Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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• Sept. 5, 1946 The local school was fairly bursting at the seams with an increased enrollment in practically every grade. It was believed that the freshman enrollment of 60 was a record for any single class. There were 452 pupils enrolled in the Hartley Public School. That number represented an increase of about 10 percent over the previous year. Hartley’s deluxe bowling alley opened to mark the inauguration of the 1946-47 season. Mr. Peters, proprietor, announced that already more than enough teams had signed up to fill all the time all...
With both teams ranked in the Top 10 by media outlets, the football season-opener between West Sioux (1A No. 2) and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn (A No. 9) Friday night at Peterson Field was expected to be a battle. For 18 minutes, the game lived up to the hype. The score was tied in the second quarter but West Sioux started to pull away and eventually earned a 73-21 win. While the warm and muggy conditions took their toll on his players, Hawk coach Jay Eilers accepted responsibility for the result....
Comparing results from one season to the next is not always a fair way to gauge athletic performance, but times and finishes for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's cross country runners at the 2021 Deb Hankens Invitational indicate improvement compared to those of a year ago. Veterans and newcomers took advantage of less-stressful weather conditions, as the temperature during the Aug. 26 meet at the Cherokee Country Club was moderate compared to the mid-90s during the 2020 opener. Senior Madison Otto ran...
The 2021 volleyball season got off to a winless start for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn at a tournament hosted by West Lyon on Aug. 24. A similar pattern developed in the matches against Akron-Westfield and West Sioux. The Hawks could not get on track in the opening sets and lost by identical 21-10 scores. They were competitive in the second sets against the Westerners and Falcons, but could not get over the hump in 21-17 losses. West Lyon swept H-M-S in the final match by scores of 21-5, 21-10....
A change in buildings to start the new year is not all that's different at the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School. To increase instructional minutes, OREO time is no longer on the schedule. The 15-minute homeroom period had been used to create positive relationships, work on social skills, and monitor and help with students' academic progress. According to Principal Corey Ramsey, the change both increases instructional time and reduces unstructured time. Seventh and eighth graders will also...
• Aug. 29, 1946 The 1946 4-H fair and Iowa centennial celebration which was held in Hartley was a huge success in every way. Crowds numbering between 10,000 and 12,000 for the final two days were above expectations. The Hartley Chamber of Commerce and the American Legion, who were the sponsors, reported the celebration was a financial success in addition to being enjoyable for all. The Hartley Public School was preparing for the first day of classes on Sept. 3. With a large freshman class anticipated, it was expected that the high school e...
Football is more than a game that Jay Eilers gets to coach. It's a classroom where student-athletes have the opportunity to learn life lessons. Eilers is H-M-S's new head football coach, taking over the program from Tyler Horkey who accepted a position at Spencer. As he settles into his new duties as a coach, Eilers sees his role as an instructional interventionist at H-M-S Elementary as an opportunity to help students build a solid foundation for the future. "I was the behavior kid in school,...
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School's three-year facility project is near the finish line, as the new middle school in Sanborn was officially opened on Aug. 16. "It's a great day to be a Hawk," said Superintendent Patrick Carlin prior to the ribbon cutting. "It's great to be celebrating the middle school opening one year after the elementary opening." After Board President Scott Heetland cut the ribbon, several groups were recognized. They included the bond committee that helped gain...
Several changes over the past year have impacted the costs for the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District's property and liability insurance coverage. David Treimer and Liz Norgaard, of Treimer's Insurance Agency in Hartley, reviewed the impact of those changes during the board meeting on Aug. 16 in Sanborn. The total premium for 2021-22 is $230,914.90. Treimer explained that comparisons to last year's costs are not realistic due to changes that occurred after coverage went into...
Language to be included in Royal’s updated code of ordinances was considered by the city council on Aug. 11. The issue of semi parking in residential areas was discussed with Clay County Sheriff Chris Raveling. The sheriff’s office recently responded to concerns related to semi parking. Raveling said they were “isolated instances” and the owners said they were unaware of the 30-minute time limit currently in force. Raveling provided the council with the truck ordinance that was adopted by the City of Webb. That language was adopted due to dama...
• Aug. 22, 1946 In spite of the fact that not quite as much livestock was exhibited as in former years, a very successful O’Brien County 4-H livestock show was brought to conclusion with the annual baby beef sale. Both the grand and reserve champions in the baby beef class were awarded to Hartley entries. Gloria Albright showed the grand champion, a Hereford, while the reserve champion, an Angus, was shown by Jay Meiske. The crack Milwaukee meat train en route to Sioux Falls, S.D. was delayed when one of the cars was derailed as the train app...
• Aug. 15, 1946 Members of the park board met with a representative from a Minnesota nursery and approved the plan for Hartley’s park. A section of the park was set aside for tennis and badminton courts in the summer and a skating rink in the winter. The Hartley town council agreed to raise the salaries of most of the town employees by $15 per month. Those benefitting from the raises were Walt Kruger, Harry Lage, Earl Gonnerman, Eber Salser, Henry Boetel, Alvin Muilenburg, William Ebert and Gilbert Rinck. Vernon Fear, 21-year-old pitcher for...
• Aug. 8, 1946 Ed Popp received six new bicycles for distribution to Register-Tribune route carriers. They had been working for the bicycles for six months, with a small amount being held back from their pay each week. Those receiving the bicycles were Ed Popp, Jr., James Crysler, Jermaine Bryant, Robert Brummer and Bill Boetel. Les Getting, local livestock order-buyer, reported what was believed to be an all-time high price paid for hogs on local markets, when $23.75 per cwt. was paid for top butcher hogs. A proposed community picnic and b...
