Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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A state board last month gave Hartley's never-opened new pool new life. The Iowa Electrical Examining Board (IEEB) at its June 15 meeting issued a ruling approving a plan by the pool's general contractor to address issues that led to a failed electrical inspection in 2022. The facility has sat empty and unused since its completion last year because of the failure, but the decision now opens the door for general contractor Eriksen Construction to remediate issues without major reconstruction....
The Hartley City Council on June 28 moved forward with plans to appoint a member to fill a vacancy. The council unanimously voted to fill former member Roxann Swanson's seat via appointment at its upcoming July 10 meeting. Swanson resigned in May to accept the city administrator's position. All persons interested in being appointed to the council vacancy should submit a statement of interest via mail or personal delivery to City Hall by noon on July 10. Standard forms are available at the city...
Who said Hartley needs a functioning pool to have some water-themed fun? Several local organizations will host "No Pool, Big Problem" on July 12 at Neebel Park. The event will feature water fights, food and other attractions in the shadow of Hartley's never-opened new pool. The Hartley Fire Department hosted a similar event last July, which was dubbed "No Pool, No Problem." "We were hoping we didn't have to do it again this summer, but here we are," said Fire Chief Brad Meendering. "It's a way...
Heidi Douma's passion for teaching might be hereditary. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's new middle school principal comes to the district with not only a solid resume, but also deep family ties to PK-12 education. "My mom was a teacher and my sisters were all involved in education in some way," she said. "After initially majoring in business, I felt God calling me to the education field and especially early childhood and special education." Douma's first official day was July 1. She brings to H-M-S a...
• Traffic Jamal Abdi Ali, Eagan, Minn., Failure to Comply with Peace Officer; No Valid Driver’s License. Dustin Jay Lokhorst, Sioux City, Registration Violation. Edgars Eglitis, Spring, Texas, Trip Permits Violation; No Valid Commercial License; No Iowa Fuel Permit; Hours of Service Violation. Enrique Alexis Pagan Leon, Sanborn, No Valid Driver’s License. Froilan Munoz Fraira, Sheldon, Registration Violation. Juan Carlos Cardenas Portugal, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License; Dark Windows; No Proof of Insurance. Concepcion Perez Velasqu...
Free outdoor movie at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church next week St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley will host a free outdoor family movie night on Wednesday, July 12, at sundown. The showing will follow the “No Pool, Big Problem” event slated for that evening. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and popcorn and treats will be provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Red’s Catering menu Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving four carryout specials on Wednesday, July 12 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. See the ad o...
Over 30 units collected at Hartley blood drive LifeServe Blood Center welcomed 34 donors on June 28 in Hartley, collecting 37 units of blood. The blood donations are appreciated, as is a donation from the Hartley Lions Club so that snacks could be offered to donors. The next blood drive in Hartley is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 25. Spring graduates at DMACC Nearly 1,800 students graduated from Des Moines Area Community College's Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, Urban and West Campuses during the...
• July 8, 1948 Kermit Kloppenburg displayed a sample of oats from a 14-acre plot of new ground. The oats measured 5’7” in height and contained from 40 to 72 kernels per head. Estimates indicated the oats, of the Clinton variety, would yield near 100 bushels per acre. Orlan Ott, Hartley’s heavyweight boxing contender, knocked out Roberto Solomito in the second round of their scheduled 10-round fight at Sioux City. Ott appeared to be in fine physical condition and handled himself well during his brief appearance. There was talk that Ott might b...
A funeral service for Verlus L. Pippert was held Monday, July 3, 2023, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Pallbearers were Lance Irvine, Chad Irvine, Mike Rosenberg, Steve Coulter, Marty Rahbusch and Roy Wohlert. Burial was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley, with military graveside rites conducted by Arthur W. Kirchhoff Post #288. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Verlus LeRoy Pippert, son of Roy Wesley Pippert and Adelia (Glaser)...
Services in memory of Clayton H. Schuett were held Friday, June 30, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. Fr. Brian Hughes officiated. Casket bearers were Eric Nitz, Jonathan Schuett, James Nitz, Kyle Schuett, Daniel Schuett and Sam Jennett. Honorary casket bearers were Bob Nitz, Ethan Schuett, Jesse Schuett, Nicole Schuett Jennett, Mikayla Schuett and Natalie Schuett. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery at Milford, with a graveside military service conducted by Milford American Legion Post #384. Warner Funeral Home in Spencer assisted...
A win in the first game of a doubleheader with South O'Brien was a promising start to the final week of the softball season. But Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn would then lose the next three games to fall to 12-13 overall. A six-run lead in the first game on June 26 at Paullina provided H-M-S with enough of a margin to defeat South O'Brien, 7-5. The Hawks struck for four runs in the first inning. Gracie Knobloch walked to drive in the first run, Abby Kunzman drove in a run on a fielder's choice and...
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's baseball team began the final week of the regular season with a doubleheader sweep at South O'Brien on June 26. The Hawks gave up a run in the first inning of the opening game, but finished strong to defeat the Wolverines, 8-1. H-M-S had only one baserunner through three innings, but tied the score in the fourth on an error. During a seven-run fifth inning, Tyson Tessum and Tanner Tesch hit consecutive two-run singles, Tesch and Jacob Cates later scored on an error, and...
