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 By Nick Pedley    News    March 14, 2024 

Hartley trail project receives bad news

The future of a new recreation trail in Hartley is looking bleak. The Hartley City Council on Monday learned that construction of a new leg of trail extending from Neebel Park would be nearly impossib...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    March 14, 2024 

Stan's Service changing hands next month

A longtime Hartley mechanic will hand over the keys to the next generation April 1. Stan Jacobs last Friday announced the sale of Stan's Service to Stephen and Kelly Embrey. Jacobs has owned and...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    March 14, 2024 

Filing period open for county offices

Local residents have a three-week window to file nomination papers and get their names on the June 4 primary election ballot. Several county offices are up for election this year. The filing period started March 4 and ends March 22. Candidates must...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    March 7, 2024

Valero to partner with Summit on CO2 pipeline

The company behind a proposed CO2 pipeline on Monday announced Valero Renewables' ethanol plant in Hartley would be connected to the route if granted future regulatory approval. Ames-based Summit...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    March 7, 2024

Everly council bars dog, with conditions

The Everly City Council on Monday voted to remove an allegedly vicious dog from city limits unless its owner installs fencing on her property. In a unanimous vote, the council agreed Lori Adrian’s dog should be removed from Everly unless some sort...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    March 7, 2024

Democrats release mail-in caucus results

The Iowa Democratic Party on Tuesday released the unofficial results of its first-ever mail-in presidential preference caucus. The party shifted to mail-in ballots this year after the Democratic Natio...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    February 29, 2024

Armed school staff debate sizzles at Eggs & Issues forum

Local lawmakers offered varying degrees of support for a bill that attempts to create a pathway for schools to arm staff members. Sen. Lynn Evans, Rep. Megan Jones, Sen. Dave Rowley and Rep. John...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    February 29, 2024

Trail committee to seek easement for first leg

The Hartley City Council on Monday told members of the recreation trail committee that any future help from the city would come after the group obtains a construction easement for the first leg of...

 

Pedley's Pondering

I often feel like I don’t do enough to help my fellow man. Last week, I did the bare minimum. After delivering the newspaper, I swung over to the Hartley Community Center to donate blood for the first time. I really don’t know why it took me...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    February 22, 2024

Weatherman starts tenure in Hartley

There's a new face leading operations of Hartley's utilities and infrastructure. Tony Weatherman began serving as the city's public works superintendent last week. He currently lives in Spirit Lake an...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    February 22, 2024

Everly moves forward with more land sales

More city-owned property in Everly will soon be available to the highest bidder. The city council on Monday agreed to move forward with the sale of two lots on North Adams Street. An auction will be held at the next regular council meeting on March...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    February 15, 2024

Former pack still progressing towards opening

Despite hurdles over the past year, the new owner of Hartley's old packing plant has his eyes set on a spring ribbon cutting. Stephane Comtois, owner of Hartley Cold Services, said the business is...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    February 15, 2024

Hartley hires new public works superintendent

The search for Hartley's next superintendent of public works is over. The city council on Monday hired Tony Weatherman, of Spirit Lake. He succeeds Curtis Conaway, who served the position for a short...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    February 15, 2024

Royal charts FY25 budget

The Royal City Council on Tuesday crunched numbers to sketch out the town's budget for the coming fiscal year. Once the tally was totaled, FY25's budget was estimated at $449,200. That was $59,000...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    February 15, 2024

Hartley council eyes old theater demo

With a little luck, downtown Hartley will have one less building later this year. City Administrator Roxann Swanson on Monday updated the council on demolition plans for the former Capitol Theatre....

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    February 8, 2024

Storm takes over at Hartley Community Center

There's a new face at the helm of the Hartley Community Center. Jessika Storm took over as manager of the local facility on Jan. 1. She previously served on its board of directors for three years and...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    February 8, 2024

Full hearts and full stomachs

A new food pantry at Clay Central/Everly has seen steady use in its first year of operation. Elementary secretary Val Johnson started the service after realizing a need in the community. While a food...

 

Pedley's Ponderings

This winter hasn’t been much of one. I think I can speak for all of you when I say that’s perfectly fine. Still, it’s winter in Iowa, and with that reality comes a degree of boredom. I don’t ice fish, ski or have a snowmobile, so my options...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    February 1, 2024

AEAs main focus at Eggs & Issues

BY NICK PEDLEY Just like last year, education reform proved to be the main dish during the first Eggs & Issues legislative forum held last Saturday in Spencer. Reps. Megan Jones and John Wills,...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    February 1, 2024

CC/E board accepts 3 teacher resignations

The Clay Central/Everly school board on Jan. 24 approved the resignations of three elementary teachers effective at the end of the current year. Tierny Rutt, Joan Kimball and Melissa Loving submitted...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    February 1, 2024

Rep. Dieken announces re-election bid

Iowa House District 5's freshman representative announced his bid for another term earlier this month. Rep. Zach Dieken will run for another two-year term representing the district, which includes...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    January 25, 2024

There it sits

The state of the former elementary school in Hartley remains unchanged more than two years after it switched ownership. Michael Reese, whose firm Hestia Investments in 2021 purchased the school from...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    January 25, 2024

Sanborn bank robbed

A Sanborn man is behind bars after allegedly robbing Sanborn Savings Bank on Monday. According to the O'Brien County Sheriff's Office, a 911 call was received at 1:02 p.m. reporting a robbery at the...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    January 25, 2024

Hartley home significantly damaged in fire

A Hartley family is picking up the pieces after a fire significantly damaged their home early Sunday morning. Hartley Fire Chief Brad Meedering said the department was called to Mike and Christina Larson’s residence on Highway 18 at around 2:20 a.m...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    January 18, 2024

Trump coasts to victory locally, statewide

Any debate about whom Iowa Republicans want in the White House next year was put to rest Monday night. Former president Donald Trump breezed to victory during the Iowa GOP Caucus with 51 percent of...

 

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