Dave’s Sand & Gravel marking 40th

Dave’s Sand & Gravel in Everly will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday, May 7. An open house is planned from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

See the ad on Page 4 for more details.

Garage sales in Everly this weekend

A variety of items will be up for grabs this weekend in Everly when the community holds city-wide garage sales April 30-May 1. See the ad on Page 4 for a list of participating residences.

Grace Fellowship to host garage sale

Grace Fellowship in Hartley will host its annual Treasure Trove Garage Sale on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m.-noon. All proceeds will benefit the Grace Fellowship Preschool.

See the ad on Page 5 for more details.

Grill-out at Red’s

Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving grilled favorites on Wednesday, May 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Pick up in the front. See the ad on Page 2 for more details.

Fire hydrants to be flushed in Hartley

Residents in Hartley may experience discolored water this week. See the ad on Page 3 for more details.

Mother’s Day brunch at Crazy Bob’s

Crazy Bob’s in Hartley will be serving a Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, May 8 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. See the ad on Page 5 for more details.

H-M-S menus

Thursday, April 28: Breakfast – Waffles, sausage (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Mandarin orange chicken/rice, broccoli/cauliflower, bread (9-12), pineapple.

Friday, April 29: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – French bread pizza, romaine salad, baby carrots, applesauce cup.

Milk served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar offered daily.

Virtual tour of Tower of London at HPL

The Hartley Public Library will be hosting a virtual tour of the Tower of London on Friday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m. Take a guided tour of this iconic fortress and learn about its storied history. Refreshments will be provided.

Ernst staff to hold traveling office hours

Representatives from U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s office will be available in every county to assist Iowans with problems or questions about issues involving Social Security, veterans’ benefits, military affairs, passports, immigration issues and other federal programs. Sen. Ernst will not be at the traveling office hours.

“When issues arise, we are here to help,” Ernst said in a news release. “That’s why throughout May we are bringing our office and staff to you. Representatives from my team will be in every county in Iowa to ensure that each constituent who wishes to see us in person can do so conveniently.”

Constituents seeking assistance with federal agencies who are unable to attend the traveling office hours can contact one of the senator’s offices directly or submit a casework request online at http://www.Ernst.senate.gov.

Office hours in this area are scheduled at the following locations.

Clay County: Wednesday, May 11, noon-1 p.m. at Spencer City Hall Council Chambers, 101 West 5th Street, Spencer.

O’Brien County: Wednesday, May 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Primghar City Hall Council Room, 160 South Hayes Avenue, Primghar.

Osceola County: Tuesday, May 10, 11 a.m.-noon at Osceola County Courthouse, Osceola County Economic Development, 300 7th Street, Sibley.

Feenstra staff to hold May office hours

Representatives from the office of U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) will be in 19 counties to help constituents with casework relating to passports, veterans’ benefits and other federal programs. Traveling office hours will also be held this fall.

“Whether it is help with the IRS, VA or a different federal agency, my office stands ready to assist 4th District Iowans,” Rep. Feenstra said in a news release. “Please do not hesitate to stop by or contact my office if we can be of service.”

Iowans in the 4th District can also visit Feenstra.House.Gov to submit a casework request.

Office hours are scheduled at two locations in this area.

Clay County: Tuesday May 10, from 9-10 a.m. at Spencer Public Library, 21 East 3rd Street, Spencer.

Osceola County: Wednesday May 11, from 10-11 a.m. at Sibley Public Library, 406 Ninth Street, Sibley.

Constituents should note that Rep. Feenstra will not be at traveling office hours.

IUB reschedules public hearing on Alliant Energy request

The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) has issued an order regarding the Nov. 2, 2021 application of Interstate Power and Light Company (Alliant Energy-IPL) for advance ratemaking principles, waiver of reorganization requirements, and limited waiver of energy adjustment clause requirements under Iowa Code § 476.53 and IUB’s chapter 41 administrative rules.

The order in Docket No. RPU-2021-0003, dated April 20, canceled an April 22 scheduling conference and establishes a revised procedural schedule, including public hearing dates of August 8-10. Alliant-IPL’s application states it intends to acquire Duane Arnold Solar I and II, along with an additional 200 MW nameplate capacity, using a tax equity partnership. The location of the additional 200 MW has not yet been determined.

A tax equity partnership is used when a utility company is unable to use tax credits or other tax benefits. The partnership with an equity investment company allows the utility company to finance the project.

Alliant-IPL filed a joint proposed procedural schedule on April 15 that stated all parties agreed to the joint procedural schedule. The order requires parties to file a notice of participation by May 15 for the technical conferences. The order also requires that the parties file a witness list and the order of witnesses by July 25.

The IUB is reviewing filings in Docket No. RPU-2021-0003 independently of Docket Nos. GCU-2021-0002 and GCU-2021-0003, in which Duane Arnold Solar I and II, LLCs, have filed applications for generating certificates to construct solar facilities in Linn County. The dockets are closely related as Alliant-IPL intends to acquire the solar facilities from the developer, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, upon completion of construction.

Customer utility rates will not be affected at this time. The IUB will specify the ratemaking principles that will apply when costs of the facilities are included in Alliant-IPL’s regulated electric rates. Rates will be determined by the IUB during Alliant-IPL’s next rate case proceeding after the assets are included in their rate base.

National Day of Prayer in Hartley

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley will hold two services in observance of the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 5. All are welcome to attend.

See the ad on Page 5 for more details.

Blood drive May 2 at Spencer

LifeServe Blood Center is conducting a drive at Southpark Mall, 901 11th Street SW in Spencer, on Monday, May 2, from 2-6 p.m.

Appointments are required. Schedule a donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call (800) 287-4903.

Regular hours at Royal library

Hours at the Royal Public Library are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 3-5 p.m .; and Tuesday and Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

HLC food pantry

Current hours for the food pantry at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly are Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m. Everyone is allowed to come in and pick out their food, but masks are required.

Al Anon meetings

Al Anon meetings are held at the following locations each week:

Wednesday, 8 p.m., 511 Southmoor, Spencer; Thursday, 8 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Royal; Sunday, 7 p.m., Sanford Medical Center, 118 N 7th Ave., Sheldon.

All are welcome to attend.