02/02/23: Area Happenings & Accomplishments

 

February 2, 2023

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Farmyard Fun at CC/E: January was an animal adventure at Clay Central/Everly Elementary. The library's theme of "Animals From Near and Far" was highlighted by last week's visit from Clay County Conservation, which featured all things creepy and crawly. Additionally, students enjoyed visits from Katie and Lee Geerdes, who brought in their baby goats, and Teresa Meyer, who showed off her pet corgi.

Hartley snow ordinance reminders

The City of Hartley is reminding residents about snow ordiances regarding snow removal and street parking.

See the ad on Page 4 for more details.

Lydia Harders named to Central College dean's list

Lydia Harders, of Hartley, has been named to the dean's list for the fall 2022 semester at Central College in Pella. She is a 2022 graduate of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School.

The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.

Ava Schroeder signs with College of St. Mary's

Ava Schroeder, a 6'0" forward from San Antonio, Texas, has signed to play basketball at the College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Neb.

She is the daughter of Neil and Christie (Mohni) Schroeder, who are Hartley natives and graduates of H-M-S High School.

Schroeder is a senior at Ronald Reagan High School where she has been a Class 6A honorable mention selection, a San Antonio Express News Player to Watch, a two-time all-district academic selection and a three-time 6A district champion.

"Ava is a coach's daughter so she will bring a great basketball background to the Flames," said College of Saint Mary coach Kirk Walker in the official signing release. "Ava will be a great addition to the CSM community as a student-athlete and is another quality person that will bring a lot to our team here at CSM."

Jorgan Rustad on UNI dean's list

Jorgan Rustad, of Everly, was named to the 2022 fall semester dean's list at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.

To be included on the list, a student must have earned a grade point of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking at least 12 hours of graded work during the semester.

Everly student on NWC dean's list

Christina Mueggenberg, a student at Northwestern College in Orange City, earned a spot on the Academic Dean's List for the fall 2022 semester.

The dean's list is comprised of students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.50 or above while carrying a minimum of 12 graded hours. This semester, 436 students qualified for the Dean's List. Of them, 284 students earned a GPA of 3.75 or higher and are considered Collegiate Scholars.

Mueggenberg is a senior from Everly who is majoring in graphic design. She is a Collegiate Scholar for the semester.

Solid Waste Agency audit report released

Williams & Company, P.C., of Spencer, has released the June 30, 2022 audit report on the Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste Agency.

The firm reported that the agency had total operating revenues of $2,573,872 for the year ended June 30, 2022, a 4.41 percent increase from the prior year. Revenues included gate fees of $2,449,150 and household hazardous materials fees of $26,841.

Operating expenses totaled $1,985,466, a 20.57 percent increase from the prior year, and included $482,731 for salaries and benefits, $423,021 for depreciation, $291,430 for closure and post-closure care costs and $147,955 for tonnage fees.

A copy of the audit report is available for review in the Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste Agency's office, in the Office of the Auditor of State and on the Auditor of State's website at https://www.auditor.iowa.gov/reports/audit-reports/.

Seasons Center office temporarily closed

Seasons Center for Behavioral Health's Administrative office, located at 201 East 11th Street in Spencer, is undergoing an office renovation. All services normally provided at that location are temporarily moved to Autumn's Center, located at 120 East 5th Street.

According to Dan Ries, President & CEO of Seasons Center, a new heating and cooling system, fire suppression system and fire alarm system will be installed. The elevator will be upgraded and a new dedicated space to expand crisis services will be created.

"We are doing our best to minimize inconveniences as we transition services to Autumn's Center," said Stephanie Pohar, Season's Marketing & Events Coordinator. "Autumn's Center is a facility built for kids, so it will look a little different than what clients are used to. If clients aren't able to come to this facility or do not feel comfortable receiving services at the Autumn's Center location, Seasons staff will be happy to make other arrangements."

Seasons anticipates reopening the administrative office sometime this summer.

NWI fishing report

Most lakes have 16-plus inches of ice. There is heavy snow cover on most areas, making getting around in less capable vehicles very difficult.

West Okoboji Lake: Ice thickness is about 16-plus inches at Emerson Bay and Haywards Bay, and 14-plus inches at Triboji. The bluegill bite in Little Emerson Bay and out from Triboji has been very good.

Black crappie, fair. Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. Bluegill, good. Use tube jigs, plastics, or other small jigs. Yellow perch, fair. Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. Sorting may be needed.

Spirit Lake: The lake is entirely iced over with 17-plus inches in most places. The best ice is on the south end and Anglers Bay. Most accesses are clear of heaves and snow.

 
 

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