A community coming together

After the abrupt closing of its bar and convenience store this summer, the Everly community was not only down two businesses, but its heart was broken.

"The community was feeling lost," said Hap Ketelsen Community Center Manager Christie Seivert. "Both entities were places that people gathered and not only enjoyed good food, but also good company."

Quik Spot and The Ranch both closed immediately in July following the untimely death of owner Shaun Iske. Gas station gossip and steak nights were gone, which forced local officials to consider other options.

"There was such a hole in the community,...