Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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• Traffic Christopher Hans Granstra, Sheldon, Registration Violation. Gill Haroon, Floral Park, N.Y., Registration Violation. Anthony Wayne Brewster, Sheldon, Registration Violation, 2 counts; No Proof of Insurance. Tracy Maurice McCallum, Hartley, Seatbelt Violation. Joshua J. Harrell, Sheldon, Speeding. Jose Everardo Cutino Ramirez, Boyden, No Valid Driver's License; Registration Violation; Speeding; No Proof of Insurance. Angela Sue Hample, Spencer, Following Too Close. Jesse David Snyder, S...
Past Legion district commander to speak at Hartley program American Legion Post 288 will hold its annual Memorial Day service on May 29 at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. The service will begin at 9:30 a.m., at the cemetery memorial site. This year’s keynote speaker is David Honse, Past Ninth District Legion Commander. All are welcome to attend the program, which will be held at the Hartley Community Center if inclement weather dictates poor outdoor conditions. Clay County sheriff to speak at Everly program Everly American Legion Post 414 w...
On Tuesday, Clay Central/Everly sixth graders were honored with a "graduation" ceremony on the Royal stage. Parents, guardians, family members, friends, staff and fellow schoolmates attended the festive event. Sixth grader Jada Carlson delighted the crowd with what she will miss about each student and their beloved sixth grade teacher, Gillian Hicks. The ceremony concluded with CC/E Director of Student Services Michelle Huntress handing out graduation certificates to all before photographs were...
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary fourth grade students participated in the annual poppy poster contest sponsored by Hartley American Legion Auxiliary Unit #288. First and second place winners pictured are front, from left to right: Eryn Schierholz and Asher Moore; second row: Teegan Rose and Lincoln Giese. Third-place winners not pictured are Ellie Vogt and Karlie Voss. The winners receive a monetary prize and all participants receive one dollar. The top winning posters are displayed at...
Last week the sixth grade class of Clay Central/Everly was treated to a fun excursion in the big city as they attended a Minnesota Twins game in Minneapolis. The class was excited to partake in the outing with their teacher, Gillian Hicks, and school counselor, Marlana Tewes. The day was filled with fun and laughter as the class made more memories together before "graduating" from CC/E and furthering their educations elsewhere....
The O'Brien Cooperative Funeral Association held its spring gathering on May 11 at Jay's Restaurant in Sanborn. Board members, staff and spouses acknowledged outgoing board member Tim Devitt, who had represented the Sanborn area for two consecutive terms, and welcomed new member Rod Den Hartog. Kent J. Billings was the guest of honor as he was congratulated on his 20th year as funeral director for the Sanborn & Hartley Funeral Homes. A graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago,...
• May 20, 1948 An estimated crowd of over 2,000 people in Hartley witnessed what old Legionnaires described as the finest parade in district convention history. The eight block long extravaganza was comprised of six bands, Legion and Auxiliary representatives and other entrants. Air cover was provided by a squadron from the Sioux City Air Base. Ingwer Hansen, of Hartley, was elected one of three district vice commanders in the first contested election that Legionnaires had experienced in years. The largest registration of any Auxiliary m...
Clay Central/Everly Elementary's outdoor classroom day was a huge success and a whole lot of fun May 10. From hands-on learning to educational exploration, to peer leadership and teamwork, students and staff had the very best time making the most of a perfect day at Scharnberg Park east of Everly. Students were able to go netting, hiking, canoeing, fishing, have a picnic and enjoy all that the local park has to offer. The event was highlighted by Clay County Naturalist Bri Blom and her...
Meadowbrook Junior Golf Academy signup is open Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club will once again host its Junior Golf Academy next month. The event will be held on June 13, 14, 20 and 21. Children in third grade through high school are invited to participate. A tournament will conclude the schedule. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. Mother’s Day brunch at Crazy Bob’s Crazy Bob’s in Hartley is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, May 14. The special runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. H-M-S baseball season open...
Hartley woman earns 3rd place at national contest Lauri Myers, of Hartley, last month earned a third place finish in Human Resource Management at the Business Professional of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, Calif. The event features competitions in various categories with contestants from across the country. Myers won bronze for interpreting personnel policies and knowledge. Myers is a student in the Administrative Assistant program at Iowa Lakes Community College. She i...
Residents and staff at Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley are marking National Nurses Week May 6-12. National Nurses Week is observed annually to show appreciation to America's nurses who work tirelessly to care for our communities. May 12 was selected because it's the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who is often attributed as the founder of modern nursing....
Elise Haack, a senior at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School, was recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg for outstanding academic achievement April 30 at the 21st Annual Governor's Scholar Recognition Ceremony at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Haack, of Sanborn, is the daughter of Ryan and Erica Haack. 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),...
• May 13, 1948 Hartley FFA Chapter members Alvin Fahlenkamp, Merlyn Feddersen, Donald Frick and Fred Schoelerman attended the state convention. The program included Future Farmer contests, general convention sessions, a banquet and a parade. Philip McCarty, son of Mrs. Mary C. McCarty of Hartley, was elected president of the Creighton University Chamber of Commerce. The society was a national honorary organization of commercial schools. The appointment was based on merit, scholarship and service. The Everly Cattle Feeders topped the s...
