Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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"Light" was a recurring theme in the musical selections performed during the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn fall vocal concert on Oct. 26. The 56-member choir performed "Cantate Domino," "Through Love to Light" and "True Light." Soloists for the final number were Jamie Diaz and Jordan Lux. Shayla Henderson and Isabel Back also sang "This Little Light of Mine." Emery Cammann and Lux sang portions of the music they learned for All-State auditions on Oct. 21. Director Kristi Daggett commended their...
• Nov. 4, 1948 The Hartley Hawks had little trouble with a game but overpowered Paullina team in the annual Homecoming game. Highlights of the evening included the Homecoming parade and the crowning of Queen Wilma Robinson, the freshman class candidate. A.M. King and Son purchased the Hartley Motor Co., the Kaiser-Frazer automobile agency, from Henry and Dale Lorenzen. The latter would continue to operate the Lorenzen Motor Co., the authorized Pontiac agency in Hartley. While Iowans were electing Republican William Beardsley as governor by a l...
A pair of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn vocalists were recently selected to participate in the Opus Honor Choir. Seventh grader Kate Rodriguez was chosen for the 7-8 Grade Opus Honor Choir, while Emery Cammann was picked as an alternate for the 9th Grade Opus Honor Choir. Over 2,400 students were nominated by their directors for 720 positions in the four Opus Honor Choirs. Selections were made by means of a recorded audition. Guest conductors of the choirs include Tami Meiners, Carroll Community...
Some people request funds for every kind deed, seeking to be reimbursed whenever possible. Others give freely without a desire to receive. Everly local Louie Dehrkhoop is the latter. Known by many traveling on M27 for his beautiful yard displays and gardens, and by even more for his kind heart and amazing work ethic, Louie is a quintessential "good guy." North of Barb's Corner you will see his acreage on the west side of the road, with festive yard displays changing with the each holiday and...
Everly firefighters to host breakfast this weekend The Everly Firefighter’s Association will hold its annual fall breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 29 at the fire station. A free will offering will be accepted. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. Firemen to canvass Hartley Oct. 30 The Hartley Fire Department will canvass the town during the evening of Monday, Oct. 30 starting at 6 p.m., to sell tickets for their annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 5. The annual meal will once again be held at the Hartley Community Center. See the ad on Page 5 f...
Students First ESA applications for 2023-24 closed; 18,893 apps OK'd The Iowa Department of Education last week announced that 18,893 Students First education savings accounts (ESAs) were approved by the Sept. 30 program close date. ESA accounts for applicants who did not meet this deadline are closed for the school year and the funds will remain in the state's general fund. Out of all ESA applications submitted by the June 30 application deadline, 5,927 applications were denied based on not...
Four groups of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School students displayed their talents during the indoor marching extravaganza on Oct. 17 in the high school gym. The show started with the pep calls and H-M-S school song led by the marching band, cheer squad and flag corps, and the marching band and flag corps concluded the performance with their fall halftime show. In between, the cheer squad, H-M-S Dance Attack and flag corps ("Break Free vs. Star Ships") performed special routines. Approximately...
• Oct. 28, 1948 Grizzly Gus Grotefelt, Heavy Fritz Baumeister and Slim Alfred Schoelerman returned from Sheridan, Wyo. with three fine bucks. They killed their game in record time, guided by “Deadeye” Dick Theisen. The men were guests of Mrs. Emma Wieditz at Sheridan. Approximately 180 young people gathered for a Halloween hard time party, sponsored by the Friday Club. Dancing to the music of Alvin Frick’s orchestra provided the background for the evening’s entertainment. Use of the hall was donated by the American Legion. Roger Luedke, Hartley...
H-M-S menus Monday, Oct. 23: No School – Professional Development. Tuesday, Oct. 24: Breakfast – Egg and cheese on biscuit, fruit, juice; Lunch – Pork chop patty, mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, roll (9-12), pears. Wednesday, Oct. 25: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Nachos, lettuce/tomatoes, red peppers, grapes, cracker (9-12). Thursday, Oct. 26: Breakfast – Pancake and sausage bites, fruit, juice; Lunch – Goulash, breadstick, romaine salad, green beans, strawberries. Friday, Oct. 27: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; L...
UCB names Tim Devitt as new president The Board of Directors of United Community Bank last week announced the appointment of Tim Devitt as the new president of United Community Bank. Devitt brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served Sanborn Savings Bank for 31 years. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of both Sanborn Savings Bank and United Community Bank. Tim will succeed the current president, Steve Feld, as...
• Oct. 21, 1948 Sixty pies were distributed at the Council Oak store in Hartley during a demonstration of how to prepare apple pie with Becky Crocker Apple Pyequick. Jack Harmon, a representative of General Mills, was the presenter. The pie distribution was the fastest of any Council Oak store in Iowa or Nebraska. In spite of the fact that farmers throughout the area were busily engaged in corn picking, good-sized crowds attended the Fall Appreciation Days in Hartley. Events included a pet, bicycle and wagon parade, produce contest, pancake f...
