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Local groups receive grants from Clay Co. Community Foundation
From local libraries to the Jaws of Life, this year's round of grants from the Clay County Community Foundation (CCCF) will benefit a vast array of local causes. The CCCF on Monday held its annual cer...
More city-owned lots sold in Everly
The Everly City Council on Monday moved more real estate. Derrick Nestvold and Steve Schuver will soon become the owners of city-owned lots at 502 N Adams St. and 203 E 5th St., respectively. The former property was sold for $4,000 and the latter wen...
Royal hires new city clerk
One applicant was all that was needed to fill the position of Royal City Clerk. The city council on March 13 approved hiring Jill Hickey to take over the duties of city clerk on Aug. 1. She will be paid $20 per hour, with a work week of 12-14 hours....
03/21/24: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Effie LaVinia Jackson, Dyersburg, Tenn., No Valid Driver’s License; Registration Violation. Noah Taylor Hunt, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Treaton Michael Culver, Sheldon, Operation by Unqualified Driver. Joseph Gene Bailey, Sheld...
NATIONAL AG WEEK: Study shows challenges and opportunities of edge-of-field conservation adoption
A research report documenting current trends in the adoption and understanding of edge-of-field conservation practices among Iowa farmers and landowners has been published by specialists with Iowa Sta...
NATIONAL AG WEEK: What will spring bring?
A mild winter is affecting farmland in variety of ways as farmers look toward the spring planting season. Gentry Sorenson, an ISU Extension field agronomist based out of Algona, said dry conditions...
NATIONAL AG WEEK: O'Brien County pig farmers honored for environmental efforts
When it comes to keeping the land and climate healthy, Dennis Heemstra doesn't believe they do anything more than other farmers. Yet, he and his wife Lori are continually looking for ways to minimize...
NATIONAL AG WEEK: Weeds took advantage of Iowa's wildly mild winter
February and early March 2024 will go down in the history books as unusually warm and dry. Many winter annual, biennial and perennial weeds have resumed growth earlier than usual. Managers will need to be especially vigilant to treat these...
Hartley teen killed in car accident
The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn community is mourning the death of one of its students following a single-vehicle accident Wednesday, March 20. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Joshua Cruz, 16, of Hartl...
Hartley trail project receives bad news
The future of a new recreation trail in Hartley is looking bleak. The Hartley City Council on Monday learned that construction of a new leg of trail extending from Neebel Park would be nearly...
Stan's Service changing hands next month
A longtime Hartley mechanic will hand over the keys to the next generation April 1. Stan Jacobs last Friday announced the sale of Stan's Service to Stephen and Kelly Embrey. Jacobs has owned and...
Filing period open for county offices
Local residents have a three-week window to file nomination papers and get their names on the June 4 primary election ballot. Several county offices are up for election this year. The filing period started March 4 and ends March 22. Candidates must...
03/14/24: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Jesse Lee Bruxvoort, Paullina, Failure to Yield to Vehicle on Right. Treaton Michael Culver, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Jerry Garland Jenkins, Sheldon, Failure to Reduce Speed; No Proof of Insurance. Thi Hoa Nguyen, Sheldon, Reg...
Hartley daycare unveils preliminary drawings for new building
Guests at the Hartley Community Daycare Center's annual fundraiser were treated to a surprise last Saturday. Preliminary drawings of the new daycare building were unveiled during the night's festiviti...
Valero to partner with Summit on CO2 pipeline
The company behind a proposed CO2 pipeline on Monday announced Valero Renewables' ethanol plant in Hartley would be connected to the route if granted future regulatory approval. Ames-based Summit...
Everly council bars dog, with conditions
The Everly City Council on Monday voted to remove an allegedly vicious dog from city limits unless its owner installs fencing on her property. In a unanimous vote, the council agreed Lori Adrian’s dog should be removed from Everly unless some sort o...
Democrats release mail-in caucus results
The Iowa Democratic Party on Tuesday released the unofficial results of its first-ever mail-in presidential preference caucus. The party shifted to mail-in ballots this year after the Democratic Natio...
Trace Adkins to perform at Clay Co. Fair
The Clay County Fair last week announced Trace Adkins with special guest Eli Alger and the Faster Horses will perform Sunday, Sept. 8 as part of the SRG Concert Series. Adkins has sold over 11...
03/07/24: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Drew Tanner Klatt, Sanborn, Minor in Possession, Tobacco; Driving While Suspended. Benito Vasquez Ramirez, Sheldon, Failure to Use Child Restraint; No Proof of Insurance. Miguel Alfonso Solano Cordova, Oyens, Speeding. Jorge Alberto G...
Armed school staff debate sizzles at Eggs & Issues forum
Local lawmakers offered varying degrees of support for a bill that attempts to create a pathway for schools to arm staff members. Sen. Lynn Evans, Rep. Megan Jones, Sen. Dave Rowley and Rep. John...
Trail committee to seek easement for first leg
The Hartley City Council on Monday told members of the recreation trail committee that any future help from the city would come after the group obtains a construction easement for the first leg of...
H-M-S board approves contract settlement
The master contract for the 2024-25 school year was approved by the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn School Board on Feb. 19, but terms of the agreement could be impacted by legislation under consideration in...
02/29/24: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Baldomero Navarrete Dominguez, Aurora, Ill., Speeding. Jason Lee Kirby, Sioux Falls, S.D., No Valid Driver’s License. Jeffrey David Heithus, Paullina, Speeding. Elizabeth A. Smith, Alton, Failure to Obey Stop Sign. Addisen Ann Reeves, Alt...
Clay County Fair announces 2 Grandstand acts
The Clay County Fair this week announced two nights of Grandstand events as part of the SRG Concert Series for the 2024 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, Sept. 7-15. • The Mavericks with special g...
Weatherman starts tenure in Hartley
There's a new face leading operations of Hartley's utilities and infrastructure. Tony Weatherman began serving as the city's public works superintendent last week. He currently lives in Spirit Lake an...
