Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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With the high school baseball and softball diamonds undergoing significant upgrades this summer, the possibility of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn middle school teams using them was discussed during the March 20 school board meeting. "Does it make sense to maximize our facilities in one place? We have more support to maintain them here," said Superintendent Patrick Carlin. In response to board members' questions regarding transportation and scheduling, Carlin said he did not expect the former to be a ma...
• Traffic Aimee Lynn Mueller, Archer, Speeding. Kersey Sar Shande, Ankeny, Speeding. Juan Raymundo Ceto, Blue Ash, Ohio, No Valid Driver's License. Joel William DeGroot, Doon, Dark Windows. Michael Oakley Leck, Plum City, Wis., Hours of Service Violation. Wesley Alexander Daniel, Sheldon, Registration Violation. Chance Douglas Hanson, Jackson, Minn., No Valid Driver's License. Madyson Alene Manuella Torres, Hartley, Failure to Obey Stop Sign. Lester Giovanny Lopez, Sheldon, No Valid Driver's L...
Robins, cardinals, blue jays and finches will be the only birds making their way to Everly anytime soon. The city council on Monday voted unanimously to uphold current rules that ban laying hens and other poultry from town. The move came a month after resident Janice Nielsen approached the group about changing rules to allow small flocks of laying hens in town. "Chickens are done now," Mayor Ron Thompson said after the vote. The decision came following extensive research by Thompson and the...
Three Everly organizations earlier this month received a helping hand in the form of several thousand dollars worth of grants. The Clay County Community Foundation on March 13 hosted its annual grant awards night at the Clay County Regional Events Center. Twenty-three non-profit organizations were awarded a total of $128,674, with grants ranging in amounts from $535 to $10,000. These grants will help to fund projects across several categories, including health and human services, recreation,...
The property tax levy for retiring a portion of the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School's bond debt will be increased during the upcoming fiscal year. The school board voted on Monday to increase the debt levy to generate $130,000. The revenue will be used to redeem a portion of the Series 2018 bonds after June 1, 2026. Superintendent Patrick Carlin said the revenue will help H-M-S "stay on target" to redeem a portion of bonds that were issued to finance construction of new facilities. The...
Residents will be raising the roof with laughter Saturday night during the Hartley Community Center's Annual VIP Supper. This year's entertainment features Improv Falls, a comedy group whose performance style resembles the hit comedy show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" "We wanted to try something different than what we've done the past years but stick with a fun comedy theme," said Brittany Dolphin, community center manager. "They are very interactive and get the crowd involved." While jokes will...
• Traffic Cody Alan Martin, Alton, No Valid Driver’s License; No Proof of Insurance. Selvin Joel Hernandez Hernandez, Paynesville, Minn., Speeding. Jesse Bryan, LeMars, No Proof of Insurance. Ty Dalton Morphew, Hartley, Registration Violation. Hoang Trong Trang, Boynton Beach, Fla., Speeding. Jorge Alonso Arambula Garibay, Orange City, Speeding. Gary Douglas Rodriguez Tapia, Ridgewood, N.Y., Speeding. Lily Michelle Brown, Sutherland, Minor in Possession, Tobacco. Joseph Remington Wenthe, Archer, Registration Violation. Paul Spencer Har...
Sewer pipes in east Hartley are having their "big moment." A crew from Wisconsin-based Visu-Sewer has been televising lines over the past week and a half in the area serviced by the city's new lift station. Once the lines are mapped, workers will return to complete the cure-in-place-pipe (CIPP) lining portion of the project. Engineer Wes Boyer, of Bolton & Menk, told the city council on March 13 that the video will give Visu-Sewer a better grasp of what they're dealing with for the relining...
U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) on March 15 announced that he has assembled an Agriculture Advisory Board ahead of the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will serve as the honorary Chairman. The board is comprised of 60 members of the greater agriculture community from all 36 counties in Iowa's 4th Congressional District. It represents a wide range of industries, including corn, soybeans, pork, beef, turkey, dairy, eggs, cattle, goat, seed, fertilizer,...
From delicious hors d'oeuvres to engaging performances, the Everly Heritage Museum's Mardi Gras on Main fundraiser concert was a success on every level. Guests were treated to a variety of selections performed by local musicians during the event, which was held last Saturday in front of a packed crowd at the Hap Ketelsen Community Center. Following cocktail hour, the main event began with a full horns section, bassist, guitar and drums. Five vocalists lofted tunes to the rafters, backed by the...
The Royal City Council is still interested in turning control of the city's water system over to Iowa Lakes Regional Water. During the council meeting on March 8, CEO Brad Veit reviewed the proposed 28E agreement and answered questions from city officials. If the city turns its water utility over to ILRW, they would assume responsibility for the entire system, including maintenance and upgrades to infrastructure. Local customers would be billed by ILRW rather than the city. Mayor Josh Toft...
A proposal that would bring chickens to backyards in Everly received both support and scrutiny during a special gathering Tuesday at City Hall. Members of the urban chicken committee listened to residents' opinions on allowing laying hens in town. The proposal was first floated in front of the council last month, but members wanted to seek community input on the matter before making a final decision. Supporters of the plan, which was suggested by resident Janice Nielsen, iterated many of the...
The City of Hartley's willingness to enforce ordinances was called into question during Monday's council meeting. Resident Tim Hilbert was in attendance to complain about snow-covered sidewalks, which he believed are a big problem in town. He claimed it's nearly impossible to walk a single block during the winter without running into a sidewalk that isn't scooped. "Nobody [scoops] because you don't enforce it," Hilbert said. "As a city council, do you think it's acceptable? I can't even go to...
