Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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A relatively ordinary harvest season is a good thing for local farmers, according to Growmark FS agronomist Alic Mohni. "It's been a pretty uneventful," he said. "Some guys are pretty happy, some others maybe not so much. But there hasn't really been anything unexpected this fall." Warm, dry weather has allowed local farmers to hit fields hard over the past two weeks. Mohni said most soybean fields around Hartley will be out by the weekend, with farmers soon shifting their focus to corn. Mohni...
An infrastructure upgrade project in Hartley has reached the finish line – sort of, anyway. The new force main and lift station on the city's east side went online last Thursday. The development capped several months of work, which required extensive construction along and under Eighth Avenue East. According to Hartley Public Works Superintendent Jaron Benz, things went well. In addition to flipping the switch at the new lift station, a manhole located at the intersection of South Eighth A...
The popularity of after-school clubs at Clay Central/Everly has the school board mulling funding options. TAG/Reading instructor Lisa Roti gave an update Sept. 28 outlining extracurriclar programs offered at CC/E. Participation has increased during the past two years alongside the number of activities made available to students. Roti suggested the school ask sponsors to donate money towards the purchase of items for these clubs. Those who contribute will help ensure these activities thrive by...
Open burning in Osceola County is prohibited indefinitely following a request granted Friday by the Iowa State Fire Marshal. The ban will be in place until dry and windy conditions dissipate. The request was submitted to state officials by Osceola County Emergency Management Coordinator Dan Bechler, who did so with the support of all fire departments in the county. Osceola County joins nine other counties in the state with open burning bans. A burn ban in O'Brien County has been in place since...
• Traffic In the Sept. 22 issue, Roxann Hoogland was identified as being cited for No Proof of Insurance. She was the payor. The cited party is Francis M. Everetts, of Paullina. Juan Aaron Trujillo Palafox, Tulsa, Okla., No Proof of Insurance; Registration Violation; No Valid Driver’s License. Nyakobo Kuny Mar, Mankato, Minn., Speeding; Registration Violation. Leonel Ortiz Macias, Hull, No Valid Driver’s License. Tyler Lee Techen, Paullina, No Proof of Insurance. Kaylee Emily Stutz, Rochester, Minn., Dark Windows. Alberto Martin Mas, Hiale...
A growing problem that some feel is an impending public health crisis took center stage in Primghar on Monday. Sen. Joni Ernst hosted a roundtable with area law enforcement regarding the growing opioid crisis in America. The Republican fielded updates on overdose tracking and also listened to problems drug enforcement agencies face when trying to prevent narcotics from harming their communities. "They are poisoning our communities, and it is absolutely intentional," Ernst said. "We can't...
A passion for art has led to a lifetime of rewards for Hartley's LaVonne Hansen. Well known locally for her "Chalk Talks," Hansen has been honing her skills across an array of art media for decades. Recently, her hard work landed her three purple ribbons and three blues at the Clay County Fair. 2022 marked the 25th year Hansen submitted pieces of her work at the fair, making this year's haul extra special. "There's very seldom a day that I don't do something, whether it's drawing or something...
With scoreboards needing replacement, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School is considering options to update them and possibly increase revenue at the same time. An online presentation allowed school board members to hear what options are available through Daktronics. Marketing and Advertising Consultant Jerry Sikkink said that scoreboards can entertain fans, and help fund equipment and consolidate sponsorships. According to discussion, replacing the high school football, baseball and...
The Royal City Council has wondered for more than two months why Clay County was not included in the governor's disaster proclamation after the July 5 derecho. Now they have their answer. Clay County Emergency Management Coordinator Eric Tigges said during this month's council meeting that three types of disaster assistance are available. A presidential declaration is the most common but eligibility for federal assistance is tied to the amount of public sector and state uninsurable damage. A...
• Traffic Kaley Ruby Marie Mazur, Sanborn, Seatbelt Violation. Adrianne Aulenbach, Paullina, Speeding. Peter Paul Matthews, III, Paullina, Seatbelt Violation. Kyle J. Harms, Hartley, Speeding. Harold Melvin Johnson, Melvin, Registration Violation. Braxton Alden Boer, Sioux Center, Speeding. Brandon Lee Heginger, Hartley, Failure to Yield. Frank Meade, Worthington, Minn., Speeding. Jasmine K. Cockle, Spencer, Speeding. Dawson Jacob Kuker, Spirit Lake, Speeding. Timmy Wayne Woida, Mora, Minn., Following Too Close. Tyler Jon Klaassen, Rock R...
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is urging Iowans not to fall victim to election misinformation and disinformation. Instead, voters should turn to trusted sources for election information, the people that run elections in Iowa: the Secretary of State and county auditors. Pate updated the Myth vs. Fact section of his Election Security in Iowa webpage Friday morning with several more entries. A reported case of election disinformation happened in Iowa earlier this week. A voter in Mahaska County...
Increased youth involvement, record fairgoer spending, added exhibitor participation, large crowds and great weather propelled the 2022 Clay County Fair powered by SMU to new heights this month. "When you mix great weather, strong programming, and increased participation together, records will be broken and attendance will increase like it did this year," said fair CEO/Manager Jeremy Parsons in a news release. "I am grateful and thankful that our 325,585 fairgoers were able to enjoy nine beautif...
