Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Residents in Clay and O'Brien counties will be greeted by a smattering of competitive and non-competitive races when they fill out their ballots during the June 7 primary election. Republicans will use the most ink when they cast their votes, as Democratic filings were few and far between. Locally, the most heated race has seven Republican candidates vying for three nominations to the Clay County Board of Supervisors. All other competitive primary races are for statehouse nominations. • O...
A long-standing tradition at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School is taking on a different look. Instead of the usual eighth grade graduation ceremony, an awards/commitment event will recognize the accomplishments of all students in grades 5-8, with a special focus on those advancing to high school. "We've had lots of conversation and feel we've come up with an awesome opportunity to honor our students, especially the eighth graders," said Principal Corey Ramsey during the board meeting on...
Get your baskets ready – it's that time of year again! Three community egg hunts are planned in Hartley, Everly and Royal next month. As always, local kids are encouraged to turn out with sharp eyes and big baskets. Royal: The first egg hunt is slated for Saturday, April 9 in Royal. Hosted by Royal Community Action, things kick off at 10 a.m. in Royal City Park. Kids ages 0-12 are invited, and everyone will get a chance to meet the Easter Bunny during the event. Hartley: As is tradition, The Cit...
A three-person panel confirmed on Tuesday that a candidate in Iowa Senate District 3 is indeed eligible to run for the seat. Republican District 3 candidate Lynn Evans, of Aurelia, filed a challenge to GOP opponent Anthony LaBruna's candidacy on the grounds that LaBruna didn't have residency in Iowa for one year as required by state law. However, the State Objection Panel comprised of Secretary of State Paul Pate, Auditor Rob Sand and Attorney General Tom Miller ruled LaBruna was eligible for...
• Traffic Mohammad Farhad Afzali, Omaha, Neb., Speeding. Amanda Lory Leikvold, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Jacob Wayne Foote, Boyden, Speeding. Dalton Joseph Swanson, Hartley, Speeding. Eric Anthony Durband, Sheldon, No Proof of Insurance. Parish Maurice Walters, Bridgeville, Del., Speeding. Kyran Lee Schuknecht, Sanborn, Trespass. David Beau Freese, Lyons, Neb., Speeding. Nolan Lee Fisher, Ashton, No Valid Driver’s License; Speeding; No Proof of Insurance. Derek Aaron Rice, Primghar, Dark Windows. Bryce Malachi Ortega, Sanborn, Seatb...
Last Legion fish fry April 8 in Hartley The American Legion Family of Arthur W. Kirchhoff Post #288 will host its third and final fish fry on Friday, April 8. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. Summer rec program needs volunteers The summer baseball and softball program in Hartley is need of coaches and umpires for the summer season. The rec department is also in need of a director. See the ads on Page 3 for more details. 2 entrees at Red’s Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving two entrees on Wednesday, April 6 from 11 a.m...
An investigation that began as a turkey poaching case last fall has concluded with five individuals pleading guilty to 48 wildlife charges and assessed nearly $83,000 in fines and liquidated damages. State conservation officers were executing a search warrant at the home of Devon Lewis, 26, of rural Washta, on Nov. 21 when they discovered evidence of other poaching activity. Once an additional search warrant was secured, investigators uncovered evidence of a year-round poaching network...
A group of Hartley-area residents is hoping to pave a future for a community trail in the City With a Heart. A quintet comprised of Dave Vander Broek, Dan and Justin McCarty, Nicole Shaffer and Laura Mohni have been investigating building a trail around Hartley for the past three months. So far the group has been informing civic groups and other local officials about their idea, which they feel would be an important addition to the community. "I think it's been enthusiastically received so...
It's here. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship on Monday confirmed that an infestation of the emerald ash borer (EAB) was discovered in rural Paullina and in Spencer. In addition to O'Brien and Clay counties, state officials also announced Monday the invasive pest was found in Forest City in Hancock County. Osceola and Dickinson counties are two of 10 Iowa counties without a confirmed EAB infestation. Others include: Plymouth, Woodbury, Monona, Emmet, Palo Alto, Kossuth,...
School budgeting involves more than dollars and cents, property tax levies and unspent balances. A budget is also supposed to reflect those who are served by a school district. The 2022-23 certified budget approved by the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn school board is intended to serve the needs of its students. Superintendent Patrick Carlin explained during Monday's board meeting that the budget – specifically the general fund or operating budget – funds staff and resources to accomplish that goa...
A new face is greeting patrons at the Hartley Public Library. Karen Schlenger took over the director position in late February. A northwest Iowa native, she and her husband, Tod, have called the City With a Heart home for around a year. So far, Schlenger has enjoyed meeting new people in her new gig. She believes libraries are important assets to the community and was eager to grow in the director's position. "I think libraries bring the community together," she said. "I love libraries and love...
• Traffic Eric Jon Erickson, Estherville, Following Too Close. Lisa Marie Fernholz, Sutherland, No Valid Driver’s License. Jordan Ricardo Pulido Diaz, Hartley, No Valid Driver’s License; Speeding. Jordan Leon Garces, Sanborn, Speeding. Johnny A. Bandomo, Albert City, No Valid Driver’s License. Megan Elizabeth Youngers, Sheldon, Seatbelt Violation. Joseph Paul Copen, Hartley, No Valid Driver’s License. Haylee Martin, Sheldon, Minor in Possession Tobacco. Ramos Ramos Morales, Worthington, Minn., No Valid Driver’s License. Michael Thomas Kolb...
