Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Doug Hoaglund's quarter century of service on the Hartley Fire Department was worthy of a parade – so local firemen held one. Fire engines from five departments made their way around Hartley last Friday to honor the late chief, who died June 3 at the age of 70. Hoaglund logged 25 years at the Hartley Fire Department and served 15 as its leader. According to current Hartley Fire Chief Brad Meendering, it was the first such honor for a former firefighter in the City With a Heart. "Doug was a g...
Families of students in the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School will see few changes in fees for the coming year. The only increase noted is for instrument rental. That fee will increase $5 to help cover costs to maintain school-owned instruments. "We're paying quite a bit for instrument repairs," Superintendent Patrick Carlin said. The other change is a 10-cent reduction in adult lunch prices. Bread and dairy products for the nutrition program will continue to be provided by the same...
Months of discussion regarding improving the street in downtown Royal may soon come to fruition, as the city council agreed on June 12 to finalize plans and financing for the project next month. Mayor Josh Toft and Maintenance Superintendent Sherman Nielsen met with two paving contractors to discuss options for upgrading Main Street. Each contractor had a different approach to addressing the scope of the project. Fuller & Sons Blacktop Paving recommended milling 8-10 feet from each side to the...
The O'Brien County Community Foundation (OBCCF), an affiliate of the Siouxland Community Foundation, awarded grants totaling over $119,000 to nonprofit organizations and units of local government in support of projects throughout O'Brien County. Grants were presented on June 13 in Primghar. Since 2006 the OBCCF has granted over $1.7 million back into the community for projects and programs that benefit O'Brien County residents. "Each year the O'Brien County Community Foundation grants enhance...
Summer reading program at Hartley library The Hartley Public Library is holding several events in conjunction with the summer reading program. Thursday, June 20 will feature an audiobook and craft at 1 p.m. O'Brien County Naturalist Lindsey Kleinhesselink will be at the library on Monday, June 24, from 10-11 a.m. Her program is titled "The Tale of the Tadpole." A story and craft is planned for Thursday, June 27. Adult summer reading challenge underway An adult summer reading challenge sponsored by the Hartley Public Library will continue...
Earn dean’s list recognition at UI More than 7,650 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean’s list for the 2024 spring semester. Degree-seeking undergraduates in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences who achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher on 12 semester hours or more of graded coursework are recognized by inclusion on the dean’s list. Students from this area were included on the list. Hartley: Abigail Kunzman, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Major: Biology; second year. Sanborn: Samue...
• Traffic Braden Hindt, Sheldon, Speeding. Lundah Rennae Long, Spencer, Speeding. Parker Wayne Salton, Hartley, Minor in Possession, Tobacco, 2nd offense. Karley M. Urban, Hartley, No Proof of Insurance. Todd Lynn Stykel, Cherokee, Registration Violation. Jose Luis Vasquez, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Nathaniel Douglas Culler, Paullina, Speeding. Moe Tye Haas, Paullina, Speeding. Dylan Mitchell Boyle, Sheldon, Seatbelt Violation. Juan Luis Hurtado Hernandez, South Sioux City, Neb., No Valid Driver’s License. Richard Ramon Casti...
Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer as barbecues and road trips kicked off posthaste. The calendar’s flip brings with it a reminder to remember one simple task to save lives during the “100 deadly days of summer.” It’s perceived everyone wears a seat belt, but data shows that’s not true. In 2023, 45 percent of traffic fatalities in Iowa were unbuckled, translating to 123 lives lost. In a Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) survey of over 1,450 Iowans, 88 percent reported always buckling up in the front seat; only 67 percent a...
Summer season – hearts sing. Summer season – outdoor things. Robins chirping high on a limb; hummingbirds hovering by delphiniums. Grass growing lush and green; wind blows every day it seems. Blooming flowers galore – dianthus, peonies, daisies and more. Heat radiates from sun; shade of trees welcome. Birdbath filled to brim; full feeders hung from tree limbs. Reading outdoors on deck; birds splashing in birdbath getting wet. Sipping sweet tea, watching a nuthatch on tree. Feathered friends flit and stop by; finches, orioles, colorful to the e...
Summer’s march continues in earnest. Father’s Day is now behind us, and it’ll soon be the Fourth of July. It seems like 2024 will be the fastest year on record – in my mind, anyway. My Father’s Day was a relaxing one. I went golfing with my dad at Meadowbrook to start the morning, and I think I’ll be sending a refund request for the dozen or so golf balls I lost. It was my first outing on the greens this year and my first ever at the rural Hartley course. I don’t golf often, but I can say it was the most challenging nine holes I’ve ever pla...
Area musicians entertained a packed house Saturday night at the Hap Ketelsen Community Center for "Cruisin' On Main" hosted by the Everly Heritage Museum. The event served as a fundraiser for the local facility, which houses historical items related to the Everly area. Tunes from the 50s, 60, and 70s were performed by Mike and the Monna-maniacs and local vocalists Ann Fell, Connie Goeken, Iesha Toft, Tracy Meyer and Andy Nath. They put the crowd in the mood with songs by the Beach Boys, Chuck...
• June 23, 1949 A copy of The Hartley Sentinel was among the Iowa newspapers microfilmed and placed in a vault at Des Moines to be opened in 2049. The ceremony was part of the Des Moines Register’s centennial celebration. The person or persons who robbed the local liquor store of $236 in cash were still at large. The robbery occurred when Henry Meehlhause, then on duty, went to the basement. When he went to make change for the next customer, the money was gone from the cash drawer. Warm weather and abundant rain made the crop outlook for thi...
Visitation and fellowship celebrating the life of Douglas H. Hoaglund were held Friday, June 14, 2024, at the Hartley Funeral Home in Hartley. Honorary pallbearers were Jayna Dolphin, Tyler Dolphin, Carter Dolphin, Kynlee Dolphin, Hayden Dolphin, Owen Murphy, Maddox Dolphin, Averie Nagel, Hank Murphy, Kate Murphy, Lauren Dolphin, Leo Dolphin, Truman Hoaglund and Lincoln Hoaglund. Military rites were conducted by the Arthur W. Kirchhoff Post #288, American Legion, of Hartley. Burial will take place at a later date. Hartley Funeral Home assisted...
A funeral service in memory of Shirley J. Berberich was held Friday, June 14, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer. Interment was in North Lawn Memorial Park in Spencer. Warner Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Shirley Jean Berberich, born on June 25, 1941 in Hartley to Harold and Arley (Santage) Zieman, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Shirley grew up on a farm south of Royal, where she developed a strong work ethic and a love for the rural lifestyle. She graduated from Royal High School in...
A losing streak that lasted 25 days and nine games came to an end on June 14, when Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's softball team defeated West Sioux, 5-4, at Hawarden. The Hawks overcame a one-run deficit with consecutive run-scoring singles in the third inning by Frankie Mohni, Kamryn Ebel and Kinsey Schirmer. H-M-S padded its lead in the fourth, scoring on an error and an infield groundout by Mohni. West Sioux chipped away at the four-run deficit, scoring a run in the fifth inning and two more in...
Remsen St. Mary's flexed its offensive muscles in a big way against Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn on June 10 in Hartley. The No. 4-rated team in Class 1A won the War Eagle Conference baseball game by a score of 21-2. St. Mary's took a 3-0 lead in the first inning and scored five runs in the second. The blue-clad Hawks then scored 13 runs in the third to end the game. H-M-S did not have a hit. Ricky Smith drove in one of H-M-S's runs in the fourth inning. Grant Kunzman was the losing pitcher, allowing...
