Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Class of 2021 said farewell during commencement on Sunday, May 16 at the H-M-S Event Center. Valedictorian Gabe Bronstad and Salutatorian Samuel Heyn addressed their classmates, and Principal Nate Hemiller presided over ceremonies....
At least for one more year, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School students who wish to participate in bowling as an interscholastic activity will do so in another district's program. H-M-S students have been participating in Sioux Central's bowling program through a sharing agreement that also includes Spencer. In Iowa, the high school bowling season is conducted at the same time as basketball and wrestling. During consideration of the current agreement's renewal at Monday's board meeting,...
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has relaxed COVID-19 guidelines for fully-vaccinated Americans. The health agency now says that if you are fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic without wearing a mask or physically distancing. Exceptions exist when required by federal, state, local, workplace or business rules. The change comes as more Americans have been getting innoculated. Vaccines have proven to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19...
A local charity has experienced rapid growth over the past seven months and it's showing no signs of slowing down. Hartley Community Outreach has served more than 60 families since it opened its doors in October of 2020. The charity started out offering used clothes, toys and baby items to families in need, but has since expanded to offer a wider wardrobe selection, household wares and even non-perishable food. "We offer newborn sizes all the way through adult 4X," said Mari Howard, one of...
• Traffic Kari Nicole Johnson, Anoka, Minn., Speeding. Kylee Faye Cooper, Sheldon, Seatbelt Violation. Jonathan David Korver, Paullina, Registration Violation. Fritz Clifford Achille, Margate, Fla., Hours of Service Violation. Dawn Bostick West, Sioux City, Speeding. Ricky James Speltz, Altura, Minn., Speeding. Elizabeth M. Stofferan, Paullina, Speeding. Juan Bernardino Lopez Chavez, Webster City, Speeding; No Valid Driver’s License. Dale Saffeels, Sutherland, Seatbelt Violation. Joshua Charles Miller, Boyden, Seatbelt Violation. Pedro Ral...
Flag dedication deadline is May 22 Any family desiring to have their veteran’s flag added to the Avenue of Flags at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley should contact Harold Wills at (712) 928-2815 by Saturday, May 22. The flags will be dedicated during the Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 31. Trivia night planned at HCC The Hartley Community Center will host a trivia night on Saturday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Teams of eight per table will compete against other participants. See the ad on Page 9 for more details. Daycare fundraiser set for June 2...
Hartley Junction pizza fundraiser Hartley Junction is rasing money for the Hartley Emergency Ambulance Response Team during National EMS Week, May 16-22. See the ad on Page 9 for more details. Everly surveys need responses Residents in Everly are encouraged to fill out a survey as part of a special community study being conducted by Iowa State University. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. O'Brien County 4-H graduates reflect O'Brien County is home to 11 graduating senior 4-H members. They...
Hartley Seventeen adopted pots were placed around Hartley this month thanks to a plethora of people who either donated time, money or other resources to the project. The flowers will help beautify downtown Hartley during the summer months. Assisting with distribution throughout the City with a Heart were Rod and Dyan Roth and Mark and Sue Schulz. Everly The Clay County Countrymen 4-H Club helped beautify Main Street in Everly this past week. Members volunteered to help pot flowers in planters...
I’ve never understood why people complain so much about winter. All you have to do is scoop snow, and if you’ve got a snow blower, there’s nothing to moan about. Using a self-propelled machine to make quick work of the white stuff on my sidewalks and driveway pales in comparison to mowing. First, I’ve got to trim – I can’t stand the loose ends. Then I have to go about the business of actually mowing. This is a three-hour task since I don’t have a rider. One of the previous owners of our 104-year-old Ocheyedan home bought the property dire...
To the editor: Community Memorial Health Center wants to share their appreciation to the staff, residents and community members who helped make National Nursing Home Week a huge success! The smiles and laughter make it easy to forget how terrified we were last year at this time. Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs tell us that we can only enjoy life once our basic needs for survival are met. Our festivities last week were indications we are heading in the right direction. Dr. Janette Simon, CMHC administrator, Hartley...
To the editor: Friday, May 28, the Arthur Kirchhoff Unit 288, American Legion Auxiliary of Hartley will be conducting their annual Poppy Day. Poppies and containers will be placed in Hartley businesses in hopes that you will make a donation to continue this time-honored tradition. You are not purchasing a poppy; you are making a donation that can only be used to support veterans, military and their families. In Hartley, the poppy donation containers will be placed in local businesses for your convenience. You may also mail your donation to...
A proposal to dissolve the Everly Commercial Club and transfer remaining monies to city coffers has hit a delay. Mayor Brad Behrens reported at Monday's city council meeting that legal counsel is still reviewing the best steps forward. Commercial Club members have decided to dissolve the organization due to low membership and a lack of interest, and then donate its remaining assets to the city to be used for community events. Behrens said certain legal hurdles must be cleared before any money...