The Hartley City Council on March 14 fielded annual updates from two local entities. Hartley Community Daycare Center Director Kaity Pedley gave a rundown of activities at the local facility over the past year. She reported that the daycare is operating at full capacity and is fully staffed. "We have a really good core staff, which is really great," she said. Pedley said the Department of Human Services is offering retention bonuses to staff members that qualify, which has helped the facility...
The Everly City Council is looking to make things much louder during weather emergencies. Members on Monday discussed repair and potential replacement of the city’s eastside siren. The warning mechanism failed to work during a severe weather situation in December, which concerned city leaders. The council directed City Clerk Kristi Fliss to invite RC Systems to Everly to evaluate the siren. Once the company gives its assessment, the council will move forward with repair or replacement based on recommendations. “I was disturbed to hear [ea...
All facets of staffing at Hartley's new pool took center stage on Monday during the city council's meeting. The council hired Pam Mohni as manager at a salary of $9,270, plus $10 per hour for teaching swimming lessons. Mohni, who has served as the pool manager for several years, was the lone applicant for the position. Additionally, the council discussed lifeguard wages. The initial starting wage of $8.50 has been advertised recently, with the city responsible for covering training and...
A local favorite is back this weekend following an extended absence. The Hartley Community Center's annual VIP Night will be held on Saturday, March 19 at the local facility. It marks the first such event since 2019, as the COVID-19 pandemic shelved the fundraiser in 2020 and 2021. HCC Director Brittany Dolphin said she and the board are thrilled to welcome folks back Saturday night. "We've seen a great response in ticket sales and have sold more than we have in previous years," she said. "We...
The Everly Heritage Museum is playing host to a traveling exhibit highlighting a unique period in women's sports. The museum recently announced that "6-on-6 Basketball and the Legacy of Girls' and Women's Sport in Iowa" will be calling the facility home now through June 5. The exhibit is on loan from the University of Iowa Women's Archives and has previously made stops in much larger cities like Ames, Ottumwa, Iowa City and Mount Vernon. "It was very serendipitous that we ended up with this and...
Iowa confirmed its third case of the highly pathogenic bird flu last Friday at a Taylor County egg-laying facility. Approximately 920,000 laying hens were destroyed following the discovery. Earlier this month, a backyard flock in Pottawattamie County and a 50,000-bird commercial turkey flock in Buena Vista County were found to have the virus. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is extremely contagious and deadly among birds. The virus wreaked havoc in Iowa in 2015, leading to the...
Commercial and property insurance proposals were considered by the Royal City Council at its meeting on March 9. Spencer Insurance Services submitted quotes from two insurance companies. The quote from EMC Insurance Companies, the current carrier, is $15,468; coverage through Iowa Communities Assurance Pool was quoted at $11,927 plus a maximum of $2,603 for worker’s compensation insurance, bringing the total to $14,530. Community Insurance in Spencer submitted a quote from Iowa Municipal Insurance, Ltd. for $13,221. According to discussion, t...
• Traffic Daniel Kenneth Vander Pool, II, Paullina, Registration Violation; No Proof of Insurance; Careless Driving. Shaun Michael Fox, Sheldon, Safety Regulations Violation. Adolfo Fredy Francisco Martinez, Los Angeles, Calif., Speeding; No Valid Driver’s License. Sherman Lee Plank, Oronoco, Minn., Axle Weight Violation, 3 Counts. Morgan Leigh Huls, Sibley, Registration Violation. Laura Ann Kremer, Sheldon, Registration Violation. Nyden Thompson, Sutherland, Speeding. Corbith David Steele, Sheldon, Minor in Possession of Alcohol. Joshua Ogh...
Students at Clay Central/Everly Elementary may find themselves on candid camera soon. The school board on Feb. 28 discussed the installation of cameras in hallways and other locations. According to Superintendent Kevin Wood, the devices would help with behavior interventions and are already in use on the district's buses. The camera system will be paid for by Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds, which are federal dollars that were made available to schools during the...
Work at Hartley's new pool is forging ahead at full speed as winter transitions to spring. Passersby on South Central Avenue will notice the bathhouse is up while construction of the pool itself continues on schedule. According to Hartley Superintendent of Public Works Jaron Benz, things are in line for the facility to be open by June 1. "There are probably a few items that are going to be nip and tuck before opening, but they aren't things that are going to hold up the actual opening," he...
A menace that crashed the poultry industry in 2015 has returned to the Hawkeye State. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the USDA on Monday announced a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Buena Vista County. The virus was found in a commercial 50,000-head turkey flock, which was destroyed. "[We] are working diligently with producers to trace back, control and eradicate this disease from our state," Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said in...
What is there for youth to do on an early spring Saturday afternoon? For over 40 area youth, showing up at Locomotion Lanes in Sanborn to bowl is the answer. A youth bowling program was in existence at the Sanborn bowling center before Bert van Dam became owner in 2019. But his background, as well as interest by area adults, has prompted a more concerted effort to build enthusiasm for bowling. "I've always bowled. It's a family thing," van Dam said. "You can do it with your kids." According to...
• Traffic Montana Lynn Folven, Primghar, Registration Violation. Joannabie S. Christensen, Sheldon, Speeding; Driving While Suspended. Geovani Gabriel Rohlfsen, Paullina, Minor Using Tobacco. Breanna Renay Watters, Ashton, Registration Violation. Laura Isabela Caceres Cardova, Paris, Texas, No Proof of Insurance; No Valid Driver’s License; Speeding. Brian Louis Dobrich, Waukesha, Wis., Speeding. Anthony Charles Smith, Akron, Speeding; Seatbelt Violation. Reid McClaren, Primghar, Speeding. Darwin Jon Hohbach, Sheldon, No Proof of Insurance. Bry...
