Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Despite cold temps and stiff breeze, the hunt was on in Hartley last Saturday. Children ages 0-10 hit the grounds of Community Memorial Health Center for an egg hunt sponsored by the I.E.F. Club. Participants were split into age groups before heading out en masse during the hunt. Approximately 100 children joined in on the fun. Prizes were awarded to those who found special eggs, while everyone received a bag of goodies and a can of pop for their efforts. The biggest treat of all was a visit...
Grace Fellowship to host garage sale Grace Fellowship in Hartley will host its annual Treasure Trove Garage Sale on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m.-noon. All proceeds will benefit the Grace Fellowship Preschool. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. Red’s take-out lunch Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving scalloped potatoes and ham on Wednesday, April 27 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pick up in the front. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. Hartley clean-up day The City of Hartley will hold its spring clean-up day on Monday, April 25....
Volunteers needed The summer baseball and softball program in Hartley is need of coaches and umpires for the summer season. The rec department is also in need of a director. See the ads on Page 3 for more details. "Station Eleven" is next book club pick Between the Covers Book Club will be discussing "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel on Tuesday, April 26, at 5 p.m. in the front room of the Hartley Public Library. If a location change is needed due to ongoing renovations at the library,...
The Saturday before Easter was a frigid one, but the wind and cold temperatures did not prevent nearly 50 children from attending the Clay County Countrymen 4-H group and Everly Lions Club annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Everly Community Park....
• April 24, 1947 A contract for a new engine for the Hartley municipal light plant was awarded to R.V. Leary Co., of Des Moines. The Superior engine was a 1,000 horsepower unit with a 1,000 kilowatt generator. Total price for installation of the unit, including building alterations and accessories, was $114,512. The engine was designed so that if the need arose it could be supercharged to 1,440 horsepower, thus using the full capacity of the generator. The convention of the O’Brien County Federated Women’s Clubs was held at the Methodist churc...
St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hartley will celebrate the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 5, from 7-7:30 a.m and 7-7:30 p.m. The service will provide a brief time of prayer, song and praise. All Hartley and surrounding area church congregations are invited and encouraged to join. The service will be broadcast live on the TCA church channel. It will also be livestreamed on the St. Paul's Facebook page @stpaulslutheranhartleyiowa. This year's theme is, "Exalt the Lord Who Has Established...
Grill-out at Red’s Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving up grilled favorites on Wednesday, April 20 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pick up in the front. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. Hartley clean-up day The City of Hartley has released rules for spring clean-up day, which will be held on Monday, April 25. Residents are asked to follow the rules regarding disposal of materials. See the ad on Page 8 for more details. Local Easter egg hunts planned this Saturday Two community egg hunts are planned in Hartley and Everly this Sat...
Summer rec program needs volunteers The summer baseball and softball program in Hartley is need of coaches and umpires for the summer season. The rec department is also in need of a director. See the ads on Page 3 for more details. Adopt-A-Pot returns in Hartley Nineteen pots are available for "adoption" this summer in Hartley. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. Hartley library closed for flooring installation The Hartley Public Library will be closed from Saturday, April 16 through...
Last Saturday was a beautiful day to enjoy an outdoor hunt for Easter eggs. More than 60 children from near and far ranging in age from 1-12 years old participated in Royal Community Action's annual Easter egg hunt at the city park. The event was made complete with a special appearance by the Easter Bunny himself, who enjoyed visiting with the kids....
Sunday was the commencement of the annual Christian observance of Holy Week. Holy Week starts on the Sunday before Easter with Palm Sunday, the celebration of Jesus' arrival into Jerusalem. The waving of palm branches signifies what His followers did upon His entry years ago. Monday is when Jesus cleansed the temple, overturning tables and driving out those who sold and bought there. On Tuesday the chief priests challenged Jesus' authority and Jesus taught in the temple for the last time....
Hello, friends! I thought maybe now was as good a time as any to rebirth my grandma Arlene's locally-famous column, "Bits 'n Pieces." If there is one thing that I know to be true, it's that we have a lot to be thankful for in our little corner of the world. Sharing that joy in some of the simplest ways, from recipes and riddles to jokes and announcements, is something I am excited to offer in this column, just like my grandma did years ago. Except now, she can enjoy reading it instead of writing...
• April 17, 1947 Baseball was a popular sport in Hartley. The high school team won its opener against Sutherland, 9-7. The American Legion Post announced plans for a Junior Legion team, with boys from 10 area towns eligible to participate. The Hartley Red Caps, a local independent team, was beginning practices under the direction of Coach Harry Olhausen. Anyone living within 15 miles of Hartley was invited to play. A contract was signed by Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church with the Reuter Organ Co., of Lawrence, Kan., for a new pipe organ...
Last Legion fish fry is this Friday The American Legion Family of Arthur W. Kirchhoff Post #288 will host its third and final fish fry on Friday, April 8. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. 2 entrees at Red’s Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving two entrees on Wednesday, April 13 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pick up in the front. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. Omelet brunch planned for trail The Hartley Rec Trail Committee will host an omelet brunch and bloody Mary bar on Sunday, April 10 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Har...
