly businesses and community organizations will be holding open houses in conjuction with the community’s Winter Wonderland event this weekend. They include: Everly Heritage Museum, Eve...
NCC staff members recognized for contributions Community Colleges for Iowa has chosen Karla Harris and Alicia Van Horsen, staff members at Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon, as recipients of the 2023 Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards. The recognition highlights recipients' significant contributions to education across Iowa's 15 community colleges. The awards ceremony will take place at the inaugural Community Colleges Convention and Tradeshow on Nov. 29 at the Hilton Des Moines,...
• Dec. 2, 1948 The local Kiwanis Club was formulating plans for their charter night. Although the club had been active for quite some time, the charter night would make the Hartley chapter an official member of the International Kiwanis Clubs. Hartley was one of the smallest towns in the country with the privilege of having a Kiwanis chapter. An attractive Christmas painting was placed on the former servicemen’s honor roll board, which was located west of the telephone office. Christmas music was presented from that location during the hol...
• Nov. 25, 1948 The Hartley Future Farmers sponsored a high school party at the Legion Hall. The main event of the evening was the crowning of the Harvest Queen, Joanne McCarty. She was also the chapter sweetheart for the year. The O’Brien County Legion meeting was held in Hartley. John Walters, well-known Sheldon resident, was elected commander of the county Legion to fill out the unexpired term of Dr. A.M. Schierholz, formerly of Paullina. Approximately 250 Chamber of Commerce members and their guests enjoyed the annual guest night din...
Festival of Trees returning in Hartley The Festival of Trees will be back this year in Hartley on Sunday, Dec. 3. The event will be held at the American Legion Building from 2-5 p.m., with a visit from Santa and kids’ activities planned. Organizers are asking for decorated tree entries from businesses, classrooms, churches, community groups or families. Participants will need to provide their own tree, whether it be a tabletop or larger. Setup is Dec. 1 or Dec. 2 after 4 p.m.; or Dec. 3 after 12 p.m. Winners for three categories will get a m...
No meal at Red’s Catering Nov. 22 There will be no carryout meal at Red’s Catering on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Red’s will be serving a Thanksgiving meal again this year on Thursday, Nov. 23 . See the ad on Page 3 for more details. Win food vouchers courtesy of Hartley Chamber Local shoppers can sign up to win $100 in food vouchers at Fiesta Foods in Hartley courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. Mini day camp planned Nov. 27 at Hartley library ISU Extension and Outreach O’Brien County will be at the Hartley...
AgState financial results up in 2023 AgState's fiscal year ending on Aug. 31, 2023, reflected net earnings up substantially over 2022 year-end results. Total net income after-tax was $31.3 million in 2023 compared to $21.6 million in 2022. This reflected a 45 percent increase in net income. According to a news release, the AgState board felt it was important to share this success with members for the business they do with AgState. Total cash paid to members will approach $9 million between the...
Clay Central/Everly Elementary brought back its Veterans Day program last week after a four-year hiatus. The largely student-led program started with a greeting from Director of Student Services Michelle Huntress. The students then led the audience in a spirited delivery of The Pledge of Allegiance followed by Iesha Tof singing the National Anthem. Students in grades 4-6 then took the stage to individually describe what Veterans Day stands for, how it was founded, and the reason it is...
• Nov. 18, 1948 Harvey Donnenwerth, Claire Byers and Jake Roghair spent part of the week at Gray Summit, near St. Louis, Mo., where the Ralston-Purina Company’s giant research farm was located. The Hartley Community Chorus, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, began rehearsals in preparation for the presentation of a Christmas cantata. The chorus was under the direction of Wilbur Morse, a member of the teaching staff at Hartley High School. The Hartley Fire Department was called out to help extinguish an unusual automobile fire in front of the...
Legion Auxiliary hosting breakfast for vets Friday morning The Hartley American Legion Auxiliary will hold its annual thank you breakfast for local veterans and active servicemembers on Friday, Nov. 10 from 7:30-9 a.m. Spouses and guests are welcome to attend. The menu will feature biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs, rolls, coffee and juice. Fall Festival at St. John’s in May City St. John’s Lutheran Church in May City will host its annual Fall Festival on Saturday. Nov. 11 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. Tri...
Pro Ag webinar series offers insight into new year Farmers and the ag industry will get an in-depth look into 2024 during this year's Pro Ag Outlook and Management Webinar Series, Nov.13-17. Five webinars will be offered, designed to provide participants with a concise evaluation of current market conditions, expected trends in crop and livestock income potential, and management implications. All webinars will run from noon to 1 p.m., with a live question and answer session following each...
• Nov. 11, 1948 The Hartley FFA Chapter reported that 171 bushels per acre was the top corn yield in its test plot. The corn variety was Pfister 52. The commercial fertilizer applied on the highly-productive ground showed little or no increase in yield, but did seem to hasten maturity. Students of the Hartley Public School, under the direction of Miss LaVonne Meyer, filled 20 boxes for the Junior Red Cross. Articles donated consisted chiefly of colors, toys and other recreational materials for children overseas. A cash offering of $30 was c...
Clay Central/Everly Elementary's Student Lighthouse Committee put together an assembly last week for their fellow students. Committee members went over the Leader in Me 7 Habits and how to display those habits properly in the school and at home. Following the assembly, the CC/E cheerleaders took the floor, getting the crowd engaged in Maverick and Leader in Me cheers. The student-led assembly is one of many planned throughout the year. They allow students to take leadership roles and encourage...
HFD hosting pancake breakfast The Hartley Fire Department will host its annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Hartley Community Center from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. During the event, the Hartley Summer Celebration Committee will hold a silent auction for a chainsaw carving that was made in August. See the ads on Page 5 for more details. Red’s Catering menu for Nov. 8 Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving several specials on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Red’s will also be serving a Thanksgiving meal again this year. See the ads on Page...
The HHS All-School Reunion met at Red’s Catering on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Attending were Roy Wohlert, Sandy Nelson, Becky Tschopp, Clayton Pyle, Steve Lux and Tammy Ginger. Also present were Matt Wildeman and Rachel Wilson from the Hartley Chamber of Commerce. First on the agenda was the upcoming 150th Hartley celebration in 2029. Discussion was held on whether anything was starting to develop on this, and the Chamber has discussed it. The committee presented their take on the matter. The All-School Reunion will be held in 2025 and the next w...
