Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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• May 30, 1946 The board of directors of the Hartley Chamber of Commerce named Ingwer Hansen, the former secretary of that group, to again fill the position. The secretary’s post had been ably filled by W.R. Wagner. Lon MacDowell was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Ted Henning on the board. Neebel’s Ice Cream Store just west of Burns Implement Co. was open for business. Mr. Neebel’s building was nicely decorated inside and stools were provided for customers. They were serving several ice cream treats in addition to their famous bulk ic...
The Clay Raiders 4-H group gathered together last week to offer a hand in cleaning up Clay Central/Everly's Outdoor Learning Center. The club helped lay new mulch, weeded the gardens and picked up debris and litter. The work will spruce up the area for the summer months ahead. Raiders enjoyed beautiful weather and a reward of strawberry shortcake for their cleanup efforts....
Daycare fundraiser set for June 26 The Hartley Community Daycare Center will hold its annual fundraising event on Saturday, June 26 at the Hartley Community Center. Featured entertainment includes dueling pianos, and a silent auction will also be held. See the ad on Page 8 for more details. Solsma’s Fireworks plans June 18 display Solsma’s Fireworks, located on Highway 18 between Sanborn and Hartley, will hold its annual fireworks demo on Friday, June 18 at 9 p.m. Food trucks will be available beginning at 5 p.m. The demo is free to all gue...
Great Iowa Treasure Hunt reaches $300 million returned A record-shattering $300 million in unclaimed property has been returned to past and present Iowans through the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. According to State Treasurer Fitzgerald, $1,038,563.12 has been returned in Clay County since the program was created in 1983, with $1,066,032.63 still waiting to be claimed. In O'Brien County, $667,828.11 has been returned over the past 38 years and $748,167.48 is still waiting to be claimed. Unclaimed pr...
• May 30, 1946 The annual Memorial Day program in Hartley was viewed by a large crowd. The parade passed through lines of cars on Central Avenue and proceeded to the cemetery where the main part of the program was held. Charles Pendelton, of Storm Lake, gave the address. Unidentified lawbreakers shot a doe bearing a fawn on the Struve farm, east of Moneta. Those sighting the deer drove onto the farm and shot it but were unable to retrieve the carcass due to stampeding cattle. Deer were a rarity in this part of Iowa and there was no open s...
Forty-one eighth graders received certificates of promotion during a ceremony held May 18 in the middle school gym in Hartley. The event recognized the students' accomplishments during the year and their advancement to high school this fall. Academic achievement awards were presented to Eric Aguirre, Samantha Berends, Aiden Bush, Damian Dodge, Abigail Douma, Kamryn Ebel, Blaine Finster, James Gellerman, Keaton Jatho, Gracie Knobloch, Jack Mastbergen, Natalie McDaniel, Frankie Mohni, Lainie...
Seventeen 5-6 grade Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School students were recently included in Northwest AEA's annual publication, Harvest. The magazine highlights student work from across northwest Iowa. All literacy students in Angie Mayer's class submitted original writing to her, which was either a short story or a poem. Mayer also allowed them to submit a drawing or other artwork. "I have some amazing artists in my classes," she said. A panel of H-M-S teachers chose the best-of-the-best, and...
Named to spring honor list at NCC Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon has announced the Honor List for the spring semester. Students on the list are full-time and have achieved an average grade point of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Students from this area have been included on the list. • Everly: Jenny Hollesen, Radiologic Technology; Lucas Sindt, Automotive & Light Duty Diesel Technology. • Hartley: Taya Mason, Associate of Arts; Jessica Riedemann, Associate of Arts; Chad Salaets, Associate of Arts; Kassandra Thompson, Health Inf...
Summer library program in Hartley begins June 1 Hartley Public Library’s summer library program provides opportunities and incentives to keep kids reading, discovering, playing and creating all summer long. This year’s theme is “Reading Colors Your World.” To join the summer reading program, stop by the library any time after June 1 to register and pick up a log to record your reading time. Compete for prizes and enjoy the joy of reading. Programs during the summer are free and no registration is required. Come to one event or all as your sc...
Last week closed the book on the 2020-2021 school year at Clay Central/Everly. The year was marked with numerous hurdles, dominated primarily by the COVID-19 pandemic rules and regulations. The district faced each with thoughtfulness and awareness, knowing that the supreme goal was safety and trying to keep kids in classrooms throughout the entire year. The district achieved that goal and did so with few repercussions. The students and staff alike stayed as safe and healthy as one could during...
It was a bittersweet day at Clay Central/Everly Elementary last Friday, as the sixth grade class walked the halls for the final time. Pictured front row, from left to right: Andrew Schaffner, Kloe Wothuis, Kaci Campbell, Blake Essing and Keegan Kracht. Back row: Teacher Hannah Geer, Isabella Joenks, Kalee Raddatz, Regan Meyer, Dylan Johnson and William Holmberg....
