Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Last weekend's Clay County Pheasants Forever banquet was a huge success as the group reclaimed the in-person event after a brief hiatus during the pandemic. The banquet was well attended with every seat in the house full of eager participants. The night included a silent and live auction, numerous gun raffles and tasty appetizers. Attendees enjoyed watching children zooming around from game to game. Activities included blow-up BB gun target lanes, minnow races, feather throws, bag toss, darts...
• Feb. 27, 1947 Firefighting equipment and a large crowd of spectators were drawn to Lage’s D-X station, just east of the Hartley Creamery, by a small fire in a storage building adjacent to the station. Large quantities of smoke billowed from the structure but damage was very minor. The Hartley Chamber of Commerce donated $50 to the Melvin girls’ basketball team to help defray their expenses to the state tournament in Des Moines. President S.J. Johnson, W.R. Wagner, W.H. Hesse and Secretary Ingwer L. Hansen drove to Melvin to make the prese...
Next Hartley blood drive is Feb. 23 A donation of blood during the upcoming drive in Hartley on Wednesday, Feb. 23, will help save someone in the community. New donors are especially needed at this time. Blood can be donated at the Hartley Community Center from 12:30-5:30 p.m. Appointments are required in order to give blood. To schedule one, text LIFESERVE to 999-777, call (800) 287-4903 or visit lifeservebloodcenter.org. Turkey dinner at Red’s Catering Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a turkey dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 23 fr...
Operation PB&J to benefit local backpack program The H-M-S Kids Backpack Program is holding a peanut butter and jelly fundraiser. Those interested in contributing can do so by leaving a jar of peanut butter or jelly on the table near the check-out registers at Fiesta Foods. Plastic jars only. All donations help a local child in need. O'Brien County Pork Producers receive award Iowa counties with organized and active local pork groups were recognized at the 2022 Iowa Pork Congress for their...
The Everly Public Library recently received a generous grant through The Pilcrow Foundation. Located in Oregon, the foundation was founded in 2013 with the mission of providing new, quality, hardcover children's books to rural public libraries across the United States. With the generous donations from the Pilcrow Foundation and the Friends of the Everly Public Library group, the library was able to select over $800 in new books for the children and middle grade sections of the library. The facil...
Last week the nation celebrated School Counselor Week by recognizing those that deserve accolades in their counseling work and services. Clay Central/Everly made sure to highlight their school counselor, Mrs. Marlana Tewes, and all of the work she does with students and staff at CC/E. Tewes is an excellent example of going the extra mile in connecting with students by making their days a little less heavy and a whole lot of fun. Throughout the years, Tewes has donned many outfits to highlight...
• Feb. 6, 1947 Billy, the 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Linder, received some painful burns when a water heater in the yard exploded. Duane had just lighted the heater and Billy was standing near when it exploded. The left side of his face was burned and his hair and brows were singed, but the eye was not injured. He quickly recovered from the injuries. Former Hartley resident, Mrs. William Lemke, was featured in the daily Sioux City papers for her work with the Sunshine League in that city. She was a founder and president of the organiz...
Everly omelet breakfast is Sunday The Everly Lions Club will host an omelet breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Hap Ketelsen Community Center in Everly. Fresh-made omelets, muffins, rolls and little smokies will be served. Valentine’s Day special at Crazy Bob’s Crazy Bob’s in Hartley will be serving a special Valentine’s Day supper for two on Monday. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. Hot beef at Red’s Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a hot beef dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 16 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. See the ad o...
Operation PB&J to benefit local backpack program The H-M-S Kids Backpack Program is holding a peanut butter and jelly fundraiser. Those interested in contributing can do so by leaving a jar of peanut butter or jelly on the table near the check-out registers at Fiesta Foods. Plastic jars only. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. Named to dean's list at SDSU Students from this area have been named to the dean's list for academic excellence after the fall 2021 semester at South Dakota State...
Clay Central/Everly's students have been hard at work earning badges for their PBIS program. PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and is a system that many schools utilize to promote good behavior, positive social actions/reactions and safety within the classroom and school. PBIS implements strategies of how to deal with certain situations, educates on how to prevent escalation of conversational or emotional issues that may arise, and helps in providing an outline of...
Last Saturday the Clay Raiders 4-H group enjoyed attending the 2022 Beef Bonanza at Iowa Lakes Community College. The Raiders, along with other local 4-H groups, attended this fun event held at the ILCC Emmetsburg campus. The information-packed day provided quality programming and information in all things beef science to those participating. Not only was the day filled with informative teachings and demonstrations, it also provided an atmosphere of fun and excitement that kept the children...
• Feb. 6, 1947 Leo Rasmussen, son of Mose Rasmussen, received a temporary appointment as manager of radio station KSVP at Artesia, N.M. He would continue his post as program director until adjustment was made in the staff. The Earl Britton farm sale ran well over the $20,000 mark. Highest prices paid included $310 for the top cow and $1,730 for a tractor. It was one of the best-advertised sales in the county. A C-D Farm Service truck driven by Emmet Frick and a truck driven by Gale Birdsall ran head-on into each other near the Ben Geerdes farm...
Meatloaf at Red’s Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a meatloaf dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 9 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. Lasagna fundraiser for new pool is Feb. 6 The Hartley Community Pool Campaign Committee will host a lasagna fundraising meal to benefit the new pool on Sunday, Feb. 6. The event will be drive-thru only at the Hartley Community Center from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Meal includes homemade lasagna, fancy green beans, breadstick and a chocolate chip cookie. May City firemen to hold soup sup...
