Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Free outdoor movie at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church next week
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley will host a free outdoor family movie night on Wednesday, July 12, at sundown.
The showing will follow the “No Pool, Big Problem” event slated for that evening. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and popcorn and treats will be provided.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Red’s Catering menu
Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving four carryout specials on Wednesday, July 12 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
See the ad on Page 3 for more details.
2023-24 registration is July 25 at CC/E Elementary
Registration for the 2023-24 school year at Clay Central/Everly Elementary will be held on Tuesday, July 25 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sign-up will be for grades PK-6 only.
See the ad on Page 3 for more details.
Summer activities at Hartley library
Hartley Public Library’s summer reading program continues every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. All ages are welcome. Summer reading logs will be available and handed out to the participants and each participant will be able to choose their individual goals, such as chapters, minutes or books. All participants are encouraged to challenge themselves.
The theme this year is “Iditaread” and as goals are met, the kids will be able to move their sled dog along an Iditarod dogsled trail to mark their progress and prizes will be awarded for each goal met.
New patrons are welcome to utilize the library and keep children reading over the summer.
The Between the Covers Book Club selection for July is “The Key to Everything” by Valerie Fraser Luesse. Newcomers are always welcome. You can pick up your copy to read from the library. The book club will meet at the library on Tuesday, July 25 at 5 p.m.
The library will be showing “80 for Brady” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11. The film is rated PG-13.
The O’Brien County naturalist will be at the summer reading program at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12.
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.
August farmland leasing meetings scheduled
Farmland Leasing Meetings for agriculture property owners, tenants, ag business representatives and lenders will be held at nine locations throughout northwest Iowa in early August.
Each workshop will discuss current survey farmland value and lease rate trends; methods for determining a fair 2024 ag lease rate; conservation practices; farmland lease party communications, taxes and legalities; and other important issues impacting 2024 lease rates that contribute to key farm management decisions.
“These meetings are designed for both ag property owners and tenants,” said Gary Wright, farm management specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “We will focus greatly on landowner and tenant information such as rental rates and land values. Net farm income is projected to decline, following a couple fairly robust years. 2023 operating margins are experiencing the combination of higher production costs while facing softening market prices for some commodities. Successful ag decision-makers will want to gain the most current and accurate information as they finalize 2023 and look towards the 2024 crop year.”
The closest workshop options for this area include:
• Tuesday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m., Aurelia Community Center, 235 Main Street, Aurelia; Register to (712) 225-6196 or (712) 732-5056.
• Thursday, Aug. 3, 9 a.m., ISU Extension and Outreach Sioux County Office, 400 Central Avenue NW, Orange City; Register to (712) 737-4230.
• Monday, Aug. 7, 9 a.m. – ISU Extension and Outreach Dickinson County Office, 1600 15th Street, Spirit Lake; Preregister to (712) 336-3488.
• Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2 p.m. – 4-H Auditorium, Clay County Fairgrounds, 800 West 18th Street, Spencer; Register to (712) 262-2264.
Meetings are approximately 2-1/2 hours in length and all registrants receive a leasing arrangement book, as well as access to research-based resources from ISU Extension and Outreach. Specific topic depth and breadth at each meeting will vary to best suit participants’ needs and wants, but individuals need only attend one meeting.
There is a $20 per individual or $30 per couple registration fee for those who register with the Extension office hosting the meeting at least two days prior to the workshop date.
“We encourage individuals to call in and register so that we can have adequate space and materials prepared,” Wright said. “We do not want to turn anyone away or run short on leasing books.”
For more information regarding land leasing and value or the upcoming workshops, contact Wright at (712) 223-1574 or [email protected].
Al Anon meetings
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.
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.