Royal Chief Matt Goyette came to visit Clay Central/Everly Elementary students Tuesday morning to discuss the importance of fire safety. He encouraged the children to sleep with the door shut, knowing that this has saved countless lives by keeping the fire at bay and buying firefighters more time to save whoever is inside. He suggested the students make a fire escape plan for their home and to never play with flammable items. He also sent the children home with educational materials for the...
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...
• 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...
Hartley meat locker to hold open house this Saturday Nelson’s Locker, LLC, will hold an open house on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 3-7 p.m. The event will mark a year and half of ownership under Josh and Jennifer Paskert. See the ad on Page 3 for complete details. Valero hosting tailgate before H-M-S football game Valero Renewables – Hartley will host a tailgate meal prior to the H-M-S football game against Sibley-Ocheyedan on Friday, Oct. 6. All donations will benefit the H-M-S Sports Boosters. See the ad on Page 8 for complete details. Red’s Cater...
Hartley native named ILCC Dean of Arts and Science Iowa Lakes Community College has named Julie Westerman as the new Dean of Arts and Science. Westerman brings a wealth of experience in academic leadership and a focus on balancing the needs of students, faculty and administration. "With a strong dedication to education and a rich background in guiding students of all ages and backgrounds in rural and urban environments, she brings a caring perspective to helping students and faculty," said Kyle...
• Oct. 1, 1948 Students at Moneta High School voted for their carnival queen candidates. Those selected were Peggy Kriens, freshman; Delores Kriens, sophomore; Janet Bobolz, junior; and Marianne Meyer, senior. Each queen candidate had a campaign manager. Of unusual interest among lovers of music was the announcement that Bohumir Kryl and his all-girl symphony orchestra was to present a concert at the Hartley school. The Czech conductor had toured the country with his famous orchestra for 38 years. Thirty neighbors and relatives gathered at t...
With nine near perfect fall days the 2023 Clay County Fair was the ideal getaway location for thousands of fairgoers, Sept. 9-17. "If you create a memorable experience, they will come," Fair CEO/Manager Jerome Hertel said in a news release. "Even a little rain shower didn't deter people from attending the fair." For the second year in a row attendance surpassed 300,000 visitors. Overall attendance was slightly down by 2 percent at 318,678. "More noteworthy is the fact that participation and...
CC/E Homecoming parade is today Alumni and community members are invited to the Clay Central/Everly Homecoming parade slated for Thursday, Sept. 28 (today) at 1:30 p.m. in Royal. The event will take place on Main Street near the post office and CommStock. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and their Maverick spirit. To showcase community unity, groups from several area schools will be represented in the parade. This is the second year of the resurrected Homecoming celebration at CC/E. The goal of this year’s event is t...
Selected for academic awards at BVU Nine business students and nine science students at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake have been selected for the Clifford A. Rae Academic Achievement Award for the 2023 academic year. The awards range up to $9,500 and were created by two separate endowments from foundations established by Dr. Harold Walter Siebens and named after the long-time advisor and counsel to Siebens and the foundations. The endowments support annual awards for up to three...
• Sept. 30, 1948 The new lunch room at the Hartley Public School was able to seat from 125 to 150 people. The building was brought to the school grounds in sections and was assembled by the farm shop students. It had a modern kitchen with electric stoves and dishwasher, and a modern workable double sink. Excavation prior to the pouring of the foundation was started on the new home of The Goetsch Co. The new structure was being erected on Highway 18, just east of the Burns Chevrolet Co. The building followed the style of the many M...
This week the Clay Central/Everly Mavericks are stepping out in style for Homecoming week. The week holds many fun events including poster contests, hallway decorating, flag football and an alumni-run cheer camp (pictured at bottom). Highlighting the schedule is the parade Thursday (today) at 1:30 p.m. on Royal's Main Street, and pep rally to follow. The week will end with awards for dress-up and poster contest winners and a teachers-versus-students kickball game. The public is welcome to...
Fifteen teams competed for the top spot last Saturday during the Hartley Community Center's Second Annual Bags, Brew & Food Trucks Too fundraiser. Inclement weather moved things inside during the event, which not only featured a bags competition but also three food trucks – La Bamba, Hunger Struck and Gobblestop. Guests also had a chance to watch the Iowa State/Oklahoma State and Iowa/Penn State football games throughout the afternoon and evening. Approximately $1,800 was raised for the c...
Hartley Community Center fundraiser is Saturday The Hartley Community Center is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 23 featuring a bags tournament and vendor trucks. The event begins at 3 p.m. and coincides with the Iowa State and Iowa football games. It will be held rain or shine – in the event of inclement weather, activities will be moved inside. Cash prizes will be awarded. See the ad on Page 3 for complete details. Grief support group to begin Sunday in Hartley St. Paul's Lutheran C...
