Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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To address the use of technology and information within the educational environment, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn School Board approved policies governing the use of personal electronic devices and artificial intelligence (AI). Language for both policies was developed through the Iowa Association of School Boards' Policy Reference Manual. The board reviewed the recommended language last month before taking action on Monday. The policy acknowledges the value of electronic devices to learning, but...
The City of Everly was recently reimbursed for damages associated with flooding last June. City Clerk Kristi Fliss on Monday reported that FEMA issued checks to Everly for $47,558.51 for lagoon fence repairs and $14,447.55 for emergency protective measures. Fliss is still waiting on one more FEMA check to be reimbursed for local cleanup efforts following the flood. "That's awesome," said City Council Member Tara Patrick. "Thanks for staying on that." Fliss explained that "emergency protective...
A 2016 Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn graduate has planted the seeds of her law career at the local level. Claire Solsma last year began her role as a law clerk in Iowa's Third Judicial District. Headquartered in Spencer, she primarily serves as a "lawyer for the judges" in Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Emmet, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Clay and O'Brien counties. "Clerking is a great opportunity to see behind the curtain of the judicial process," she said. "Specifically at the district court level, I have a front...
• Traffic Cheyenne Megan Chindlund, Sheldon, Registration Violation; Driving While Suspended. David William Steuck, Sanborn, Speeding. Douglas Alan Portz, Sheldon, No Proof of Insurance. Jessica Nicole Mahler, Sutherland, Speeding. Sonya Ludwig Wilt, Madison, S.D., Speeding. Joshua L. Harrington, Independence, Mo., Seatbelt Violation. Victor Reyez Mauricion Lopez, Sheldon, No Valid Driver's License. Trace Patrick Schroeder, Mapleton, Seatbelt Violation. Octavio Morales Ramos, Sioux City, Dark W...
Book Club to meet at Hartley library Between the Covers book club will hold their monthly meeting from 2-3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27. This month's selection is David Grann's "The Wager." Patrons can order a copy from the library or download one from Libby. Red's Catering menu Red's Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a variety of carryout specials on Wednesday, Jan. 29. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. OC Conservation activities Enhance your knowledge and connect with the natural...
NWI fishing report Many larger lakes have areas of open water or areas that have iced over very recently. Be cautious of seams that have popped up on many lakes. Most area lakes have 12 or more inches of ice. The extended forecast calls for continued below freezing temperatures. Check ice thickness often when going out East Okoboji Lake: Ice thickness is around 11 inches in most areas. A handful of areas have just frozen over recently, mainly on the northern most basin. Black crappie, good. Bluegill, good. Largemouth bass, fair. Yellow perch,...
According to the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud (CAIF), insurance fraud costs consumers an estimated $308.6 billion annually in the United States, translating into roughly $900 per consumer due to increased premiums caused by fraudulent claims. Insurance fraud is any act of deception or misrepresentation made to an insurance company with the intent of receiving benefits or payouts that one is not entitled to. This includes individuals and organizations making false claims, as well as those...
I logged another trip around the sun last week. This venture marked my 34th. I don’t get very excited about my birthday. My last fun one occurred 13 years ago now, and mid-January in Iowa is never very conducive to a great time – this year I spent my birthday covering a city council meeting. Of course, the silver lining to each birthday is that you’re having one, as the alternative is much worse. Alas, I am thankful for the 34th just as I hope to see the 35th. Nowadays, I often space off the “big day” and need to be reminded it’s coming. Thi...
• Jan. 26, 1950 The Foley Funeral Home announced the purchase of a Packard ambulance. With the new unit, Mr. Foley could offer dependable ambulance service anywhere, at all times. Lester Menke, of Calumet, was appointed to fill a vacancy on the O'Brien County Board of Education that was created by the resignation of L.D. Lampman. The new board member represented Area No. IV. A Moneta school bus driven by Tony Trierweiler, which was filled with high school students, was sideswiped west of the nor...
A memorial service for Kathleen A. Ericksen was held Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hartley. Pastor Chris Nitzel officiated. Pallbearers were Jordan Waddell, Benjamin Waddell, Wade Gebert, Bill Pippy, Mark Tanner, TJ Martin, Kim Martin and Kendal Martin. Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Kathleen Ann (Meise) Ericksen was born Feb. 11, 1950 in Watertown, Wis., to Kurt F. and Florence A. (Yahn) Meise....
Memorial services for Arlene E. Meyer will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly, with Pastor Dan Taylor officiating. Visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, at Warner Funeral Home in Everly. Interment will be in Lone Tree Cemetery near Everly. Memorials will be directed to the family and will be given to the places that were important to Arlene. Warner Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. Arlene Esta Meyer,...
A memorial service for Jeffrey A. Lauer was held Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at First Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Mark Ellens officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Jared Foster, Aaron Alons, Anton Klein, Dan Stofferan and Matt Pederson. Military graveside rites were conducted by Sanborn American Legion, Earl T. Conaway Post #318. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Jeffrey Allen “Jeff” Lauer was born on July 18, 1964, in St. Cloud, Minn. He attended school in St. Cloud and graduated with the Class of 1982. Jeff began ser...
Defense was a key component in Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's 54-26 win over Harris-Lake Park, which completed the season sweep of the Wolves on Jan. 14 in Hartley. H-LP scored the first three points of the game but would not put the ball in the basket again until midway through the second quarter. "I thought we set the tone for the game on the defensive end. Everything H-LP was going to get was going to have to be earned," Hawk coach Naet Hoaglund said. "I was really happy with the energy and effort...
A strong second half lifted Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn past Sheldon, 57-46, in a non-conference girls' basketball game on Jan. 13 at Sheldon. The first half was a tight battle, with the first quarter ending in an 8-8 tie and H-M-S leading 25-24 at halftime. The Hawks broke the game open in the third quarter, outscoring the Orabs by eight to build a 43-34 lead. Four H-M-S players scored in double figures: Moriah Otto, 14 points; Gracie Knobloch and Kylee Schiphoff, 13 each; and Abby Douma, 10....
The Okoboji/HMS boys' wrestling team won a pair of duals at a quadrangular hosted by Algona on Jan. 14. The Pioneers defeated Cherokee, 69-12, and Estherville-Lincoln Central, 46-36, but lost to Algona, 56-20. Chase Franklin, Tyce Hanson, Brennan Baschke and Nathaniel Franklin were all 3-0 for the night, while Blake Knudtson, Wesley Evans and Tyler Pyle each won two matches. A pair of H-M-S wrestlers were in the varsity lineup. Wrestling at 113 pounds, Dallas Greer won by forfeit, lost by fall...
Three runner-up finishers led the way for Okoboji/HMS at the Siouxland Conference girls' wrestling tournament. The Pioneers finished fourth as a team at the meet on Jan. 14 at Rock Rapids. Finishing second were Brooke Stockdale at 110 pounds, Dulce Ortega at 115 and Kimberly Bergeson at 135. Another trio of Pioneers finished third: Kenadie Neavin at 105 pounds, Brilee Fauth at 125 and Jenessa Gates at 170. Kaela Weston placed fourth at 100 pounds and Addilyn Plathe added a fifth-place finish at...
Both bowling teams from Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn were victorious against Sioux Central on Jan. 14. Originally to be held in December as a multi-team invitational, the meet was rescheduled as a varsity dual. Both teams emerged victorious but had to adjust to the wood lanes at Spencer Bowl. "It was undoubtedly a learning experience," acknowledged Hawk coach Julia Meyer. "We faced the adversity head-on, kept giving our best until the very end and relied on the skills we practice every day to...
