Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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The Hartley City Council on Monday agreed to investigate an issue that has plagued households across town for years. The council instructed Bolton & Menk engineer Wes Boyer to look into potential causes of brown tap water that sporadically affects homes in Hartley. Despite efforts to regularly flush water mains, the issue has persisted for several years. "I definitely want to look into it, because it's a problem," said Council Member Ron Hengeveld. "The public would definitely like us to find...
Hartley's downtown landscape underwent changes again last week, but it wasn't at the hands of a wrecking ball. A crew from EZ Acquisitions, LLC removed the metal from the front exterior of the old pharmacy building on Friday. Owner Elijah Zevenbergen, of Allendorf, purchased the property from Mari and Rusty Howard this fall, and he plans to renovate the ground level commercial space and create apartments upstairs. "The apartments will have a high-end downtown feel," he said. "It should look...
The anatomy of the former Capitol Theatre was questioned by the Hartley City Council on Monday. Members approved a proposal from Bolton & Menk for professional engineering services to assess the condition of the dilapidated building, specifically its north wall. The city has owned the property for the last four years after it was deemed hazardous due to years of neglect. "We need to know if the north wall is attached [to the abutting building]," said City Administrator Roxann Swanson. "We need...
• Traffic Jefferson Estiven Moreno Gomez, Sanborn, Unlawful Passing School Bus. • OWI Joseph Lee Daggett, Mount Pleasant. Ayanna Kweli White, Fort Walton Beach, Fla. • Non-traffic Christian James Fritz, Paullina, Felony. Brandon Martin Collins, Hartley, Felony. Damon T, McCoy, Omaha, Neb., Felony. Paula Lucero Gonoshorowski, Sheldon, Felony. Amber Dawn Berger, Sheldon, Felony. • Marriages Elias Adony Rivas Zambra and Gissell Jakarelly Moreno Gonzalez. Bryce Lee Nelson and Julie Gayle Vande Weerd. • Birth Milo Ross Feekes, 9/27/2024...
The City of Royal is officially committed to participating in a program to help further the community's economic and cultural vitality. The city council approved the final contract on Oct. 9 Royal is one of nine communities in Clay and adjoining counties participating in the Hometown Pride program. Each community is assessed an amount per resident to support the cost of a community coach. Royal's assessment is $395.20 per year for five years. "That's our part of this for 380 residents," Mayor...
Residents in O'Brien, Clay and Osceola counties are advised that open burning bans are in effect until further notice. The bans were ordered last week due to dry, windy conditions. According to the orders, "open burning constitutes a danger to life or property" during periods of extended dryness. The prohibitions may only be rescinded after local officials notify the state fire marshal that conditions have eased. Those who violate the ban will be subjected to a simple misdemeanor charge. The...
The devastation from June's flood has been partially washed away by a tidal wave of support from the Clay County Community Foundation (CCCF). The organization last week announced that it has awarded $303,700 in Disaster Recovery Grants to 22 nonprofit organizations and two public entities since June 28. The contributions came in response to the flood that devastated Spencer, parts of Everly and other areas in Clay County. "We are overwhelmed and humbled by the generosity of donors who have helpe...
Open burning in O'Brien and Clay counties is prohibited indefinitely following requests granted Tuesday by the Iowa State Fire Marshal. The ban will be in place until dry and windy conditions dissipate. The respective requests were submitted to state officials by O'Brien County Board of Supervisors Chair Tim Overmire and Webb Fire Chief Tim Sylvester in Clay County, who did so with the support of all fire departments in both counties. O'Brien and Clay counties join more than 50 others in the...
School spirit was sky high last week during Homecoming at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn. Fans of the Maroon and Gold turned out in force Friday for a pep rally and parade in downtown Hartley. Later that night, the Hawks put the cherry on top during a 44-26 beat down of South O'Brien on the grid iron. This year's Homecoming King and Queen were James Gellerman and Kamryn Ebel....
• Marriages Jesse Dave Christopherson and Lindsey Elaine Ellis. Dalton Blaine Borders and Lynette Kay Matthiesen. Scott Bernard Ruden and Rebecca Ellen Winter. Jesse Lyn Woock and Hailey Marie Peters. Anibal Andres Simanca Tovar and Karla Vanessa Vasquez. • Arrested on charges related to Capitol breach A Clay County man and his brother have been arrested on charges associated with the breach of the United States Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. According to the United States Department of Justice, Earl Jordan, 50, of Dickens, and Christopher Jor...
There's new royalty reigning over the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District. James Gellerman and Kamryn Ebel were named king and queen during coronation Tuesday night. The duo was selected from the 10-member Homecoming court by their peers. Ebel, of Hartley, is the daughter of Korey and Jonna Ebel. She is involved in cross country, basketball, track, gymnastics, softball, band, jazz band, FCA and National Honor Society. She plans to go to college to major in child psychology....
The Hartley Fire Department recently received a breath of fresh air – more of it, anyway. The local squad was able to purchase eight new 6,000-psi air cylinders thanks to a $10,000 grant from the O'Brien County Community Foundation (OCCF). The new equipment replaces the department's old 4,500-psi cylinders. "This way we can fill more air packs with greater capacity," said Chief Brad Meendering. The cylinders are filled, put on a truck and used to fill firefighters' individual air packs. M...
Over the nine days of the 2024 Clay County Fair, the event once again welcomed thousands of visitors, creating countless memories for families, exhibitors, and vendors alike. Fairgoers from across the region came to enjoy everything from exciting grandstand entertainment to unique food offerings, livestock competitions, and agricultural exhibits. "Each year, the Clay County Fair creates an experience unlike any other, and 2024 was no exception," said CEO Jerome Hertel in a news release. "From...
