Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
MCFD postpones soup supper
Firemen in May City will host their annual soup supper on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 5-7:30 p.m. This is postponed from Feb. 13. See the ad on Page 3 for more details.
Food distribution Feb. 17 at Trinity UCC
The Food Bank of Iowa’s mobile pantry program will be conducted on Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 4-6 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. The program is available free of charge and geared toward individuals who are in need of food assistance.
Participants are asked to stay in their vehicles and line up on the east side of the parking lot. The food will be brought to you as you drive under the canopy.
K.C. free throw contest is Feb. 21
All boys and girls ages 9-14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2021 Knights of Columbus free throw championship. The competition will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at H-M-S High School in Hartley. COVID-related guidelines will be observed.
All participants are required to have written parental consent. Entry forms will be available through local school athletic departments.
Next blood drive in Hartley is Feb. 24
The next Hartley community blood drive is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 12:30-5:30 p.m. at the Hartley Community Center. New donors are especially needed.
Set up your donation appointment by texting LIFESERVE to 999-777, calling (800) 287-4903 or visiting lifeservebloodcenter.org.
Full moon hike Feb. 27 at PHC
Get outside and enjoy the moonlight on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. This O’Brien County Conservation naturalist-led hike will be held at the Prairie Heritage Center and will have you exploring the night sky under February’s full moon.
Participants will look at constellations, explore animal sounds and share some stories about the night sky. Participants will want to dress warmly for the weather as the program will be held outdoors. If there is enough snow, snowshoes will be available or participants may bring their own. The group will depart for the hike from the Prairie Heritage Center parking lot. This program is available at no cost and is open to people of all ages.
For more information, contact Abbie Parker at (712) 295-7200.
HLC food pantry
Current hours for the food pantry at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly are Mondays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m. Please knock on the church door and food will be brought out to you.
H-M-S menus
Monday, Feb. 15: Breakfast – Cereal, granola bites (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Pizza, romaine salad, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers (9-12), apples.
Tuesday, Feb. 16: Breakfast – Egg/cheese biscuit, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken nuggets, chips (9-12), baked beans, baby carrots, pears.
Wednesday, Feb. 17: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Tomato soup/crackers, grilled cheese, celery, bananas.
Thursday, Feb. 18: Breakfast – Waffles, sausage (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Scalloped potatoes/ham, breadstick, peas, bread (9-12), mixed fruit.
Friday, Feb. 19: Breakfast – Omelet, toast, fruit/juice; Lunch – Fish sticks, mashed potatoes, green beans, strawberries, roll.
Milk served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar served with lunch.
Between the Covers reading Liane Moriarty’s ‘Little Big Lies’
Between the Covers book club will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m., in the front room of Hartley Public Library to discuss Liane Moriarty’s book, “Little Big Lies.”
“Little Big Lies” follows three women, all parents of kindergarten students at Pirriwee Public, and each with her own secret. Madeline is a force to be reckoned with and enjoys a good fight, Celeste is a beautiful woman that makes people stop and stare, and single mom Jane is sad beyond her years and harbors secret doubts about her son accused of choking a fellow classmate. Now someone is dead and who did what is anyone’s guess.
Everyone is invited to join in a discussion on the book by the Australian author of “What Alice Forgot.” For more information about the group, call (712) 928-2080.
Be an astronaut during Moon Adventure Game
Ever dream of being an astronaut? The O’Brien County Conservation Board invites families or groups to experience being one by playing the Moon Adventure Game on Friday, Feb. 19, at the Prairie Heritage Center.
Presented by the NISE Network, the game is a fictional story grounded in actual NASA science and research about what people in the future may need to work and live on the moon. Players will work through a series of challenges due to a moonquake that has created some major issues. They will quickly need to work together to solve the issues and restore systems that allow them to survive.
Families or groups will need to reserve a time. Time slots are available from 4-7:45 p.m. Each group will have their own time slot to work through the series of challenges.
For more information visit prairieheritagecenter.org, or contact naturalist Abbie Parker at (712) 295-7200 or [email protected].
CC/E menus
Monday, Feb. 15: Breakfast – Cereal, fruit, juice; Lunch – Beef vegetable soup, baby carrots, dinner roll, strawberry cup.
Tuesday, Feb. 16: Breakfast – French toast, fruit, juice; Lunch – Mr. Rib, French fries, baked beans, peaches.
Wednesday, Feb. 17: Breakfast – Banana muffin, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken patty, waffle, carrots, pineapple.
Thursday, Feb. 18: Breakfast – Egg biscuit, fruit, juice; Lunch – Tater tot casserole, green beans, dinner roll, banana.
Friday, Feb. 19: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Pizza crunchers, broccoli, tossed salad, applesauce.
New hours at Royal library
The Royal Public Library has expanded its hours. New hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 3-5 p.m .; and Tuesday and Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Due to COVID-19, the library will remain locked. Please call (712) 933-5500 or knock at the door during open hours. Social distancing practices will remain and masks will be required.
Farm Bill meetings offered in area
Iowa producers have until March 15 to make their annual election for Price Loss Coverage or Agriculture Risk Coverage (at the individual or county levels) under the 2018 Farm Bill.
This annual decision impacts the 2021 crop year, consistent with the 2018 Farm Bill. Similar annual decisions for the 2022 and 2023 crops will coincide with the final two years of the bill.
In order to help Iowans understand their options for 2021, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will hold in-person meetings throughout northwest Iowa in February through early March, as well as offer virtual webinars for those who cannot attend in person.
Current in-person meetings are scheduled at these locations:
• Tuesday, Feb. 23, 9:30 a.m., ISU Extension and Outreach Cherokee County Office, 209 Centennial Drive, Cherokee; Preregister to (712) 225-6196.
• Tuesday, March 2, 5:30 p.m., Dordt University Ag Stewardship Center, 3648 U.S. 75, Sioux Center; Preregister to (712) 737-4230.
• Tuesday, March 9, 9:30 a.m., Community Room, Dickinson County Fairgrounds, 1602 15th Street, Spirit Lake; Preregister to (712) 336-3488.
• Thursday, March 11, 9:30 a.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 311 2nd Avenue W, Spencer; Pre-register to (712) 262-2264.
If you would prefer to attend a virtual learning session, visit the Ag Decision Maker Farm Bill information and resources webpage at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/info/farmbill.html. Additional questions can be directed to Wright at (712) 223-1574 or [email protected].
