Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Wild game feed planned at Royal this Saturday
The Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club will host its annual wild game feed on Saturday, Jan. 6 at Haggy’s in Royal. A free will offering will be accepted.
All proceeds benefit the Jim McDonnell Scholarship Fund. See the ad on Page 6 for more details.
Red’s Catering menu
Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a variety of specials on Wednesday, Jan. 10.
See the ad on Page 4 for complete details.
Hartley snow ordinance reminders
The City of Hartley is reminding residents of snow removal and street parking ordinances during winter.
See the ad on Page 6 for complete information.
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.
January worship at Trinity UCC
David Lyons, of Spencer, will lead worship at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley on Sunday, Jan. 7, at 9 a.m. He will also lead worship on Jan. 21 and 28.
Lyons is a graduate of the FIRE School of Ministry and served as an overseas missionary for 10-1/2 years before becoming Executive Director of Atlas of Spencer. Atlas’ mission is changed lives through Christian love and advocacy.
Worship on Sunday, Jan. 14 will be led by Mike Petersen, and the sacrament of Communion will also be celebrated.
Blood drive at Primghar Jan. 10
LifeServe Blood Center is conducting a drive at Primghar on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Donors may give blood from 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the Primghar Emergency Services Building, 360 3rd Street SE.
Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call (800) 287-4903.
Ice remains scarce in northwest Iowa
The Iowa DNR last week once again reported unfavorable conditions for ice fishing in northwest Iowa.
Most larger lakes were almost completely open as of last Thursday. Warmer weather and Christmas rain showers knocked back any ice that had been made. Some bays have thicker ice, but ice fishing access can be hard to find.
Anglers are reminded to check ice thickness often if you attempt to go out on the water.
H-M-S menus
Monday, Jan. 8: Breakfast – Cereal, pop tart (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Mini corndogs, baked beans, baby carrots, peaches.
Tuesday, Jan. 9: Breakfast – Egg and cheese on biscuit, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, corn, strawberries, roll.
Wednesday, Jan. 10: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Softshell taco, cheese, lettuce/tomatoes, red peppers, bananas, bread (9-12).
Thursday, Jan. 11: Breakfast – Pancakes and sausage bites, fruit, juice; Lunch – Mandarin orange chicken, rice, broccoli/cauliflower, pineapple, bread (9-12).
Friday, Jan. 12: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Mr. Rib on a bun, chips, green beans, apples.
Milk is served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar offered daily.
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
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.
‘Spend Smart. Eat Smart.’ program offered at Sibley
To help individuals learn best practices for eating healthy while staying on a budget, ISU Extension and Outreach will host “Spend Smart. Eat Smart. Good Nutrition on a Budget” on Jan. 22 from 5-6 p.m. at the Sibley Public Library.
“We’ll talk about ways to save money while still eating a healthy, balanced diet,” said Korissa Lassen, Extension human sciences specialist in food and health, in a news release. “We know that the price of groceries can be a real frustration for families and individuals, but there are tools to ensure you are getting the best bang for your buck, so to speak.”
Lassen will lead the program in which participants will learn about a free app/website from ISU Extension and Outreach that can help with grocery list making and grocery shopping. The group will discuss and take part in some hands-on practice related to using grocery store ads, completing a menu plan, writing a grocery list and using unit pricing to select the best buy.
“We’ll learn together and provide everyone with resources to be successful when grocery shopping,” Lassen said.
The program is free and open to all. Prior registration is not needed. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact the Osceola County Extension office at (712) 754-3648.
Home gardening webinar series offered
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will again host the Home Gardening Webinar Series, beginning in January and ending in March. Sessions will take place every Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. Central Time, ending March 12.
Designed for anyone who is interested in gardening or horticulture, the series aims to inspire and educate. Throughout the series participants will hear from experts at Iowa State, Cornell University, Jung Seed, Seed Savers Exchange and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Sessions are free and open to the public. Attendees can register to join through Zoom or join on Facebook Live. Some county Extension offices will also hold in-person showings.
Four sessions in January will cover edible topics including tomato diseases and disorders, grape pruning and canopy management, identifying and managing fruit and vegetable insect pests, and seed saving.
February sessions will focus on environmental factors that can greatly impact gardening success. Topics will include soil health, climate extremes, cover crops for home gardeners, and compost quality and use.
In March the series will conclude with two presentations about landscape design. Both will be led by Lisa Nunamaker, owner of Paper Garden Workshop, and will discuss planning a theme garden and budget garden design.
According to Alicia Herzog, state Master Gardener Coordinator, the Home Gardening Webinar Series is for everyone regardless of gardening experience. The series is a good educational opportunity for existing master gardeners, those interested in becoming master gardeners and those who just want to learn more about these topics.
Zoom registration for the series is available at https://go.iastate.edu/UOOQEJ. To join the Facebook Live, visit the event listing and RSVP as “attending” at https://www.facebook.com/iamastergardeners. Or attend an in-person showing of each program at the Cherokee County Extension Office located at 209 Centennial Drive in Cherokee.
All webinars will be live with question-and-answer at the end. Zoom participation is limited to the first 500 attendees. Attendees will be directed to Facebook Live if the Zoom room is at capacity.
For more information, contact Herzog at (515) 294-3627 or [email protected].
