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Since 1984, National PTA has designated one week in May as a special time to honor the individuals who lend their passion and skills to educating our children. Clay Central/Everly Elementary celebrated along with the rest of the nation May 3-7...
Mother's Day at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Royal has a longstanding tradition that helps brighten the holiday by bringing a bit of spring into pews – hats. Every Mother's Day the congregation's women, children and some men, don festive hats to the Mother's Day service. Whether the pews are filled with hats or the year brings a sparse showing, these hats brighten the day by bringing a freshness of spirit and joy to the service. This year there were beach hats, work hats, traditional M...
• May 16, 1946 John W. Harold was hired as superintendent of the Hartley Public Schools. He was coming to Hartley highly recommended from Oakland, Iowa, where he had been superintendent for six years. He previously was the principal at Oakland for three years. Hartley’s newest grocery store was opening on the familiar corner where Swanson’s Grocery had been located. The new owners were Herm Fick, who owned the building, and Ed Guse, formerly of Hartley. The store was operating under the name Ed and Herm’s Grocery. Orlie Schlarbaum purchas...
Noah Adams, of Hartley, is the son of Tom and Sharon Adams. He plans to attend NCC in Sheldon to become an electrician. He has been involved in football and track at H-M-S, and his favorite memories are Friday night lights with the boys. His advice to underclass men is to use your time wisely. Jagger Anliker, of Primghar, is the son of Jamin and Jeana Anliker. He plans to work towards a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science. He has been involved in NHS, Spanish NHS and quiz bowl, and his f...
After school program May 10 at Hartley library Hartley Public Library will be holding an after school program for children in elementary grades TK-4 on Monday, May 10 from 3:30-4:30 p.m., at the library. Please pre-register for this program by Sunday, May 9. Space is limited so stop by the library during regular hours or email [email protected] to register. Children are required to wear a mask. They will be bussed from the school to the library. Please alert the library to any allergies your child has, as well as who will be...
Voters need to respond to 'No Activity' notices Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is encouraging Iowans who receive a "No Activity" mailing from his office to respond quickly. Registered voters who did not participate in the 2020 general election will soon receive the mailing to confirm their residential address. Those who do not respond will continue to be listed as inactive voters until they participate in an election or update their voter registration. Every March, the Iowa Secretary of...
Every year, second graders at Clay Central/Everly embark on a field trip to Omaha's famous Henry Doorly Zoo. Unfortunately in 2020, the class was caught in the undertow of COVID-19 closures and was unable to attend their annual zoo day. Luckily, last Friday the zoo was open this year and classes were able to proceed with field trip plans. CC/E took both the second graders and third graders (last year's second grade class that was unable to go) on the fun field trip adventure. Staff split the...
It has been more than a year since parents have been allowed within the school walls due to COVID-19 regulations and concerns. Last Thursday broke that invisible barrier, allowing families into the Royal gym for Clay Central/Everly's first in-person concert. CC/E Elementary's student body gathered center-gym to sing classic campfire favorites in their Spring Fling concert entitled "A-Camping We Will Go!" The program started with the sixth grade band performing a collection of familiar tunes....
• May 9, 1946 Ivan Maxson, former Hartley school principal who had been superintendent at Battle Creek for two years, was hired as superintendent of the Excelsior Township Consolidated School. His wife would also be on the faculty as a grade teacher. One of the most beautiful ceremonies ever held in Hartley occurred in the Masonic Hall, when the Order of the Rainbow for girls was instituted and 35 girls were initiated. The girls were daughters of Masons or Stars, and their friends. Louis E. Potter, a former Hartley resident and a registered p...
Everly community meeting is May 3 A special planning meeting for Everly Community Day will be held on Monday, May 3 at 6 p.m., at the Hap Ketelsen Community Center. Planning will be discussed, and anyone from the community interested in helping out on July 31 is invited to attend. Call City Hall at (712) 834-2691 or email [email protected] with any questions. Adopt a Pot deadline is May 1 The Adopt a Pot program will once again return this spring in Hartley. Participants can contribute to the beautification effort in a variety of...
Over 120 lives impacted by blood donors LifeServe Blood Center collected 38 products during a blood drive held at the Hartley Community Center on Wednesday, April 21. Those blood products can help save over 120 patients who may need them. The next blood drive in Hartley is scheduled for Wednesday, June 23, from 12:30-5:30 p.m., at the Hartley Community Center. NWI fishing report The walleye season is closed on Spirit, East Okoboji and West Okoboji Lake. Many of the courtesy docks are not in...
St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hartley will celebrate the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 6, from 7-7:30 a.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 rebroadcast on the TCA church channel at 9 a.m., 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. It will also be livestreamed on the St. Paul's Facebook page. This year's theme is, "Lord, Pour Out Your Love, Life and Liberty." Prayers...
Four Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School band members were selected to the 2020-21 NWIBA MS/JH Honor Band through video auditions earlier this school year. They include: Lillian Van Loon, seventh grade trumpet; Jordan Lux and Natalie Daggett, seventh grade clarinets; and Blaine Finster, eighth grade trombone. These students will go to Sibley-Ocheyedan on May 8 to practice and perform with students from numerous northwest Iowa schools. They will rehearse during the day and their concert will be...
