Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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The doors aren't locked yet, but Monday marked the end of an era for one of Hartley's most well known buildings. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's old elementary school said goodbye to students for the final time. The multi-level building housed grades 5-8 this year so the middle school in Sanborn could undergo expansive renovations. With the new elementary open in Hartley, the halls are now quiet in the 85-year-old facility. Math teacher Cheryl Kroese watched from her second floor room Friday afternoon...
Downtown Hartley is looking significantly different these days. Renovations are underway at the former Crispy's Stoplight Lounge. Ryan "Stitch" Brehmer purchased the property from former owner Rachel Crist this year, and he didn't waste time getting to work. So far, the interior has been gutted and the vinyl siding has been removed to reveal the building's brick exterior. Brehmer is planning to turn it back into a bar and restaurant. "I've always wanted to have a bar," he said. "It's...
A program next month in Hartley promises to open the eyes of local residents to the dangers of human and sex trafficking in northwest Iowa. Iowa State Patrol Troopers Paul Gardner and Kevin Krull will share information on the illicit underground trade June 3 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hartley. The program will focus on statistics, indicators, court cases, prevention, common myths surrounding human trafficking and age groups that are susceptible to being victimized. "Our hope is that those...
Visitors to Morningside Estates in Hartley have a chance to reflect on the military service of local veterans as soon as they step foot inside the facility. Billie Geerdes, who lives in Morningside Estates, organized a photograph collection of the husbands of women who live in the apartment complex. The spread features pictures of seven military veterans from O'Brien and Clay counties, as well as special items like a Quilt of Valor, an American flag and flowers. For Geerdes, it was the least...
Memorial Day services will return to form next Monday at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Last year's ceremony was held at the Hartley Community Center, where patrons were restricted to listening to the program on their car radios due to social distancing protocol. Things are back to normal this year, as the service will once again be held at the cemetery. Duane Jalas, of Sutherland, will deliver the keynote address. The retired pastor served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was injured...
• Traffic David Carrillo, Primghar, Registration Violation. Kaylin Rae Meyer, Sartell, Minn., Speeding. Amber Beldt, Sheldon, Speeding. LauraLee Mary Evans, Willmar, Minn., No Valid Driver’s License. Keila Giselle Diaz, Boyden, Speeding. Matthew Joseph Fennig, Duncanville, Texas, Registration Violation. Micah Bayo Davis, Paullina, Speeding. Craig Allen Guffey, Milford, Speeding. Nicholas Scott Applegate, Spencer, Speeding. Joel Daniel Wallinga, Primghar, Fraudulent Use of Registration; No Proof of Insurance; Registration Violation. Xavier Ale...
Forty-one eighth graders received certificates of promotion during a ceremony held May 18 in the middle school gym in Hartley. The event recognized the students' accomplishments during the year and their advancement to high school this fall. Academic achievement awards were presented to Eric Aguirre, Samantha Berends, Aiden Bush, Damian Dodge, Abigail Douma, Kamryn Ebel, Blaine Finster, James Gellerman, Keaton Jatho, Gracie Knobloch, Jack Mastbergen, Natalie McDaniel, Frankie Mohni, Lainie...
Seventeen 5-6 grade Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School students were recently included in Northwest AEA's annual publication, Harvest. The magazine highlights student work from across northwest Iowa. All literacy students in Angie Mayer's class submitted original writing to her, which was either a short story or a poem. Mayer also allowed them to submit a drawing or other artwork. "I have some amazing artists in my classes," she said. A panel of H-M-S teachers chose the best-of-the-best, and...
The final concert of 2020-21 was an appropriate send-off for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School's longtime instrumental director. The seventh and eighth grade concert band, jazz band and choir presented their last performance on May 18. The students also recognized their director, Lavila Nelson, who is retiring after 35 years of teaching, with all but two being at H-M-S. In the program notes, Nelson thanked all those who made the years of making music at H-M-S a wonderful experience. "In my...
Named to spring honor list 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. Students from this area have been included on the list. • Everly: Jenny Hollesen, Radiologic Technology; Lucas Sindt, Automotive & Light Duty Diesel Technology. • Hartley: Taya Mason, Associate of Arts; Jessica Riedemann, Associate of Arts; Chad Salaets, Associate of Arts; Kassandra Thompson, Health Inf...
Summer library program in Hartley begins June 1 Hartley Public Library’s summer library program provides opportunities and incentives to keep kids reading, discovering, playing and creating all summer long. This year’s theme is “Reading Colors Your World.” To join the summer reading program, stop by the library any time after June 1 to register and pick up a log to record your reading time. Compete for prizes and enjoy the joy of reading. Programs during the summer are free and no registration is required. Come to one event or all as your sc...
Last week closed the book on the 2020-2021 school year at Clay Central/Everly. The year was marked with numerous hurdles, dominated primarily by the COVID-19 pandemic rules and regulations. The district faced each with thoughtfulness and awareness, knowing that the supreme goal was safety and trying to keep kids in classrooms throughout the entire year. The district achieved that goal and did so with few repercussions. The students and staff alike stayed as safe and healthy as one could during...
It was a bittersweet day at Clay Central/Everly Elementary last Friday, as the sixth grade class walked the halls for the final time. Pictured front row, from left to right: Andrew Schaffner, Kloe Wothuis, Kaci Campbell, Blake Essing and Keegan Kracht. Back row: Teacher Hannah Geer, Isabella Joenks, Kalee Raddatz, Regan Meyer, Dylan Johnson and William Holmberg....