Summer rec program needs volunteers The summer baseball and softball program in Hartley is need of coaches and umpires for the summer season. The rec department is also in need of a director. See the ads on Page 3 for more details. Correction An article last week about bird show cancellations in Iowa incorrectly identified Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig as the Iowa Secretary of State. Paul Pate is the Iowa Secretary of State. The newspaper regrets the error. Spring seasons off to slow start Getting the outdoor sports seasons started ha...
The Hartley Rec Trail Committee recently landed a big donation to help jumpstart fundraising efforts. Duane Kolpin and Connie Olhausen presented a check for $1,359 on behalf of the Hartley Community Foundation. Other recent donations have come from the Lions Club ($500) abnd Y'Adnom Club ($100). The trail committee is in the early stages of fundraising and planning the recreation trail, which would span approximately four miles around Hartley when finished. An omelet brunch and bloody Mary bar...
Staff and students at H-M-S Elementary had fun during Dress Like a Gym Teacher Day on March 30. Participants dressed like a gym teacher in order to help create awareness for heart health. The elementary does this every year in conjunction with older students doing Jump Rope for Heart. The staff also donated $200 to the American Heart Association as part of the campaign. For P.E. teacher Janet Prins (pictured below with student), the day is always a fun one. "The kids definitely took it...
Church Street in Royal was filled with vehicles lined up and ready for the Clay Central/Everly Fish Fry Fundraiser last Friday night. The annual event was as successful as ever, with people attending from near and far to support the elementary school. All proceeds from the event go towards the CC/E Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) Program....
• April 10, 1947 The summer recreation program moved one step nearer to completion with the hiring of Harold Church, teacher and coach at the Hartley Public School, as the full time director. The program was to begin June 2 and continue through Aug. 16. To provide a place for young people to gather under supervision and participate in wholesome recreation, the Hartley American Legion granted the use of its building as a recreation center for Wednesday and Saturday night activities. Den No. 2 of the Hartley Cub Scouts, with Mrs. Harold Bryant a...
The All-School Reunion Committee is seeking information on the whereabouts of the following Hartley High School graduates. If you know their location or if they're deceased, please contact Steve Lux or Clayton Pyle, or send an email to [email protected]. The committee is searching for everyone to invite them to the reunion in August. Any information is appreciated to keep records up to date. 1945: Miriam Pruitt. 1950: Gloria Muhs, Marlene Iblings and Marchi Lingert. 1951: Clarene Boernsen...
Everly library wins paint grant Diamond Vogel and Keep Iowa Beautiful announced the grant awards for the 2022 Paint Iowa Beautiful program. The program provides free paint to a wide variety of public service projects throughout Iowa. One hundred fourty-five community projects in Iowa were awarded grants. Included among them was the Everly Public Library for a project in the front area and middle-teen section. Jeannett Palmer submitted the application "Over the years, the Paint Iowa Beautiful...
• April 3, 1947 The town council decided to reject all bids submitted for construction of a sewage disposal plant for Hartley. An advertisement for the letting of bids was ordered republished. It was hoped that any new bids would be such that the council would contract for construction of the necessary project. Ed Meehlhause brought an egg of unusual proportion to the Sentinel office. The egg measured 7-3/4 inches around the short way and 9-1/4 inches in circumference. The shell was cracked, the egg apparently being too large for the hen. O...
Performance in the classroom and not in athletic competition was the main focus of the War Eagle Conference's annual academic banquet. Top-performing students from the 11 member schools were recognized during the event hosted by Harris-Lake Park on March 22. Students in grades 9-12 are recognized for being in the Top 5 percent of their class, based on grade point average. Seniors, juniors and their families are invited to attend the banquet, while the qualifying freshmen and sophomores are...
The Great Hall of Royal was filled with the delicious aromas of roasting chili and craft beer last Saturday evening as the Royal Community Action Committee hosted its inaugural chili cook-off and beer tasting event. Over 80 people were in attendance to sample and cast their vote on an assortment of tantalizing chili and beer flavors, all while watching NCAA tournament games on numerous screens throughout the venue. Taking home the inaugural Royal Chili Champion title over 16 competitors was...
Clay Central/Everly Elementary hosted Maverick Family Fun Night last Thursday evening to a packed lunchroom full of eager families and children. Fifth and sixth grade students, along with staff volunteers, hosted the evening of fun. Kicking off the night was a meal of delicious grilled burgers prepared by the Clay County Cattlemen. During the meal, a brief speech was made by CC/E TAG/Reading instructor Mrs. Roti, who welcomed all to the event and thanked the students and staff volunteers for...
Next Legion fish fry is Friday in Hartley The American Legion Family of Arthur W. Kirchhoff Post #288 will host the second of three fish fries on Friday, March 25. See the ad on Page 10 for more details Hot beef, turkey sandwich at Red’s Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving two entrees on Wednesday, March 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pick up in the front. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. CC/E Fish Fry planned April 1 Clay Central/Everly Elementary will host its annual fish fry on Friday, April 1 from 5-7 p.m., at the school in...
