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Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn fifth grade students wrote essays about the meaning of the United States flag as part of the American Legion Flag Essay Contest. The Top 3 essays were written by Viviana Delacruz, first place; Caleb Tripp, second place; and Reed Baker, third place. They each received a certificate and a small cash award. Flag Essay Viviana Delacruz Is the flag really that important? Yes, the flag is really important to America, but have you ever asked yourself why it is important? To me, t...
Space at Hartley’s new swimming pool has gotten a little cramped lately. With the end in sight, more construction workers were brought in this week to push things closer to the finish line. Hartley Superintendent of Public Works Jaron Benz said crews have been working on bringing everything up to grade, pouring sidewalks, installing fixtures like sunshades and slides, painting the final coat on the pool basin, and erecting the exterior fence. “It’s a little bit of everything right now,” he said. The big question mark is still the pool’s...
A northwest Iowa man who has helped hundreds of military veterans take "one final tour with honor" will deliver the keynote address at Hartley's Memorial Day program on Monday, May 30. Aaron Van Beek, volunteer president and director of Midwest Honor Flight, has taught third grade at Kinsey Elementary in Sioux Center for the past four years. In July, he will transition to full-time CEO of Midwest Honor Flight. Van Beek also serves as the volunteer Director for South Dakota Veterans Cemetery...
The Everly Heritage Museum invites the public to a free special event on June 5 celebrating the history of 6-on-6 girls' basketball in Iowa. This event marks the close of an exhibit currently on display at the museum, on loan from the Women's Archives located at the University of Iowa. A visual history, it is entitled "6-on-6 Basketball and the Legacy of Girls' and Women's Sport in Iowa." Museum steering committee member Connie Goeken is excited about the prospect of having a fitting wrap-up to...
At one time, the only way anyone could see a high school athletic event was to attend in person, and coaches had to trade films in order to scout opponents. Things have changed since then, and more changes are on the horizon. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn is considering an opportunity to provide greater video access to viewers and coaches. Athletic Director Mark Petersen told the school board on May 16 that HUDL and Fuller Digital are offering upgrades that include additional cameras and greater...
• Traffic Brooke C. Anderson, Omaha, Neb., Speeding. Travis Dale Alday, Melvin, Speeding. Terrence Thomas Lundeen, Cushing, Use of Electronic Device. Tyler Daniel McDonald, Sanborn, Registration Violation. Moises Dario Lopez Lopez, Sioux Center, No Valid Driver’s License; Speeding. Jason F. Shockey, Mountain Home, Idaho, Speeding. Frederick William Liebsch, Jr., Larimore, N.D., Speeding. Amber Renae Kleve, Sanborn, Speeding. Jeren Patrick McKibbin, Ida Grove, Speeding. Evan Dean Anema, Sioux Falls, S.D., Failure to Obey Stop Sign. Faith Moraa N...
In a recent commentary titled, “So, I made a deal,” David Kruse announced that he signed with Summit Carbon Solutions. He’s delighted about negotiations that included his neighbors and a relative, saying they “went very well” and “exceeded his expectations.” Kruse said he did it to secure Iowa’s future for his son and his grandson. By signing voluntary easements, the group gave Summit “a nice little stretch of pipeline.” Kruse encourages other impacted landowners to mitigate their concerns and negotiate an easement contract by having a convers...
I am writing in support of Dennis Bush for re-election to the Iowa House of Representatives. His background in farming, as a county supervisor and on a mental health board give him knowledge and experience in key areas of need for Iowa. He also recognizes and has worked on legislation to address important issues Iowa faces: Affordable and available housing and child care, education and parent rights, roads and bridges, water quality, our labor shortage, and mental health care. Late in the session last year when Rep. Bush was in Sheldon for the...
There is never a shortage of things to clean in our house. With two kids under 5 and a dog and cat that seemingly replace their coats each week, a thorough cleaning typically lasts six hours. Neither Kaity’s vehicle nor mine receive the same amount of attention as our home, however. Unfortunately a tipping point was reached late last month, and yours truly was responsible for several month’s worth of cleanup. I don’t remember the last time I cleaned out Kaity’s Ford Explorer. It’s the main kid-hauler in our household, and aside from removing...
The upcoming June 7 primary election is an excellent opportunity for Iowans to make their voices heard. I believe voting is one the most important duties we have as citizens of this great state and nation, and I encourage all eligible Iowans to participate in our elections. It is important for you to know about the many steps we take to protect the integrity of the vote. Iowa is consistently a national leader in voter registration and participation. We are also one of the top three states in the...
National Poppy Day is Friday The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. It reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms. Local residents are encouraged to wear or purchase a poppy to honor those who have worn our nation’s uniform on National Poppy Day, Friday, May 27. All donations received will be used by the American Legion Auxiliary for programs that support veterans, the military c...
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 3 for more details. Spring honor list announced at NCC Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon has announced the honor list for the spring semester. Students on the list are full-time and have achieved an average grade point of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The following area students are...
