Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Cabin Fever Golf is March 17
The Hartley Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Cabin Fever Golf event on Friday, March 17. Cost is $10 per green fee.
See the ad on Page 4 for more details.
Funeral association annual meeting
The O’Brien Cooperative Funeral Association will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, March 21 at the Hartley Community Center.
A hot catered meal will be served starting at 6 p.m. See the ad on Page 4 for more details.
Next Hartley Legion fish fry is March 17
The Hartley American Legion Family is once again hosting Friday night fish fries on March 17 and March 31. Fried Alaskan Pollock and several side options will be available.
The events will be held at the Hartley American Legion Hall from 5-7 p.m. See the ad on Page 6 for more details.
Tickets on sale for HCC VIP night
The Hartley Community Center will host its annual VIP fundraiser on Saturday, March 25. This year’s show will feature an improv comedy act.
Tickets can be purchased by calling (712) 728-2045 or contacting any community center board member. Tickets are also available at Treimer’s Insurance Agency in Hartley and 300 Acres at Business Corner near May City.
CC/E preschool, kindergarten round-up is March 14
Local students and parents are invited to check out what’s new at Clay Central/Everly Elementary on March 14 during the school’s preschool and kindergarten round-up.
Visitors will be able to meet the CC/E staff and tour the school’s updated facilities. Those unable to attend can still register for the 2023-24 school year by calling the elementary at (712) 933-2241.
See the ad on Page 6 for more details.
Red’s Catering menu
Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving three carryout specials on Wednesday, March 15 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m..
See the ad on Page 3 for more details.
Northwest Beer Fest is March 25
The Clay County Fair & Events Center will host Northwest Beer Fest on Saturday, March 25.
Beer sampling will be held from 4-7 p.m., with The Johnny Holm Band set to perform starting at 7 p.m.
See the ad on Page 6 for more details.
Grief recovery support group begins March 23
Warner Funeral Home is sponsoring “Circle of Care,” a six-week grief recovery support group for people grieving the death of a loved one. Each week the group will examine a different grief-related topic in a non-threatening setting where participants are encouraged but not forced to share their feelings and, in turn, receive support from others in attendance.
The group will begin meeting on Thursday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Occasions (formerly the Spencer Area Activity Center), 104 E Fourth St., in Spencer.
For more information or to register for the group, call Diane Sparks at Warner Funeral Home, (712) 262-3640.
Chicken meeting is Tuesday night in Everly
Everly residents are encouraged to attend a special council committee meeting on Tuesday, March 14 regarding the possibility of allowing chickens in town.
The meeting will be held at City Hall at 6 p.m. If you cannot participate and would like to provide comments, please call City Hall at (712) 834-2691 or email [email protected].
HLC food pantry open Wednesdays
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.
H-M-S menus
Monday, March 13: Breakfast – Cereal, pop tart (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Pizza, romaine salad, cherry tomatoes, apples.
Tuesday, March 14: Breakfast – Egg and cheese on biscuit, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hamburger on bun, fries, baked beans, applesauce.
Wednesday, March 15: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Crispito, lettuce/cheese, red peppers, corn, pineapple.
Thursday, March 16: Breakfast – Pancake and sausage bites, fruit, juice; Lunch – Italian pasta bake, breadstick, green beans, baby carrots, grapes.
Friday, March 17: No School – P/T Comp Day.
Milk is served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar offered daily.
CC/E menus
Thursday, March 9: Breakfast – Potato bowl, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Beef and gravy, green beans, banana, dinner roll.
Friday, March 10: Breakfast – Biscuit and gravy, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Grilled cheese, carrots, peaches, chocolate chip cookie.
Monday, March 13: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pizza, tossed salad, baby carrots, pears.
Tuesday, March 14: Breakfast – Scrambled egg, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Popcorn chicken, cauliflower, peaches, chocolate chip cookie.
Wednesday, March 15: Breakfast – Pizza, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Taco, refried beans, sidekick, churro.
Thursday, March 16: Breakfast – Blueberry muffin, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pork chopette, mashed potatoes, carrots, dinner roll, banana.
Friday, March 17: Breakfast – Donut, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Fish sandwich, corn, oranges.
Milk is served with each meal. Menus are subject to change at any time.
Grassley staff to hold local office hours
The staff of Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) will hold traveling office hours focused on the 2023 Farm Bill in 14 counties during the months of February and March. Iowans seeking information or wishing to share views on matters related to the Farm Bill may stop by to express their opinions during the scheduled hours.
Regional Director Jacob Bossman and Interim Regional Director Garrett Arbuckle will hold hours in Sutherland on Friday, March 10 from 10-11 a.m., at Gen. N.B. Baker Library, 315 Ash St. Staff from additional Iowa congressional offices are invited and expected to be in attendance. Grassley will not be present.
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.
Al Anon meetings scheduled
Al Anon meetings are held at the following locations each week:
Wednesday, 8 p.m., 511 Southmoor, Spencer; Thursday, 8 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Royal; Sunday, 7 p.m., Sanford Medical Center, 118 N 7th Ave., Sheldon.
All are welcome to attend.
Storm spotter training class
A storm spotter training program will be offered at Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon. The class is scheduled for Monday, March 20, from 6-8 p.m. in Room A116 on the NCC campus.
The class, which is being offered at no cost by the four-county emergency management agencies, will teach participants to identify threatening weather. Environmental emergencies to be covered include tornadoes, lightning, floods and hail.
Preregistration is required. To register call NCC at (800) 352-4907 and ask for Continuing Education, or register online.
