Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Crop insurance meeting planned
Treimer’s Insurance Agency will host a multi-peril crop insurance meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 11 a.m., at the Hartley American Legion.
The deadline to make changes to your MPCI policy is March 15. See the ad on Page 4 for more details.
No meal next week at Red’s Catering
Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will not be serving any carryout specials on Wednesday, Feb. 14.
See the ad next week for Feb. 21’s menu.
Valentine’s specials at Crazy Bob’s
Crazy Bob’s in Hartley will have its annual Sweetheart Special this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 9-10, to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
See the ad on Page 3 for complete details.
Winter fun at Mill Creek Park Lodge
Winter fun will be featured on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Mill Creek Park Lodge near Paullina. You can enjoy inside and outside activities that include winter crafts, a campfire, popcorn, hot chocolate, ice fishing and snowshoes.
The event will run from 2-5 p.m. All ages are invited to this free come-and-go event. All supplies will be provided.
CMI meeting Feb. 14
Century Mutual Insurance Association will hold its annual meeting on on Wednesday, Feb. 14 in Hartley.
See the ad on Page 4 for more details.
Blood donors needed for Feb. 21 drive
The next community blood drive in Hartley is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 12:30-5:30 p.m. at the Hartley Community Center, 820 2nd Street Northeast. New donors are needed.
Appointments are encouraged and can be made by texting LIFESERVE to 999-777, calling (800) 287-4903 or visiting lifeservebloodcenter.org.
Trout to be stocked at Scharnberg Pond
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will release rainbow trout at Scharnberg Pond on Saturday, Feb. 10 at noon.
Winter trout stocking events are dependent on favorable weather and safe ice conditions. Check the DNR Trout Fishing website at http://www.iowadnr.gov/trout for possible changes to the schedule.
The daily limit is five trout per licensed angler with a possession limit of 10. Children age 15 or younger can fish for trout with a properly licensed adult, but they must limit their catch to one daily limit. They can buy a trout fee, which will allow them to catch their own limit.
H-M-S menus
Monday, Feb. 12: Breakfast – Cereal, fruit, juice; Lunch – Pork chop patty, mashed potatoes, corn, oranges, roll (9-12).
Tuesday, Feb. 13: Breakfast – Mini cinnis, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken patty on bun, baked beans, cucumbers, pineapple, carrots/chips (9-12).
Wednesday, Feb. 14: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Grilled cheese and baby carrots (K-8), tomato soup and celery (9-12), grapes.
Thursday, Feb. 15: Breakfast – Waffles, fruit, juice; Lunch – Scalloped potatoes and ham, breadstick, green beans, mixed fruit, bread (9-12).
Friday, Feb. 16: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Garlic French bread pizza, romaine salad, cherry tomatoes, applesauce cup.
Milk is served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar offered daily.
CC/E menus
Thursday, Feb. 8: Breakfast – Potato bowl, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Cheesy chicken pasta, carrots, banana.
Friday, Feb. 9: Breakfast – Biscuit and gravy, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Beef nachos, corn, rice, peaches.
Monday, Feb. 12: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Vegetable beef soup, baby carrots, dinner roll, fruit cocktail.
Tuesday, Feb. 13: Breakfast – Scrambled egg, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Mr. Rib on bun, French fries, baked beans, peaches.
Wednesday, Feb. 14: Breakfast – Pizza, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Chicken patty, waffle, corn, pineapple.
Thursday, Feb. 15: Breakfast – Blueberry muffin, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Tater tot casserole, green beans, dinner roll, banana.
Friday, Feb. 16: No School – Teacher Comp Day.
Milk is served with each meal. Menus are subject to change at any time.
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.
Camp Autumn fundraiser cancelled
Seasons Center for Behavioral Health and Camp Autumn have cancelled the ice fishing tournament and fundraiser that was scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 10 at Camp Autumn. The decision was made due to the current unseasonably warm temperatures.
“Safety is obviously our No. 1 concern,” said Stephanie Pohar, Seasons Center Vice President of Marketing and Fund Development, in a news release. “Given the current ice conditions and warm weather ahead, we are anticipating the ice to deteriorate even more and we certainly don’t want to take any chances.”