The halls of Clay Central/Everly Elementary last Thursday weren't just echoing in celebration of sixth graders moving onward to future middle schools, they were also filled with excitement at the arrival of a few senior graduates that used to call CC/E their home. Former Mavericks Emma Larson, Chloe Kahl, Chance Noll, Jay Joenks and EmmaKay McClain gathered together for the annual graduation walk down the elementary hallways. With children lining the lockers, the graduates donned their caps and...
Clay Central/Everly Elementary was recently named a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Banner Plus Winner for the 2019-2020 school year. This honor was given by the Iowa Department of Education to mark the work CC/E has done in creating a safe and supportive environment that enables students to maximize their social, emotional and academic successes. Accepting this award was CC/E's counselor and internal PBIS coach Marlana Tewes. Tewes helped to start the PBIS program after...
A memorial service for Kathryn L. Haht and Henry H. Haht was held Friday, May 21, 2021, at the Hartley Funeral Home Chapel. Fr. Tim Hogan officiated. All of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren were honorary pallbearers. Military graveside rites were conducted by Sutherland American Legion Post #152, at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Sutherland. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Kathryn Lorene Haht was born Nov. 14, 1928 in rural Sutherland, the daughter of Mathias and Inez (Cooper) Noethe. She spent her youth in the...
Memorial services for Vernon R. Mortensen were held Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Royal. Pastor Mark Wilms officiated. Honorary casket bearers were Ryan Mortensen, Chris Mortensen, Blake Mortensen, Michael Virelli, Tony Virelli, Steve Virelli, Lena Krenzke and Maggie Mortensen. Interment was in Willow Creek Cemetery at Royal. Warner Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Vernon Ray Mortensen, the son of John and Ella (Michelson) Mortensen, was born March 25, 1926 in rural Royal. His childhood years were spent in...
A graveside service for Dennis L. Hickmon was held Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Terry Mabe was the speaker. Military graveside rites were conducted by Hartley American Legion, Arthur W. Kirchhoff Post #288. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Dennis LeRoy Hickmon was born in Sioux City on Feb. 9, 1950, to Leo R. and Carol E. Hickmon. He received his early education at Jackson, Neb., and graduated from Everly High School in Everly. After graduation, he married Fern Kuehler and welcomed a...
Services in memory of Robert R. Rinehart were held Monday, May 24, 2021, at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly. Pastor Dan Taylor officiated. Military services were conducted by Everett Boyles, Jr. Post #414, American Legion of Everly. Interment was in Lone Tree Cemetery near Everly. Warner Funeral Home in Everly assisted with the arrangements. Robert (Bob) Ross Rinehart, the son of Frank Oscar and Henrietta (Peterson) Rinehart, was born Sept. 1, 1927 in Highmore, S.D., and then moved at the age of 8 to the Aberdeen, S.D. area. During that move he...
Seniors Ben Haack and Samuel Heyn from Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn are among the boys' golfers to qualify for inclusion on the all-War Eagle Conference first team. The seniors ranked No. 6 and No. 9 among the Top 10 players this year. To determine all-conference first and second teams, all golfers are awarded points based on their finishes at dual meets. Individuals receive from 12 points for finishing first at a meet to one point for placing 12th. Rankings of other H-M-S players who played in...
A year removed from near-cancellation of their season due to COVID-19, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's baseball team is back to "normal" as it prepares for the 2021 season. Unlike the months leading up to the shortened 2020 season, the Hawks could complete their usual workouts leading up to official preseason practices. "We had a good offseason," said Hawk coach Jeremy Gloden. "We've been able to have our offseason hitting and working with pitchers and catchers." A season's experience plus familiarity...
Changes are in store this summer for the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn softball program. Those start with a new head coach. Stephanie Bronstad, who was a varsity assistant since 2018, succeeds Carissa Post who led the program for three seasons. Bronstad is no stranger to H-M-S softball. She played on the Hawks' 1994 state tournament team and was an assistant middle school coach before joining the varsity staff. Also new to the high school staff are assistant coach Barb Haag and volunteer coach Tadd Kno...
Only a handful of strokes prevented Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn from advancing to the second round of the Class 1A girls' regional tournament. Competing in the first-round meet on May 17 at Primghar, H-M-S finished with a team score of 462. That was five strokes behind the third-place team, MMCRU, which did qualify for the second round of regional play because South O'Brien, the host school, finished in the Top 2. Central Lyon won the meet with a 388 team score and South O'Brien was second at 422....
A fourth-place finish was one of the highlights for the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn boys' track and field team at the state track meet last weekend, at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Rain drenched athletes, officials and fans alike at different times during the three-day event. That was certainly the case during the events in which the Hawks competed on Thursday afternoon. Senior Noah Adams placed fourth in the Class 1A long jump competition. The senior's best attempt in the rain measured 20'11.25"....
The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn girls' track and field team came away from the 2021 state championships with medals in three events as well as two new school records and season-best performances in three events. Junior Jasmine Lux earned medals in three events – the 400 meter dash, the 4x100 meter relay and the sprint medley relay – at the state track and field championships at Drake Stadium last Thursday through Saturday. In the 400 meter dash on Thursday, Lux lowered the school record she had set a...
