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  • Gift cards spread cheer to Everly flood victims

    Nick Pedley, News Editor|Sep 5, 2024

    Christmas came early last week for Everly residents affected by recent flooding. Members of the library board handed out gift cards across town to people who experienced water damage in June. The gifts were made possible by disaster recovery grants from the Clay County Community Foundation (CCCF), which has been doling out funds to local non-profit organizations in the wake of the flood. Everly Public Library Director Christie Seivert applied for money to buy gift cards for Everly residents....

  • 09/05/24: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents

    Sep 5, 2024

    • Traffic Joseph Nazzaro, Peterson, Speeding. Ezequiel Richiez Castro, Sanborn, Dark Windows. Margarita Vianey Guzman, Alton, Texas, Speeding. William Gustav Pansegrau, Washta, Seatbelt Violation. Jill Michelle McCann, Spencer, Speeding. Cody Francis Greenfield, Spencer, Following Too Close. Jennifer Michelle Sloan, St. Cloud, Minn., Speeding. John Pennings, Sheldon, Seatbelt Violation. Francisco Abel Espino Lopez, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Jeffrey Wade Winkel, Ashton, Speeding. Grant Joseph Sanchez, New Paris, Ind., Speeding. Jus...

  • Another one bites the dust

    Nick Pedley, News Editor|Sep 5, 2024

    James Vogt was busy Tuesday afternoon demolishing the former Real Reflections building in downtown Hartley. Also demolished that afternoon was the front of the former Create-A-Craft building directly to the north. A majority of the structure was removed last fall, which uncovered irreparable issues with the hair salon's adjoining wall. Also on Vogt's slate was the garage behind the former Capitol Theatre. The rest of the condemned building is hoped to be removed next year. Each property is...

  • A new era at CCE

    Nick Pedley, News Editor|Aug 29, 2024

    School only started last Friday, but big changes have already taken place at Clay Central/Everly Elementary this year. The 2024-25 school year marks the first at CC/E with combined grade levels. This fall, the fifth and sixth grade classrooms are combined, as are the third and fourth grades. Though the year is young, CC/E Director of Student Services Michelle Huntress has been pleased. "Our two multi-grade classrooms are going super well," she said. "We are a team at CC/E. We help each other so...

  • New faces, new school year at H-M-S

    Nick Pedley, News Editor|Aug 29, 2024

    Several new teachers greeted students at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn last Friday when they entered their classrooms for the 2024-25 school year. Seven instructors joined the H-M-S staff roster this year. Though some have a few years of teaching under their belts, others in the group are logging their first semester this fall. Haley Bonin is the new fourth grade teacher. She recently graduated from Buena Vista University with an Elementary Education License and Special Education Endorsment. Bonin was...

  • Everly to seek additional grant opportunities

    Nick Pedley, News Editor|Aug 29, 2024

    The Everly City Council on Aug. 19 discussed additional grant opportunities to purchase flood mitigation equipment and emergency supplies. City Clerk Kristi Fliss was instructed to investigate grants through the Clay County Community Foundation's (CCCF) emergency funds. According to discussion, the city needs an extra trash pump and supplies at the Hap Ketelsen Community Center for displaced residents. "I think you go for all of it," said Mayor Ron Thompson. Everly was slammed by flooding in...

  • O'Brien County FEMA office to close Friday

    Aug 29, 2024

    Those wishing to get in-person help with disaster-related assistance need to take note of three upcoming closings. The FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Cherokee and Emmet counties closed permanently on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The DRC in O'Brien County will close permanently on Friday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. O'Brien County's DRC is located in the Community Services Center in Sheldon, 416 Ninth St. Individuals who still need assistance after the closing may call the FEMA helpline at (800) 621-FEMA....

  • 08/29/24: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents

    Aug 29, 2024

    • Traffic Trudy Ann Roberts, Sioux Falls, S.D., Speeding. Hayli Holtz, Sanborn, Violation of Graduated License. Anna Deone Armstrong, Sioux City, Speeding. Zaira Ramos, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Beckie Lynne Bunch, Paullina, No Valid Driver’s License; No Proof of Insurance; Registration Violation. Rocio Lopez Campos, Sheldon, Speeding; No Valid Driver’s License. Kim Ronald Gacke, Sibley, Seatbelt Violation. Benjamin Ross Wiest, Hartley, Speeding. Melvin Alexander Garcia Rodriguez, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Luis A. Rivera Ob...

