Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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With their opening meet postponed due to the weather, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn golfers had to wait two days to begin competing. The Hawks took on War Eagle Conference opponent Akron-Westfield on April 4 at Sanborn Golf and Country Club. With only two varsity girls' players, H-M-S did not compile a team score. As a result, Akron-Westfield won the dual with their team total of 207. Both H-M-S golfers did achieve individual success. Gracie Knobloch finished in a tie with the Westerners' Allie Swoyer...
• March 31, 1949 Members of the Hartley Girl Scout Troop entertained their parents. The girls presented three playlets and several musical selections. Each member of the troop participated. Mrs. F.E. Parker and Mrs. Paul Heilman were the troop leaders. Heads of various community organizations were called together by Superintendent John W. Harold for discussing ways and means of obtaining new lights for the Hartley athletic field. One problem facing the group was the lack of space in the existing setup. It was deemed advisable to try to o...
Expanding the preschool program at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School from half days to a full day schedule will not happen next fall. Principal Ashley Benz told the school board last month that H-M-S was considering extending Little Hawks Preschool's schedule to four full days per week. She said that additional learning opportunities could be offered with an extended schedule. Further investigation has resulted in the district maintaining the preschool's current half-day schedule in 2024-2...
One applicant was all that was needed to fill the position of Royal City Clerk. The city council on March 13 approved hiring Jill Hickey to take over the duties of city clerk on Aug. 1. She will be paid $20 per hour, with a work week of 12-14 hours. No health insurance benefits are being offered to Hickey, who will also clean the Community Building. Mayor Josh Toft and Council Members Mitch Fahnlander and Jim Virelli interviewed Hickey, who was the only applicant for the clerk position. “She’s eager, she’s excited,” Toft said. “We’re...
• March 17, 1949 The Hartley School Board held its organizational meeting. Albert Bartelson was sworn in to serve another term as director and Abel Anderson was re-elected chairman of the board. Superintendent John W. Harold was re-elected for the 1949-50 school year at a salary of $5,000. Ed Brinkert, well-known Hartley resident, announced the opening of a new feed store. Bob Graen was the store manager. Brinkert continued to operate his grinding business. The Home Talent Show sponsored by the young adult group of the Hartley Methodist C...
Several individual and relay competitors from Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn finished in the Top 10 during a meet hosted by Buena Vista University on March 15. On the boys' side, Jacob Cates finished fifth (44'2-1/4") in the shot put and Bryce Ortega placed sixth (43'5-1/2"). Ryan Grotluschen came in fifth in the 400 meter dash (:57.82), Jr Araiza placed 10th in the 200 meter dash (:26.03), and George Vargas placed 10th in the 800 meter run (2:27.24). The Hawks' best relay finish came in the 4x200, wher...
When it comes to keeping the land and climate healthy, Dennis Heemstra doesn't believe they do anything more than other farmers. Yet, he and his wife Lori are continually looking for ways to minimize their environmental impact. "God gave us just this earth to live on," he says, "and we want to leave it better than where we started." The rural Primghar farmers were recently honored by the Iowa Pork Producers Association with the 2023 Iowa Environmental Steward Award for their continuous efforts...
February and early March 2024 will go down in the history books as unusually warm and dry. Many winter annual, biennial and perennial weeds have resumed growth earlier than usual. Managers will need to be especially vigilant to treat these “early” weeds in a timely manner this spring. The primary concern this spring is that temperatures have been warm enough for these species to resume growth but too cool overall to achieve effective, consistent control with herbicides. Herbicide applications for winter annual and biennial control should be...
Guests at the Hartley Community Daycare Center's annual fundraiser were treated to a surprise last Saturday. Preliminary drawings of the new daycare building were unveiled during the night's festivities. Drafted by the lumber division at Cooperative Farmers Elevator, the blueprints outline floor plans and the exterior. "We were excited to show them off and I think it gave people a detailed vision of what we're trying to accomplish in the near future," said daycare Director Kaity Pedley. "We rece...
Musical medleys were featured during the late winter concert presented at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School on Feb. 29. The concert band performed a trio of compositions featuring medleys of popular tunes and themes. Selections from "Aladdin" included "Arabian Nights," "Friend Like Me" and "A Whole New World." Hits in the "Legends of Rock!" medley included "Hit Me with Your Best Shot," "Barracuda," "Paranoid" and "Rock and Roll All Nite." The "Best of the West!" featured "I'm On My Way," "The...
• March 17, 1949 After a lapse of some eight years a spring merchandise fair was being revived in Hartley. Twenty-eight exhibitors had already signed up for booth space in the Legion Hall. Plans called for free entertainment in addition to the merchandising exhibits. Eleanor Mencke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mencke, was named to the all-state basketball teams selected by Jack North, of the Des Moines Register, and the Iowa Daily Press Association. Other Hartley players recognized were Alyce Hoeman, June Sampson, Jean Johnson and Gloria M...
• March 10, 1949 For the third time out of four trips to the girls’ state basketball tournament, the Hartley Hawkettes again took fourth place. The champion Wellsburg sextette upset Hartley in the semifinals to douse the local squad’s championship aspirations. In the consolation finals the Hartley guards were unable to stop highly-rated Helen Corrick, who led her mates from Keswick to the victory. Ten Hartley Future Farmers competed in a purebred shorthorn cattle judging contest at Sioux City. John Meiske placed third, enabling him to a $40 c...
