Week of November 14, 2024
Week of November 14, 2024
Two empty lots are now off the city's books in Hartley. Stephane Comtois, owner of Hartley Cold Services, was the winning bidder of both 170 S Central Ave. (formerly Create-A-Craft) and 176 S Central Ave. (formerly Real Reflections salon). The city tore down both buildings recently due to their dilapidated condition. Comtois submitted bids of $1,000 apiece for the lots, which was the minimum amount set by the council. He was the lone bidder for both. The old Create-A-Craft building was acquired...
Efforts to make a safer crosswalk near the high school in Hartley progressed on Monday thanks to a report from state transportation officials. The city council reviewed a recent Traffic Engineering Assistance Program (TEAP) study conducted by the Iowa Department of Transportation. The report analyzed traffic patterns on Highway 18 near the high school and elementary school, and gave recommendations for improved pedestrian crossings. Recent efforts to bolster pedestrian safety have stalled in...
The Clay Central/Everly school board on Nov. 1 hired a former administrator to join the staff roster. Jeff Scharn, who served as CC/E's assistant superintendent from 2019 until his retirement in June 2024, was hired to fulfill the elementary school's director of student services. He succeeds Michelle Huntress, who will remain at CC/E as the principal. Previously, there was nobody with a principal title in the school, but Huntress essentially fulfilled that role as director of student services....
Twelve students were inducted into the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School chapter of the National Honor Society on Nov. 7. Current NHS chapter members conducted the program, with Abby Douma giving the welcome. Explaining the meaning of the four pillars of the National Honor Society were Gracie Knobloch (scholarship), Lainie Raveling (service), Frankie Mohni (leadership) and Kamryn Ebel (character). They also presented certificates to the inductees, who were introduced by Megan Otto. Eliza Tewes...
Students, teachers and community members gathered in the H-M-S Event Center on Monday to pay tribute to the nation's servicemen and women on Veterans Day. Col. Jade E. Beehler, of Spencer, gave the keynote address and highlighted why it's important to honor America's veterans each year. Though only a select portion of the population has served the nation during its history, every American ever born can thank them for the freedoms they enjoy on a daily basis. "You have kept our communities safe...
• Traffic Tucker Cole Avis, Blue Grass, Minor in Possession, Alcohol. Nichole Shavonne Nash, Fresno, Calif., Speeding. Elizabeth Irene Van Veldhuizen, Sheldon, Seatbelt Violation. Blanca Sobeyda Blandon Salgado, Worthington, Minn., No Valid Driver’s License. Micah Dylan Partlow, Spencer, Dark Windows; Speeding; No Proof of Insurance. David William Roach, Petersburg, Mich., Open Container. Kamren Lee Koepfler, Sanborn, Speeding; No Valid Driver’s License; Open Container. Francisco Antonio...
Spencer Hospital’s annual audit report reveals significant improvements over the past year despite persistent challenges with supply chain costs, workforce shortages and patient revenue. The hospital concluded the fiscal year with a negative operating margin of 0.9 percent, as detailed in the annual audit report presented at the October board meeting. However, when factoring in investment gains and other non-operating revenues, including capital contributions, the net income was a positive...
• Nov. 17, 1949 The Hartley Recreation Board set the hour of 10 p.m. as the curfew at the center for pre-high school age children. The board also named the grades eligible to attend the center on Saturday evenings as sixth, seventh and eighth, and the four years of high school. The Rivin Brothers Food Market was renamed Thrifty Super Market, according to Gerald Philiph, Hartley manager. All stores owned by the Sioux City-based company were operating under the new name. The Northwestern Light and Power Co. was granted a renewal of a 25-year...
Trinity UCC hosting holiday fair and auction Saturday Trinity United Church of Christ will hold its annual holiday fair and auction on Saturday, Nov. 16 starting at 9:30 a.m. A meal will be served from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m., with the auction to follow. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. Melvin Legion holding brunch this Sunday Melvin American Legion Post 470 will host its annual fall brunch on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The menu includes pancakes, buscuits and gravy, omelets, sausage, and drinks. See the ad on Page 6 for more...
Area students awarded NCC scholarships Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon has released the recipients of over 70 scholarships that were awarded for the current academic year. The following area students are among the recipients. Brennan Stoltz, of Hartley, is the recipient of the NCC Foundation Scholarship. The $2,500 scholarship is awarded annually to incoming students. Selection is based on academic achievement in high school and an essay written about themselves and how NCC can help them be successful. Bradley Zamudio, of...
A memorial service for Phyllis J. Benz was held Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at the American Lutheran Church in Melvin. Pastor Judy Johnson officiated. Pallbearers were John Benz, Nicole McClavy, Natalie Jones, Kyle Michelson, Chris Michelson, Jesse Benz, Jaron Benz, Jordan Benz, Todd Hoffman, Jill Kult, Grant Kimler, Chase Kimler and Pierce Kimler. Burial was in Baker Township Cemetery at Melvin. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Phyllis June Benz, youngest daughter of Frank and Rika (Roelofsen) Knapp, was born June 17, 1924...
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