Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Daycare fundraising event planned
The Hartley Community Daycare Center has announced its 3rd Annual Love for the Daycare Fundraiser. The event will be held on Saturday, June 18 at the Hartley Community Center.
See the ad on Page 8 for more details.
Pool donation push in Hartley
It’s not too late to donate to Hartley’s new pool. The Hartley Community Pool Campaign is making a push for donations prior to the pool’s opening later this month.
See the ad on Page 8 for more details.
Corn-Fed Cricket summer open house is this weekend
The Corn-Fed Cricket in Hartley will host its summer open house on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11. The business is located on Highway 18.
See the ad on Page 5 for more details.
Special summer hours at Jackie’s Floral Center
Jackie’s Floral Center in Hartley recently announced new hours for the summer season.
See the ad on Page 5 for more details.
2 specials at Red’s
Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving two lunch specials on Wednesday, June 15 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
See the ad on Page 8 for more details.
Blood drive will be held June 22
LifeServe Blood Center will conduct a drive in Hartley on Wednesday, June 22. Blood can be donated between 12:30 and 5:30 p.m. at the Hartley Community Center. New donors are especially needed.
Appointments are required. Text LIFESERVE to 999-777, call (800) 287-4903 or visit lifeservebloodcenter.org to schedule yours.
Food distribution is June 15 at Trinity UCC in Hartley
The Food Bank of Iowa’s mobile pantry program will be conducted on Wednesday, June 15, from 4-6 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. The program is available free of charge and geared toward individuals 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.
Clay County Heritage to mark Iowa Museum Week
Clay County Heritage will be joining in a statewide celebration of Iowa’s museums by participating in Iowa Museum Week this June 6-12.
Iowa Museum Week is a social media event, raising awareness of the value of museums, with a different theme each day. Local residents can participate by following Clay County Heritage on Facebook, visiting the Heritage Center during the week and attending the Parker Museum Open House on Sunday, June 12.
Iowa Museum Week is an initiative of the Iowa Museum Association (IMA), of which Clay County Heritage is a member and Executive Director Shelby Nelsen is a board member. The IMA serves as a communication and resource hub, provides educational opportunities and advocates on behalf of the field.
Admission to the Clay County Heritage Center and the Parker Museum is always free thanks a sponsorship from Spencer Hy-Vee. For further questions regarding these events, call the Clay County Heritage Center at (712) 262-3304.
Emerald ash borer meeting June 15 at Lakeside Lab
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host an informational meeting concerning emerald ash borer on Wednesday, June 15, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Mahan Hall at Lakeside Laboratory. The site is located at 1838 Highway 86, Milford.
Emerald ash borer is a small beetle that kills all species of ash trees. The pest’s presence has been confirmed in Dickinson and Clay counties, and many others in Iowa.
The meeting will address homeowners’ questions and help guide them in deciding their next steps. Attendees can expect to learn how to identify emerald ash borer and signs of infestation in trees; what treatment options are available and how to know if a tree is a candidate for treatment; and ash tree identification and replacement options.
The meeting will feature Dr. Donald Lewis, ISU Professor and Extension Entomologist; Mike Kintner, Emerald Ash Borer Coordinator with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship; and Amber Geigle, Forestry Specialist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
This public meeting is free to attend but preregistration is requested as seating is limited. For more information and/or to preregister, call the Dickinson County Extension office at (712) 336-3488 or email [email protected].
Learn produce basics at Extension workshop
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host “Produce Basics” on Tuesday, June 21, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the 4-H Auditorium at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer. The program is free and open to all.
“Produce Basics” is a short workshop focused on storage, cleaning and preparing fresh produce, both fruits and vegetables, from garden to plate.
According to Sarah Dirks, Extension adult program coordinator in Clay County, the class will cover the basics of how to clean, store and prepare fresh fruits and veggies with an emphasis on food safety and nutrition. Amy Jones, Extension food and health specialist, will lead the hands-on workshop providing information and resources related to fresh produce.
There is no cost to attend the workshop but registration is requested online at https://go.iastate.edu/Q43D3N or via phone to (712) 262-2264.
For more information, contact Dirks at the same number or at [email protected].
Regular hours at Royal library
Hours at the Royal Public Library are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 3-5 p.m .; and Tuesday and Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
HLC food pantry
Current hours for the food pantry at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly are Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m. Everyone is allowed to come in and pick out their food, but masks are required.
Master Conservationist Program offered in Clay County
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Clay County Conservation Board will offer the Iowa Master Conservationist Program starting on Wednesday, June 22.
The program teaches about Iowa’s natural ecosystems and the diversity of conservation challenges and opportunities that exist in the region. Graduates of the course learn to make informed choices for leading and educating others to improve conservation in Iowa.
“The Master Conservationist program has seen a lot of popularity recently in surrounding counties, so we are excited to partner with our local conservation board to host this program in Clay County,” said Sarah Dirks, Extension Adult Program Coordinator.
The Master Conservationist program consists of approximately 12 hours of online curriculum and seven face-to-face learning sessions.
The online modules include lessons and resources from ISU subject-matter experts to be reviewed at participants’ own pace at home. Module topics include conservation history and science, understanding Iowa ecosystems, implementing conservation practices in human-dominated landscapes, and developing skills to help educate others about conservation practices.
The seven face-to-face learning sessions will build on the online lessons and be held at various nature and conservation locations in Clay County every Wednesday night from June 22-Aug. 3. Sessions start with a light meal at 5:30 p.m. Each face-to-face meeting will be led by local experts to demonstrate how the principles covered in the online curriculum play out locally.
Registration fee for the course is $40 which includes all course materials and a light supper at each in-person sessions. Register online at https://go.iastate.edu/MWNZUF or contact the Clay County Extension office at (712) 262-2264. The deadline to register is Friday, June 17.
For more information, contact Dirks at the same number or email [email protected].