• Aug. 1, 1946 Ground was broken just south of the Hartley municipal light plant for construction of a new storage building by the Hartley Creamery. The new structure of cement block and laminated beam construction would be used to house creamery trucks and for storage of egg crates, butter cartons and other materials. The creamery management hoped to have the building completed before cold weather set in. Leonard Jurgens purchased and took possession of the north Cities Service station, which had been operated for many years by Lem R...
Three players from Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn, including a repeat honoree, have been named to the 2021 all-War Eagle Conference baseball teams. Senior Samuel Heyn was named to the first team for the second consecutive season. Another senior, Dawson Schiphoff, was included on the second team while freshman Jacob Cates is an honorable mention selection. Schiphoff and Cates were named to the all-conference team for the first time. Nineteen players are first-team selections, while 15 were named to the...
The 2021 class of senior softball players at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn is well-represented on the all-War Eagle Conference teams, with three Hawks receiving postseason recognition. Infielder Darby Mastbergen was named to the first team in her initial selection as an all-conference player. Infielder/pitcher Taya Mason moved up to the WEC second team after having been honorable mention in 2020. Another first-time all-conference pick from H-M-S is infielder Jessica Riedemann, who was honorable...
Like a runner heading down the homestretch, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School's facilities project is nearing the finish line. The biggest obstacle to be cleared is completion of the middle school in Sanborn. According to Senior Project Manager Mark Pfister, of Boyd Jones Construction, the end is in sight. "Things are closing up there now," Pfister told the school board on Monday. "I think everything is on schedule at the middle school as we planned. I think school will be able to...
The City of Royal wants to purchase a mower, but has not been able to test models in order to decide which option is best. According to discussion at the July 14 council meeting, a final decision will depend on staff being able to test a Ferris mower from Jaycox Implement. The city currently has a Ferris mower and is happy with its performance. “We’re holding out for Lake Park to get one there so we can try it out,” said Maintenance Supervisor Sherman Nielsen. “Lance (Kruse) is really impressed with the Ferris. He really likes the one we’ve g...
• July 25, 1946 Tentative plans for Hartley’s park just south of the athletic field were submitted to the park board. They called for two hard surface tennis courts, two badminton courts, horseshoe court, wading pool, sand pile, slide and swings, along with a picnic area. With the exception of plate glass and some interior decorating, the modern office of the Huntting Elevator Co. was complete. The up-to-date tile building added much to the appearance of Hartley’s business district. Hartley’s main street was stretching northward as work we...
Disappointed with the result of their final regular season game, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn baseball team looked to get back on track as the Class 1A district baseball tournament got underway on July 12. But that goal was not to be accomplished. George-Little Rock sent 20 batters to the plate in the third inning and scored all of its runs to hand H-M-S a disappointing 14-1 season-ending loss at Remsen. "We had one inning where things started going sideways and it snowballed on us," said Hawk...
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn’s baseball team finished the 2021 season with a record of 10-12, the best finish since the 2014 Hawks went 13-11. H-M-S lost to George-Little Rock in the opening round of the Class 1A district tournament. Individual and team statistics for H-M-S follow. • Hitting Hits: Dawson Schiphoff 22, Jacob Cates 20, Keaton Graves 19, Samuel Heyn 18, Jordan Ortega 13, Ben Haack 10, Keith DeBoer, Trenton Vollink 9, Nick Bronstad 7, Tyson Tessum 2. Doubles: Heyn 4, Cates 3, Graves 2, Bronstad, Haack, Ortega, Schiphoff 1. Triples: Sch...
The 2021 season for the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn softball team ended in the second round of the Class 1A regional tournament. The Hawks’ final record was 5-17. Statistical leaders were as follows. • Batting Hits: Darby Mastbergen 27, Gracie Knobloch 25, Elle Mastbergen and Jessica Riedemann 18, Taya Mason 14, Eliza Tewes 12, Elly Klein 11, Abby Kunzman 8, Cadence Klein 7, Bailey VerHelst 5, Meghan Larson 1. Doubles: Knobloch 9, Mason 4, D. Mastbergen, E. Mastbergen, Kunzman 2, E. Klein, Riedemann, VerHelst 1. Triples: D. Mastbergen 4, Knobloch 1....
A tiny O'Brien County cemetery means the world to Hartley's LeRoy Steffens. In 1884 Michael Steuck, Steffens' great-grandfather, buried his mother, Anna Steuck, on the family farm in Center Township in O'Brien County. She was the first in the family to be buried in the privately-owned pioneer cemetery. Born in 1819, Anna became a war widow in Germany and later brought her children to the United States to build a life in northwest Iowa. Since then, 36 more family members have opted for burial in...
A memorial gift to the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn School District will benefit elementary students for years to come. Former Superintendent Stephen Litts was joined on Monday by district representatives and friends to commemorate the gift in memory of Dorothy Litts, which funded the purchase two benches and books for the elementary library. Litts had contacted former elementary Principal Cathy Jochims to ask if there was anything she would like to have for the school, but the budget did not allow...
• July 18, 1946 Vivian Rihner, young brunette from Moneta, was crowned Miss Okoboji at a colorful ceremony at the Roof Garden in Arnolds Park. She won the nod from five judges in the finals of a beauty contest which had embraced this entire section of the country. At approximately 2:30 a.m., two persons drove onto the W.F. Kramme farm apparently intent upon making away with some turkeys. Mr. Kramme was attracted by the noise and was able to frighten the intruders away. Pictures showing at the Capitol Theatre included “A Walk in the Sun,” a stor...
