Week of October 10, 2024
Week of October 10, 2024
• Marriages Jesse Dave Christopherson and Lindsey Elaine Ellis. Dalton Blaine Borders and Lynette Kay Matthiesen. Scott Bernard Ruden and Rebecca Ellen Winter. Jesse Lyn Woock and Hailey Marie Peters. Anibal Andres Simanca Tovar and Karla Vanessa Vasquez. • Arrested on charges related to Capitol breach A Clay County man and his brother have been arrested on charges associated with the breach of the United States Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. According to the United States Department of Justice,... Full story
Open burning in O'Brien and Clay counties is prohibited indefinitely following requests granted Tuesday by the Iowa State Fire Marshal. The ban will be in place until dry and windy conditions dissipate. The respective requests were submitted to state officials by O'Brien County Board of Supervisors Chair Tim Overmire and Webb Fire Chief Tim Sylvester in Clay County, who did so with the support of all fire departments in both counties. O'Brien and Clay counties join more than 50 others in the...
School spirit was sky high last week during Homecoming at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn. Fans of the Maroon and Gold turned out in force Friday for a pep rally and parade in downtown Hartley. Later that night, the Hawks put the cherry on top during a 44-26 beat down of South O'Brien on the grid iron. This year's Homecoming King and Queen were James Gellerman and Kamryn...
The devastation from June's flood has been partially washed away by a tidal wave of support from the Clay County Community Foundation (CCCF). The organization last week announced that it has awarded $303,700 in Disaster Recovery Grants to 22 nonprofit organizations and two public entities since June 28. The contributions came in response to the flood that devastated Spencer, parts of Everly and other areas in Clay County. "We are overwhelmed and humbled by the generosity of donors who have...
Whatever distractions there may have been during Homecoming week had little effect on Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's football team. The Hawks saw their lead cut to six points in the second half, but a pair of late scores sealed a 44-26 win over South O'Brien on Oct. 4. Having reminded the players all week that the only thing they would remember about Homecoming is whether or not they lost the game, Hawk coach Jeremiah Delzer was pleased with how they responded. "I think they did a good job of buying...
The team with the most scoring runs won a War Eagle Conference volleyball match Sept. 30 in Hartley. Unfortunately from the perspective of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn, that team was Remsen St. Mary's, which emerged with the 3-2 victory. Set scores were 25-20, 13-25, 15-25, 25-22, 12-15. The Hawks played from behind for much of the match, starting with the opening set. After trading leads later in the set, H-M-S went ahead for good at 17-16. The score stayed close until H-M-S scored four of the...
It was a week of ups and downs for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn cross country runners, as evidenced by results of meets hosted by Alta-Aurelia and South O'Brien. H-M-S began the week on Sept. 30 at Alta, where the boys finished 10th out of 13 teams. "I thought as a whole we were a little flat entering the race. We seemed a little mentally and physically drained, and some of our times reflected that," said Hawk coach Naet Hoaglund. "It's a good opportunity for us to find some grit and persevere...
Oct. 21 is voter pre-registration deadline The deadline to pre-register to vote in the General Election is Monday, Oct. 21. If an eligible elector is not already registered to vote, he or she may do so in one of the following ways: • Register to vote by mail: Voter registration forms are available on your county auditor's website. The completed form should be delivered or mailed to your county auditor's office (Clay County Auditor's Office, 300 West 4th Street, Suite 4, Spencer; or O'Brien...
Fall field meal at St. Paul’s is Oct. 12 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley will host its annual fall field meal on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A free will donation will be accepted. The menu includes a pulled pork sandwich, chips, smoked baked beans, brownie and water. See the ad on Page 6 for more details. Outdoor movie night at SPLC is Saturday St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley is hosting a free outdoor movie night on Saturday, Oct. 12. The movie “The Prince of Egypt” will start showing at sunset. Popcorn will be...
• Oct. 13, 1949 To further carry out their program of promoting projects for the young people of the area, the Friday Club was sponsoring a big carnival at the Legion Hall. It had been a long time since a carnival incorporating a bazaar and games had been held in Hartley. There were about 100 members and delegates present at the Legion Hall for the annual meeting of the Eighth District Iowa Rural Letter Carriers and Ladies Auxiliary. A number of state officers of both organizations were present. A fine program followed the potluck dinner....
A celebration of life service for Delores M. Popma and her son, Ken E. Heitritter, was held Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at First Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Mark Ellens officiated. Pallbearers were Delores’ grandsons: Wray R. Wright, Heath Wright, Nolan Wright, Buckley Wright, Jason Heitritter, Adam Heitritter, Chad Heitritter, Branden Heitritter and Kenny Heitritter. Honorary pallbearers were Delores’ beloved granddaughters. Interment was in Baker Township Cemetery at Melvin. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements....
A celebration of life service for Ken E. Heitritter and his mother, Delores M. Popma, was held Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at First Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Mark Ellens officiated. Pallbearers were Delores’ grandsons: Wray R. Wright, Heath Wright, Nolan Wright, Buckley Wright, Jason Heitritter, Adam Heitritter, Chad Heitritter, Branden Heitritter and Kenny Heitritter. Honorary pallbearers were Delores’ beloved granddaughters. Interment was in Baker Township Cemetery at Melvin. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements....