A committee of elected officials and city staff will soon begin the process of reviewing recommended changes to Royal’s Code of Ordinances. Darren Bumgarner, a planner with Northwest Iowa Planning and Development Commission, is finalizing the first draft of the revised ordinances. In an email to City Clerk Barb Fletcher, Bumgarner recommended that a small committee comprised of the mayor, city clerk and one or two council members be formed to review revisions and suggest any other changes. The council agreed to have the group review the initial...
The fifth and sixth grade students at Clay Central/Everly Elementary are learning new skills to prepare for business life in the real world with their recent "CCE Town" project. Students have been working hard for many weeks readying their buildings and preparing their stores. "Business owners" sold numerous items like rings, flowers, books, paper planes and baked goods. Children learned proper communication and customer service, offensive and defensive skills in the supply and demand...
• May 23, 1946 Graduation exercises marked the end of high school for 44 seniors. Arthur M. Pardee, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Dakota, was the commencement speaker. The pupils of Hartley No. 2 and their teacher, Pauline Houston, planned a creative program on Iowa’s centennial birthday. The scene of the program was that of a special meeting of the Junior American Citizen’s Club. Reports on Iowa’s history, early life, involvement in the Civil War, religion and capitals were planned by the student...
American Legion Auxiliary of Post #288: Emily Sindt. Sons of the Legion, Hartley: Samuel Heyn. Staff SGT Shane Koele Leadership Award: Dawson Schiphoff. Staff SGT Leroy Webster Leadership Award: Megan Recher. Onyx Lodge #419, Sanborn Masonic Lodge: Elly Klein. American Legion Conaway Post #318: Ben Haack and Samuel Heyn. American Citizenship Award: Megan Recher. Social Studies Award: Taylan Elwood. Class of 1952 Scholarship Award: Elle Mastbergen. Arlene Houston Memorial Scholarship: Megan...
Two new faces have joined the sales team at Treimer Realty, LCC. Megan Gable and Korrie Anderson were named the newest salespersons by broker/owner Marjean Westerman, broker associate Bill Treimer and Dave Treimer. Rachel Wilson, who has been selling properties for Treimer Realty for the past two years, is working toward attaining her broker associate's license. "Treimer Realty is happy to welcome Rachel, Megan and Korrie to our realty staff as they are excited to sell, have connections to...
An early win gave the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn boys' track and field team a promising start at the Class 1A state qualifying meet, held on May 13 at Lawton. Senior Noah Adams started things with a leap of 21'8.5" in his first attempt to win the long jump. That distance was the best by a long jumper in any 1A state qualifying meet. "That was a shocker to a lot of us, but maybe not to him," said Hawk coach Kyle Borchers. "No. 1 is awesome. It puts pressure on him, but he is a guy who responds to tha...
Four individuals and five relay teams from Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn have qualified to compete in the state track and field meet, which will be held May 20-22 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. The following is the schedule for H-M-S participants (with those listed on meet program): Thursday, May 20: 3:30 p.m. – boys' long jump (Noah Adams); 5:10 p.m. – girls' 200 meter dash preliminaries (Jasmine Lux); 5:30 p.m. – boys' 200 meter dash preliminaries (Connor Dodd); 7:35 p.m. - boys' 100 meter dash...
The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn girls' track and field team qualified for state in four events by virtue of their performances at the Class 1A state qualifying meet May 13 at Lawton. Junior Jasmine Lux is part of four events that will run on the blue oval at Drake University this weekend. Lux was the champion in the 400 meter dash, setting a new school record (1:00.40); was second in the 200 meter dash (:27.95); and was part of the runner-up sprint medley team (1:54.12) and third-place 4x100 relay...
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn finished ninth at the War Eagle Conference girls’ golf tournament which was held on May 11 at Sioux Center. Unity Christian won the title with a team score of 395. Gehlen Catholic was the runner-up with a final total of 414, followed by Akron-Westfield 420, Remsen St. Mary’s 422, South O’Brien 427, Hinton 453, MMCRU 464, Harris-Lake Park 481, H-M-S 484 and West Sioux 512. Trinity Christian did not compete. Elle Mastbergen was the highest finisher for H-M-S, finishing the 18-hole event with a score of 113 (55-58). She p...
Sixth place was the landing spot for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn at the Class 1A boys' golf sectional meet, the War Eagle Conference tournament and in the conference dual meet standings. The Hawks recorded a 382 team score to finish sixth at the sectional meet on May 14 at Sanborn Golf and Country Club. Harris-Lake Park and West Bend-Mallard move on to the district meet by finishing first and second with team scores of 315 and 365. George-Little Rock came in third at 372, followed by Trinity...