• Traffic Katie Lea Buss, Sheldon, Dark Windows. Charles A. Williams, Registration Violation. Ana Lopez Lopez, Denison, Failure to Use Child Restraint Device, 2 counts; No Valid Driver’s License; Speeding. Hunter Elizabeth Landau, Hull, Registration Violation. Romel Abundio Cuardra Santos, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Robert Joseph Ketelsen, Sanborn, No Proof of Insurance. Jose Armando Bautista, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Evan Patrick Eilers, Sanborn, Minor in Possession, Tobacco. Teunis Gerrit DeBondt, Sioux City, Speedin...
Five cents may seem like a drop in the bucket when staring down a multi-million dollar project, but members of the Hartley Recreational Trail Committee are unfazed. The group has been collecting cans and bottles from its downtown Hartley drop-off location since last June. It was previously operated by Keith and Jackie Stoltz, who processed more than $30,000 worth of can donations for Hartley's new pool over a four-year span. "It's been going well so far with strong community support," said rec...
Brothers Stephen and Matt Embrey were tired of working for somebody else. After discussing their options, they decided to bet on themselves. The duo opened SK Repair+ late last fall. The business is located in the former D's Auto Repair building on Eighth Avenue Southeast in Hartley and bills itself as a full-service automotive shop. "We were tired of having the big thumb on our backs all the time working for someone else," said Matt. "You can't beat being your own boss, but you've still gotta...
• Traffic Cortney Adam Ball, Paullina, Speeding. Nicole Marie Mezquita, Sheldon, Registration Violation; No Valid Driver’s License. Makenna Kay Stevens, Spencer, Use of Electronic Device. Joshua Meinders, Sioux Falls, S.D., Following Too Close. Ruth Hernandez Santiz, Sibley, No Valid Driver’s License. Robert Dean Johnson, Spencer, Speeding. Ryan Franklin Borden, Primghar, Failure to Obey Stop Sign. Rosa M. Matias De Leon, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Eric Urben Stearns, Worthing, S.D., Speeding. Grant Michael Jackson, Spencer, Dark Wi...
The O'Brien County Veterans Affairs Office is a trailblazer in Iowa. Director Katie Ginger last fall opened a food pantry for local veterans at her office in the courthouse – the first of its kind for a VA office in the Hawkeye State. Since then, the pantry has been used by as many as 21 households totaling 45 individuals in one month. "We were seeing a need that wasn't being met," said Ginger. "Oftentimes, a veteran has a sense of pride and is unlikely to ask for help even when they may need i...
It's often said the simplest things in life bring the most joy. At Community Memorial Health Center, that joy is brought in with a leash and a collar. Walker the dog has been visiting residents at the facility once a month for the past year. His owner, CMHC office manager Arin Miller, previously brought her other dog on visits prior to his death last April, and she wanted to continue that outreach after she adopted Walker. "Walker has his own personality and he is very smart, loving, quirky and...
Fair industry veteran Jerome Hertel has been named the next CEO/Manager of the Clay County Fair Association. Hertel will succeed Jeremy Parsons, who is leaving the Clay County Fair & Events Center after nearly 12 years of service to become CEO/manager of the Iowa State Fair. "[Jerome] brings with him years of fair experience, a solid management reputation and a strong financial background," Clay County Fair Board of Directors Chairman Steve Waller said in a news release. "Originally from the...
Local gamblers have a chance to put it all on the Hartley Community Daycare Center this Saturday. The facility is hosting the 4th Annual Love for the Daycare Fundraiser at the Hartley Community Center. While previous galas have featured music as the main entertainment draw, this year's event promises big wins on "Casino Night." "We wanted to do something different this year that hasn't been done around here and something that would bring in a larger group of people," said daycare director Kaity...
One significant change is being made in the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School's calendar for 2023-24. According to Superintendent Patrick Carlin, the proposed calendar adopted by the school board on Feb. 20 was a joint recommendation of the calendar committee and the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC). Classes for 2023-24 begin on Aug. 23, the earliest date possible, and the final day is scheduled for May 21. A total of 1,115 contact hours are scheduled, which is 75 more than...
• Traffic William Arnold, Sr., Newcastle, Wyo., Speeding. Humberto Sauceda Juarez, Fairmont, Minn., No Proof of Insurance; No Valid Driver’s License. Aariona Fennell, Sanborn, Violation of Restricted Permit. Amber Beldt, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Lakia Marquisa Lashai Richardson, Bloomington, Minn., Speeding. George C. Berger, Hartley, Registration Violation. Jayven Reed Miller, Primghar, Speeding. Emily Kaylynn Booth, Beresford, S.D., No Proof of Insurance. Daniel Thomas Wills, Sheldon, Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device. Teres...
The Clay Central/Everly school board on Tuesday was all smiles following the district's annual audit report. Murray Stanley, of Schnurr & Co., LLP, gave CC/E a passing grade with few critiques, noting the district's revenue in FY22 tallied $4.87 million while expenditures were $4.43 million. "It was just a fantastic year," he said. "Everything worked out well." While finances are trending positive, enrollment is an entirely different story. Superintendent Kevin Wood said after the audit report t...
Living to 100 might seem like an incredible feat to some, but Harlan Goetsch isn't impressed. "I'm just an ordinary man who has tried to live an ordinary life," he said. "I'm nothing special." Folks may beg to differ. Not many 100-year-olds still drive, live in their own home and play golf. Goetsch does all three, and though he's not completely sure what the recipe is to make it to 100, he has one main tip. "Stay active," he said. "That's something I've always tried to do. It's important, and...
