Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Hartley Legion fish fry schedule
The Hartley American Legion Family has announced its schedule for Friday night fish fries: Feb. 23, March 8 and March 22.
Proceeds from the meals benefit the projects of the Legion Family. See the ad on Page 6 for more details.
Daycare fundraiser is March 9
The Hartley Community Daycare Center will hold its annual fundraiser on Saturday, March 9. This year’s entertainment is The Mitch Gordon Band.
See the ad on Page 8 for more information.
Hartley Community Center fundraiser
The Hartley Community Center will hold its annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 6. This year’s entertainment features magical comedy with Alan Sands.
Cocktail hour and a meal also highlight the evening’s schedule. See the ad on Page 8 for more details.
Clay Central/EverlyPK and kindergarten round-up
Clay Central/Everly Elementary will hold preschool and kindergarten round-up for students ages 3-5 on March 12, in Royal.
See the ad on Page 8 for more details.
Red’s Catering menu
Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a variety of specials on Wednesday, Feb. 21.
See the ad on Page 3 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.
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.
Upcoming blood drive at Spencer
LifeServe Blood Center is urging community members to roll up a sleeve and contribute to the blood supply as soon as they can. A drive is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 19, from 1-6 p.m. at 901 11th Street SW in Spencer.
Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call (800) 287-4903.
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.
H-M-S menus
Monday, Feb. 19: Breakfast – Cereal, fruit, juice; Lunch – Pizza, romaine salad, cherry tomatoes, apples.
Tuesday, Feb. 20: Breakfast – Egg and cheese on biscuit, fruit, juice; Lunch – Mr. Rib on bun, smiley fries, baked beans, peaches.
Wednesday, Feb. 21: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Softshell taco, lettuce/cheese, red peppers, tomatoes, bananas.
Thursday, Feb. 22: Breakfast – Pancakes/sausage bites, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, corn, roll, strawberries.
Friday, Feb. 23: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Popcorn shrimp, mac and cheese, cooked carrots, cucumbers, pears.
Milk is served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar offered daily.
CC/E menus
Monday, Feb. 19: No School – Presidents’ Day.
Tuesday, Feb. 20: No School – Staff Inservice.
Wednesday, Feb. 21: Breakfast – Pancake, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Popcorn chicken, broccoli, pineapple.
Thursday, Feb. 22: Breakfast – French toast, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pork chopette, baked beans, banana.
Friday, Feb. 23: Breakfast – Breakfast stick, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pizza, baby carrots, applesauce.
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.
Pork Producers conferences scheduled
The Iowa Pork Producers Association, Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are joining forces to offer updates on the economic outlook of the pork market, swine health and disease preparedness during educational conferences that will take place Feb. 19-22.
Pork producers, production employees, veterinarians and swine industry stakeholders are encouraged to register and attend. One of the conferences will be held Monday, Feb. 19, at the Sioux County Extension Office, 400 Central Avenue NW, Suite 700 in Orange City.
Topics for the afternoon sessions are: Updates from the National Pork Board, by Dr. Brett Kaysen; Pork Market Outlook, by Dr. Lee Schulz; Hot Topics in Swine Health, by Dr. Chris Rademacher; and More Tools for Your Toolbox, by Extension swine specialists.
In addition to the regional conference program that runs from 1-5 p.m., a separate morning session from 9 a.m.-noon will provide Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus® training. Producers can attend one or both sessions.
Conference details and online registration are available on the Iowa Pork Producers website. You can also preregister by contacting IPPA by phone (800) 372-7675 or email [email protected].
Registration open for CWD Ambassadors course in Woodbury Co.
Chronic Wasting Disease Ambassadors is a collaborative education program between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach that seeks to help Iowans address the challenge of chronic wasting disease.
Registration is open for a course in March at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, in Woodbury County. Classes are scheduled for March 12, 19, and 26, from 6-8 p.m. The course is free and meals are provided at each meeting.
Participants can include hunters and non-hunters, community members, and anyone interested in white-tailed deer conservation and management. Anyone interested in learning more about the disease and its management are encouraged to attend.
The goal of the program is to develop a small, connected, and well-educated network of local leaders to effectively communicate about the management and mitigation of chronic wasting disease.
Graduates of the three-week training program become “ambassadors” for the science-based management of chronic wasting disease. Ambassadors are knowledgeable in the management, prevention, and testing for the disease and equipped with communication skills and resources to help educate others within their community.
The course is taught through in-person instructions, demonstration, and networking, and short online lessons between class sessions that allow ambassadors to learn at their own pace. It covers everything from the basics of chronic wasting disease ecology to the science of effective communication. The program comprises about eight hours of learning and networking with ISU and DNR educators and other concerned community members.
