04/29/21: Area Happenings & Accomplishments

Over 120 lives impacted by blood donors

LifeServe Blood Center collected 38 products during a blood drive held at the Hartley Community Center on Wednesday, April 21. Those blood products can help save over 120 patients who may need them.

The next blood drive in Hartley is scheduled for Wednesday, June 23, from 12:30-5:30 p.m., at the Hartley Community Center.

NWI fishing report

The walleye season is closed on Spirit, East Okoboji and West Okoboji Lake. Many of the courtesy docks are not in place.

East Okoboji Lake: The water temperature was 45 degrees last Thursday.

Lost Island Lake: Anglers have been successful with yellow perch and a few other species this spring. Yellow perch, good. Bluegill, fair. Black crappie, fair.

Minnewashta Lake: Black crappie, fair. A nice crappie bite can be found with a little bit of movement around the lake.

Spirit Lake: The water temperature was 44 degrees last Thursday.

West Okoboji Lake: The water temperature was 44 degrees last Thursday.

Respond to 'No Activity' notices

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is encouraging Iowans who receive a "No Activity" mailing from his office to respond quickly.

Registered voters who did not participate in the 2020 general election will soon receive the mailing to confirm their residential address. Those who do not respond will continue to be listed as inactive voters until they participate in an election or update their voter registration.

Clay County 4-H Bow Wow Basics to be held May 2

The Clay County 4-H dog project area is offering an educational opportunity for all 4-H youth and parents/guardians interested in the dog project area.

This informational event, Bow Wow Basics, will be held at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Clay County Office, 110 W. 4th Street in Spencer, on Sunday, May 2 at 4:30 p.m. 4-H members should bring a copy of their dog's current rabies vaccination certificate with veterinarian signature, but please no dogs at this event.

Bow Wow Basics will provide an overview of the summer dog obedience training sessions including agility, rally and handling information. The youth will learn what is needed for supplies and equipment as well as what to expect before summer training classes begin in June. If a dog project member is not able to attend Bow Wow Basics, he or she needs to contact the ISU Extension and Outreach Clay County Office at (712) 262-2264 to sign up for the summer sessions.

The Right Lead Program will again be available for new dog project area members. This program, sponsored by Homestead Small Animal Practice, provides a complimentary collar and leash to new members so that the dogs will have properly fitting equipment. The fitting for the collars and leashes will take place during the first and second week of classes only, on June 7 and June 14.

4-H dog obedience classes will begin on Monday, June 7. First-, second- and third-year project members will meet at 6:30 p.m., and classes will begin at 7:30 p.m. for the novice and advanced project area members. Additional classes will begin in July for agility, rally and handling following the obedience class.

Contact the ISU Extension and Outreach Clay County Office at (712) 262-2264 or check the website for exact dates and times of all classes.

Monster trucks coming to Clay County

For the first time ever, the superstars of the Monster Truck Racing League are set to smash through the Clay County Fair Grandstand on May 15.

The event will feature some of the top pro monster trucks in the world doing wheelies, donuts, full-throttle racing and a no time-limited freestyle showdown on an outdoor track.

The event features giant national TV monster trucks including King Krunch, Backdraft, Muddy Girl, Nitro Hornet and more. Plus, Extreme pro quads, monster truck ride experience and the Monster Truck Fan Zone.

Gates open May 15 at 10:30 a.m., with the show starting at 1 p.m. The show last approximately 2-2 1/2 hours. The event is rain or shine.

Entertainment is subject to change without notice.

No outside food, drinks or coolers allowed. Food and drink available for purchase on-site.

Tickets are available online at http://www.midwestix.com, by phone at 515-244-2771, or in person at the Events Center Box Office.