Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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The saying, "Make hay while the sun shines," certainly applies to corn and soybeans. Area farmers hit fields full speed over the past week thanks to beneficial weather conditions that finally allowed seeds to get into the ground. Planting season has been hampered this spring due to wet and cold weather that put off fieldwork for most of April, but busy fields have been the status quo this week as farmers rushed to get dirt moving and crops planted. "It is amazing how many acres we can cover once...
Fourth graders at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary spread some love recently with a donation to Upper Des Moines Opportunity (UMDO). The students put together birthday kits containing goodies like candy, cake, frosting, cake pans, banners, plates, party hats, glow sticks and other items as part of a Project Jack grant obtained by the school. Fourth grade teacher Kim Dokter said the project came at the perfect time, as the class was in the middle of completing the "Civic Virtues and Democratic...
Hartley officials are keeping their fingers crossed that the new pool's ribbon cutting isn't postponed too long thanks to an unexpected delay. Superintendent of Public Works Jaron Benz on Monday updated the council about progress at the new pool, informing the group that delivery of the variable frequency drives (VFDs) which control the two pool pumps has been pushed back. He said the delay isn't unique to Hartley, but it is a problem. Without the VFDs, the pool cannot be filled and equipment ca...
The deadline to pre-register to vote in the primary election is Monday, May 23. If an eligible elector in Iowa 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 and the completed form should be delivered or mailed to the auditor's office by the deadline; • Register to vote in person at the auditor's office by May 23, at 5 p.m. • Register to vote online: Voter...
• Traffic Alisa Ann Ladenthin, LeMars. Seth Mitchel Plendl, Kingsley, Speeding. Kyle James Zondlo, Shakopee, Minn., Speeding. Lance Gerald Roorda, Maurice, Speeding. Nataniel Villanueva Garcia, Storm Lake, No Valid Driver’s License. Angela M. Van Beek, Sanborn, Speeding. Blake Alan Seivert, Hartley, Speeding. Christine L. Wilbur, Sheldon, Speeding. Anthony James Klave, Paullina, Registration Violation. Kenneth W Embrey, Hartley, Speeding; Seatbelt Violation. Braiden Aaron Cregut, Sioux Falls, S.D., Speeding. Karla Viviana Gamez Alvarez, She...
Q: Do you support President Biden’s plan to wipe away student debt? A: When something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Once again, the Biden Administration is operating under the false assumption that money grows on trees. When the economy shut down in 2020, Congress passed a series of pandemic relief programs to help American families, rural hospitals and small businesses stay afloat. One of the financial lifelines was a pause on student loan payments and interest. Despite the e...
Emily Heneman, of Hartley, a senior at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School, was recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg for outstanding academic achievement at the 20th Annual Governor's Scholar Recognition Ceremony on May 1 at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines. The statewide program, sponsored by the Iowa Governor's Office, Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and its title sponsor the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), honored 419 high school seniors from across Iowa....
2 specials at Red’s Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a pair of take-out specials on Wednesday, May 18 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pick up in the front. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. Daycare fundraising event planned The Hartley Community Daycare Center has announced its 3rd Annual Love for the Daycare Fundraiser. The event will be held on Saturday, June 18 at the Hartley Community Center. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. Food distribution May 18 at Trinity UCC The Food Bank of Iowa’s mobile pantry program will be condu...
Volunteer umpires needed in Hartley The summer baseball and softball program in Hartley is need of umpires for the summer season. The rec department is also in need of a director. See the ads on Page 5 for more details. Receive Division II ratings at festival Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School's concert band and mixed chorus both received Division II ratings at the Large Group Music Festival on May 7. H-M-S was the host site for Class 2A bands and vocal groups. The concert band's selections...
Last Thursday the Clay Central/Everly Elementary band and choir students put on a rockin' good time at their 50's and 60's themed Spring Fling concert. The concert theme was "Cruisin' Down Memory Lane – A Flashback to the 50's and 60's." Fifth and sixth grade band students started off the evening walking the audience through classics like "Claire De Lune" and "Mix and Match/Putting It Together." Following the band's performance came the kindergarten and first grade classes who "rocked" the c...
