Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Everly firefighters to host breakfast this weekend
The Everly Firefighter’s Association will hold its annual fall breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 29 at the fire station. A free will offering will be accepted.
See the ad on Page 5 for more details.
Firemen to canvass Hartley Oct. 30
The Hartley Fire Department will canvass the town during the evening of Monday, Oct. 30 starting at 6 p.m., to sell tickets for their annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 5.
The annual meal will once again be held at the Hartley Community Center. See the ad on Page 5 for more details.
Red’s Catering menu for Nov. 1
Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving several specials on Wednesday, Nov. 1.
See the ad on Page 3 for more details.
Programs at Hartley Public Library
An after-school program will be held at the Hartley Public Library on Monday, Oct. 30, from 2-3 p.m. Kids ages 2-14 are invited to hang out with friends and do some new and fun activities.
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.
Trunkity Treat at Trinity UCC
Trunkity Treat will be held in the parking area of Trinity United Church of Christ on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m.-noon. The church is located at 140 N 5th Ave. E, in Hartley.
Come dressed in your costume with your buckets. There will be decorated car trunks in the parking lot passing out candy and snacks.
Election Night soup supper at St. Joe’s
Don’t worry about cooking on Tuesday, Nov. 7 – St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hartley has you covered.
The church will once again hold its Election Day soup and pie supper from 4-7 p.m. See the ad on Page 4 for more details.
Make reservations for Veterans Day meal
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley will once again host a thank you meal for local veterans and their families on Friday. Nov. 10.
See the ad on Page 4 for more details.
H-M-S menus
Monday, Oct. 30: Breakfast – Cereal, pop tart (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, pineapple, roll (9-12).
Tuesday, Oct. 31: Breakfast – Mini cinnis, fruit, juice; Lunch – French bread pizza, romaine salad, cherry tomatoes, apples.
Wednesday, Nov. 1: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Crispito, lettuce/cheese, red peppers bananas, bread (9-12).
Thursday, Nov. 2: Breakfast – Waffles, sausage (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Scalloped potatoes and ham, breadstick, green beans, cucumbers, mixed fruit.
Friday, Nov. 3: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hamburger on bun, chips, baked beans, baby carrots, oranges.
Milk is served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar offered daily.
Community Bible study each Sunday
A community Bible study is held each Sunday at 6 p.m. in the meeting room of the Hartley Public Library. Please use the east door to enter.
The study of the Gospel of John is facilitated by Rev. Richard Stetler, and everyone is welcome. For more information call (712) 441-5793. To order a book and keep updated, go to http://www.ReformationGospelMinistries.org. There is no charge; however, donations are appreciated.
Movie night at Melvin FRC
The next movie night at the First Reformed Church in Melvin will be Sunday evening, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. At that time the movie “Jesus Revolution” will be shown.
The movie is based on a true story that takes place in the 1970’s. At that time many young people were searching for all the right things in all the wrong places. A charismatic hippie street preacher comes along that is able to minister to these young people. They soon become a part of a struggling church that results in an unexpected revival leading to a Jesus Revolution that changed the world.
Refreshments will be served during a brief intermission.
CC/E menus
Thursday, Oct. 26: Breakfast – Potato bowl, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Ground beef and gravy, green beans, dinner roll, banana.
Friday, Oct. 27: Breakfast – Biscuit and gravy, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Grilled cheese, carrots, peaches, chocolate chip cookie.
Monday, Oct. 30: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pizza, salad, baby carrots, pears.
Tuesday, Oct. 31: Breakfast – Scrambled egg, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Popcorn chicken, cauliflower, peaches, chocolate chip cookie.
Milk is served with each meal. Menus are subject to change at any time.
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.
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.
Veterans’ dinner Nov. 12 in Royal
The Royal American Legion Auxiliary is hosting a dinner at noon on Sunday, Nov. 12, for all veterans and their families at the Royal Community Center. Everything is going to be provided, so come and enjoy a time of food and fellowship.
Upcoming blood drive at Spencer
New and regular donors can roll up their sleeves to give blood during a drive being conducted by LifeServe Blood Center. The drive is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 901 11th St. SW in Spencer.
Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call (800) 287-4903.
Grassley staff to hold local office hours
The staff of Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is holding traveling office hours in 18 Iowa counties from Oct. 23-Nov. 3, including some in northwest Iowa.
Iowans seeking assistance regarding a personal issue with a federal agency or wishing to share views on matters of federal policy may stop by during the scheduled hours. Grassley will be represented by his regional directors: Matt Rector of Waterloo, Rochelle Fuller of Cedar Rapids, Jonathan Bladt of Council Bluffs and Jacob Bossman of Sioux City. The senator will not be in attendance.
Grassley’s state offices regularly help constituents contact federal agencies to address problems with Social Security payments, military service matters, immigration cases, veterans’ benefits, IRS challenges and other issues. Iowans can also seek assistance via Grassley’s website.
Bossman will hold office hours at the following regional locations:
• Clay County: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Spencer City Hall Council Chambers, 101 West 5th St., Spencer;
• Dickinson County: 1-2 p.m., Spirit Lake City Hall Conference Room, 1803 Hill Ave., Spirit Lake.
