Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Local burn bans lifted Burn bans in O'Brien, Clay and Osceola counties were lifted over the past week due to adaquate precipitation. All restrictions on burning have been removed. Named academic all-district Football players from Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn named academic all-district for the 2024 season are seniors Damion Hansen and Jack Mastbergen, and juniors Isaac Schierholz and Owen Tifft. Football cheerleaders recognized are senior Lainie Raveling and juniors Jamie Diaz and Jordan Lux. To...
• Nov. 10, 1949 The strong wind that caused untold loss to Iowa farmers was a boon to youngsters of the community. School children were employed by farmers to pick corn off the ground. In some areas as much as 20 bushels to the acre were gleaned, and some youngsters made as much as $6-$7 per day. Rehearsals were underway for “Laff It Off,” the big home talent show sponsored by the American Legion Post and Auxiliary. The show was being held to raise funds for the youth center and tennis courts, as well as the Boy Scouts of Hartley. The cast...
Finding identity and purpose in a changing world was the theme of the songs performed during the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn fall vocal concert on Oct. 29. The men's ensemble sang "I'm Just Ken" from the "Barbie" movie. Senior Jamie Diaz was in the spotlight singing "Stay" and the women's ensemble sang "What Was I Made For," also from "Barbie". Selections sung by the concert choir, directed by Kristi Daggett, were "Who Are the Brave," "What About Us" with soloist Kenadie Van Loon, and "Does the...
From raccoons to astronauts and sloths to ghouls, downtown Hartley was loaded with great costumes last Thursday during the Chamber of Commerce's Trunk-or-Treat event. Downtown businesses rolled out the carpet and handed out candy to participants, who made their way around the business district before heading to St. Paul's Lutheran Church for food and other fun. While the entire month of October saw beautiful weather and temps, snow and cold weather arrived just in time for Halloween. However,...
Trick or treat hours Hartley, Everly and Royal will all hold trick-or-treating hours on Thursday, Oct. 31. Hartley and Everly will hold theirs from 5-7 p.m., while Royal’s hours are scheduled from 5:30-7 p.m. The Hartley Chamber of Commerce is planning a Halloween Trunk-or-Treat downtown on Monday from 3:30-5 p.m. Local businesses are encouraged to hand out goodies to participants. Kids will start at City Hall and go south, then cross the street and go north all the way to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where there will be activities and hot dog...
Clay County Fair Association seeks board candidates and members The Clay County Fair Association is currently searching for eligible candidates to join its board of directors and encourages interested community members to become part of the Clay County Fair Association. This year, the association's annual meeting and election of the board of directors has been moved to Feb. 25, 2025, creating a new opportunity for interested individuals to get involved. Each year, the association's nominating...
• Nov. 3, 1949 Ray Smith, of Spencer, purchased Ray’s Texaco from Ray Reinke. Smith took over operation of the service station and motor departments of the business. Reinke remained at the same location, concentrating his efforts on body and fender work, and alignment. Almost every Melvin business man turned out to work on the new community building. Thirty-eight men congregated with shovels and wheel barrows, and leveled out the ground in the basement of the building. The Melvin American Legion voted to put sheeting on the roof and rep...
Election notices for Nov. 5 vote Election notices for Clay and O’Brien counties are included inside this newspaper. Candidate lists, polling locations and ballot measures are highlighted for the upcoming Nov. 5 election. See Page 6 for complete details. Trunkity Treat at Trinity UCC in Hartley Trinity United Church of Christ is hosting Trunkity Treat on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. The event will be held inside, and youngsters should come dressed in their Halloween costumes with candy buckets. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. L...
NCC students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Ten students were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa at Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon on Oct. 14. Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society of the two-year college, NCC's chapter is called Beta Lambda Pi. Students are invited to be a part of Phi Theta Kappa based on eligibility requirements that center on having a 3.5 grade point average. Among the initiates was Brennan Stoltz, son of Curt and Becky Stoltz, of Hartley. Phi Theta Kappa...
• Oct. 27, 1949 Facilities of the Central Iowa Telephone Co. in Hartley were enlarged to take care of a growing community for a number of years. Among the outstanding improvements were a new, modern switchboard and the automatic ringing of phones in subscribers’ homes. Section boss Frank Meyers, Grover Fanning and Clarence Illian narrowly escaped injury when they jumped free of the handcar on which they were riding. The crew was about two miles east of Hartley when a train approached unexpectedly. The handcar was smashed but the men were saf...
A special fundraising supper is planned next weekend to honor the legacy of a well-known outdoorsman from Royal. The late Jim McDonnell was a respected educator, coach, fishing guide and outdoors advocate in northwest Iowa. To honor his legacy, his family is hosting a "Harvest Soup Supper" at the Great Hall of Royal, Saturday, Nov. 2. It's a free will donation, and there will also be raffle prizes and silent auction. Doors open at 5 p.m., and soup will be served served from 6-8 p.m. All...
Everly resident Denise Cook, along with her family members Ryan Nemmers and Brandon Hansen, dropped off special surprises at the Abben Cancer Center in Spencer, Storm Lake Oncology in Storm Lake, and June E. Nylen Cancer Center in Sioux City this week. The trio on Aug. 17 hosted the 4th Annual Cookie Memorial Mini-Golf Tournament during Everly Community Days. The tournament is held in memory of Denise's late husband, Kevin Cook, who passed away in late 2020 after a hard battle with cancer....