A funeral service for Thelma R. Elgersma was held Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the Christian Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Phil Westra officiated. Pallbearers were Ben Reitsma, Corey Elgersma, Heath Reitsma, Justin Elgersma, Tony Reitsma, Mark Elgersma, Paul Elgersma, Nick Miller and Ned Reitsma. Interment was in Roseland Cemetery at Sanborn. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Thelma Ruth Schultz was born July 18, 1930, in Edgerton, Minn., to loving parents John and Gertrude (Scholten) Schultz. She received her early...
A memorial service for Evelyn Rusch was held Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. Pastor Lynn Dau officiated. Pallbearers were Alyssa Rusch, Hailey Schelling, Kianna Seidel, Lexie Ramage, Turner Soden and Morgan Eggers. Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Evelyn (Dieterich) Rusch, daughter of Glenn and Leona (Schwarzenbach) Dieterich, was born on Dec. 7, 1924, in Dickinson County. She was raised on a farm northwest of Lake Park where she...
• May 29, 1947 The sale of poppies under the auspices of the Hartley American Legion Auxiliary set a new high when a total of $255.25 was collected. The previous high was in 1946 when $250 was received. Donations to the cancer drive in Hartley fell a little short of the $350 quota. The amount of donations from organizations and individuals totaled $300. Response was considered generally good. A white Memorial Day was a possibility as snow began falling the day before. By noon on May 29, more than an inch lay on the ground and the flakes were s...
This year's eighth grade class at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School will have a constant reminder of a significant commitment they made regarding their futures. The students signed a banner during an awards program on May 19 to indicate their intention to complete four years of high school. The banner will be hung in the freshman hallway at H-M-S High School as a reminder of their commitment. "A high school diploma is important," said Principal Corey Ramsey. "A high school education is your c...
Happy almost Friday to all! Can you believe we’re already to Memorial Day weekend? Where does the time go? It seems crazy to think that in a few days it will be June. Bring on the warmer temps and summer fun! My babies are ready! Speaking of babies, Clay Central/Everly is on its final week of school! The children are chomping on the bit to start “summer vacation,” and I think it’s safe to say the teachers are equally ready for some well-earned time off as well. I have been holding onto some ex...
Last week Lori Larson took her final class of Clay Central/Everly second graders to the Omaha Zoo. Larson is completing her final week of teaching at CC/E Elementary. Thus, this zoo trip was bittersweet and extra special. Larson and three other staff members toured the facility with her students, taking in all of the sights and sounds that she and so many of her former students have grown to love during the annual trip. Students await this trip with anticipation every year, and Larson hopes the...
Clay Central/Everly Elementary welcomes their newest staff member, Noah Becker, onboard for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. Becker works for Season's Center and will be CC/E's full time Youth Services Worker. "My goal is to support the students in developing personal and social skills, as well as help students create positive behaviors," he said. Becker will be offering his services throughout the summer and the school year next year. He hails from Fairmont, Minn., and is a fresh graduate of...
Clay Central/Everly students headed outside for an outdoor field day at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory in Milford last week. During their visit students enjoyed fun activities like canoeing, fishing, hiking and nature art while also donning water gear to search aquatic creatures. The children and staff enjoyed the beautiful weather to help wrap up the current school year and get ready for summer....
Pitching is a key ingredient to the success of any softball team, and that will definitely be the case for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn in 2022. In addition to the importance of pitching itself, H-M-S's defensive alignment will depend on who is in the circle. As a result, versatility is a must for those who are not pitching. "Our pitching will be leading the team, with five girls who have worked hard in the offseason," said Hawk coach Stephanie Bronstad. Three of those five will see varsity pitching...
Coming off the first double-digit win season in seven years, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn baseball team is setting its sights on even better things in 2022. Graduation losses leave some important positions to be filled, but Hawk coach Jeremy Gloden believes the return of six starters puts H-M-S in position to build on the strong finish to last year's 10-12 campaign. "Our goal is to continue the momentum we built last year with our program," said the third-year head coach. "I think double-digit win...
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn graduate Lydia Harders will continue her athletic career with the women's track and field team at Central College in Pella. While at Central, Harders plans to major in Psychology on the pre-med track, with a minor in Spanish. She is the daughter of Brenda Harders, of Hartley. Harders has been a member of the girls' track team throughout high school and has been a three-time state qualifier....
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn put together two big scoring innings against Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire, and the Hawks needed every run they got to preserve a 10-7 home field win on May 18. The baseball season-opener was "a wild one for sure," according to Hawk coach Jeremy Gloden. The first five H-M-S hitters in the third inning reached base safely and four of them scored. Jordan Ortega drove in one run with a single and the other three runs scored on passed balls. GT/RA scored its first run...
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn assistant girls' track coach Jim Thomas was among those recognized during a special presentation at the 2022 state track and field meet on May 21. He received a plaque which reads: "Iowa Association of Track Coaches, 25-year Service Award, Jim Thomas, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School. In recognition of 25 years of dedicated service to the track athletes of Iowa." Thomas came to H-M-S in 1993. He has served as boys' head track coach and assistant boys' and girls' track...
