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09/16/21: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Solsma's Punkin Patch now open Solsma's Punkin Patch is open now through Halloween, with Food Truck Weekends starting Sept. 25. The business is located 4 miles west of Hartley on Highway 18. See the...
By From Our Files
• Sept. 19, 1946 C.M. Longstreth, National 2nd Vice Commander of the Amvets, was in Hartley obtaining the 10 charter members which were necessary for the organization of a chapter. Von Brower was appointed temporary commander of the new Hartley...
09/09/21: Community Calendar
Veterans invited to ride in CCF parade Monday, Sept. 13 is Veterans Day at the Clay County Fair. All veterans will be admitted free of charge. Merlyn Hennings, of the Hartley Legion, will be pulling a trailer in the veterans’ parade at 10 a.m. All...
09/09/21: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Awarded scholarship at Buena Vista Hannah Schiltz, of Everly, was awarded the Invest in Rural Iowa Scholarship by Buena Vista University in Storm Lake. The Invest in Rural Iowa Scholarship program is a $5,000 per year scholarship reserved for...
From Our Files
• Sept. 12, 1946 At a special meeting of the O’Brien County fair board, it was decided unanimously to choose Hartley as the permanent site of the county 4-H fair and other fairs that received state aid. The action was deemed necessary as...
09/02/21: Community Calendar
Community Calendar dates due Sept. 8 The Community Calendar for the communities of Hartley, Melvin and May City will be distributed again this year. Clubs and organizations wishing to list their meeting dates are asked to bring or send them to The...
09/02/21: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Volunteers needed to deliver meals Community Memorial Health Center is looking for volunteers to help deliver Meals on Wheels to local residents. If interested, call Linda at (712) 728-2428. Great...
HEDC presents rebate for new Pine Grove build
Andy Schierholz, representing Hartley Economic Development Corporation (HEDC), on Monday presented a rebate check for $15,000 to Abby Dulin as part of HEDC's lot cost and building incentive program...
Meet a Maverick: Michelle Huntress and Crystal Bunge
Another school year has commenced at Clay Central/Everly Elementary with both familiar faces and new staff comprising the CC/E team. Each week we will introduce you to a Maverick educator and/or...
Backpack Blessings at Bethlehem
Last Sunday, students, teachers and staff stood front and center at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Royal to be honored and prayed for during the congregation's annual Blessing of the Backpacks service....
From Our Files
• Sept. 5, 1946 The local school was fairly bursting at the seams with an increased enrollment in practically every grade. It was believed that the freshman enrollment of 60 was a record for any single class. There were 452 pupils enrolled in the...
CMI holds 29th Annual Firemen's Golf Benefit
Century Mutual Insurance Association on Aug. 25 held its 29th Annual Firemen's Golf Benefit Tournament. This year's event was held at the Primghar Golf and Country Club in Primghar. Century Mutual...
08/26/21: Community Calendar
H-M-S menus Thursday, Aug. 26: Breakfast – Waffles, sausage (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – French bread pizza, broccoli/cauliflower, bananas. Friday, Aug. 27: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hot dog/bun, fries, baked beans, watermelon...
08/26/21: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Community Calendar dates due Sept. 8 The Community Calendar for the communities of Hartley, Melvin and May City will be distributed again this year. Clubs and organizations wishing to list their meeting dates are asked to bring or send them to The Se...
Welcome back
Clay Central/Everly Elementary was buzzing with excitement Tuesday morning on Day 1 of the 2021-22 school year. The day started off with students sitting next to the Maverick bell taking their turns...
What's new at Clay Central/Everly?
With Clay Central/Everly students now midway through their first week of school, Director of Student Services Michelle Huntress filled us in on what to look forward to this school year. What is CC/E...
CC/E hosts open house
Clay Central/Everly on Monday invited families, students, staff and the community to its 2021-22 school year open house. Families walked through the classrooms seeing all of the new additions and...
From Our Files
• Aug. 29, 1946 The 1946 4-H fair and Iowa centennial celebration which was held in Hartley was a huge success in every way. Crowds numbering between 10,000 and 12,000 for the final two days were above expectations. The Hartley Chamber of Commerce...
Kari Van Es named 2021 Iowa Outstanding CSR of the Year
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research recently named Kari Van Es the 2021 Outstanding Customer Service Representative of the Year recipient for the state of Iowa. To qualify for...
New H-M-S staff members excited for 2021-22 school year
Jay Eilers is the new elementary instructional coach. He obtained his Master's and undergraduate's degrees from Northwest Missouri State University, and hails from West Burlington. He previously...
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...
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...
08/12/21: 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...
