Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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The final concert of 2020-21 was an appropriate send-off for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School's longtime instrumental director. The seventh and eighth grade concert band, jazz band and choir presented their last performance on May 18. The students also recognized their director, Lavila Nelson, who is retiring after 35 years of teaching, with all but two being at H-M-S. In the program notes, Nelson thanked all those who made the years of making music at H-M-S a wonderful experience. "In my...
• May 30, 1946 The War Department notified Mrs. Ruth Ann Wehler that her husband’s application to join him at his overseas station had been approved and she should make immediate application for a passport. 1st Lt. Wehler was stationed at Salzburg, Austria. Mrs. Wehler was making her home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hirt. The annual poppy sale hit an all-time high. The proceeds amounted to $250, which all went to the veterans of wars. The sale was carried on under the direction of Mrs. F.A. Albright. Fire Chief Harry Stoterau and Henr...
The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Class of 2021 said farewell during commencement on Sunday, May 16 at the H-M-S Event Center. Valedictorian Gabe Bronstad and Salutatorian Samuel Heyn addressed their classmates, and Principal Nate Hemiller presided over ceremonies....
At least for one more year, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School students who wish to participate in bowling as an interscholastic activity will do so in another district's program. H-M-S students have been participating in Sioux Central's bowling program through a sharing agreement that also includes Spencer. In Iowa, the high school bowling season is conducted at the same time as basketball and wrestling. During consideration of the current agreement's renewal at Monday's board meeting,...
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has relaxed COVID-19 guidelines for fully-vaccinated Americans. The health agency now says that if you are fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic without wearing a mask or physically distancing. Exceptions exist when required by federal, state, local, workplace or business rules. The change comes as more Americans have been getting innoculated. Vaccines have proven to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19...
A local charity has experienced rapid growth over the past seven months and it's showing no signs of slowing down. Hartley Community Outreach has served more than 60 families since it opened its doors in October of 2020. The charity started out offering used clothes, toys and baby items to families in need, but has since expanded to offer a wider wardrobe selection, household wares and even non-perishable food. "We offer newborn sizes all the way through adult 4X," said Mari Howard, one of...
• Traffic Kari Nicole Johnson, Anoka, Minn., Speeding. Kylee Faye Cooper, Sheldon, Seatbelt Violation. Jonathan David Korver, Paullina, Registration Violation. Fritz Clifford Achille, Margate, Fla., Hours of Service Violation. Dawn Bostick West, Sioux City, Speeding. Ricky James Speltz, Altura, Minn., Speeding. Elizabeth M. Stofferan, Paullina, Speeding. Juan Bernardino Lopez Chavez, Webster City, Speeding; No Valid Driver’s License. Dale Saffeels, Sutherland, Seatbelt Violation. Joshua Charles Miller, Boyden, Seatbelt Violation. Pedro Ral...
A proposal to dissolve the Everly Commercial Club and transfer remaining monies to city coffers has hit a delay. Mayor Brad Behrens reported at Monday's city council meeting that legal counsel is still reviewing the best steps forward. Commercial Club members have decided to dissolve the organization due to low membership and a lack of interest, and then donate its remaining assets to the city to be used for community events. Behrens said certain legal hurdles must be cleared before any money...
A committee of elected officials and city staff will soon begin the process of reviewing recommended changes to Royal’s Code of Ordinances. Darren Bumgarner, a planner with Northwest Iowa Planning and Development Commission, is finalizing the first draft of the revised ordinances. In an email to City Clerk Barb Fletcher, Bumgarner recommended that a small committee comprised of the mayor, city clerk and one or two council members be formed to review revisions and suggest any other changes. The council agreed to have the group review the initial...
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that the resurfacing project will permanently reduce the number of lanes on Highway 18 from four to three, not temporarily as was published in this week's newspaper. Hartley's main artery won't be spared from summer roadwork. Superintendent of Public Works Jaron Benz reported during Monday's city council meeting that Highway 18 will undergo resurfacing later this year. The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) will mill the existing...
If you live in the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn school district, you've most likely heard of well-known local tumbling instructor Danette Block. Block has a vast background in the tumbling and dance scene. She started under Ocheyedan instructor Bernie Willadsen in the third grade and eventually became a classroom assistant and coach under Willadsen in high school. The longtime instructor was asked to teach in Hartley but wasn't interested in the position, so she asked Block if she'd like to do it....
Osceola County's only locally owned bank will change hands later this year. Vogel Bancshares, Inc. (Iowa State Bank), announced this month that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Melvin Savings Bank from Benz Holding Co. Pending the receipt of regulatory approval, the merger is anticipated to close during the third quarter of 2021. Iowa State Bank has eight locations in northwest Iowa: Hull, Ireton, Le Mars, Orange City, Paullina, Remsen, Sanborn and Sheldon. Its history...
Students at Clay Central/Everly Elementary will now be able to participate in more extracurricular activities. The school board on April 28 approved a proposal from Assistant Superintendent Jeff Scharn that will provide a small stipend to teachers who want to start after-school clubs. Scharn said clubs would center on "teacher passion areas" like STEM, dance, sports or anything else that sparks student interest. Teachers who lead after-school clubs will receive a stipend of up to $600,...