Scam alert in Hartley Some Hartley residents are receiving phone calls from someone telling them they are late on their bill and threatening immediate disconnection, then prompting callers to dial an extension to give them certain information. If this happens to you, city officials ask that you please do not give out any information and hang up. If you have any questions, please call Hartley City Hall at (712) 928-2240. Career Day scholarship app period open The application acceptance period for...
• Feb. 6, 1947 Snow which reached blizzard proportions all but halted transportation in northwest Iowa. The local school was closed for two days. After reopening, the wind whipped up new drifts and caused the biggest share of rural students to be marooned in town as the school buses were unable to return the pupils home. They were housed by local residents. A legislative committee comprised of W.A. Hamilton, Harry Ketelsen, Carl Rahn and the directors of the Hartley Chamber of Commerce planned to meet with Mr. Hudson, of the National Chamber o...
Blood drive Feb. 7 at Spencer LifeServe Blood Center is conducting a drive at Southpark Mall, 901 11th Street SW in Spencer, on Monday, Feb. 7, from 7-11 p.m. Appointments are required. Schedule a donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call (800) 287-4903. Hot beef at Red’s Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving hot beef on Wednesday, Feb. 2 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. Lasagna fundraiser for new pool is Feb. 6 The Hartley Community Pool Campaign Committee will host a lasagna fundrai...
Graduate in December at NCC Sixty-five students graduated from Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon on Friday, Dec. 17. Area students who received diplomas and degrees follow. Hartley: Jessica A. Greiner, Medical Coding Diploma. Sanborn: Ivan A. Abonce, Electrical Technology Degree; Jamie E. Flores, High School Equivalency Diploma; Cade M. Schiphoff, Electrical Technology Degree. Named to UI fall dean’s list Bennett Haack, of Sanborn, was among more than 6,900 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the dean’s list for...
After surviving the "no fair" year of 2020, the Clay County Fair Association bounced back in a big way in 2021 by creating a significant impact on the local economy, educating thousands of youth and providing a boost to other non-profit organizations. "The Clay County Fair Association plays an important role in our community as a tourist attraction and destination," Fair & Events Center CEO Jeremy Parsons said in a news release."More than that, however, as a private non-profit organization that...
The Clay County Cattlemen Association held their annual meeting banquet on Jan. 15 at The Great Hall of Royal. The Cattlemen started the event with a social hour, followed by a bountiful catered meal. They enjoyed conversation with fellow members before guest speakers took the stage going over the past year in the industry. Speeches included Branding Iron proceeds, sponsor highlights, scholarship information and brief presentations by the current Beef Ambassadors, Gracie Dehrkoop and Saul...
Clay Central/Everly Elementary students were recently treated to a visit from famous author and former Iowa State football player, Coach Sloth. As a child growing up in the Dike and Belmond areas, it was very apparent to Coach (Ryan) Sloth that his greatest desire was to play football. Sloth played as starting cornerback for ISU, helping to lead the Cyclones to a victory in the 2000 Insight Bowl. Sloth transitioned from a Cyclone to an Iowa Barnstormer, both as a player and coach. He spent 10 se...
• Jan. 30, 1947 The home on the Mrs. Bertha Hirt farm, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Peters and son, was completely destroyed by fire. Mrs. Peters reported the blaze as soon as she noticed it, but a high wind fanned it quickly into an uncontrollable inferno. Hartley firemen did the best they could with the limited amount of water available but it was insufficient to control the spreading flames. Advanced sale of tickets pointed to the biggest firemen’s ball in Hartley’s history, but Old Man Winter came and with him snow, snow and more snow....
Meet new VA admin in Hartley Local veterans are encouraged to attend a free coffee meet-and-greet for new O’Brien County Veterans’ Affairs Administrator Katie Ginger on Monday, Jan. 24 at Grounded in Hartley. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. Pan-fried chicken at Red’s in Hartley Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a pan-fried chicken dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. Eggs & Issues forums start Jan. 22 Local residents can listen to state lawmakers discuss issues affecti...
Applicants sought for healthcare scholarship, loan program Applications are now being accepted for the Bennie B. and Ernestine F. Shine Scholarship, the Adam J. Anderson Scholarship and the Cornwall Loan Program. All programs are designed to help area students pursue healthcare careers. The Shine Scholarship fund, administered by Spencer Hospital, annually awards funds to persons who have completed at least one semester of a nursing or allied health program, such as radiology, therapy programs (respiratory care, speech, physical or...
• Jan. 23, 1947 Central Iowa Telephone Co. announced that Hartley and all other towns it served would have an increase in rates. The company stated that the cost of everything entering into the furnishing of telephone service had increased. Representatives of a large number of local clubs and organizations met to discuss the feasibility of a recreation program for Hartley youth. The enthusiastic commitments of those presented indicated that the program was much needed and would be well supported. Residents of Hartley and surrounding c...
Jenna Keene is the new Clay County Youth Outreach Coordinator for Iowa State University and Extension. She started in her position Jan. 10. In her role, Keene will focus on programs designed to increase hands-on learning opportunities for youth. "I will be focusing on developing and presenting new workshops, camps and events for youth in Clay County, as well as partnering with local teachers, businesses and community leaders to provide new opportunities for youth throughout the area," Keene...
