Articles from the November 4, 2021 edition
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1 incumbent unseated on Hartley council
The only contested race on local ballots had a photo finish Tuesday. Incumbent Hartley City Council members Mary Westphalen and Ron Hengeveld, along with newcomer Nick Galm, won the three open seats...
A natural touch
A passion that started in motherhood has grown into a profession for Rachel McDaniel. The Hartley woman recently opened Central Homeopathy, LLC, in the former HartleYoga building next to Jackie's Flor...
Whiting resigns Senate District 1 seat
Clay County is currently without representation in the Iowa Senate. District 1 Sen. Zach Whiting, R-Spirit Lake, resigned from his seat effective Oct. 30. Whiting, 33, made the announcement Oct. 28 af...
Local House, Senate districts to change
Big changes to Iowa's legislative districts were approved last week by state lawmakers. Redistricting by the non-partisan Legislative Services Agency is required every 10 years to reflect the results...
CC/E enrollment certified at 61
Clay Central/Everly's certified enrollment declined six students from 2020-21, but Superintendent Kevin Wood is hoping the district's preschool program will help bolster numbers in the future. Wood re...
11/04/21: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Thomas Richard Oldfield, Larrabee, No Proof of Insurance. Aini Namelo, Tulsa, Okla., No Proof of Insurance. Shad Ray Morrical, Sioux City, Defective Muffler System. Nicholas Allen Stettnichs, Des Moines, Registration Violation; Dark W...
Informational meetings set for proposed Navigator pipeline
Dates and locations have been approved by the Iowa Utilities Board for a series of public informational meetings to inform landowners in 36 Iowa counties about a proposed large-scale carbon capture...
A Halloween haunting in Hartley
Ghouls, goblins, princesses, super heroes and other creatures invaded downtown Hartley last Friday afternoon as part of the Chamber of Commerce's annual trick-or-treating event. Local kids collected...
11/04/21: Community Calendar
Veterans Day program in Hartley Elaine Leusink, of Sioux Center, will deliver the keynote address during the Veterans Day program on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m., inside the H-M-S Event Center in Hartley. Leusink is a Gold Star mother who lost...
11/04/21: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
CCFA celebrates successful year Nearly 300 members of the Clay County Fair Association heard positive reports about the post-COVID return of "The World's Greatest County Fair" at its annual meeting on...
First 5 Memory Trees in the ground at Pleasant View Cemetery
The first trees of the Memory Tree Project sponsored by the Chapel Committee and the City of Hartley were planted this summer at Pleasant View Cemetery. The 2021 selections were picked from an approve...
Deadline to file for D1 is Nov. 12
Anyone wishing to be on the ballot for next month’s special election in O’Brien County has just over a week to file papers. The special Dec. 7 election will fill the vacancy left by former O’Brien County District 1 Supervisor Sherri Bootsma, who r...
Letters: CO2 pipeline poses health concerns
To the editor: Many Iowans are unaware of a plan by Summit Carbon Solutions to run a buried CO2 pipeline through 31 counties. The fact that the proposed route passes near populated areas raises concerns about public safety. The company claims,...
Evans: The wacky extremes with 'two sideisms'
The requirements for becoming a teacher were always straightforward: Earn a college degree in education, take enough classes in your area of specialty, practice your teaching skills for a semester as a student teacher. Politicians have added a new...
The Writer's Pen
When we first got Heidi, our chocolate Labrador, she learned quickly not to get too close to either our horses or our barn cats. After a few close misses with our most aggressive horse, she learned no...
Unique selections performed at fall vocal concert
The repertoire for the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn concert choir's fall performance featured selections from around the world and even one that had no words. The concert was presented on Oct. 19 in the hig...
CC/E Elementary celebrates Red Ribbon Week
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...
Trick-or-Treat in Royal
The annual Royal Halloween Parade was another fun community event last Saturday. Costumed participants started the procession at the Royal Public Library, where they set off for a loop around Main...
Clay Raiders grateful for fundraiser luncheon success
Last Sunday the Clay Raiders 4-H Club held its annual fundraiser luncheon at the Royal Community Building. Those in attendance enjoyed club members serving them delicious pork burgers, cowboy-style...
New confirmands at Hope Lutheran
The public profession of faith in Confirmation took place last Sunday at Hope Lutheran Church of Everly. Four confirmation students were confirmed, affirming their baptism and desire to serve God and...
Bethlehem Lutheran gets festive on 5th Gospel Sunday
If a month has a 5th Sunday, Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Royal takes advantage of that date by holding a 5th Gospel Sunday Service. Services have ranged from renewing of vows of congregational...
Roger L. Gathman, 78, Pierre, S.D.
Roger L. Gathman, 78, passed away Nov. 7, 2020. A graveside service will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6, at Pleasant View Cemetery near Hartley. Following the service, a gathering of family and friends will take place at the American...
Terri L. Mueller, 66, Hartley
The family of Terri L. Mueller will have a celebration of her life at a later date. Warner Funeral Home in Spencer is assisting with the arrangements. Terri Lou Mueller, the daughter of George and Donna (Fiedler) Harrison, was born on April 14, 1955...
Janice E. Vander Schaaf, 81, Sanborn
A funeral service for Janice E. Vander Schaaf was held Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at First Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Mark Ellens officiated. Pallbearers were Brent Vander Schaaf, Kurt Vander Schaaf, John Glenn, Craig Vander Linden, Leroy...