Hello, friends! I'm typing this on Monday and even though it's a touch on the windy side, it is gorgeous outside! (This opening sentence has me wondering if it is just Iowans that discuss weather within the first 5 minutes of every conversation or all of the Midwest? Ha!) This past Sunday we celebrated our Bethlehem Lutheran graduates, (which I hear they celebrated at Hope the Sunday prior). It is so wonderful to see the church family come together to bless, encourage and celebrate the seniors...
• May 15, 1947 The membership of the Hartley Chamber of Commerce voted to incorporate the local organization and adopt a set of bylaws. A committee comprised of Lyle Shinkle, Ed Popp and Henry Wieditz was appointed to revise the bylaws proposed by the United States Chamber of Commerce. The Hartley High School brass sextet placed second at the National Music Contest at St. Joseph, Mo. The group was comprised of Nathalie Morris, French horn; Henry Wieditz, Jr., trombone; Tom Adolph, tuba; Richard Albrecht, baritone horn; and Donald Steinbeck a...
A 195-202 win over West Sioux gave Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn a split in War Eagle Conference boys' golf dual action last week. The final meet was played on May 6 at the Hawarden Golf Club. H-M-S players finishing second through fourth on the leader board were Jack Mastbergen (46), Spencer McCarter (49) and Lucas Kroese (49). Also competing were Nick Bronstad (51), Keith DeBoer (53) and Wyatt Borden (60). The Hawks were unable to play two of their scheduled conference dual meets. Nine-hole scores at...
Two Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School students were recognized for their dedication to Hawk athletics with the Hard Working Athlete Award. The awards were presented to seniors Kaley Pearson and Connor Dodd at the Booster Club Banquet on May 4. Dodd is a repeat honoree, having received the initial boys' award last year. Any student in grades 9-12 is eligible to be nominated by an H-M-S coach. They must be involved in at least two sports; be committed to weight room participation; and be...
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn crowned a War Eagle Conference boys' champion and had two runner-up finishes at the 2022 track and field meet hosted by Hinton on May 3. The Hawks' all-conference qualifier this year is Kooper Ebel, who won the 400-meter dash in a time of :51.84. Connor Dodd was runner-up in the 100-meter dash (:11.38) and also in the 200 (:23.16). H-M-S's best relay finish was turned in by Ryan Borden, Ethan Diehm, Ebel and Dodd, who placed second in the 4x100 (:45.06). Other individuals...
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn wrapped up the dual portion of the girls' golf season with a victory May 6 at Hawarden. The Hawks recorded a team total of 222 while West Sioux did not have a score as only two players competed. Individually, Gracie Knobloch (49), Kinsey Schirmer (54) and Kaley Pearson (57) finished second, third and fourth on the meet leaderboard. Megan Ten Kley (62), Elise Haack (63) and Morgan Grooters (66) were H-M-S's other varsity players. Playing JV were Abby Kunzman (57) and Emma...
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn moved up two places and more than doubled its team score from a year ago at the War Eagle Conference girls' track and field meet. Hinton hosted this year's event on May 3. H-M-S had two individuals earn all-conference honors. Emily Mutombo won the long jump with her best distance of 15'6", and Jasmine Lux won the 400-meter dash in a time of 1:02.28. Mutombo and Lux also joined Lydia Harders and Abby Otto to win the sprint medley (1:55.17) and 4x100 (:53.12) relays. Lux fin...
Postseason meets on tap for H-M-S teams Both track and field teams from Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn will compete in a Class 1A state qualifying meet on Thursday, May 12 at Lawton. Events begin at 4 p.m. Other competing teams will be Akron-Westfield, Gehlen Catholic, G-LR, Harris-Lake Park (boys), Lawton-Bronson, MMCRU, River Valley, Siouxland Christian, South O’Brien, Remsen St. Mary’s, Trinity Christian, Westwood and Whiting. Qualifiers from the meet will advance to the state track and field meet, May 19-21, at Des Moines. The first round of the...