The number of new COVID-19 infections in O'Brien and Clay counties remained under 10 during the last week. Both counties reported eight new cases apiece between May 4-11. Confirmed infections since the pandemic began tallied 2,147 in O'Brien County, 2,260 in Clay County and 398,496 statewide. Recoveries in that same order were 1,901, 2,076 and 353,080. Coronavirus-related deaths remained unchanged in O'Brien County at 60 and 25 in Clay County. Statewide fatalities jumped from 5,960 last week to...
• Traffic Chad Alan Alesch, Marcus, Speeding. Kevin James Vige, Primghar, Speeding. Onica Anne Jacobs, Hartley, Speeding. Brittany Ann Rook, Des Moines, Seatbelt Violation. Joshua William Stanley, Paullina, Registration Violation. Candace Rose Geiwitz, Sheldon, Minor with Tobacco. Dylan Lee Siemonsma, Sheldon, Minor with Tobacco. Joel Paul Sprung, Onamia, Minn., Speeding. Juan Manuel Topete Hernandez, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Tasha Jean Jennings, Sanborn, Registration Violation. Marshall Dillon Lee Peterson, Hartley, Reg...
Grass isn't the only thing growing at Hartley's Highway 18 Industrial Park. A public hearing is scheduled to take place May 10 during the city council's meeting regarding the sale of four lots to Wyatt and Monica Glime, of rural Everly. The couple plans to use the property for their trucking business, Backroads Express, LLC. "It's really exciting. HEDC (Hartley Economic Development Corporation) is excited as well," said City Administrator Erica Haack. "We're just happy to see that somebody is...
Local fields were aflutter with activity during the past week as farmers stayed busy planting this year's corn and soybean crop. According to the Iowa Department of Agriculture, Iowa farmers planted more than one-third of the expected soybean crop last week for a total of 43 percent planted, 12 days ahead of normal. More than half of the state's expected corn crop is in the ground as well, with a total of 69 percent planted, nine days ahead of the five-year average. There were also scattered...
Residents of Royal might want to consider changing the town's slogan. Known as "A Prince of a Community," the city is now home to a queen. Gabbi Carpenter on Sunday was picked from a field of six candidates to serve as the new Clay County Fair Queen. She is the first fair royalty in the county since 2019, as the coronavirus pandemic canceled festivities last year. Carpenter, 19, is the daughter of Mel and Rick Brichta. She attended Clay Central/Everly High School prior to its closure in 2019,...
Clay Central/Everly has a money problem, but nobody's complaining. District officials are trying to figure out how to spend approximately $398,000 in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. The money was allocated by Congress to address the ongoing impact of COVID-19 in America's school districts with the goal of mitigating the effects of the pandemic. Superintendent Kevin Wood on April 28 provided an ESSER update to the school board. He is investigating spending the...
Community Memorial Health Center is ready to cut loose. The Hartley nursing home will celebrate National Nursing Home Week in grand fashion May 9-15. Each day has a special theme, with several activities planned to keep residents busy. The party is extra special this year, as residents and staff have had to follow strict COVID-19 guidelines for the past 14 months. With vaccinations numbers increasing and coronavirus positivity rates plummeting, the CMHC has been allowed to loosen restrictions...
The number of completed COVID-19 vaccinations in Iowa surpassed 1 million during the past week. As of Tuesday evening, 1,112,217 Iowans had either received their second shot of the two-dose vaccine or the one-dose shot. That figure was up from 999,451 the previous week. According to the state data, 269,581 Iowans had received one dose of either the two-shot Moderna or Pfizer vaccines. Locally, Clay County had initiated 684 vaccine series and completed 7,027, while O'Brien County had initiated...
• Traffic Margo A. Harms, Hartley, Failure to Obey Stop Sign. Charity Lynn Muller, Hartley, No Proof of Insurance. Tommy Lynn Hartfield, Peterson, Registration Violation. Jordan Lee Wichers, Pierson, Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle; Speeding; Failure to Obey Stop Sign. Kay Renee Derby, Remsen, Speeding. Terry Jo Douglass, Primghar, Speeding. Zoe Maude Scott, Redwood Falls, Minn., Speeding. Audelio Morales Chavez, Worthington, Minn., No Valid Driver’s License. Joshua William Stanley, Paullina, Speeding. Cristobal Campos Ferreyra, Sai...
The Centers for Disease Control last Friday resumed rollout of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine following an 11-day pause. Administration of the vaccine was halted April 12 so the CDC could review six reported cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot that occurred in individuals after they received the Johnson & Johnson shot. In these cases, a type of blood clot called cerebral venous sinus thrombosis was seen in combination with low levels of blood platelets. All six cases o...
For at least the next decade, Iowa will retain four seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Data released this week from the U.S. Census Bureau showed Iowa was one of 38 states that didn't gain or lose U.S. House representation following the most recent decennial population count. Colorado, Florida, Montana, North Carolina and Oregon gained one seat apiece, while Texas gained two. California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia each lost a seat. According to ce...
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