The halls of Clay Central/Everly Elementary last Thursday weren't just echoing in celebration of sixth graders moving onward to future middle schools, they were also filled with excitement at the arrival of a few senior graduates that used to call CC/E their home. Former Mavericks Emma Larson, Chloe Kahl, Chance Noll, Jay Joenks and EmmaKay McClain gathered together for the annual graduation walk down the elementary hallways. With children lining the lockers, the graduates donned their caps and...
Clay Central/Everly Elementary was recently named a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Banner Plus Winner for the 2019-2020 school year. This honor was given by the Iowa Department of Education to mark the work CC/E has done in creating a safe and supportive environment that enables students to maximize their social, emotional and academic successes. Accepting this award was CC/E's counselor and internal PBIS coach Marlana Tewes. Tewes helped to start the PBIS program after...
Flag dedication deadline is May 22 Any family desiring to have their veteran’s flag added to the Avenue of Flags at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley should contact Harold Wills at (712) 928-2815 by Saturday, May 22. The flags will be dedicated during the Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 31. Trivia night planned at HCC The Hartley Community Center will host a trivia night on Saturday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Teams of eight per table will compete against other participants. See the ad on Page 9 for more details. Daycare fundraiser set for June 2...
Hartley Junction pizza fundraiser Hartley Junction is rasing money for the Hartley Emergency Ambulance Response Team during National EMS Week, May 16-22. See the ad on Page 9 for more details. Everly surveys need responses Residents in Everly are encouraged to fill out a survey as part of a special community study being conducted by Iowa State University. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. O'Brien County 4-H graduates reflect O'Brien County is home to 11 graduating senior 4-H members. They...
Hartley Seventeen adopted pots were placed around Hartley this month thanks to a plethora of people who either donated time, money or other resources to the project. The flowers will help beautify downtown Hartley during the summer months. Assisting with distribution throughout the City with a Heart were Rod and Dyan Roth and Mark and Sue Schulz. Everly The Clay County Countrymen 4-H Club helped beautify Main Street in Everly this past week. Members volunteered to help pot flowers in planters...
The fifth and sixth grade students at Clay Central/Everly Elementary are learning new skills to prepare for business life in the real world with their recent "CCE Town" project. Students have been working hard for many weeks readying their buildings and preparing their stores. "Business owners" sold numerous items like rings, flowers, books, paper planes and baked goods. Children learned proper communication and customer service, offensive and defensive skills in the supply and demand...
• May 23, 1946 Graduation exercises marked the end of high school for 44 seniors. Arthur M. Pardee, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Dakota, was the commencement speaker. The pupils of Hartley No. 2 and their teacher, Pauline Houston, planned a creative program on Iowa’s centennial birthday. The scene of the program was that of a special meeting of the Junior American Citizen’s Club. Reports on Iowa’s history, early life, involvement in the Civil War, religion and capitals were planned by the student...
American Legion Auxiliary of Post #288: Emily Sindt. Sons of the Legion, Hartley: Samuel Heyn. Staff SGT Shane Koele Leadership Award: Dawson Schiphoff. Staff SGT Leroy Webster Leadership Award: Megan Recher. Onyx Lodge #419, Sanborn Masonic Lodge: Elly Klein. American Legion Conaway Post #318: Ben Haack and Samuel Heyn. American Citizenship Award: Megan Recher. Social Studies Award: Taylan Elwood. Class of 1952 Scholarship Award: Elle Mastbergen. Arlene Houston Memorial Scholarship: Megan...
Two new faces have joined the sales team at Treimer Realty, LCC. Megan Gable and Korrie Anderson were named the newest salespersons by broker/owner Marjean Westerman, broker associate Bill Treimer and Dave Treimer. Rachel Wilson, who has been selling properties for Treimer Realty for the past two years, is working toward attaining her broker associate's license. "Treimer Realty is happy to welcome Rachel, Megan and Korrie to our realty staff as they are excited to sell, have connections to...
Hartley American Legion Auxiliary Unit #288 conducted the annual poppy poster contest. Thirty-two entries were submitted by fourth grade students at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary. First, second and third place entries from each classroom were selected, with winners receiving $5, $4 and $3, respectively. Each of the other students received $1. Winners in Kim DeMey's class are Emma Engelkes, Aubrey Dodge and Ryen Conaway. Winners in Lindsey Maris' class are Hunter Ahrenstorff, Alexis Myers...
Students at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School showed off their hard work late last month during the annual art show. A variety of pieces using different art styles were were on display....
H-M-S graduation is Sunday The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School Class of 2021 will hold commencement exercises on Sunday, May 16 at 2 p.m. The event is open to the public. Check out the graduation tab included in this week’s newspaper for complete details. Flag dedication deadline is May 22 Any family desiring to have their veteran’s flag added to the Avenue of Flags at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley should contact Harold Wills at (712) 928-2815 by Saturday, May 22. The flags will be dedicated during the Memorial Day ceremony on Mon...
Hunter Dorhout earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln degree Hunter William Dorhout, of Sanborn, was among 3,512 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 7 and 8. Dorhout earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering with highest distinction from the College of Engineering. Tom Osborne, former Nebraska football coach, athletic director and congressman, delivered the keynote address during the undergraduate ceremonies May 8 at...
