02/26/26: Community Calendar

Events, menus, and community news from Hartley, Iowa

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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This community calendar covers a variety of events and news items from the Hartley, Iowa area, including a Legion fish fry, catering menus, a community center fundraiser, school roundups, blood drives, food pantry hours, school menus, and local residents named to the Dean's List at Iowa Lakes Community College.

Why it matters

This community calendar provides a comprehensive overview of the upcoming activities, services, and achievements happening in and around Hartley, helping to keep local residents informed and engaged with their community.

The details

The calendar includes details on a Friday fish fry hosted by the Hartley American Legion, special menus from local caterers Red's Catering and Hunger Struck, a VIP fundraiser event at the Hartley Community Center, a preschool and kindergarten roundup at Clay Central/Everly Elementary, a blood drive with LifeServe Blood Center, weekly food pantry hours at Hope Lutheran Church, school lunch menus for H-M-S, and the Sanborn Dinner Date menu. It also recognizes local students named to the Dean's List at Iowa Lakes Community College.

  • The Legion fish fry is this Friday, Feb. 27 from 5-7 p.m.
  • Red's Catering specials are on Wednesday, March 4.
  • Hunger Struck's weekly meal shifts to Wednesday evenings at Sweeney's Clubhouse in Sutherland starting March 4.
  • The Hartley Community Center VIP fundraiser is on Saturday, March 7.
  • The CC/E preschool and kindergarten roundup is on March 10 from 5-7 p.m.

The players

Hartley American Legion Family

The local American Legion post in Hartley, Iowa that is hosting a fish fry.

Red's Catering

A catering business in downtown Hartley that will be serving carryout specials on March 4.

Hunger Struck

A meal service that is shifting its weekly meal to Wednesday evenings at Sweeney's Clubhouse in Sutherland starting March 4.

Hartley Community Center

The local community center in Hartley that is hosting its annual VIP fundraiser on March 7.

Clay Central/Everly Elementary

The local elementary school that is holding a preschool and kindergarten roundup on March 10.

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The takeaway

This community calendar highlights the vibrant and active nature of Hartley, Iowa, with a wide range of events, services, and achievements taking place to engage and support local residents. From fundraisers and meals to school activities and recognition of academic success, this calendar showcases the tight-knit community spirit that defines Hartley.