Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Community calendars distributed 2024-25 Community Calendars have been distributed to participating businesses in Hartley, Melvin and May City. Fall field meal at St. Paul’s is Oct. 12 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley will host its annual fall field meal on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A free will donation will be accepted. The menu includes a pulled pork sandwich, chips, smoked baked beans, brownie and water. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. Outdoor movie night at SPLC St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley is hosting a fre...
Spencer Hospital staff recently surprised Dr. David Keith with the news that he will receive the prestigious Iowa Hospital Association Hospital Hero Award at the upcoming Iowa Hospital Association Annual Meeting on Oct. 9. This honor recognizes Dr. Keith's exceptional dedication and unwavering compassion as a healthcare provider, a commitment highlighted in his nomination by peers. Dr. Keith is known for redefining the image of a care provider, often donning everything from a traditional white...
Millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate everything 4-H during National 4-H Week, Oct. 6-12. Northwest Iowa will observe this special week by showcasing the incredible experiences that 4-H offers and highlighting the remarkable young people who work to positively impact those around them. The 2024 National 4-H Week theme is "Beyond Ready," which celebrates the program's dedication to building a generation equipped for the future while being met where...
Hartbeat Piecemakers (HP) recently sponsored a tour of quilts and craftwork at the historic Patch-Eeten House in Hartley. Over 150 pieces of handwork were displayed, with the tour earning over $600 in donations. All money will be used for improvements in the house. The HP members are a group of textile artists who gather bi-monthly for sharing the love of creativity and fun. In the past 1-1/2 years, the group has sponsored other projects to support the community and would welcome new faces to...
Paisley Klein, of Hartley, placed second in the 6-year-old class at the national pedal pull competition held Sept. 28 at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, S.D. She was one of 22 girls to compete in the class. Paisley is the daughter of Kevin and Vanessa Klein. Prior to the national event, she placed first at the state competition held earlier last month in Burt....
• Oct. 6, 1949 Once again the residents of Hartley and throughout Iowa had a chance to watch the shadow of the earth move across the moon. The moon was not expected to be as dark as it was during a total eclipse in April. Numerous complaints were made regarding motorists violating the speed laws of Hartley, especially in the vicinity of the school. Several drivers were mistaking the streets of Hartley for a raceway and were using them to race each other. Representatives from all the high school classes comprised the cast of “Boys About Bob...
Adult craft event at Hartley library Add to your fall ambiance with a beautiful DIY fall leaves glass jar candle that you can create during an adult craft event on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10-11 a.m. Supplies are provided. Red’s Catering menu for Oct. 2 Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a variety of specials on Wednesday, Oct. 2. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. Movie night at FRC in Melvin The next movie night at First Reformed Church in Melvin will be Sunday evening, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. At that time the movie “Un...
Christian Voss receives academic award Christian Voss, of Everly, received the Clifford A. Rae Academic Achievement Award. The award was given to nine Buena Vista University business students and nine science students for the 2024 academic year. The awards, which range up to $10,000, were created by two separate $750,000 endowments from the foundations established by Dr. Harold Walter Siebens and named after the long-time advisor and counsel to Siebens and the foundations. The endowments support...
Several Hartley city officials recently attended a conference to learn about a vast array of issues affecting Iowa municipalities. Council Members Matt Dolphin, Nick Galm and Mary Westphalen, along with City Administrator Roxann Swanson and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Sheri Tewes, participated in the Iowa League of Cities 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibit in Sioux City Sept. 18-20. The group sat in on discussions covering topics like economic development, grant writing and more. Hartley is a member...
• Sept. 22, 1949 Thirty large storage bins were set up on the former Luedke property in north Hartley. The bins were to be filled by the local elevators. The government leased an acre of land on which the bins were located. Both elevators also had approximately 15 bins of their own located along the railroad right-of-way. Dr. I.L. Knapp, of Hartley, was one of a group of optometrists from this section of Iowa who attended a district meeting of the Iowa Optometric Association. Included on the program was discussion of a free vision testing p...
Bag tournament planned at HCC The Hartley Community Center will host its annual Bags, Brews, Food Trucks, Too! event on Saturday, Sept. 21. Cost to compete is $30 per team. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. Red’s Catering menu for Sept. 25 Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a variety of specials on Wednesday, Sept. 25. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. Hartley fall cleanup day is Sept. 23 The City of Hartley will hold its annual fall cleanup day on Monday, Sept. 23. Each household is allowed the equivalent of a two...
Klein sisters place at state pedal pull The Iowa State Pedal Pull Association held its 34rd annual state pedal pull championship on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Activity Center in Burt. There were girls and boys 4-12 years old that placed first, second or third in over 180 sanctioned pedal pulls across Iowa. The first, second, third and fourth place winners at the state level are eligible to compete at the national pedal pull on Sept. 28 at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, S.D. Locally, two sisters...
