Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Hartley officials are hoping it was worth the wait to be picked for a study that will analyze the city's flooding issues. Superintendent of Public Works Jaron Benz on Monday informed the city council that Hartley was approved to be a part of the Silver Jackets Program. City officials applied several months ago, but thought they missed the cut after an extended period of silence from program coordinators. "We thought it had fallen flat and we were exploring other options," Benz said. "This...
An infrastructure improvement project in downtown Hartley yielded quite a hole on Monday. A crew from the city spent the better part of a day removing cement and digging out a sewer main under a portion of First Street Southeast directly south of the Stoplight Lounge. The old clay tile was replaced with completely new plastic pipe to improve the flow of wastewater from the bar and restaurant, which had experienced instances of backup during the past four months. According to Superintendent of...
• Traffic Harold Lee Moerman, Jr., Orange City, Registration Violation. Geremaniko Manirakiza, Syracuse, N.Y., Safety Regulations Violation; No Valid Commercial Driver’s License; Hours of Service Violation. Michael Lynn Groen, Little Rock, Speeding. Robert Holden Giometti, Denver, Colo., Registration Violation; Hours of Service Violation; Safety Regulations Violation. Darrin Richard Turek, Montgomery, Minn., Safety Regulations Violation. Jeffrey L. Van Meeteren, Sheldon, Violation of Child Restraint. Abigail Renee Legg, Spencer, Speeding. Jen...
There's no telling how many animals Bryan Nelson has processed during his 40-plus years at Nelson Locker, he just knows it's a lot. "The cutting is always the same," he said "One time I even butchered without an apron on to see if I couldn't get dirty. The only thing I got blood on was a little on my boots. You've gotta know when to sashay, I guess." All that accumulated muscle memory from slicing meat will be put to more leisurely pursuits soon. As of April 1, Nelson and his wife, Jodene, sold...
An ongoing effort to change the way members are elected to the Clay Central/Everly school board hit another snag recently. Board members on March 30 rescinded a resolution that changed the residential location requirements of district directors. According Board Secretary Diane White, CC/E "jumped the gun" in passing the changes in February. "We could not adopt the plan now," White said. "We had to rescind it and will put back on our Nov. 30, 2022, agenda to approve at that time." According to...
A massive commercial egg-laying facility near Harris is sitting vacant for the second time in seven years thanks to an outbreak of bird flu. According to Chloe Carson, communications director at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, 5 million birds were affected. All were destroyed, as per state and federal guidelines. She said regulations mandate the carcasses be composted or buried to reduce the risk of spreading of the virus. Workers at the multi-building complex located...
• Traffic Mohammad Farhad Afzali, Omaha, Neb., Speeding. Brittney R. Adkins, Marrero, La., Speeding; Serious Crime. Regina Ann Van Lenning, Fostoria, Speeding. Kevin Lynn Coffelt, Ardmore, Okla., Speeding. Mark Daniel Stewart, Jr., Aurelia, Registration Violation. Austin Lee Aden, Pomeroy, Axle Weight Violation. Bradley J. Konz, Granville, Speeding. Froilan Muniz Fraira, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Francisco Damian Ramirez, Storm Lake, Dark Windows; Use of Electronic Device. Charles E. Holmes, Sheldon, Excessive Number of Driving Lig...
Feathers won't be flying this year at county fairs across Iowa – for now, at least. Due to ongoing outbreaks of bird flu, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig last week issued an order canceling all live bird exhibitions at fairs and other gatherings of birds. The order also prohibits live birds from being sold or transferred at livestock auction markets, swap meets and exotic sales. Naig's order began immediately and is effective for a minimum of 30 days, and until 30 days have passed w...
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...