• Traffic Daniel Burrington, Sheldon, Registration Violation. Cole Burnham Mace, Spencer, Speeding. Amil Ranita Beyonce Cooley, Laurel, Miss., Speeding; No Proof of Insurance. Brandon James Hakeneis, Ashton, Speeding. Charlie Reagon Davis, Jr., Speeding. Jeffrey Scott White, Trenton, Mo., Speeding. Queenie Alexina Petit Frere, Tamarac, Fla., No Valid Driver’s License. Adrian Munoz Fraire, Sheldon, Violation of Instruction Permit. Cadence Sue Elcock, Sheldon, Minor In Possession; Failure to Obey Stop Sign. Rosemeri M. Calderon Monterroso, New...
Red and Gold highlighted downtown Everly last Thursday during the Clay Central/Everly Homecoming parade. The event was part of a long list of festivities that included dress-up days, pep rally and a student/teacher competition. Homecoming was revived at CC/E two years after a hiatus following the closure of the districts junior/senior high school in 2019....
Homecoming festivities at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn kick off next Monday and run through Friday, when the Hawks take on rival South O'Brien at Peterson Field at 7 p.m. Coronation is slated for Tuesday, Oct. 1 in the H-M-S Event Center at 7 p.m. The pep rally is set to begin Friday, Oct. 4 at 12:45 p.m., with the parade to follow at 2:15 p.m. in downtown Hartley. The community is invited to participate. Ten seniors are vying for the king and queen crowns next week. QUEEN CANDIDATES Jamie Diaz, of...
Students at Clay Central/Everly Elementary are keyed up for one of the biggest weeks of the year. Sept. 23-27 marks Homecoming at CC/E. Though it may look different than when the district still had grades 7-12, Maverick pride is pulsating. "We are so excited about Homecoming, because keeping our school spirit and the pride of being a Maverick alive matters greatly to the generations that have come before us and those that will follow," said CC/E Director of Student Services Michelle Huntress....
A residential parcel in Royal is poised to go back on the property tax rolls. Laef Lundbeck was the only interested bidder to appear at the city council meeting on Sept. 18. He offered $3,000 for the parcel located at 110 Long Street. That amount was the minimum the council would accept. The city acquired the lot in June of 2023 from Marilyn and Ken Means, and has removed the house. The lot is adjacent to Lundbeck’s property. Lundbeck asked if the city would agree to remove a tree on the property. As part of the motion to accept Lundbeck’s bid...
• Traffic Galen D. Grover, Sheldon, Trespass-1st Offense. Kevin Guerrero, Omaha, Neb., Dark Windows; No Valid Driver’s License. Austin David Breese, Runnells, Speeding. Callie Marie Varner, Spencer, Following Too Close. Leah M. Ritze, Winside, Neb., Dark Windows. Dakota Wess Gribble, George, Seatbelt Violation. Damian James Van Der Sloot, Sibley, Seatbelt Violation. Madeline Rosemary Hulme, Aurora, Colo., Speeding. Stephen Patrick Santello, Kildeer, Ill., Speeding. Lizeth Quezada Cancino, South Sioux City, Neb., Speeding. Christina Soto, Roc...
One more structure in downtown Hartley hit the ground last week. The garage behind the old Capitol Theatre was demolished by James Vogt and crew. Vogt earlier this month demolished the former Real Reflections salon and remaining front portion of the former Create-A-Craft building. A cistern was revealed during demolition of the garage, which has since been filled in. City officials hope to remove the condemned Capitol Theatre next year if grant funding is secured through the state. Recent...
Dr. Emma Coburn has been all smiles since returning to northwest Iowa to pursue her dream. The new dentist joined Van Hofwegen & Munter Family Dentistry in July. A Hartley native and 2016 H-M-S High School graduate, Coburn has felt right at home thus far. "It's nice to be around people who know you, care about you and say hi in the grocery store," she said. "It's been awesome seeing all the familiar faces." After graduating from high school, Coburn attended Minnesota State University in Mankato...
Additional safety improvements at all three school buildings at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn will be funded through a federal grant. H-M-S has been awarded $150,000 through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF). The grant award made on Aug. 16 will address safety improvements for capital expenditures up to $50,000 for each school building. According to terms of the grant, funding may be used for minor capital improvements such as entry control, electronic security and communicat...
Ongoing discussion about flood-related repairs and future mitigation efforts highlighted the Everly City Council's meeting on Monday. The council reviewed two bids for fencing work at the city's sewage treatment ponds. The chain-link fence that surrounds the perimeter of the ponds was severely damaged during the flood in June, which necessitated repairs. Action was tabled on the two submitted bids due to discrepancies in estimates. Mauer Company, of St. Paul and Omaha, submitted a bid of...
• Traffic Alexander Scott Watts, Spirit Lake, Seatbelt Violation. Ella Menhusen, Sutherland, Failure to Maintain Control. Michelle Leigh Snyder, Spencer, Speeding. Juan Ozuna Contreras, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Amanda Allyn Swick, Sioux City, Speeding. Landan Lee Hanenburg, Sheldon, Driving Wrong Way. Artemio Vesasco Gomez, Paullina, No Valid Driver’s License. Troy Jeffery Vandehoef, Harris, Dark Windows. Ayden Eugene Dather, Sergeant Bluff, Speeding. Erin Marie Edlund, Sergeant Bluff, Speeding. Alexis Raul Sanabia Manriquez, Storm...
Though floodwaters receded two months ago, disaster recovery continues to progress in O'Brien County as autumn nears. Emergency Management Director Jared Johnson reported last Friday that O'Brien County has had 757 valid registrations for FEMA Individual Assistance since June's floods. With the application deadline recently extended to Oct. 22, he expected that number to grow slightly as appeals get settled and late applications are filed. "It was just so widespread, and every community in the c...