The 2023-24 War Eagle Conference girls' basketball all-conference selections were announced last week and three Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn players are included. Junior Kylee Schiphoff was named to the all-WEC first team. The junior led H-M-S in scoring and steals, and was second in blocks. She was a second-team selection a year ago. Another junior, Abby Douma, was named to this year's all-WEC second team. She led H-M-S in rebounds and blocks, and finished third in scoring. Douma was honorable...
Lawton Schiphoff is Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's representative on the 2023-24 War Eagle all-conference boys' basketball teams. The sophomore led H-M-S in scoring and assists, and was third in rebounding and steals. The complete list of all-WEC boys' basketball players follows. BOYS' ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM First Team: Remsen St. Mary's – Collin Homan, 11; Sam Schmillen, 11. South O'Brien – Ben Woodall, 12; Derek Paulsen, 11. Akron-Westfield – Laytin Koch, 12; Jackson Marnach, 12. Hinton – Logan K...
The master contract for the 2024-25 school year was approved by the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn School Board on Feb. 19, but terms of the agreement could be impacted by legislation under consideration in Des Moines. The district and H-M-S Education Association (HMSEA) agreed to a tentative agreement that calls for a 3.8 percent increase in the wage base. Superintendent Patrick Carlin said contracts will be based on a $43,000 base salary; however, things could be "significantly impacted" should...
The Iowa Taxpayer Relief Fund is an account in the state treasury that holds unanticipated state revenue to be returned to the taxpayers. In order for funds to be deposited in the Taxpayer Relief Fund, actual state revenue has to exceed what had been projected for state tax collections by the three-member Revenue Estimating Conference (REC). The difference between what was actually collected in tax revenue and what the REC had projected is deposited into the account once the fiscal year’s b...
The turning of the calendar from 2023 to 2024 led to a strong finish for the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn girls' basketball team. H-M-S finished the pre-holiday portion of the schedule with a 4-5 record. But following the break, the Hawks won six straight games and nine of their final 13 to post the program's best record in seven years. The Hawks also climbed up the War Eagle Conference standings, finishing fifth at 6-4. "Going from a 3-19 season record last year to 13-9 this year, I couldn't be more...
With only two returning players with any varsity experience, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn boys' basketball team faced a major rebuilding task during the 2023-24 season. Unable to score consistently and outmanned in most games, the Hawks finished 0-22 overall and 0-10 in the War Eagle Conference. Despite negative outcomes on game nights, Hawk coach Naet Hoaglund saw progress during the season. "Obviously a challenging and struggling year in terms of results," he acknowledged. "Our ultimate goal...
Both Okoboji/HMS wrestling squads enjoyed success on the mats during their 2023-24 seasons. The Pioneer girls ended their dual season with winning records overall (7-2) and in the Siouxland Conference (5-1). They finished in a second-place tie at the conference tournament. Senior Avery Ballis, the only senior on the roster, and freshman Brooke Stockdale were at-large selections for the all-conference second team. Junior Amelia Sirola advanced to the girls' state wrestling championships where...
When a high school bowler rolls a perfect game in any competition, it is a major accomplishment. But to bowl a 300 game at a state meet is something special. That is what Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn bowler Jack Mastbergen did during the Class 1A state individual tournament on Feb. 21 at Waterloo. The junior put Xs on the scoreboard during the first nine frames of his third game in pre-bracket play, and then put up three more in the 10th to reach perfection. "Jack started off from where he left off...
• March 3, 1949 Students of Hartley No. 2 presented an interesting demonstration of their hobby club. Following a program of readings and musical selections, guests viewed the students’ hobbies and some of their artwork. On each club day the students worked two hours on their chosen hobbies. Alvin Frick, well-known Hartley orchestra leader, announced the grand opening of his new Standard service station on Highway 18. Over $100 in valuable prizes were to be given away. LuVerne Sartorius, who successfully handled the Cancer Drive in 1948, was...
Extending a tax levy that generates nearly $400,000 is a priority for the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School. During discussion on Monday, Superintendent Patrick Carlin recommended the board extend the Instructional Support Levy (ISL), which is set to expire next year. The current levy generates "a significant amount of money" for the district's operating fund. State law allows school boards to authorize an instructional support levy for five years. A 10-year ISL requires approval by...
Keeping students safe in schools is a top priority. Last week, the Public Safety Committee advanced House Study Bill 675 to ensure students have the protection they deserve. HSB 675 has two parts, the first addresses the need for school resources officers inside buildings and the second creates a professional weapons permit and with extensive training for school employees. School resource officers (SRO) are an asset to schools and the community seeking better security and safety in their...
• Feb. 24, 1949 Postmaster Alden F. Palmquist was notified that city delivery service was authorized for Hartley. There would be two deliveries daily in the residential area. The starting date for delivery service would be announced after temporary equipment was delivered to the post office. The Hartley air marker, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, was flight checked and approved as a standard marker. The Iowa Aeronautics Commission furnished the suggested layout, instructions and paint. The standard marker contained the name of the c...
No other team came close to Charles City at the Class 1A girls' bowling state qualifying meet on Feb. 12, but Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn took a step in the right direction. Charles City won the automatic berth to the state team bowling tournament during the qualifying meet on Feb. 12 at Locomotion Lanes in Sanborn. The Comets finished the 15 Baker games with a total pin count of 2361. The Hawks finished second at 1938, which was one place higher than they placed in 2023. Forest City finished third...
