Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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The fastest way through Hartley has not been a straight line over the past week. Crews have been busy resurfacing a stretch of Highway 18 that runs from the east edge of town to the west edge. Work started on Aug. 24 with surface milling and is expected to wrap up by the end of the week when the new asphalt is completely poured. The update is a state effort and not the city’s responsibility. Once it’s finished, the stretch of highway through Hartley will be reduced from four lanes to three. The...
The new school year ushered in a new era of leadership last week at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School. Principal Matt Van Voorst began his tenure at the helm of the 5-8 grade building. He most recently served as West Sioux's dean of students for grades 6-12, and has liked what he's seen so far at H-M-S. "There is a lot of pride in the H-M-S school district," he said. "The district cares. Every person I have met has been excited about what is happening to help all students succeed." Van...
Students at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn were greeted by several new teachers when they entered their classrooms last week. Thirteen new instructors and one new principal joined the H-M-S staff roster this year. Though some have an extensive background in education, others in the group are enjoying their first year in the classroom. Jacquelyn Wohlert is one of the new first grade teachers at H-M-S Elementary. She graduated from South O'Brien High School in 2016 and earned an Associate's Degree from...
• Traffic Alivia Miranda Grothaus, Royal, Dark Window. David Catalan, Sioux Falls, S.D., Speeding. Rochelle Lene Dalla, Omaha, Neb., Speeding. Effie Lavinia Jackson, Gainesville, Ga., Speeding. Ahmed Yassin Mohamed Ismael, Tukwila, Wash., Hours of Service Violation. Dennis George Chinn, LeMars, Registration Violation. Corey Trevonne Dean, Primghar, Seatbelt Violation; No Valid Driver’s License; No Proof of Insurance. Sofia Joy Leng, Primghar, Speeding. David Damman, Sanborn, Seatbelt Violation. Gavin Eric Moser, Sheldon, Seatbelt Vio...
Early deadlines Due to the Labor Day holiday, all ad copy for next week’s Northwest Iowa Peach is due Thursday at noon. All submitted news and ad copy for the Sept. 8 Sentinel-News is due Friday at 5 p.m. No meal at Red’s next week Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will not be serving a meal on Wednesday, Sept. 7. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. Sanford hosting hiring event Sanford – Sheldon is hosting a hiring event for CNAs, LPNs and RNs at Sanford Clinic – Sanborn and Sanford Clinic – Hartley. See the ad on Page 8 for more detail...
Exhibitors shear to please judges at Iowa State Fair Alex Moser, of Larchwood, won first place in the Senior Division of the Sheep Shearing Contest judged on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the 2022 Iowa State Fair. Moser also won Best Pen. David Abel, of Royal, placed first in best pen, and second in shearing and fastest time in the Golden Age Division. He was also third in best pen and fifth in shearing in the Senior Division. Nolan Abel, of Linn Grove, had the fastest time in the Senior Division and placed second in shearing and best pen. Summer gradu...
Fairgoers to the 2022 Clay County Fair powered by SMU will have 28 new foods to enjoy during their visit Sept. 10-18, including five that have been named as finalists for the sixth edition of the "The World's Greatest County Fair Food" Contest. "In our visitor surveys, fairgoers tell us one of the top reasons they attend the Fair is for the food," said fair manager Jeremy Parsons said in a news release. "This list of unique new foods will only add to our reputation as a nine-day foodie...
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced on Monday the first confirmed case of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2 (RHDV2) within the state. The disease is not considered a risk to humans or other animal species, including cats and dogs, but it is highly contagious and deadly to rabbits. The confirmed case is in Story County. The affected rabbits in this isolated case had not recently traveled to any exhibitions or fairs. According to the United States Department of...
Dennis "Denny" Mars, of Paullina, was inducted into the 2022 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 21. Ninety-eight Iowa counties participated this year and selected 133 inductees for their outstanding service and dedication to 4-H. Inductees or their surviving family members were presented a certificate by Iowa 4-H Foundation President Julie McGonegle and State 4-H Program Leader Debbie Nistler as they were introduced on stage. Mars was a nine-year 4-H...