  • Grassley discusses ag issues during local stop

    Nick Pedley, News Editor|Aug 22, 2024

    Local residents peppered Sen. Chuck Grassley with a variety of questions during a town hall meeting Monday afternoon in Ocheyedan. The 90-year-old Republican from New Hartford greeted a dozen guests during the event, which was held at the Senior Activity Center. Many of the questions centered on agriculture issues like the Farm Bill. The quinquennial piece of federal legislation was last passed in 2018 and is due for an update. Grassley expected another extension this year as the new bill...

  • Everly Community Days 2024

    Aug 22, 2024

    Everly Community Days had the city popping Aug. 16-18. Events like the Great Plains Zoomobile, Cookie Memorial Mini-Golf Tournament, and street dance highlighted the schedule....

  • 08/22/24: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents

    Aug 22, 2024

    • Traffic Joel Daniel Wallinga, Primghar, ATV Highway Violation; No Proof of Insurance. Ernie A. Aron, Sioux City, No Valid Driver’s License. Juan P. Garza, South Sioux City, Neb., No Valid Driver’s License. Douglas J. Lepley, Fort Dodge, Registration Violation; No Valid Driver’s License. Bersain Lopez Lopez, Sibley, No Valid Driver’s License. Carson Joel Dagley, Sioux Falls, S.D., Speeding. Mario Jesus Alcaraz, Sioux City, Failure to Maintain Control. Onesmus Omariba Bosire, Olathe, Kan., Speeding. Guillermo Lopez Rangel, Harris, No Valid Driv...

  • Providing another access to Royalty Addition in Royal

    Mike Petersen, Sports Editor & Staff Writer|Aug 22, 2024

    The goal of establishing another street access into the Royalty Addition in Royal is one step closer to being accomplished. City council members on Aug. 14 voted to establish the street north of The Great Hall of Royal, between 1st Avenue and King Avenue. In addition, they discussed designating the street as St. Louis Boulevard, in recognition of the former St. Louis Catholic Church that was closed in 2017. The city purchased the site from Matt and Sara Ricke in 2019 for a street extension. The need for additional access to King Avenue...

  • Some good news for a change

    Mike Petersen, Sports Editor & Staff Writer|Aug 22, 2024

    There was good news in regard to the cost of the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School's property and commercial liability insurance package for 2024-25. A significant reduction in the district's workers compensation experience modification factor (mod) will result in an overall reduction in the package premium. David Treimer, of Treimer's Insurance Agency, said at Monday's board meeting that the mod has fallen from 1.62 in 2022 to .70 for the coming year. "That's really amazing," Treimer...

  • Keeping an eye on his hometown

    Nick Pedley, News Editor|Aug 15, 2024

    Dr. Zachary Ney had a pretty good idea where he wanted to end up when he graduated from optometry school. Right back where it started. "I wouldn't necessarily say I always knew I would work with Jill, but deep down I probably did," he said. "Ultimately I wanted to come back home and serve the community that I have a lot of respect for." Ney joined Dr. Jill Kunzman at Sibley Eye Care and Northwest Iowa Vision Therapy late last month. The son of Beth and Kelly Ney and a 2016 graduate of...

  • Everly Community Days promises 3 days of fun

    Nick Pedley, News Editor|Aug 15, 2024

    With classes about to resume and the sun setting earlier each evening, Everly is gearing up for one last summer party this weekend. Everly Community Days will be held Aug. 16-18. Like years past, the annual event once again features a variety of attractions to entertain the masses. "We've got a lot going on and lots of stuff for all ages," said City Clerk Kristi Fliss, who is one of the event's organizers. "We invite everyone to come see what we've got going on around town." New this year is a...

  • Maybe next year

    Nick Pedley, News Editor|Aug 15, 2024

    Officials at Clay Central/Everly and Sioux Central are slamming the brakes on a new sharing agreement between the two school districts. CC/E Superintendent Kevin Wood, who also serves the same role at Sioux Central, said a sharing agreement would not be in place for the 2024-25 school year. The CC/E school board in April signed off on a whole-grade sharing plan with Sioux Central while keeping its existing whole-grade sharing agreement in place with Spencer. “The holdup was drawing a line or b...

  • Hartley council OKs demo bids for 3 structures

    Nick Pedley, News Editor|Aug 15, 2024

    Three more structures will hit the dust in downtown Hartley later this year. The city council on Monday approved a bid of $7,500 from James Vogt to remove the front of the former Create-A-Craft building and tear down the former Real Reflections salon next to it. Additionally, the bid includes removal of the garage behind the old Capitol Theatre. "It's a great price for all three," said Council Member Nick Galm. Vogt's bid for the beauty salon included backfill dirt for the basement. It also incl...