Homecoming at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn was twice as nice last week. Not only did the volleyball team beat South O'Brien and win three pool matches at the GT/RA tournament, the football team blasted MMCRU 66-34 on Friday night. It marked the third district win by the Hawks and kept them at the top of the Class A District 1 standings. Big wins may be the main headlines from Homecoming week, but they weren't the only stories. A pep rally on Friday drew a big crowd of students and community members...
Rather than accepting a bid for painting and repairing the water tower, the Royal City Council decided to delay a decision so another firm can prepare a proposal for consideration next month. Representatives of Viking Industrial Painting, of Omaha, Neb., were in Royal on Sept. 15 and learned the city was considering proposals for work on the water tower. They surveyed the structure and asked the council for time to conduct a thorough inspection. "I know we came in very late. We realize you were...
The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School's website will become more accessible to district patrons and other users in the coming months. Following a presentation on Monday, school board members agreed to switch from Blackboard, the current website manager, to Apptegy. According to Superintendent Patrick Carlin, there have been issues with Blackboard and the agreement with them is about to expire. "We have been investigating options for a district app and website platform. Apptegy seems to be...
Open burning in the unincorporated parts of O'Brien County is prohibited indefinitely following a request granted Monday by the Iowa State Fire Marshal. The ban will be in place until dry and windy conditions dissipate. The request was submitted to state officials by O'Brien County Board of Supervisors Chair Dennis Vanden Hull, who did so with the support of all fire departments in the county. O'Brien County joins Sioux and Plymouth counties as the only ones in the state with open burning bans....
• Traffic Kirsten Faye Koele, Sheldon, Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device. Levi James Van Beek, Sanborn, Speeding. Alejandro Bonilla, Sheldon, No Proof of Insurance. Andrew August Sipila, St. Paul, Minn., Speeding. Francisco Andres Felix, Hull, Speeding. Ethan Todd Faust, Sutherland, Speeding. Heather M. Kirby, Fort Calhoun, Neb., Speeding. Francisco Javier Resendiz, Worthington, Minn., Speeding. Moises Picado, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. James Robert Fitzgerald, Sheldon, Speeding. Samantha Jo Unrau, Paullina, Speeding. Lexa L. Wri...
There's new royalty reigning over the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District. Kooper Ebel and Abby Kunzman were named king and queen during coronation Tuesday night. The duo was selected from the 10-member Homecoming court by their peers. Kunzman, of Hartley, is the daughter of Jill and Chad Kunzman. She is involved in volleyball, golf, softball, band, jazz band, student council and National Honor Society. She plans to attend the University of Iowa to become a dermatologist. Ebel, of...
Voters in the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District on Tuesday voted to extend the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) another decade. Of the 185 ballots cast, 59.5 percent were in support of the measure. Melvin was the only precinct to vote against it. "It's a great day to be a Hawk," said H-M-S Superintendent Patrick Carlin. "I'm very proud of all the communities that make up the H-M-S school district. This is a great opportunity to continue to make H-M-S even better for our...
The Hartley City Council on Monday heard a brief update on a proposed land easement compensation package related to a proposed pipeline. City Administrator Erica Haack and Superintendent of Public Works Jaron Benz recently met with a representative from Navigator CO2 Ventures LLC regarding a land easement for a proposed pipeline that would carry carbon dioxide gas from Midwest ethanol plants to an underground storage location in Illinois. Navigator's line would cross city-owned land that was...
The changing aesthetic on rolling hills throughout northwest Iowa can only mean one thing – harvest season is just around the corner. Soybean fields have been changing rapidly from green to gold over the past week. Alic Mohni, an agronomist with Growmark FS in Hartley, said local farmers are expecting varied yields thanks to extremely spotty rain totals throughout the region during the growing season. "We're going to get a little bit of everything," he said. "North of Hartley, things look p...
• Traffic Janyce Allison Brown, Lincoln, Neb., Speeding. Breanna Linn Bainbridge, Sioux City, Speeding. Nazareth Diallo Sutton, Dallas, Texas, Speeding. Ryan Mark Van Beek, Sanborn, Registration Violation. Wesley W. Hogan, Sanborn, Speeding. Ross Baker Boone, Orange City, Seatbelt Violation. Tyler Lynn Henderson, Hartley, Speeding. Roger Kryn Leth, Hartley, Seatbelt Violation. Ramiro Millan Gutierrez, Primghar, Speeding; No Valid Driver’s License. Juan Lopez Lopez, Worthington, Minn., No Valid Driver’s License. Maria Rosibel Aguirre Casti...
Homecoming festivities at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn kick off next Monday and run through Friday, when the Hawks take on MMCRU at Peterson Field at 7 p.m. Coronation is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 13 in the H-M-S Event Center at 7 p.m. The pep rally is set to begin Friday, Sept. 16 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 Morgan Grooters, of...
A rowdy night in Royal ended with a trip to jail for a local man who engaged in a six-hour standoff with law enforcement. According to the Clay County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 4 p.m. deputies were informed of a federal warrant for Timothy Steinbeck, 46, of Royal, for a narcotics violation. Deputies located Steinbeck at his residence, but he fled into the home before they could make contact with him. Steinbeck barricaded himself inside the dwelling, which necessitated the Iowa State...
Area residents are gearing up for another edition of the World's Greatest County Fair. The Clay County Fair returns with another packed lineup Sept. 10-18 in Spencer. The annual event drew 277,389 visitors last year, and fair manager Jeremy Parsons is hoping 2022's edition hits an even higher mark. "Our goal each year is to put on the best fair possible, and if the weather cooperates, we might have a chance to break an attendance record," he said. "But our focus is never on the attendance. It's...
