Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
H-M-S Class of 2024 to graduate Sunday
The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School Class of 2024 will hold its commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m., in the H-M-S Event Center. The public is invited to attend.
Check out annual graduation tab featuring portraits and profiles of the senior class inside this edition.
Dates changed for Junior Golf Academy at Meadowbrook
Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club has adjusted the schedule for its annual Junior Golf Academy next month to June 11, 12, 19 and 20.
The camp is open to local children in third grade through high school. Signup is available on the course’s website, http://www.HartleyMeadowbrookGolf.com.
Additions to Avenue of Flags are welcome
Families of deceased veterans who would like their veteran’s flag and name to be included in the Avenue of Flags should text Roy Wohlert at (712) 301-8095, no later than May 18.
Red’s Catering menu
Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a variety of specials on Wednesday, May 22.
See the ad on Page 3 for more details.
Grassley staff to hold traveling office hours
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley’s (R-Iowa) staff will hold traveling office hours in 17 Iowa counties from May 20-23. Iowans seeking assistance with a federal agency or wishing to share their views on issues important to them may stop by during the scheduled hours listed below.
Grassley will be represented by his regional director Jacob Bossman, of Sioux City, at three local stops. Constituents should note that Grassley will not be in attendance.
Grassley’s state offices regularly help constituents address issues regarding Social Security, military service, immigration, veterans’ benefits, IRS challenges and other matters. Iowans can also seek assistance via Grassley’s website.
• Osceola County: Monday, May 20 from 10-11 a.m., Sibley Public Library meeting room, 406 9th St.
• Clay County: Tuesday, May 21 from 1-2 p.m., Spencer City Hall, main floor conference room, 101 West 5th St.
• O’Brien County: Tuesday, May 21 from 2:30-3:30 p.m., Hartley City Hall council chambers, 11 S Central Ave.
OC Conservation Board vacancy
The O’Brien County Conservation Board is seeking a new member to fill a vacancy. The application deadline is Monday, June 24.
See the ad on Page 4 for complete details and application information.
H-M-S menus
Monday, May 20: Breakfast – Cereal, fruit, juice; Lunch – Mini corndogs, baked beans, cucumbers, applesauce.
Tuesday, May 21: Breakfast – Egg and cheese biscuit, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken patty on bun, romaine salad, cherry tomatoes, pineapple.
Wednesday, May 22: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Crispito, lettuce/cheese, corn, bananas.
Thursday, May 23: Breakfast – Waffles, sausage (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Pizza crunchers, carrots/celery, peaches.
Friday, May 24 (Last Day of School): Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Sub sandwich, chips, red peppers, tomatoes, apples.
Milk is served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar offered daily.
CC/E menus
Monday, May 20: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pancakes, fruit, vegetable.
Tuesday, May 21: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pizza, fruit, vegetable.
Wednesday, May 22: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Hamburger, fruit, vegetable.
Thursday, May 23: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Corndogs, fruit, vegetable.
Friday, May 2 (Last Day of School): Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Uncrustable, fruit, vegetable.
Milk is served with each meal. Menus are subject to change at any time.
HLC food pantry
Current hours for the food pantry at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly are Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. Everyone is allowed to come in and pick out their food.
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.
BQA trainings offered in NWI
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification trainings in northwest Iowa during the month of June.
These trainings will focus on best management practices that are sustainable and that enhance the quality of beef for consumers.
“Three years ago, 324 producers and ag-business professionals attended an in-person BQA training,” said Extension Beef Specialist Beth Doran in a news release. “This year those certificates expire, and in order to market to most major packers and most local livestock auctions, producers must recertify.”
To certify or re-certify, producers can attend one of the following in-person trainings. All sessions are free of charge, but preregistration is required several days in advance of the training to be attended.
• June 3, 1-3 p.m. – Buena Vista County Extension Office, 701 Seneca St., Ste 1, Storm Lake. RSVP to (712) 732-5056.
• June 5, 10 a.m.-noon – Classroom (Entrance #2), Iowa Lakes Community College, 3200 College DR., Emmetsburg. RSVP to (712) 852-2865.
• June 10, 1-3 p.m. – Prairie Heritage Center, 4931 Yellow Ave., Peterson. RSVP to (712) 957-5045.
• June 12, 9-11 a.m. – Community Building, 1600 15th St., Spirit Lake. RSVP to (712) 336-3488.
• June 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m. – 9th Street Center, 418 9th St., Sibley. RSVP to (712) 470-4803. Hosted in partnership with CFE.
Producers who are unable to attend an in-person training may complete training online at https://www.bqa.org/.
The Iowa BQA program is funded by the Iowa Beef Industry Council and Beef Checkoff, and the education is delivered as a joint effort in conjunction with the Iowa Beef Center and ISU Extension and Outreach.
For more information, contact Doran at (712) 737-4230 or email [email protected].
Agronomy in the Field workshops offered for women
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host its popular “Agronomy in the Field” program for women in agriculture with sessions on June 4, July 9 and Aug. 15. They will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Von Ehwegen’s Seed Shed, 203 West Main St., in Terril.
“Agronomy in the Field” is a multi-session, hands-on workshop for women who are interested in expanding their knowledge of agronomy. The program will be hosted by Extension Field Agronomist Gentry Sorenson and local adult program coordinators Sue Boettcher of Dickinson and Emmet counties, Sarah Dirks of Clay County, and Kat Davis of Palo Alto County.
Goals of “Agronomy in the Field” are: To strengthen women’s agronomic skills allowing for more informed decision-making; to provide a better understanding of inputs for crop production; to see and understand different conservation practices and the benefits; to increase confidence in communication with farming partners.
Sessions will be hands-on and conducted in the field. Topics will include:
• June 4 – Introduction to the Program, Emergence, Stand Counts and Early Season Pests.
• July 9 – Weed Identification and Current Agronomic Topics from the Spring and Summer.
• Aug. 15 – Insect Identification, Forage Topics and Growth Stages of Corn.
Sessions will primarily be held outdoors so attendees are encouraged to dress for the weather.
Registration fee is $15 per one session or $40 for all three sessions, with a complimentary meal provided at 5:30 p.m. each night. Register online at https://go.iastate.edu/1BZQVO or by contacting Boettcher at (712) 336-3488; Dirks at (712) 262-2264; or Davis at (712) 852-2865.
For more information, reach out to any of the staff members listed above.