• Sept. 22, 1949 The town council announced the purchase of a 10-acre tract located just south of the railroad tracks, on the west side of Central Avenue. The total purchase price was $5,000. The primary purpose of the purchase was to develop it into a home for the O’Brien County Fair. A number of motorists who left their cars parked in Hartley were victims of pranksters who loosened the valve cores and let the air out of two or more of the tires. The general pattern was to let the air out of two tires on the same side. J.P. Martin, of Sut...
Seasons Center to close Camp Autumn Seasons Center for Behavioral Health has announced that Camp Autumn, its therapeutic children's camp, is closing. This decision, made after careful consideration by the Board of Directors, comes as a result of several concerns: 1) The delayed rollout of the State of Iowa's Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program; 2) the uncertainty of future funding due to the state's management restructure of behavioral health...
Bag tournament planned at HCC The Hartley Community Center will host its annual Bags, Brews, Food Trucks, Too! event on Saturday, Sept. 21. Cost to compete is $30 per team. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. Red’s Catering menu for Sept. 18 Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a variety of specials on Wednesday, Sept. 18. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. Hartley fall cleanup day is Sept. 23 The City of Hartley will hold its annual fall cleanup day on Monday, Sept. 23. See the ad on Page 5 for complete details and rul...
• Sept. 15, 1949 Rivin Bros., formerly of Scotland, S.D., purchased the Kaplan Markets, including the Kaplan Store in Hartley. Riven Bros. also owned seven stores in South Dakota. The new store name was Rivin Bros. Food Market, but few other changes were anticipated. After much deliberation Roger Luedke, all state back of 1948, and his brother, Gordon, an all-conference tackle, picked the University of Iowa as their school of choice. At least a dozen big-time colleges had sought the services of the two outstanding high school athletes. The O...
Community Calendar dates due today 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 Sentinel- News office by Thursday, Sept. 5, at 5 p.m. (today). H-M-S school activities will also be listed. There is no charge to have meeting dates listed on the calendar. When the calendars are printed, they will be available as a courtesy of the...
Special theme days at 2024 Clay County Fair There is something for everyone at the 2024 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, Sept. 7-15. With a packed schedule featuring special days, every day at the fair promises something new and exciting for visitors of all ages. Saturday, Sept. 7, Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative Day: Sponsored by Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative, fairgoers can get an up-close look at a large basket truck and meet their local co-op representatives. Saturday, Sept. 7, Iowa vs....
Lori Heemstra, of O'Brien County, was inducted into the 2024 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair, on Sunday, Aug. 18. Ninety-three Iowa counties participated this year and selected 125 inductees for their outstanding service and dedication to 4-H. Inductees or their surviving family members were presented a certificate by Iowa 4-H Foundation President Jeff Murphy and State 4-H Program Leader Mitchell Hoyer as they were introduced on stage....
Pat Jensen, of Clay County, was inducted into the 2024 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair, on Sunday, Aug. 18. Ninety-three Iowa counties participated this year and selected 125 inductees for their outstanding service and dedication to 4-H. Inductees or their surviving family members were presented a certificate by Iowa 4-H Foundation President Jeff Murphy and State 4-H Program Leader Mitchell Hoyer as they were introduced on stage....
• Sept. 8, 1949 There was no doubt that the much talked about crop of war babies had arrived at the Hartley Public School. The kindergarten class that numbered 42 students was separated into morning and afternoon sections. The overall enrollment was 490. A record freshman class of 64 boosted high school enrollment to 205 students. E.U. Thomas retired from his long career as a druggist, having operated his store in Hartley for 32-1/2 years. Before coming here he was located at Granville for eight years and Sheldon for three. The new owner, C.A....
A shortened 2024 Junior Golf Academy was held at the Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club June 11-12 with 26 young golfers attending. After just two days of learning, the event was rained out and subsequent flooding at the course made it impossible to complete the academy safely. "We all enjoyed the junior golfers and saw a lot of good golfers in the group this year," said Julia Meyer, who helped lead instruction at the camp. Valero Renewables – Hartley provided cookies for the two days the a...
Spencer Hospital's Abben Cancer Center recently announced the hiring of Dr. Luis Cuervo, a distinguished medical oncologist, as part of an unprecedented collaboration with the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Cuervo will provide full-time medical oncology services at Abben Cancer Center and will also hold the esteemed title of associate professor at the University of Iowa. This collaboration will bring advanced practice standards and exceptional oncology care to our...
Top honors awarded at Dorset Sheep Show An area exhibitor won honors during the Dorset Sheep Show at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Gensley Ball, of Greenville, placed first and second in the Shorn Ewe Lamb-All Ages division, and also placed second with a pair of ewe lambs. Help the DNR track hemorrhagic disease Hemorrhagic disease, commonly referred to as EHD or Bluetongue, has been impacting deer in Iowa for over a decade, with severe outbreaks occurring in 2012, 2013, 2019 and 2023. As a way to better understand disease impacts, the Iowa...
Community Calendar dates due Sept. 5 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 Sentinel- News office by Thursday, Sept. 5, at 5 p.m. H-M-S school activities will also be listed. There is no charge to have meeting dates listed on the calendar. When the calendars are printed, they will be available as a courtesy of the sponsors. Red’s Catering menu for Sept. 4 Red’s Catering in...
