Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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• Pursuit reaches 90 mph in O’Brien, Clay counties At approximately 9:41 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10, an O’Brien County deputy sheriff attempted to make a traffic stop on a 2011 Honda CRV near the intersection of 360th Street and White Avenue. The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued which traveled through O’Brien and Clay counties and reached speeds as high as 91 mph in a 55 mph zone. The pursuit ended when the suspect vehicle crashed in the 3700 mile of 110th Street. Madison Selzer, 33, and Joseph Peterson, 29, both of Spencer, were ar...
The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal News picked up 15 awards last Thursday during the Iowa Newspaper Association's Better Newspaper Contests. News editor Nick Pedley won first place honors for Best Breaking News Photo, Best COVID-19 Coverage and Excellence in Editorial Writing. The Sentinel-News also won third place for General Excellence, which is given to the Top 3 newspapers in their respective classes that accrue the most award points. The newspaper won awards in the following categories:...
Local residents can listen to state lawmakers discuss issues affecting northwest Iowa during the second Eggs & Issues forum on Saturday, Feb. 27. Unlike the first session held on Jan. 23, next Saturday's event will have a limited audience of 15 area residents. Clay County's mask mandate will be enforced, as will other COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. Anyone wishing to attend Feb. 27 needs to register with the Spencer Chamber of Commerce on or before Friday, Feb. 26 at noon. Seats will be...
After several months of discussion, the process of updating the City of Royal’s code of ordinances will soon get underway. During a Zoom meeting with Darren Bumgarner, of Northwest Iowa Planning and Development, council members agreed on Feb. 10 to move forward with the first comprehensive update of Royal’s ordinances since 2002. Discussion centered on what services will be provided for the $4,500 fee that NWIPDC will charge the city. Bumgarner said Royal’s code book will be “substantially updated.” All pertinent sections of the Code of Iowa a...
Hartley residents wishing to learn more about the upcoming pool bond issue should circle Thursday, Feb. 25 on their calendars. A public hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Hartley Community Center to present information about the bond measure, which would help finance construction of a new pool in town. All Hartley residents are invited to attend and a Zoom link will also be provided for people wishing to watch online. "Citizens can learn more in general about the pool, its features and the...
Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday issued a new proclamation that eased certain public health regulations aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19 in Iowa. Effective Sunday, Iowans no longer needed to wear masks when indoors in a public space and within six feet of individuals who are not from their household. The new proclamation "strongly encourages" social distancing and mask wearing, but does not carry any mandates regarding personal preventative measures. Additionally, Iowans no longer need to...
A pair of familiar faces at Clay Central/Everly will head off into the sunset once the school year comes to a close. The school board on Jan. 27 approved the early retirement applications of Mary Ann Jobst and Kim Harken. Jobst, the Title 1 Reading/Math/ESL instructor, has served the district for 33 years, while Harken, a special education teacher, has served for 21 years. According to CC/E human resource manager Diane White, Jobst and Harken were the only two teachers to apply for early...
The Hartley City Council on Monday extended a helping hand to a local event center that's been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to restrictions on social gatherings, the Hartley Community Center has hosted very few events during the past year. The lack of gigs has pinched the venue's bank account and strained finances significantly, which led the board of directors to seek help from the council. According to board President Alic Mohni, the community center has approximately $2,20...
• Traffic Colton John DeRocher, Sergeant Bluff, Speeding. Brandon Russell Sherman, Boca Raton, La., Speeding. Johnnie Junior Johnson, Fridley, Minn., Speeding. Bianca Elizabeth Pantoja, Sioux City, Registration Violation. Neil J. Niswander, Sanborn, Speeding. Gabriel Junior Nelson Morales, Spencer, Speeding. Martin Tennessen Slater, Rushmore, S.D., Speeding. Corey Allen Shanley, Sioux City, Speeding. Brittany Ann Rook, Little Rock, Registration Violation. Andrew F. Bradstreet, Hartley, Failure to Reduce Speed. Lonah Moraa Nyamwange, Sanborn, Vi...
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Monday confirmed three cases of the COVID-19 variant, SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7., in Iowa. The virus variant is often referred to as the U.K. variant because it was first detected in the United Kingdom. Based on epidemiologic and modeling data, researchers believe that the B.1.1.7 strain can be spread more easily than the original COVID-19 strain. Current vaccines are considered to be effective against the variant strain. "Viruses constantly change through...
Fresh off his appointment to the House Agriculture Committee, Fourth District Rep. Randy Feenstra has pledged to make Iowa farmers a priority during his first term in Congress. The Hull Republican made several stops throughout northwest Iowa last week, including a visit to Upper Des Moines Opportunity in Sibley. He said that strengthening the ag economy through expanded trade deals was vital and vowed to use his seat on the Agriculture Committee to improve Iowa famers' financial interests....
There's nothing prettier to Paige Dagel than a nice pig. The 2020 Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School alumnus admits that she's been "infatuated with pigs" since she was a little girl. That passion only grew during her teenage years, which recently helped earn her a spot on the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) Youth Leadership Team. "I am looking forward to finding a career path throughout the year," she said. "I hope to touch areas I am not familiar with and get a well-rounded experience....
Big changes are underway at the Everly Public Library. Jeannett Palmer and Christie Seivert have taken the reigns at the local institution following the resignation of former librarian Amy Byro. The duo have been adjusting to a learning curve, as neither of them have backgrounds in the library field. "It's been interesting and challenging at the same time," said Palmer. "We've made a lot of changes." Palmer handles daytime duties from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., while Seivert takes over the night shift on...
