Week of October 31, 2024
Week of October 31, 2024
Anyone hoping to divert their attention from big-ticket races at the federal level on Nov. 5 will find few distractions in O'Brien or Clay counties. Competitive races at the state or local level are few and far between. With the exception of races for president and U.S. House, voters in O'Brien and Clay counties should be able to breeze right through their ballots next week. On O'Brien County's ballot, incumbent Iowa House District 5 Rep. Zach Dieken (R-Granville) is facing no-party challenger...
• Traffic Vegas James Watson, Mount Pleasant, Minor in Possession, Alcohol. Christian Bryce Keller Roudybush, Larchwood, Minor in Possession, Alcohol. Sebastian E. Medina, Sioux City, Dark Windows. Blake Andrew Jackson, Seattle, Wash., Speeding. Nichole Ann Van Beek, Sanborn, Dark Windows. Melany Yeimy Leon, Sheldon, Failure to Maintain Control. Mario Lee Rassel, Sheldon, Seatbelt Violation. Brooke Amanda Hibbing, Spencer, Speeding. Dominic Keith Van’t Hof, Granville, Registration...
There will be no shortage of unique wares this Saturday when the Hartley Country Crafters Annual Craft Show convenes for its 40th rendition. "It's amazing we've come this far," said Mary Rons, who organizes the event. "It's a great way to start off the holiday shopping season with quality workmanship and have a good time meeting everybody." As far as Rons can find, the event was first coordinated by Nancy Long and a group of her friends. The inaugural craft show boasted 11 vendors and was held... Full story
The annual cancer awareness event at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School has many facets, all of which are focused on one goal: helping those who are fighting the disease. During the week of Oct. 21, elementary students were encouraged to wear clothing in various colors that represent different types of cancer. Cancer ribbons, posters and banners were displayed throughout the school to raise awareness about the disease. One of the major events of the week is the penny drive. Students were...
The benefits of video scoreboards for outdoor and indoor athletic facilities at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn were again presented to the school board at its meeting on Oct. 21. Representatives of Daktronics, a Brookings, S.D.-based company that manufactures scoreboards and other message display equipment, had visited with the board in the fall of 2022 about replacing scoreboards at the high school athletic facilities. The board at that time identified replacing the softball and baseball scoreboards...
Contrasting styles of football were on full display during the first round of the Class A playoffs on Oct. 25 at Britt. Relying on its rushing attack and big plays by its special teams, defending champion West Hancock proved too much for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's passing offense to overcome in a 65-27 win. The difference in styles was evident in how the teams scored. The Eagles' first drive was their longest (seven plays) and ended with Brady Bixel scoring on a one-yard run. As the opening half...
West Lyon's offensive strength created problems for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn during the quarterfinal round of the Class 2A Region 7 volleyball tournament. The Wildcats swept the match 25-13, 25-13, 25-22 on Oct. 23 at Inwood. H-M-S could not overcome early deficits in the first and second sets, as West Lyon controlled the action with their play at the net and their strong serving. "I felt like West Lyon did a great job early in the match of taking us out of our comfort zone, making us struggle...
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn cross country runners performed well at the 1A state qualifying meet on Oct. 24 at Holstein. But the quality of the competition left the Hawks on the outside in terms of advancing any runners to the state meet. The Hawk boys started well and were in a good position through the midpoint of the race. "The course had a pretty decent incline to start the race and I thought our guys did a really nice job with that and set themselves up well," said Hawk coach Naet Hoaglund. "I...
Author’s Note: This is the tenth in a series of from Psalm 146. “The LORD loves the righteous...” – Psalm 146:8c Continuing our look at Psalm 146 we find in the last part of verse 8 one more reason to put our trust and hope in the Lord God of Jacob, shifting our trust and hope away from a “prince,” or a “son of man” or “we the people.” The sixth reason we are to put our trust and hope in the Lord God of Jacob is because “the Lord loves the righteous...” How is this even...
Clay County Fair Association seeks board candidates and members The Clay County Fair Association is currently searching for eligible candidates to join its board of directors and encourages interested community members to become part of the Clay County Fair Association. This year, the association's annual meeting and election of the board of directors has been moved to Feb. 25, 2025, creating a new opportunity for interested individuals to get involved. Each year, the association's nominating...
• Nov. 3, 1949 Ray Smith, of Spencer, purchased Ray’s Texaco from Ray Reinke. Smith took over operation of the service station and motor departments of the business. Reinke remained at the same location, concentrating his efforts on body and fender work, and alignment. Almost every Melvin business man turned out to work on the new community building. Thirty-eight men congregated with shovels and wheel barrows, and leveled out the ground in the basement of the building. The Melvin American Legion voted to put sheeting on the roof and...
Trick or treat hours Hartley, Everly and Royal will all hold trick-or-treating hours on Thursday, Oct. 31. Hartley and Everly will hold theirs from 5-7 p.m., while Royal’s hours are scheduled from 5:30-7 p.m. The Hartley Chamber of Commerce is planning a Halloween Trunk-or-Treat downtown on Monday from 3:30-5 p.m. Local businesses are encouraged to hand out goodies to participants. Kids will start at City Hall and go south, then cross the street and go north all the way to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where there will be activities and hot...
Marjorie K. “Marge” Brehmer was held Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at the Hartley Funeral Home in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Pallbearers were Devin Brehmer, Nathan Westphal, Kyle Pratt, Aiden Mouw, Cohen Rittenhouse and Cameron Reid. Honorary pallbearers were Ashley Westphal, Ceselie Rittenhouse, Melissa Heidesch, Jackie Heck, Tristen Tifft, Colie Tifft, Paityn Pratt and Wrenley Westphal. Burial was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Marjorie Kay “Marge” Brehmer, daughter of...
A memorial service in memory of Harold E. “Buddy” Yungbluth, Jr. was held Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Royal. Burial was in Willow Creek Cemetery. Warner Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Harold Everette Yungbluth, Jr. (Buddy) born July 27, 1944 in Spencer. He was the son of Harold E. Yungbluth, Sr. and Helen Yungbluth (Greene). He was the oldest of four children to include brothers David Yungbluth and Steve Yungbluth, and sister Pam Yungbluth. He grew up on a small farm between Linn Grove and Royal....
To submit a Legal advertisement, please email it to [email protected], along with your phone number, and someone will contact you for payment. Thank you, The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal... Full story
