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2023 CC/E Student Lighthouse Committee
During the past few weeks, Clay Central/Everly 4-6 grade students have learned about the importance of using their voice, advocating for a cause, running for election, and what a good leader should...
From Our Files
• Oct. 8, 1948 Mrs. Marie Ramsey arrived home by train from Chicago after a 30-day visit in Germany. Most of the time was spent in Flensberg where she visited her aged mother, her stepfather, brothers and sisters and their families. It had been 34...
10/05/23: Community Calendar
Hartley meat locker to hold open house this Saturday Nelson’s Locker, LLC, will hold an open house on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 3-7 p.m. The event will mark a year and half of ownership under Josh and Jennifer Paskert. See the ad on Page 3 for...
10/05/23: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Hartley native named ILCC Dean of Arts and Science Iowa Lakes Community College has named Julie Westerman as the new Dean of Arts and Science. Westerman brings a wealth of experience in academic...
From Our Files
• Oct. 1, 1948 Students at Moneta High School voted for their carnival queen candidates. Those selected were Peggy Kriens, freshman; Delores Kriens, sophomore; Janet Bobolz, junior; and Marianne Meyer, senior. Each queen candidate had a campaign...
Clay County Fair celebrates another successful year
With nine near perfect fall days the 2023 Clay County Fair was the ideal getaway location for thousands of fairgoers, Sept. 9-17. "If you create a memorable experience, they will come," Fair...
09/28/23: Community Calendar
CC/E Homecoming parade is today Alumni and community members are invited to the Clay Central/Everly Homecoming parade slated for Thursday, Sept. 28 (today) at 1:30 p.m. in Royal. The event will take place on Main Street near the post office and...
09/28/23: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Selected for academic awards at BVU Nine business students and nine science students at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake have been selected for the Clifford A. Rae Academic Achievement Award for t...
From Our Files
• Sept. 30, 1948 The new lunch room at the Hartley Public School was able to seat from 125 to 150 people. The building was brought to the school grounds in sections and was assembled by the farm shop students. It had a modern kitchen with electric...
CC/E Homecoming underway at elementary school
This week the Clay Central/Everly Mavericks are stepping out in style for Homecoming week. The week holds many fun events including poster contests, hallway decorating, flag football and an...
Bags fly at Hartley Community Center fundraiser
Fifteen teams competed for the top spot last Saturday during the Hartley Community Center's Second Annual Bags, Brew & Food Trucks Too fundraiser. Inclement weather moved things inside during the...
09/21/23: Community Calendar
Hartley Community Center fundraiser is Saturday The Hartley Community Center is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 23 featuring a bags tournament and vendor trucks. The event begins at 3 p.m....
Paisley Klein places 1st at state pedal pull
The Iowa State Pedal Pull Association held its 33rd annual state pedal pull championship on Saturday, Sept. 9 at the North Iowa Event Center in Mason City. There were girls and boys 4-12 years old...
09/21/23: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
NCC earns high rankings in nationwide report Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon has earned exceptional rankings in the 2023 Best & Worst Community Colleges in the Nation report by...
From Our Files
• Sept. 23, 1948 Bette Dee, four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orland Krutzfeldt, had the exciting pleasure of riding on the blimp Wonder Ship at Sheldon. Her great-grandfather, J.W. Patton, 90, was also one of the group. He was the oldest man...
09/14/23: Community Calendar
Movie night at Neebel Park is Friday The Hartley Parks & Rec board will host a movie night at Neebel Park on Friday, Sept. 15 at dusk. The evening has been made possible by grant funds that allowed the board to purchase a projector large enough to ac...
09/14/23: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Drought worsens in eastern Iowa August saw another below normal rainfall month in Iowa, with preliminary data showing that the state received 3.25 inches of rain, 0.88 inches below normal. This marks...
Ribbon cut at The Powder Coating Center in Hartley
Hartley Chamber of Commerce members gathered at The Powder Coating Center on Sept. 8 to cut the ribbon with new owner Matt Embrey. Embrey took over the business this summer after purchasing it from...
From Our Files
• Sept. 16, 1948 Gary, the 7-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Olhausen, Jr., was among those whose names were drawn for a ride on the Wonder Ship at the Clay County Fair. The pilot of the blimp was Ike Walton, of Ames. Work was started on a new...
09/07/23: Community Calendar
Movie night at Neebel Park Sept. 15 The Hartley Parks & Rec board will host a movie night at Neebel Park on Friday, Sept. 15 at dusk. The evening has been made possible by grant funds that allowed the board to purchase a projector large enough to...
09/07/23: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Savanna Handy graduates from UI More than 600 undergraduate, graduate and professional students at the University of Iowa received their degrees last month. Savanna Handy, of Everly, was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree. A student in the College...
From Our Files
• Sept. 9, 1948 Five members of the Rock Rapids Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, landed at the Hartley airport. They were met by Forrest Newcomer, who was also an officer of the Rock Rapids Civil Air Patrol squadron. The group of pilots was served a...
08/31/23: Community Calendar
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...
08/31/23: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Summer honor list announced at NCC Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon has announced the Honor List for the summer semester. Students on the Honor List are full-time and have achieved an avera...
Steinkamps inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame
Bob and Kim Steinkamp, of of rural Primghar, were inducted into the 2023 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair 4-H Exhibits Building on Sunday, Aug. 20. Inductees or their...
