Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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• Traffic Steven Ronald Shelton, Spirit Lake, Gross Weight Violation, 2 counts. Larry Shuck, Jr., Sutherland, Failure to Maintain Control. Tyler Dean Nelson, Sioux City, Speeding. Tabitha Nicole McHugh, Sheldon, Speeding. Osvaldo Santiago Cuin, Sheldon, Registration Violation. Bobby J. Shipler, Algona, Seatbelt Violation. Jada Meta Marie Whaley, Moville, Violation of Restricted License; Speeding. Patrick Eamonn Burnett, Genoa City, Wis., Speeding. Jay L. Lundt, Omaha, Neb., Speeding. Tony Lundquist, Paullina, Seatbelt Violation. Daisy K. Wanyon...
Editor's note: Complete coverage of Wednesday's board hearing will be featured in the Dec. 9 edition of the Sentinel-News. The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn school board on Wednesday voted to sell the former elementary building for $100. The lone bid came from Mike Reese, of Hestia Investments, who originally met with the board Nov. 15 to express interest in the Hartley property. The board in October had agreed to proceed with demolition of the building after no offers were made regarding future...
Landowners in O'Brien and Clay counties will soon be able to learn more about a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline that would impact Iowa and four other states. O'Brien County residents are invited to an informational meeting about the project on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at Crossroads Pavilion Event Center in Sheldon, while Clay County's meeting is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 13 at the Clay County Event Center. Both events kick off at noon. The gatherings will be hosted by the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) a...
A former Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn school administrator is once again seeking a seat under the golden dome in Des Moines. Lynn Evans, of Aurelia, on Monday announced his candidacy for the Republican Party's nomination in Iowa Senate District 3. Evans previously sought the GOP's nomination in Iowa House District 3 during the 2020 primary, but lost to eventual winner Rep. Dennis Bush, R-Cleghorn. "During my career I have had the opportunity to lead school districts and serve communities in O'Brien, O...
Voters in the upcoming special election for Iowa Senate District 1 are in for a contest. Democrat Mark Lemke, of Spirit Lake, last week filed papers to get on the Dec. 14 ballot. His candidacy marks the first time a Democrat has run in District 1 since its was formed following the last round of redistricting in 2012. "I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Iowa State Senate," he said in a news release. "The Republicans who control the Legislature are out of touch and are not representing...
A new guidance curriculum introduced at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary complements the academic side of students' educational experience. Counselor Kristin Triplett has begun implementing "Second Step," a social-emotional curriculum that focuses on life skills and workforce readiness for all students. According to Principal Ashley Benz, the curriculum builds on the following skills: empathy, emotion management, problem solving, impulse control, calming down, communication and assertiveness....
It doesn't take much to win elected office when nobody is running. Just ask Barb Trierweiler. With three write-in votes, the Rossie woman won the Clay Central/Everly Director District 5 seat during the Nov. 2 election. She accepted the position without hesitation and was sworn in Monday night. "I was not at all surprised," she said. "I was happy to take it, because I don't know who they'd get to fill it if I said no." Incumbent District 5 Board Member Steve Kracht opted not to seek re-election...
The former Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn elementary school may get a reprieve from the wrecking ball. At their October meeting, board members had agreed to proceed with plans to have the building demolished. But after hearing a presentation on Monday from a firm interested in acquiring the former school, they agreed to schedule a public hearing on Dec. 1 to decide whether to sell it and, if so, to entertain bids from interested parties. Superintendent Patrick Carlin explained that the demolition proces...
Elaine Leusink can't forget every detail that happened on May 22, 2006 no matter how hard she tries. "Our family lives with this loss every single day," she told a gym full of students, veterans and other guests during a community Veterans Day program at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn. "There's a constant hole in my heart, and days like today are hard." Leusink, of Sioux Center, holds many titles, the most profound of which is Gold Star Mother. She lost her son, Lance Cpl. William J. (BJ) Leusink,...
An Iowa House district that doesn't exist yet already has a contested election race. Zach Dieken, of rural Granville, on Monday announced his candidacy for the Republican Party's nomination in the new Iowa House District 5. Dieken, a married father of one, is an Iowa State Trooper who has worked in law enforcement for 10 years. "As a state trooper and substitute teacher I care deeply for our communities and the future of our great state," Dieken said in a news release. "Within the last two...
It's safe to assume Dave Rowley can start looking for temporary housing in Des Moines. The Spirit Lake Republican won his party's nomination during a special convention in Okoboji last Thursday. Rowley topped Barb Clayton, also of Spirit Lake, in the two-person contest and will now be on the special election ballot Dec. 14 to fill a vacancy in Iowa Senate District 1. "I am honored today to be chosen as the Republican candidate for Senate District 1," Rowley said in a news release. "As a long...
• Traffic Grasiela Doty, Alton, Seatbelt Violation. Samantha Dorothy Edwards, Sheldon, Trespass-1st Degree. Alonso Cota Bustillos, Jr., Sioux City, Speeding. Shannon Elizabeth Hatch, Spirit Lake, Use of Electronic Device. Lisa Kay Jenkins, Wolfe City, Texas, Speeding. Joshua William Stanley, Paullina, No Proof of Insurance. Daryl Winslow Ellerby, Lexington, S.C., Speeding. Alejandro Bonilla, Sheldon, Seatbelt Violation. Daniel Dean Winchell, Cherokee, Speeding. McCadden M. Ball, Lewistown, Ill., Dark Windows. Tyler Jacob Schons, Sanborn, No V...