COVID-19 positivity rates decreased in O'Brien and Clay counties over the past week. As of Wednesday morning, O'Brien County's 14-day positivity rate was 6 percent, down from 8.6 percent a week ago. Clay County's was down to 9.4 percent from 12.2 percent over the same time period. The statewide positivity rate was down from 10.4 percent to 9.4 percent. Coronavirus-related deaths were up three apiece in O'Brien and Clay counties to 58 and 24, respectively. There have been 4,919 COVID-19 deaths...
• Traffic Kristy Sue Russell, Spencer, Contempt. Dawson Kory Blum, Schaller, Speeding. Jean Ann Allen, Sioux City, Failure to Maintain Control. James Arthur Ahlquist, Montrose, S.D., Seatbelt Violation; Use of Electronic Device. Marissa May Tavarez Ebel, Paullina, Failure to Obey Stop Sign; Violation of Instruction Permit. James Daniel Casey, Ashton, Seatbelt Violation; No Proof of Insurance. Ana Gabriela De Luna, Sioux City, Registration Violation; Speeding. Brennen Lee Shilling, Primghar, Violation of Restricted License. Mark Jay Steiner, J...
Visitors to Everly's first-ever community museum will be treated to a blast from the past once doors open this summer. The archive is filled to the brim with Everly-centric relics dating back to the town's start. Though Cattlefeeder keepsakes comprise the most notable displays, other items from businesses both past and present, as well as military memorabilia, line the walls. "It's been really fun when people bring things in to donate," said Connie Goeken, one of the museum's steering committee...
The application of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's gift policy was put to the test during the school board meeting on Jan. 18. Former H-M-S superintendent Stephen Litts indicated his desire to donate funds to the district. A suggested use of them was the purchase of benches that could be placed either on the north side of the elementary school or in front of it. Discussion was held in the context of board policy 704.4, which is a part of the larger 700 series that was approved during the meeting. The...
Some Iowans have a clearer picture of when they might receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Gov. Kim Reynolds on Jan. 21 announced the second phase of Iowa's vaccine rollout plan. Under the criteria, Iowans who are 65 and older as well as some essential workers will be able to get the vaccine starting in early February once Phase 1b begins. There are five tiers under the second phase. Tier 1 includes first responders, law enforcement officers, school staff and child care workers, which consists of an esti...
Iowa Fourth District Rep. Randy Feenstra was selected this week to serve on three committees in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Hull Republican was named to the Agriculture, Budget, and Science, Space and Technology committees. Feenstra was especially pleased with his Agriculture Committee spot, as it marked the first time since 2019 that Iowa's Fourth District had a seat at the table. Former Rep. Steve King was removed from the committee two years ago by Republican leadership following...
COVID-19 positivity rates decreased in O'Brien and Clay counties over the past week. As of Tuesday evening, O'Brien County's 14-day positivity rate was 8.6 percent, down from 10.9 percent a week ago. Clay County's was up to 12.2 percent from 11.2 percent over the same time period. The statewide positivity rate was down from 12 percent to 10.4 percent. Coronavirus-related deaths were up one apiece in O'Brien and Clay counties to 55 and 21, respectively. There have been 4,492 COVID-19 deaths state...
Fifth graders at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School recently completed a unit about the American flag and wrote essays for the American Legion Flag Essay Contest as a culminating activity. Winners included: Addily Benz, first place; Ellie Pals, second place; and Lexi Schmillen, third place. Addily Benz, 1st place The flag means freedom to me. My great grandpa (Robert Benz) served in the Navy at the end of WWII. My papa (grandpa Tracy Fortune) also served in the Navy. I called him and asked...
• Traffic Shawn Rooney, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License; Registration Violation. Christopher L. Cavin, Sheldon, No Proof of Insurance. Mark Eldon Dykstra, Hospers, No Valid Commercial Driver’s License; Safety Regulations Violation. Matthew Mark Dykstra, Hospers, Safety Regulations Violation, 2 counts. Artemio Adrian Lopez Lopez, Worthington, Minn., No Valid Driver’s License. Lacey Rose Nachtigal, Melvin, Speeding. Jay Matthew Timm, Cleveland, Registration Violation. Mark W. Fuhrman, Paullina, Failure to Obey Stop Sign. Travis A. Brown, Primg...
Hartley firefighters are taking a breath of fresh air thanks to a recent purchase. The local squad bought 10 new air packs to replace 13 outdated ones. The equipment comes with upgraded features and increased air capacity, which made Fire Chief Brad Meendering happy. "It was time," he said. "Our old ones were outdated and they needed to be serviced. Instead of wasting money doing that, we decided to go ahead and order these." The new air packs, which firefighters use to breathe during...
Everly's water tower will be looking a little fresher later this year. The city council on Monday approved a five-year maintenance agreement with Maguire Iron, Inc., of Sioux Falls, S.D., worth $129,750. The water tower's exterior and interior will receive new coats of paint this year, with future checkups and maintenance scheduled through 2026. According to Maguire Iron rep Jake Dugger, the water tower's paint is starting to chip and a new coat is needed before things deteriorate further....
Initial planning for additional upgrades to the high school building was approved by the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn school board on Monday. CMBA Architects, of Spencer, and Engineering Design Associates (EDA), of Sioux Center, submitted a proposal for architectural and engineering services to define the scope and timeline for updates and renovations to the high school. They will work with Boyd Jones Construction, the project manager for the elementary and middle school facilities projects and recent...
