Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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A new pool isn't the only big build happening in Hartley this summer. Ground has been broken on Backroads Express, LLC's new site inside the city's new industrial park on Highway 18. Owners Wyatt and Monica Glime were the first buyers to stake out a claim in the industrial park, purchasing four lots this spring in the northwest corner for $100,000. The city council on May 27 approved payment of prorated real estate taxes on the Glimes' lots. According to City Administrator Erica Haack, the...
One of the fastest-growing crimes in the country is expanding its roots in the Hawkeye State. Iowa State Patrol Public Resource Officers Paul Gardner and Kevin Krull outlined the dangers of human trafficking during a special presentation June 3 in Hartley. Held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the two men made clear that "modern day slavery" takes place in all 50 states, in urban and rural regions, and in communities both wealthy and poor. "We do see [victims], we just don't understand what we're...
The Clay Central/Everly school board on May 26 agreed to review a Rossie man's request wishing for an exemption from the district's bus transportation policy. Neil Joenks has an elementary-age daughter who is open enrolled to Sioux Central along with her older siblings. Since CC/E offers grades PK-6, she is not allowed to be picked up by Sioux Central's buses in Rossie, but her elder siblings are because CC/E does not offer grades 7-12. Joenks, a recent widower, said he has limited support to...
Daycare fundraiser set for June 26 The Hartley Community Daycare Center will hold its annual fundraising event on Saturday, June 26 at the Hartley Community Center. Featured entertainment includes dueling pianos, and a silent auction will also be held. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. Solsma’s Fireworks plans June 18 display Solsma’s Fireworks, located on Highway 18 between Sanborn and Hartley, will hold its annual fireworks demo on Friday, June 18 at 9 p.m. Food trucks will be available beginning at 5 p.m. The demo is free to all gue...
No Fiesta Foods flier this week Due to a distribution issue, there is no Fiesta Foods flier included in the newspaper this week. A limited supply is available at the store for customers who wish to view specials for June 9-15. Fliers will resume distribution inside the Sentinel-News next week. Madison Rouse graduates from USF Madison Rouse, of Sanborn, graduated Cum Laude with an Associate of Arts degree in Radiologic Technology from the University of Sioux Falls. Rouse is a 2019 graduate of...
Judging for the 2021 O'Brien County Fair Royalty was held Sunday, May 23 at Grace Lutheran Church in Primghar. Candidates participated in individual and group interviews and were judged by Shanelle Matus and Karen Schwaller. 2021 queen candidates include Sydney Zeutenhorst, of Granville; Abby Boardman, of Sutherland; Makenzie Meyer, of Paullina; Kaeley Einck, of Primghar; Madisen Fischer, of Sheldon; and Olivia Grooters, of Sanborn. King candidates are Cael Noteboom, of Sheldon, and Jason...
• Traffic Charles David Traver, Jr., Paullina, Seatbelt Violation. James Steven Kolbeck, Ashton, No Proof of Insurance. Jonathon Wayne Gastelum, Spencer, Dark Windows. Victor Vincent Perez Martinez, Hull, Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device; Speeding. Darius Ben Johnson, Tallahassee, Fla., Speeding. Janna Marie Ahrendt, North Sioux City, S.D., Dark Windows. Jordan Michael Langley, Sioux City, Speeding. Kenneth C. Coffin, Ord, Neb., Seatbelt Violation; Use of Electronic Device. Alex Tyler Ebel, Paullina, Registration Violation. Eric David H...
Funeral services for Roselyn V. Holmberg were held on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Spencer. Rev. Curt Batschelet officiated. Casket bearers were Ali Biggar, Castle Biggar, Kala Biggar, Andrew Holmberg, Hannah Szewczyk and Sarah Holmberg. Interment was in Garfield Cemetery at Webb. Warner Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Roselyn Violette Holmberg, the daughter of Gottfreid Theodore and Anna Wilhemene Bjorklund Shold, was born Jan. 24, 1924 on the family farm in rural Albert City. She spent her childhood years...
• May 30, 1946 The board of directors of the Hartley Chamber of Commerce named Ingwer Hansen, the former secretary of that group, to again fill the position. The secretary’s post had been ably filled by W.R. Wagner. Lon MacDowell was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Ted Henning on the board. Neebel’s Ice Cream Store just west of Burns Implement Co. was open for business. Mr. Neebel’s building was nicely decorated inside and stools were provided for customers. They were serving several ice cream treats in addition to their famous bulk ic...
Locked in a low-scoring battle with South O'Brien, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's baseball team did all that was necessary to secure a 2-1 win on June 1 in Hartley. The Hawks scored their runs in the third inning. Keaton Graves was safe on a fielder's choice and scored on a triple by Dawson Schiphoff. Jacob Cates then singled home Schiphoff to give H-M-S a 2-0 lead. H-M-S had chances to extend the advantage, but left the bases loaded in the fourth and stranded two runners in the first and fifth...
South O'Brien scored eight runs in the final two innings to hand Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's softball team a 9-2 loss on June 1 in Hartley. The Wolverines, who scored the game's first run in the third inning, scored three runs in the sixth to take the lead. South O'Brien then mixed a two-run single, an RBI double, three walks, a hit batter and an error to score five runs in the final inning. "We played well," said Hawk coach Stephanie Bronstad. "We still have that one-third of the inning we need...