A pair of dogs that attacked an elderly man will be allowed to remain inside Everly limits following a decision Monday by the city council. Resident Al Grigg was walking on a trail in Everly Community Park on Nov. 3 when two Belgian Malinois dogs, which look similar to German Shepherds, approached him. He stopped, but the dogs still bit him on his arm and leg, drawing blood. The dogs' owner, Adrian Myers, was charged with violating the city's vicious animal ordinance and ordered to remove or...
The process of finalizing the revised Royal code of ordinances will take a little bit longer to complete. City council members voted to not approve the first reading of the new ordinances on Nov. 10. The main item of concern discussed during the public hearing was weight limits on residential streets. City Clerk Barb Fletcher and Mayor Josh Toft began the hearing by explaining the reasons and process for revising the entire code book and some of the changes. “Most of it is the same,” Fletcher noted. “Our goal was to make it easier to under...
With her term drawing to a close, Royal Council Member Arlene Wimmer has been reminiscing about past council achievements and memories as she prepares to hand over her chair at year's end. Wimmer's decision to join the council came more than two decades ago when she was asked to run as a write-in candidate in 1999. "I decided to give it a go and I won the seat, and I have served for 20 years," she recalled. Throughout the years Wimmer has been on numerous council committees, including nuisances...
As the Everly Heritage Museum's creators gathered items to build a worthy gallery of memories for the community, they knew the grand opening would need to be a magnificent affair. Committee members Connie Goeken and Mike Monnahan went to their musical roots and remembered Everly Community Education (ECE) concerts from years past. From the late 80's through early 90's, talented local musicians came together to share the stage and promote arts and education within the Everly community in a big...
Everly's history now has a home. After more than two years of planning, the Everly Heritage Museum is set to host its grand opening on Friday and Saturday. The building, located directly south of the library on Main Street, is home to a variety of displays ranging from Everly Cattlefeeders memorabilia and trophies, collectables from former businesses, and tributes to local veterans. Steering committee member Connie Goeken said the grand opening will be a big day for Everly. The idea for the...
Tim Overmire is hoping a lifelong interest in politics translates into elected office. The Hartley-area farmer and seed dealer on Saturday was selected as the Republican Party's nominee for the upcoming O'Brien County Supervisor District 1 special election. Overmire defeated Justin McCarty during a special GOP nominating convention at the courthouse in Primghar, 22 delegates to McCarty's 8. "I've always been interested in government, even back in high school," Overmire said. "It's an...
Residents in Iowa Senate District 1 will decide Zach Whiting's successor during a special election Dec. 14. Gov. Kim Reynolds set the date for the vote last week. Whiting, a Republican from Spirit Lake, resigned from his District 1 post Oct. 30 due to an impending move to Texas, where he has accepted a job with a conservative think tank. As of Tuesday morning, two Republicans – Dave Rowley and Barb Clayton, both of Spirit Lake – had announced campaigns to succeed Whiting. No Democrats have ste...
Two current Iowa lawmakers are running for re-election next year, albeit in different districts. Reps. Megan Jones, R-Sioux Rapids, and Dennis Bush, R-Cleghorn, announced last week they would seek re-election in 2022. Jones currently represents Iowa House District 2 while Bush represents House District 3; however, both will be in different territories when the new redistricting maps take effect next year. Jones will be in House District 6 while Bush will reside in House District 13. Rep. Gary...
The winning bid for Hartley's new lift station came as a pleasant surprise to council members on Monday night. GM Contracting, Inc., of Lake Crystal, Minn., submitted a bid of $502,006.46 for replacement and construction of the lift station. The project was originally estimated at $908,570 without engineering, administrative and legal fees. Other bids received were from Vander Pol Excavating at $739,308 and Hulstein Excavating at $773,983. "We had some smokin' hot bids," said engineer Josh...
• Traffic Keegan Douglas Driggs, Sheldon, Registration Violation. Ethan Anderson, Sheldon, Seatbelt Violation. Shelby Kathryn Martin, Remsen, Speeding. Moses Joshua Chavez, Houston, Texas, No Valid Driver’s License; Failure to Maintain Control. Duanenisha Labrenda Jackson, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Adan Ramirez Merlos, Grand Rapids, Mich., Use of Electronic Device. John George Nitz, Aurora, Ill., Speeding. Jacob J. Schnider, Sheldon, No Proof of Insurance. Daisy A. Culler, Spencer, Speeding. Larry Fatiki Alokoa, Sibley, No Valid...
The only contested race on local ballots had a photo finish Tuesday. Incumbent Hartley City Council members Mary Westphalen and Ron Hengeveld, along with newcomer Nick Galm, won the three open seats on the ballot. They edged Greg Cotter and incumbent Council Member Brian Myers to secure four-year terms. Incumbent Mayor Rodney Ahrenstorff was unopposed on Tuesday's ballot and won re-election. Unofficial vote totals for the five council candidates were: Westphalen, 194 (26.3 percent); Hengeveld,...
A passion that started in motherhood has grown into a profession for Rachel McDaniel. The Hartley woman recently opened Central Homeopathy, LLC, in the former HartleYoga building next to Jackie's Floral Center. Though she's starting small, McDaniel is looking forward to growing her clientele base in the months and years to come. "This has really just seemed to fit for me," she said. "From top to bottom, really. Homeopathy is really beautiful for mental and physical issues that are hard to deal w...
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