Hartley Cold Services is offering a free space for a plot in a community garden. The plots being offered are 10'x15' and can be larger based on need. The garden space is on the empty lot south of Van Hofwegen Dental Office and north of the Hartley Cold Services plant. It can be accessed from the street east of the library. For a garden space, contact Marjean Westerman at (712) 363-2611 or [email protected]. Plots will be assigned. Gardeners will need to keep their plots hoed and the weeds...
Dr. Michael Dirkx, orthopedic surgeon and specialist with Northwest Iowa Bone, Joint & Sports Surgeons of Spencer Hospital, will initiate an orthopedic clinic at Hartley Family Care beginning June 1. Patients will be scheduled the first and third Thursdays of each month. "Spencer Hospital's new Hartley Family Care clinic provides a wonderful space and opportunity for me to travel to the O'Brien County region, offering more convenient care for patients in need of initial orthopedic assessments...
From start to finish, the Clay Central/Everly Spring Fling concert event was filled with sights and sounds to behold. CC/E music/band instructor Crystal Bunge led her musicians through a performance of entertaining, color-themed musical arrangements that captivated the crowd. The performance was held on the stage, which hasn't hosted a musical event in several years. The crowd enjoyed the acoustics and view offered by this location change, as previous performances had been hosted in the...
The Royal Lions Club last week gifted Clay Central/Everly Elementary a new crimson spire oak tree for the students and school. Children gathered around Royal mayor and Lions Club representative, Josh Toft, and Royal's Trees Forever expert, Sherman Nielsen, to get their hands dirty and assist in the tree planting. Nielsen and Toft let the children know about what trees need, what they need to do to help the tree survive after a proper planting, and how planting trees is crucial for the community...
• May 6, 1948 The board of directors of the Hartley Chamber of Commerce forwarded a resolution to the post office department at Washington, D.C., requesting additional personnel for the local office. The Hartley post office had been operating for 20 years with the same amount of help while doing 2-1/2 times as much business. Hartley businessmen felt that additional help was needed. Gerrit Post, well-known farmer of the Hartley community, became the owner and operator of the sales pavilion at Orange City. Post was an extensive feeder of c...
Students at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School had an opportunity to share their talents during the annual art show. Entries representing a variety of media were displayed in the student center on April 25. The art show was open to viewers both before and following the spring concert presented by the H-M-S Music Department. The high school band and choir presented several selections, including those they will perform at the Large Group Festival on Saturday, May 6. The choir will perform at 8:15...
Grace Fellowship to host large garage sale on Saturday Grace Fellowship in Hartley will host its annual garage sale on Saturday, May 6 from 8:30 a.m.-noon. A variety of items will be available, with all proceeds benefitting the Grace Fellowship Preschool. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. Benefit planned for Ivarson family in Primghar A benefit for the family of Eric Ivarson will be held on Sunday, May 7 at the Primghar Community Building. Ivarson died unexpectedly earlier this year, leaving a wife and six young sons. An omelet and...
Four reach milestone blood donations at Hartley drive Donors came out in force during the blood drive conducted in Hartley on April 26. According to LifeServe Blood Center, 44 persons registered, including one first-time donor. The 49 blood products collected have the potential to save 147 lives. Those reaching milestone donations were: Darrel Dodge, 21 gallons; Rachel Meendering, five gallons; Elisha Orthmann, two gallons; and Roxanne Graves, one gallon. The next blood drive in Hartley is...
Everly Fire & Rescue breakfast is Sunday Everly Fire & Rescue will host its annual breakfast on Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at the fire station. The menu features French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, lil’ smokies and beverages. A free will offering will be accepted, and all proceeds will go towards the department’s new truck and equipment. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. National Day of Prayer at St. Paul’s St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley will hold two services observing the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 4....
Movie night at First Reformed Church in Melvin The next movie night at the First Reformed Church in Melvin will be Sunday evening, April 30 at 7 p.m. At that time the movie "Lifemark" will be shown. The movie is based on a true story of an 18-year-old boy named David whose comfortable world is turned upside down when his birthmother unexpectedly reaches out to him, longing to meet the son she's only held once. With the encouragement of his adoptive parents, David sets out on a journey of...
• April 29, 1948 A statewide move to stamp out the menace of flies in Iowa was being translated into action in Hartley. Getting rid of flies called for a double-edged attack that included a sanitation program followed by spraying with DDT. The building committee of the Hartley Methodist Church decided to go ahead with construction of a new parsonage on the site of the existing pastor’s home. The old parsonage was to be sold and then moved as soon as possible. A visitation day for seventh and eighth graders was sponsored by the Hartley Pub...
New donors welcome for April 26 blood drive in Hartley Donors are needed for the Hartley community blood drive on Wednesday, April 26, from 12:30-5:30 p.m. at the Hartley Community Center. New donors are especially welcome. Donation appointments are encouraged. Schedule yours by texting LIFESERVE to 999-777, calling (800) 287-4903 or visiting lifeservebloodcenter.org. H-M-S prom Grand March is Saturday Prom grand march at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn will be held on Saturday, April 22 at the H-M-S Events Center. Doors open at 6 p.m., with grand...