  • 08/15/24: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents

    Aug 15, 2024

    • Traffic Aaron M. McGee, Stroud, Okla., Speeding. Crystal Ann Goebel, Leavenworth, Kan., Speeding. Charles Wesley Stutz, Rochester, Minn., No Valid Driver’s License. Guadalupe Santana, Sanborn, Speeding. Elizabeth K. Kenya, Omaha, Neb., Speeding. Tristin Kay Saarie, Okabena, Minn., Speeding. Debra Jean Jessen, Oto, Speeding. Fanossie Hailegebriel, Sioux Falls, S.D., Texting While Driving. Steven James Van Oort, Sheldon, Seatbelt Violation. Jaxon Xander Brown, Sheldon, Dark Window. Michael J. Smith, Valley, Neb., Speeding. Troy Wohlert, Har...

  • 10 years in the making

    Elaine Loring-Jass, Iowa Falls Times-Citizen|Aug 15, 2024

    Editor's note: This piece is being republished with permission from the Iowa Falls Times-Citizen. Rita Wohlert is the daughter of E.P and Nellie Koehnecke, while Shelley Brinkert-Hjelm is the daughter of Ed and Florence Brinkert. The friends grew up in the Hartley area and graduated from high school as members of the Class of 1967. Wohlert lives in Iowa Falls, while Brinkert-Hjelm resides on a farm northeast of Hartley. Brinkert-Hjelm said the trip to England was a unique experience. "It was gre...

  • Summer Celebration sizzles and squeals

    Nick Pedley, News Editor|Aug 8, 2024

    A packed schedule loaded the plate for Hartley Summer Celebration attendees last weekend. "It might have been a million degrees out, but it did not rain," said Summer Celebration Committee member Rachel Wilson. "At least we were able to hold everything on the schedule." Though the temperatures soared, that didn't stop folks from showing up. "I think it was a pretty good turnout," Wilson said. "People had plenty to eat and plenty of things to participate in." Things kicked off Thursday night...

  • MercyOne planning to close Primghar hospital

    Nick Pedley, News Editor|Aug 8, 2024

    Sweeping changes will limit health care access in O'Brien County by October. MercyOne announced on July 26 that it plans to shutter its Primghar Medical Center by the end of September. Additionally, MercyOne clinics in Paullina and Sutherland will be closed and consolidated into its existing clinic in Primghar – Primghar Family Medicine – which is located directly south of the existing hospital. "We will focus our resources on clinic care to continue MercyOne's mission to provide hig...

  • Hartley pool wrapping up first season

    Nick Pedley, News Editor|Aug 8, 2024

    Hartley's highly-anticipated new pool experienced no large issues during its first summer of service. Hartley Water Superintendent Terry Hilbert said the 2024 swimming season was a successful one. The pool was slated to open in 2022, but errors made by the contractor during its construction pushed back the ribbon cutting to May of this year. "You know how it is with something new. Issues come up here and there, but there hasn't been anything major," Hilbert said. "It's been kind of a learning...

  • 08/08/24: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents

    Aug 8, 2024

    • Traffic Deyner A. Padilla Salgado, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Riley Michael Davids, Melvin, Following Too Close. Lucas Phillips, Emerson, Neb., Speeding. Edgar Moreno, Donna, Texas, Speeding. Jasmin Elizabeth Briseno, Alton, Texas, Speeding. Cody Edward Thompson, Sioux City, No Proof of Insurance. Aaron Ramirez, Sheldon, Seatbelt Violation. Emily Kantor, Sheldon, Registration Violation. Rudy Wilfredo Martinez Vilchez, Hawarden, No Valid Driver’s License. Brian Lee Rohlk, Holstein, Speeding. Gordon Zonnefeld, Sheldon, Failure to Use C...

  • Arts on Grand gathers flood stories for historic collection, publication

    Aug 8, 2024

    The Spencer flood of June 2024 stole a lifetime of precious memories from the community. Once the floodwaters receded and people began to dig out of their swamped homes and businesses, the stories of survival, rescue and reclamation began to pour forth from those who will never forget waking up to flooding caused by the clash of two angry rivers – the Little Sioux and the Ocheyedan. The rivers joined forces west of Spencer near the Ocheyedan shooting range at the 350th Street bridge, and b...

  • It's kind of a pig deal

    Nick Pedley, News Editor|Aug 1, 2024

    Organizers of Hartley's Summer Celebration are hoping attendees squeal with delight this weekend. On tap is a full schedule loaded with events for the whole family. Highlighting the list is a performance by the Pork Tornadoes on Saturday evening, which has folks buzzing with anticipation. "They're a pretty popular cover band and have a large following," said Summer Celebration committee member Rachel Wilson. "We're planning on a really big crowd." The band's swine-centric name gave this year's...

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