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Chickens to remain barred from Everly's city limits
Robins, cardinals, blue jays and finches will be the only birds making their way to Everly anytime soon. The city council on Monday voted unanimously to uphold current rules that ban laying hens and...
CCCF cashes out to local organizations
Three Everly organizations earlier this month received a helping hand in the form of several thousand dollars worth of grants. The Clay County Community Foundation on March 13 hosted its annual grant...
Added levy will fund retirement of H-M-S bonds
The property tax levy for retiring a portion of the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School's bond debt will be increased during the upcoming fiscal year. The school board voted on Monday to increase...
Community center preps for annual fundraiser
Residents will be raising the roof with laughter Saturday night during the Hartley Community Center's Annual VIP Supper. This year's entertainment features Improv Falls, a comedy group whose...
03/23/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Cody Alan Martin, Alton, No Valid Driver’s License; No Proof of Insurance. Selvin Joel Hernandez Hernandez, Paynesville, Minn., Speeding. Jesse Bryan, LeMars, No Proof of Insurance. Ty Dalton Morphew, Hartley, Registration Violation....
Pipe relining project in early stages
Sewer pipes in east Hartley are having their "big moment." A crew from Wisconsin-based Visu-Sewer has been televising lines over the past week and a half in the area serviced by the city's new lift...
Rep. Feenstra announces agriculture advisory board
U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) on March 15 announced that he has assembled an Agriculture Advisory Board ahead of the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will...
EHM fundraiser lets it loose
From delicious hors d'oeuvres to engaging performances, the Everly Heritage Museum's Mardi Gras on Main fundraiser concert was a success on every level. Guests were treated to a variety of selections...
Royal council moves closer to relinquishing water system
The Royal City Council is still interested in turning control of the city's water system over to Iowa Lakes Regional Water. During the council meeting on March 8, CEO Brad Veit reviewed the proposed...
Much ado about clucking
A proposal that would bring chickens to backyards in Everly received both support and scrutiny during a special gathering Tuesday at City Hall. Members of the urban chicken committee listened to...
Hartley council discusses snowy sidewalks
The City of Hartley's willingness to enforce ordinances was called into question during Monday's council meeting. Resident Tim Hilbert was in attendance to complain about snow-covered sidewalks,...
03/16/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Katie Lea Buss, Sheldon, Dark Windows. Charles A. Williams, Registration Violation. Ana Lopez Lopez, Denison, Failure to Use Child Restraint Device, 2 counts; No Valid Driver’s License; Speeding. Hunter Elizabeth Landau, Hull,...
One can at a time
Five cents may seem like a drop in the bucket when staring down a multi-million dollar project, but members of the Hartley Recreational Trail Committee are unfazed. The group has been collecting cans...
A family affair
Brothers Stephen and Matt Embrey were tired of working for somebody else. After discussing their options, they decided to bet on themselves. The duo opened SK Repair+ late last fall. The business is...
03/09/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Cortney Adam Ball, Paullina, Speeding. Nicole Marie Mezquita, Sheldon, Registration Violation; No Valid Driver’s License. Makenna Kay Stevens, Spencer, Use of Electronic Device. Joshua Meinders, Sioux Falls, S.D., Following Too Close....
Food pantry aids local vets
The O'Brien County Veterans Affairs Office is a trailblazer in Iowa. Director Katie Ginger last fall opened a food pantry for local veterans at her office in the courthouse – the first of its kind...
Tail wags and big grins
It's often said the simplest things in life bring the most joy. At Community Memorial Health Center, that joy is brought in with a leash and a collar. Walker the dog has been visiting residents at...
Clay County Fair names new leader
Fair industry veteran Jerome Hertel has been named the next CEO/Manager of the Clay County Fair Association. Hertel will succeed Jeremy Parsons, who is leaving the Clay County Fair & Events Center...
'Gambling' for a good cause
Local gamblers have a chance to put it all on the Hartley Community Daycare Center this Saturday. The facility is hosting the 4th Annual Love for the Daycare Fundraiser at the Hartley Community...
No early dismissals for PD scheduled in 2023-24
One significant change is being made in the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School's calendar for 2023-24. According to Superintendent Patrick Carlin, the proposed calendar adopted by the school...
03/02/23: Crime, Courts, Accident & Incidents
• Traffic William Arnold, Sr., Newcastle, Wyo., Speeding. Humberto Sauceda Juarez, Fairmont, Minn., No Proof of Insurance; No Valid Driver’s License. Aariona Fennell, Sanborn, Violation of Restricted Permit. Amber Beldt, Sheldon, No Valid...
CC/E receives positive audit review
The Clay Central/Everly school board on Tuesday was all smiles following the district's annual audit report. Murray Stanley, of Schnurr & Co., LLP, gave CC/E a passing grade with few critiques, no...
Harlan hits 100
Living to 100 might seem like an incredible feat to some, but Harlan Goetsch isn't impressed. "I'm just an ordinary man who has tried to live an ordinary life," he said. "I'm nothing special." Folks...
Royal council considers turning water system over to ILRW
The future of Royal's water system was a major item of discussion during the city council meeting on Feb. 8. Royal currently purchases water from Iowa Lakes Regional Water (ILRW) and distributes it...
High school project bids lower than engineer's estimate
A Spencer company was awarded the contract for a major improvement project at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School. Graves Construction Co. submitted the low bid of $2,272,238 for the project....