Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Hopes for a usable new pool in Hartley are riding high. Work began this week to address issues that led to a failed inspection prior its planned opening last year. Crews from Eriksen Construction, of Blair, Neb., and Midwest Concrete Cutting, of Algona, were on site Monday to begin demolition of the pool deck. Work had progressed steadily as of press deadline, with several mounds of broken concrete and piles of rebar visible around the facility's perimeter. Side dumps had arrived Wednesday...
A scourge of water main breaks in Hartley last week caused headaches for both residents and city workers alike. According to Superintendent of Public Works Curtis Conaway, the first burst main occurred on First Street Southeast on Aug. 8. Four others were discovered on Aug. 10, the first of which happened in front of United Community Bank. Later that same morning, another was discovered by the Post Office and City Hall. Conaway on Monday said he was unable to comment on the suspected cause of...
Transfer of the operation and maintenance of the City of Royal's water utility to Iowa Lakes Regional Water was finalized on July 21, when water meters were read for the final time by the city. City Clerk Barb Fletcher informed the city council on Aug. 8 that the last water bills due to the city were sent. Future billings to Royal residents will come from ILRW. Fletcher was authorized to issue refunds to eligible water customers. The council approved the final reading of the ordinance...
• Traffic Rick Wayne Walth, Hawarden, Speeding. Sonya Leanne Van Tilburg, Sheldon, Registration Violation. Lisa Schwarz, Archer, Seatbelt Violation. Joshua Bernard Clayton, Houston, Texas, Speeding. Jose H. Virula Mejia, Sioux City, No Proof of Insurance. Charles Teal, Aberdeen, S.D., Seatbelt Violation; No Valid Driver’s License; No Proof of Insurance. Jennifer Jean Svendsen, Sioux City, Speeding. Melanie Ann Wyffels, Lucan, Minn., Speeding. Erika Maribel Alvarez, Sanborn, No Valid Driver’s License. Luis Roberto Salazar Roman, Paullina, Failu...
Community Calendar dates due Aug. 31 The Community Calendar for the communities of Hartley, Melvin and May City will be distributed again this year. Clubs and organizations wishing to list their meeting dates are asked to bring or send them to The Sentinel- News office by Thursday, Aug. 31, at 5 p.m. H-M-S school activities will also be listed. There is no charge to have meeting dates listed on the calendar. When the calendars are printed, they will be available as a courtesy of the sponsors. Blood drive planned Aug. 23 in Hartley Donors are...
Hartley farmers to host Iowa Hereford Tour The 2023 edition of the Iowa Hereford Breeders Association annual tour will feature several diverse stops that should provide something of interest to all attendees regardless of their connection with the breed or the cattle industry. The event is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 27, in northwest Iowa. Visitors will gather at 9 a.m. at Johnson Hereford Farms, 2165 240th Street, Milford, where Jack and Lynne Johnson carry on the operation that was started by h...
Perfect weather and a busy schedule greeted visitors to Everly Community Days last weekend. Saturday featured kids' games at the park, vendor fair, food trucks, a bags tournament and the Cookie Memorial Mini-Golf Tournament. The contest was started in 2021 in memory of the late Kevin Cook, who died in 2020 of cancer. This year 173 participants registered to try their hand at 18 different holes located at residences and businesses across town. The night concluded with a street dance sponsored by...
• Aug. 19, 1948 William Bolt, former coach at the Paullina and Arlington public schools, was selected to fill the position of principal at the Hartley Public School. He succeeded Earl Legler, who resigned to become high school principal at Algona. The new principal had just completed his Master’s degree at Greeley, Colo. A capacity crowd gathered the first night of the O’Brien County 4-H and Livestock Show to enjoy the free entertainment. Herb Plambeck, WHO farm editor, gave the address of the evening. A barbershop chorus from Spencer quick...
A memorial service for David A. Heitritter was held Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, at the American Lutheran Church in Melvin, with Rev. Judith Johnson and Rev. Tim Nappe officiating. Burial was in the Baker Township Cemetery near Melvin. Jurrens Funeral Home in Sibley assisted with the arrangements. David Alan Heitritter was born May 16, 1962 in Sheldon, the son of Dale and Marlene (Bieser) Heitritter. He was raised on the family farm outside of Melvin and grew up helping his dad around the farm. David...
A Celebration of Life for Nicholas A. Gerritson was held Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, at the New Hope Evangelical Free Church in Orange City, with Pastor Nick Koenig officiating. The Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City assisted with the arrangements. Nicholas Arthur Gerritson was welcomed into the world by his parents, Bryan and Beverly, and sister, Rebecca, on Aug. 24, 1985. Nick’s childhood was spent in Hartley. He loved going on family camping trips, boating, skiing, knee boarding and wakeboarding. He could spend hours on the water perfecting a...
A funeral service for Mildred M. “Millie” Peters was held Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at the Hartley Funeral Home Chapel in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Pallbearers were Jason Peters, Hailey Peters, Sara Peters, Kristy Wiederholt, Devin Mason and Taya Mason. Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Mildred Marie “Millie” Peters, one of two children of Charles and Emma (Carstensen) Muhs, was born Oct. 18, 1924 in Hartley. She spent her youth in the Hartley vicinity where she receive...
Coupled with the start of the 2023-24 school year at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn are the first high school competitions for fall sports teams. Fans can enjoy a preview of the Hawk football team during a scrimmage with Hinton on Friday, Aug. 18. The scrimmage begins at 7 p.m. at Peterson Field. Donations of sports drinks will be accepted. The volleyball schedule opens with a junior varsity tournament at George-Little Rock on Monday, Aug. 21. The JV and varsity squads will compete in a tournament at...
