Articles from the August 19, 2021 edition
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'Great day to be a Hawk'
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School's three-year facility project is near the finish line, as the new middle school in Sanborn was officially opened on Aug. 16. "It's a great day to be a Hawk,"...
Revving up for Rhiannon
Local residents are banding together to help a Sutherland woman who's been blindsided by illness. Rhiannon Berger-Amos was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor this spring. She's waged a war in...
'The most important public health action'
Local public health departments are urging unvaccinated residents to get the jab as COVID-19 rates and hospitalizations rise statewide. Clay County Public Health Coordinator Colette Rossiter said...
Changes impact H-M-S's insurance costs
Several changes over the past year have impacted the costs for the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District's property and liability insurance coverage. David Treimer and Liz Norgaard, of...
Everly council awards tree bid
Everly will be looking a bit more clipped come wintertime. The city council on Monday awarded a bid to David Lux for $20,000 to remove and trim trees in town. Ten trees will be removed at a cost of...
Ordinance discussion tops Royal council agenda
Language to be included in Royal’s updated code of ordinances was considered by the city council on Aug. 11. The issue of semi parking in residential areas was discussed with Clay County Sheriff Chris Raveling. The sheriff’s office recently res...
08/19/21: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Jennifer Judith Crosley, Yankton, S.D., Speeding. Joshua Brian Harkness, Jefferson, S.D., Seatbelt Violation. Kory Mikel Van Oort, Ireton, Registration Violation. Joannabie S. Christensen, Hartley, No Proof of Insurance. Jesse Don Baack, A...
08/19/21: Community Calendar
Next Hartley blood drive scheduled for Aug. 25 A blood drive is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 12:30-5:30 p.m. at the Hartley Community Center. New donors are especially needed. Appointments are required. To schedule your appointment, text...
08/19/21: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
O’Brien County Relay For Life raises $20K The 2021 O’Brien County Relay For Life on Aug. 10 raised $20,671 for the American Cancer Society’s advocacy, education, patient services and research programs. The event was held at Northwest Iowa Lifel...
From Our Files
• Aug. 22, 1946 In spite of the fact that not quite as much livestock was exhibited as in former years, a very successful O’Brien County 4-H livestock show was brought to conclusion with the annual baby beef sale. Both the grand and reserve cha...
Glenn L. Bechler, 101, Spencer
Funeral services for Glenn L. Bechler were held Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer, with Father Tim Hogan officiating. Casket bearers were Sally Cole, Michael Gerdes, Jannette Windisch, Brenda Peterson, Roxanne Gross,...
Joseph 'Earle' Yager, 93, Meridian, Idaho
Joseph “Earle” Yager, devout Christian and devoted husband and father, died peacefully at home in Meridian, Idaho, on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, surrounded by family and friends. He was 93 years old. Earle and his twin Merle were the youngest of six...
Dr. Craig C. Cooper, 77, Rotonda West, Fla.
Craig C. Cooper, Ph.D., D.O., passed from this earth on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 in Rotonda West, Fla. He had fought against pancreatic cancer for two and a half years and while his will remained strong, his body just could take no more. Craig was...
Yoga class offered in Royal
As The Great Hall of Royal continues to see numbers grow in its Monday and Thursday morning HIGH Fitness workout classes, it seems interest has also grown in additional exercise options within the com...