Join in Walk to Valentine for heart health
As Valentine’s Day turns many people’s thoughts to matters of the heart, the health professionals of Spencer Hospital encourage community members to specifically focus on their heart health. To encourage routine fitness walking for healthy hearts, the hospital is inviting community members to join in a fun virtual walk from Spencer to Valentine, Neb.
“A nice, brisk walk is one of the easiest ways to increase your aerobic exercise,” said Jason Trierweiler, Athletic Enhancement and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Director, in a news release. “By walking briskly enough to increase your heart rate, you improve your circulation and lower your blood pressure. Plus, the only equipment required for walking is a comfortable pair of shoes.”
Valentine, Neb., is 331 miles away, and the virtual walk runs through Feb. 12
“We encourage you to track and report your healthy miles, which is easy to do using our online reporting form,” said Susan Zulk, Vice President of Marketing & Fund Development. “Who knows, if we reach Valentine, Nebraska, quickly, we can go the extra distance to Valentine, Montana!”
For each mile walked, the participants’ names will be entered into a drawing for a creative basket of Valentine goodies, compliments of the Spencer Hospital Gift Shop – just in time for you to enjoy for the holiday or gift it to someone who has captured your heart. Entering the drawing and reporting miles can be accomplished online by following this link: https://forms.office.com/r/JnP0cTYHwh or scanning the QR code to reach the online virtual walk form.
Statewide High School Voter Registration Day is Feb. 13
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate this week announced the date for the 2024 Statewide High School Voter Registration Day, Feb. 13. On this day, Iowa high school students are encouraged to take steps to register to vote, make a plan to vote when they are eligible, and learn more about Iowa’s voting process.
There are currently more than 4,500 17-year-olds already registered to vote in Iowa. This number is significantly higher than 3,400 17-year-olds registered to vote in September 2023 in the weeks leading up to 2023 National Voter Registration Day.
Iowa law allows 17-year-olds to register to vote and participate in primary elections if they turn 18 prior to or on the day of the general election.
With this statewide day of action, Pate is encouraging high schools in all 99 counties to host a voter registration drive and educate students on the voter registration and participation process. Iowa law requires high schools to conduct two voter registration drives every school year.
Currently 2.2 million Iowans are registered to vote. Iowa has some of the best voter registration and participation rates in the nation and is ranked in the Top 3 nationally for election administration.
To check your voter registration status, register to vote or update your information, visit VoterReady.Iowa.gov.
Walleye season closes Feb. 15
The walleye fishing season on Spirit, East and West Okoboji lakes is open through Feb. 14. It will close after that date and reopens on May 4. These are the only Iowa lakes that have a closed season for walleye.
For more information on fishing regulations, go to http://www.iowadnr.gov/fishing.
Feb. 20 deadline for ice shelters
Ice fishing shelters, left unattended, must be removed from state-owned lands and waters, including parking lots and boat ramps by Feb. 20.
Ice fishing shelter owners who camp in their shelter can remain on state-owned land past the Feb. 20 deadline if they pay for a campsite in a state park campground.
Ice fishing shelter owners are encouraged not to wait until the last minute to get their shelter off the ice. If a shelter falls through the ice, the owner is responsible for getting it out of the lake.
‘Slam Dunk’ Against Hunger
Elderbridge Agency on Aging is hosting an annual online fundraiser, “Slam Dunk” Against Hunger. Bidding will begin on Feb. 25 and end on March 3.
Due to the increasing need for congregate and home-delivered meals, as well as stagnant funding streams, Elderbridge is fundraising to help meet service gaps for Iowa’s distinguished residents and their caregivers.
According to Elderbridge, malnutrition in older Iowans is increasing in prevalence. This fundraising event will impact the individuals they serve. Funds raised will be utilized for home-delivered meals and congregate meals.
Those interested in providing sponsorships and/or donations are invited to check this link: https://elderbridge.org/become-a-sponsor/ for more information. Donations can either be monetary or items for the auction. Any contribution will be appreciated.