Two new radiologists and a new hospitalist have joined the Spencer medical community. Radiologists Dr. Tim Hurst and Dr. Louis Roemhildt have joined Dr. Nate Rohling of Midwest Radiology & Imaging, serving Spencer Hospital as well as other hospitals in northwest Iowa. Dr. Craig Simons has joined Spencer Hospital as a hospitalist, filling the vacancy due to Dr. Brian Dvorak's retirement in September. All three physicians have Midwest roots. Dr. Hurst is a Spencer native who graduated from Iowa...
The Everly Public Library was a bustling place in August as facility improvements got underway. One of the most noticeable upgrades is the addition of a new privacy fence in the space behind the library. Local contractors Shane Breidinger, Kelly Monnahan, Todd Pearson and Neil Scharnberg, as well as several volunteers, spent a Saturday and Sunday morning putting the posts in and then setting the fence. Through the help of a Northwest Iowa Early Childhood grant and a few generous donations, the...
Hello, friends! It's been a few weeks since I last wrote you, as I have been busy making the most of our final summer days before school started. Now we are full swing into the school year and before you know it we will have the Clay County Fair upon us – the true tell-tale sign that fall is approaching. Sorry summer lovers, but I say bring on the fall! This summer was a quick and beautiful one, jam-packed as usual with family, friends, activities, fun in the sun and excursions galore. It p...
• Sept. 4, 1947 Thorne’s Sales and Service was appointed an authorized dealer for Massey-Harris farm implements. Several tractors were on display in their showroom. Early reports on high school registrations at the Hartley Public School indicated enrollment would set an all-time high by passing the 200 mark. There were 199 students registered and at least a half dozen more latecomers were expected. Coaches Harold Church and Tom Dunsmoor had their hands full trying to take care of the large football squad which reported for practice. Sev...
A funeral service for Marilyn A. Peters was held Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hartley. Fr. Tim Hogan officiated. Pallbearers were Dalen Peters, Kevin Snider, David Peterson, Rod Jenkins, Marv Einck and Bud Airaghi. Honorary pallbearers included Mary Negus, Irene Enright, Katherine Schierholz, Leola O’Brien, Shirley Elser, Maxine West and Marcella Jenness. Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Marilyn Ann “Sissy” Peters was born Feb. 13, 1935 in...
A funeral service for Ronald P. Schuttloffel was held Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hartley. Fr. Tim Hogan officiated. Pallbearers were Blake Meendering, Erica Meendering, Kirstan Hyser, David Schuttloffel, Paul Schuttloffel, Matthew Schuttloffel, Timothy Schuttloffel and Amanda Meendering. Brody Meendering, Justine Meendering, Eli Meendering, Harper Meendering, Brianna Meendering, Kailee Hyser, Mariana Schuttloffel, Jacob Schuttloffel, Sarah Schuttloffel, Benjamin Schuttloffel, Kyle Klaassen, Kane Klaassen and...
Leland "Lee" D. Kramme, Sr., 80, of Onawa, passed away Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 at Burgess Health Center in Onawa. A funeral service was held Sunday, Aug. 28, at the Goslar Funeral Home Chapel in Onawa with Pastor Catie Newman officiating. Military honors were provided by the United States Army and the David McNeill American Legion Post #129, of Onawa. Burial will be held at a later date in Harris Grove Cemetery at Beebeetown. Goslar Funeral Home and Monuments in Onawa assisted with the...
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn opened the 2022 volleyball season at the usual place and came away with a familiar result on Aug. 23. The place was the West Lyon tournament and the result was a 1-2 record in three matches. H-M-S came close to getting its first win against Akron-Westfield. The Hawks earned a 21-16 win in the first set and the Westerners returned the favor in the second. Akron-Westfield then won the tiebreaker (15-10) to claim the match. Four kills each by Abby Douma and Elise Haack, and...
Friday night's football season opener between highly-rated West Sioux and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn at Hawarden was a stark contrast in offensive approaches. West Sioux (Class 1A No. 2) scored six touchdowns and none of those drives lasted more than 2-1/2 minutes. The Hawks (Class A No. 3), on the other hand, had two scoring drives with a combined 38 plays that took over 21 minutes of game time. Hawk coach Jay Eilers felt the 38-18 loss came down to a few key moments. "High school football comes...