The indoor marching extravaganza at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School is an opportunity for groups that participate in the fall to show off their talents. But it is also "a school spirit showcase." The event held on Oct. 10 began with pep calls and the school song led by the cheerleaders, flag corps and marching band. Special routines were presented by the cheer squad, Dance Attack and flag corps. The drum line presented "Vampire" and the marching band entertained with their halftime...
Representatives from Farm Bureau and Spencer Hospital headed to Clay Central/Everly Elementary last Wednesday for CC/E's Beyond the Bell-sponsored farm safety presentation. With hands-on learning, captivating visuals and relatable stories, Mavericks learned all about the ins and outs of farm and agriculture safety. Key takeaways shared with the Mavericks included: • PTO (power take-off) shafts are dangerous no matter what your age or familiarity with them. Stay away and never walk over them o...
This week the Clay Central/Everly Elementary students had a special visitwith Royal Fire Chief Matt Goyette. Goyette discussed all things fire safety with students in each grade. He encouraged everyone to have their own fire escape plan for their homes, check and maintain all smoke alarms in the home, and to never play with fire. The students were able to check out the Royal Fire Department fire truck as well. Both the Everly and Royal fire departments encourage all to create fire escape plans...
RCA Fall Boutique is Saturday Royal Community Action will host its Annual Fall Boutique on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the CC/E Elementary Gym in Royal. More than 40 vendors will be on hand at the event. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. Trunkity Treat at Trinity UCC in Hartley Trinity United Church of Christ is hosting Trunkity Treat on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. The event will be held inside, and youngsters should come dressed in their Halloween costumes with candy buckets. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. Everly firefighters...
• Oct. 20, 1949 Marlene Brehmer, Hartley High School twirler and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Brehmer, placed first in the Class C and D twirling contest at Storm Lake. She was eligible to enter the national contest to be held the following spring. Members of the Hartley Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously to discontinue the practice of closing stores for a funeral. Those who wished to close could still do so, but in the future the group as a whole would not be requested to close their doors for any funeral. A committee of Chamber of Comme...
Fall field meal at St. Paul’s is Oct. 12 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley will host its annual fall field meal on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A free will donation will be accepted. The menu includes a pulled pork sandwich, chips, smoked baked beans, brownie and water. See the ad on Page 6 for more details. Outdoor movie night at SPLC is Saturday St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley is hosting a free outdoor movie night on Saturday, Oct. 12. The movie “The Prince of Egypt” will start showing at sunset. Popcorn will be provided....
Oct. 21 is voter pre-registration deadline The deadline to pre-register to vote in the General Election is Monday, Oct. 21. If an eligible elector is not already registered to vote, he or she may do so in one of the following ways: • Register to vote by mail: Voter registration forms are available on your county auditor's website. The completed form should be delivered or mailed to your county auditor's office (Clay County Auditor's Office, 300 West 4th Street, Suite 4, Spencer; or O'Brien Count...
• Oct. 13, 1949 To further carry out their program of promoting projects for the young people of the area, the Friday Club was sponsoring a big carnival at the Legion Hall. It had been a long time since a carnival incorporating a bazaar and games had been held in Hartley. There were about 100 members and delegates present at the Legion Hall for the annual meeting of the Eighth District Iowa Rural Letter Carriers and Ladies Auxiliary. A number of state officers of both organizations were present. A fine program followed the potluck dinner. H...
Community calendars distributed 2024-25 Community Calendars have been distributed to participating businesses in Hartley, Melvin and May City. Fall field meal at St. Paul’s is Oct. 12 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley will host its annual fall field meal on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A free will donation will be accepted. The menu includes a pulled pork sandwich, chips, smoked baked beans, brownie and water. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. Outdoor movie night at SPLC St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley is hosting a fre...
Spencer Hospital staff recently surprised Dr. David Keith with the news that he will receive the prestigious Iowa Hospital Association Hospital Hero Award at the upcoming Iowa Hospital Association Annual Meeting on Oct. 9. This honor recognizes Dr. Keith's exceptional dedication and unwavering compassion as a healthcare provider, a commitment highlighted in his nomination by peers. Dr. Keith is known for redefining the image of a care provider, often donning everything from a traditional white...
Millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate everything 4-H during National 4-H Week, Oct. 6-12. Northwest Iowa will observe this special week by showcasing the incredible experiences that 4-H offers and highlighting the remarkable young people who work to positively impact those around them. The 2024 National 4-H Week theme is "Beyond Ready," which celebrates the program's dedication to building a generation equipped for the future while being met where...
Hartbeat Piecemakers (HP) recently sponsored a tour of quilts and craftwork at the historic Patch-Eeten House in Hartley. Over 150 pieces of handwork were displayed, with the tour earning over $600 in donations. All money will be used for improvements in the house. The HP members are a group of textile artists who gather bi-monthly for sharing the love of creativity and fun. In the past 1-1/2 years, the group has sponsored other projects to support the community and would welcome new faces to...
Paisley Klein, of Hartley, placed second in the 6-year-old class at the national pedal pull competition held Sept. 28 at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, S.D. She was one of 22 girls to compete in the class. Paisley is the daughter of Kevin and Vanessa Klein. Prior to the national event, she placed first at the state competition held earlier last month in Burt....
