The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal News - Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

Church Street in Royal was filled with vehicles lined up and ready for the Clay Central/Everly Fish Fry Fundraiser last Friday night. The annual event was as successful as ever, with people attending...

The Great Hall of Royal was filled with the delicious aromas of roasting chili and craft beer last Saturday evening as the Royal Community Action Committee hosted its inaugural chili cook-off and...

Clay Central/Everly Elementary hosted Maverick Family Fun Night last Thursday evening to a packed lunchroom full of eager families and children. Fifth and sixth grade students, along with staff...

The Hap Ketelsen Community Center Board of Directors put on a BINGO night to remember last Saturday. The building was filled to the brim with eager participants ready to win big prizes and have some...

Last weekend's Clay County Pheasants Forever banquet was a huge success as the group reclaimed the in-person event after a brief hiatus during the pandemic. The banquet was well attended with every...

Clay Central/Everly's students have been hard at work earning badges for their PBIS program. PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and is a system that many schools utilize...

Last Saturday the Clay Raiders 4-H group enjoyed attending the 2022 Beef Bonanza at Iowa Lakes Community College. The Raiders, along with other local 4-H groups, attended this fun event held at the...

The Clay County Cattlemen Association held their annual meeting banquet on Jan. 15 at The Great Hall of Royal. The Cattlemen started the event with a social hour, followed by a bountiful catered...

Clay Central/Everly Elementary students were recently treated to a visit from famous author and former Iowa State football player, Coach Sloth. As a child growing up in the Dike and Belmond areas, it...

The "Where are you Christmas" song was playing in my head as I sat in my living room, looking at the debris from Christmas. New gifts sat freshly played with and game cards were left unshuffled by...

The Clay Central Everly preschoolers kicked off winter break with a preschool program last Friday afternoon. Parents and guardians were invited to watch as the head preschool teacher read the class...

The Peterson Lions Club picked up Santa Claus and headed to Royal last Monday. They joined forces with the Royal Lions Club and canvassed the town handing out treats to all who were at their door....

The youth at Hope Lutheran Church of Everly gathered last Sunday to perform two Christmas programs for the congregation. The first was performed by HLC's preschool and kindergartners as they acted in...

In the Bible, God makes it clear as to what He requests of us: To help others, to give and not take, to be filled with and show grace, and to love. Some do this on a personal level by caring for...

This time of year, it is easy to be consumed with the wrapping paper, bows, Santa lists and sugary treats. Sometimes we become so distracted by the hustle and bustle of the season that we forget...

Royal Community Action hosted its annual Festival of Trees last Saturday morning at The Great Hall of Royal. Royal Fire Chief Matt Goyette safely brought Santa and Mrs. Claus to the event via the...

Last Saturday evening the Royal Lions Club hosted its annual Christmas party at The Great Hall of Royal. A plated dinner catered by The Great Hall was served with guests enjoying cocktails,...

There may not have been any real snow, but the Friends of the Everly Public Library were still able to host a beautiful holiday event Dec. 3 at the Hap Ketelsen Community Center. Christmas carols...

Sunday evening the Clay Raider 4-H'ers gathered for their annual club Christmas party. The club enjoyed an evening filled with a delicious dinner and white elephant gift exchange, followed by...

One of the most refreshing and nostalgic elements of the Christmas season is the beauty of holiday music. Nothing can bring a smile to a grownup's ear than hearing the cheer of Christmas sung by...

I’ve been ill lately. Some of it strep throat and caring for sick babies, and now an unknown back injury we are trying to properly diagnose. I’ve been down for the count for two weeks off and on, whi...

With her term drawing to a close, Royal Council Member Arlene Wimmer has been reminiscing about past council achievements and memories as she prepares to hand over her chair at year's end. Wimmer's...

As the Everly Heritage Museum's creators gathered items to build a worthy gallery of memories for the community, they knew the grand opening would need to be a magnificent affair. Committee members...

Clay Central/Everly Elementary used a creative tactic to instill ever-important lessons during Red Ribbon Week last week. The district paired their Spirit Week with Red Ribbon Week, having students...