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn junior Anissa Bush competed in Iowa's Family Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) state contest on Thursday, April 1. She completed a "Promote and Publicize FCCLA" project titled, "Advertise and Acknowledge H-M-S FCCLA." Over the last year, Bush has been working hard to promote FCCLA and increase H-M-S's membership in the student organization. She completed that goal by doubling the membership of the H-M-S FCCLA Chapter. Bush's appearance in the state competition...
Last Sunday was another step in the "normal" direction as Bethlehem Lutheran's King's Kamp children gathered for their first in-church program in more than a year. The morning may have been snow-covered and frigid, but the congregation was warm as the program, entitled "A Whale of a Tale," took the congregation to the depths of the sea. Children were clad in shorts, T-shirts and bare feet as they danced and sang about how God's love had them "diving deeper" into their faith. The King's Kamp...
• May 2, 1946 Dr. C.E. Radcliffe, who had been discharged from the Armed Forces after serving as a surgeon, was joining the staff of the Hand Hospital. His family would join him as soon as living quarters could be secured. O.E. Lester officially tendered his resignation as superintendent of the Hartley Public Schools. He had headed the educational facilities of the community since 1941. He expressed a desire to locate in a drier climate because of his daughter’s health. The federal works agency announced that $2,650 had been advanced to Har...
Hartley clean up day is Monday Spring clean up day in Hartley will be held on Monday, April 26. Regular weekly collection will occur at the same time as any additional refuse. The City of Hartley will pick up the equivalent of a 2-yard dumpster free of charge per residence. See the ad on Page 4 for a complete list of rules. H-M-S prom Grand March is Saturday Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School will hold its prom on Saturday, April 24. Grand March will take place at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there is a...
Adopt a Pot in Hartley this spring The Adopt a Pot program will once again return this spring in Hartley. Participants can contribute to the beautification effort in a variety of ways, be it through the donation of time, money, both or one. Fifteen petunia-filled pots will be placed throughout the City With a Heart this spring. If interested, contact Sue Schulz (712) 261-2605 or Dyan Roth (712) 229-2503 by May 1. Expanded hours at Royal library The Royal Public Library has expanded its hours. New hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday...
Each year, National Public School Volunteer Week allows schools and families to honor the powerful and purposeful contributions that parents, staff and businesses provide to support student success. This year's observance runs April 19-23. Clay Central/Everly has numerous projects and programs that require volunteer assistance like clean up of the Nature Learning Center, pop can drive and annual Maverick Fish Fry. Volunteer teams come together for each of these projects to support one central ca...
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School students participated in the annual instrumental solo contest on Tuesday, April 13. Seventh graders receiving I ratings were: Lillian Van Loon, trumpet; David McIlroy, alto sax; Payton Diehm, Natalie Daggett and Jordan Lux, clarinet; Moriah Otto, flute (best of center); and Isaac Schierholz, snare drum and mallet. Seventh grade students receiving II ratings were: Owen Tiff, alto sax; and Evelyn Steffen, flute. Eighth grade musicians earning I ratings were:...
• April 25, 1946 The Hartley athletic field was tiled, bladed and seeded. More new lights had been ordered along with other equipment that would be needed to put the field in condition for handling three sports. The school board was also discussing plans for fencing the field. John Stoterau, formerly of Sheldon, purchased the Henning Oil Co., which had been operated by Ted Henning. The station located just off Main Street on Highway 18 was to be called the Stoterau Oil Co. L.G. and Warren Newel purchased the Ford agency at Rock Rapids. W...
Blood drive is April 21 LifeServe Blood Center will be conducting a blood drive in Hartley on Wednesday, April 21, from 12:30-5:30 p.m. at the Hartley Community Center, 820 2nd Street NE. New donors are especially needed. All donors are asked to bring a valid form of identification and masks will be required. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Appointments are required. To schedule your donation appointment, text LIFESERVE to 999-777, call (800) 287-4903 or visit lifeservebloodcenter.org. You can also fill out your donor history...
Adopt a Pot in Hartley this spring The Adopt a Pot program will once again return this spring in Hartley. Participants can contribute to the beautification effort in a variety of ways, be it through the donation of time, money, both or one. Fifteen petunia-filled pots will be placed throughout the City With a Heart this spring. If interested, contact Sue Schulz (712) 261-2605 or Dyan Roth (712) 229-2503 by May 1. Hydrant flushing in Hartley The City of Hartley will be flushing hydrants starting...
Students in grades 4-6, along with Clay Central/Everly teachers and staff, were given the opportunity to participate in an NCAA bracket challenge during the month of March. Each participant completed an NCAA men's basketball tournament bracket and were given points based on their correct selections for every round. Each round of the tournament was worth more points, with the championship game offering the highest point total. "Staff and students enjoyed competing against one another, checking...
Community State Bank recently donated $263 to the Clay County 4-H Youth Development Program. The funds were raised by local staff members who were able to wear blue jeans if they donated to the cause. "Donations like this hold special meaning for us, because we know there are many deserving local organizations that they could have chosen to donate their 'Blue Jean Day' contributions to," said Isabel Dehrkoop, Clay County 4-H Youth Coordinator with ISU Extension and Outreach. "It is wonderful to...
