Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn alumnus Jeremy Ten Kley's military service might span two decades, but the command sergeant major knows you don't need a uniform to be a good citizen. "Live your life as good Americans," he told the Veterans Day crowd last Friday at the H-M-S Event Center. "Then, all veterans will be proud their sacrifices were not made in vain." Ten Kley enlisted in the Army National Guard in October of 1995 while still in high school at H-M-S. His dedicated service has allowed him to...
The first significant rainfall in several months created a crappy situation for some homeowners in east Hartley. The sanitary sewer system backed up into a handful of homes Nov. 8 during a storm that dumped steady rainfall on the area throughout the day. According to Hartley Superintendent of Public Works Jaron Benz, a variety of factors – including the city's new lift station – caused the issue. "Had we known this was going to happen, obviously we would have attackled it a lot different," Benz...
A spike in calls has led members of the Hartley Emergency Ambulance Rescue Team (H.E.A.R.T.) to ask for another set of wheels and space to house it. Squad members Brian Myers, Candy Ruschmann and Pam Sease met with the city council Monday to request budgetary consideration in the coming fiscal year to help with unforeseen expenses. The ambulance team has seen calls increase by 25 percent each year for the past three years, Myers explained, which has necessitated a need for another used vehicle...
Rates that the City of Royal will pay for solid waste collection and law enforcement coverage will increase next year. The city’s contract with Town & Country Disposal expires on Dec. 1. They are proposing a 3 percent increase each year for the next five years. According to information presented on Nov. 9, the residential collection rate charged by Town & Country will increase a total of $2.35 per month. The current rate is $15.75 while the proposed rate for the final year of a new agreement is $18.10. That equates to a 47 cent increase per m...
• Traffic Jon Elliot Muessigmann, Spencer, Speeding. Joey Chase Wilhelms, Sheldon, Trespass. Ashton James Smith, Granbury, Texas, No Proof of Insurance; Improper Use of Lanes. Lucy Marie Newburn, Sioux City, Speeding. Cameron Alexander Shellhammer, Sioux City, Registration Violation. Matthew Daniel Tracy, George, No Proof of Insurance; Registration Violation. Kelli Michelle Biller, Primghar, No Valid Driver’s License. Nathan R. Schuknecht, Sheldon, No Proof of Insurance. Jasmine Hailey Geiger, Melvin, Speeding. Tyler Michael Lamm, Archer, Sea...
Maroon and Gold may be the official colors at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School, but students there prefer red. The student body on Nov. 2 held a mock election of state- and federal-level offices. Results are as follows: U.S. Senate, Charles Grassley (R), 81 percent, Michael Franken (D), 19 percent; U.S. House of Representatives Fourth District, Randy Feenstra (R), 74 percent, Ryan Milton (D), 26 percent; Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds/Adam Gregg (R), 87 percent, Deidre DeJear/Eric Van Lanker...
United Community Bank has partnered with the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa to be a drop-off location for their holiday wish list items. If you would like to give a supply donation, drop off items from now thru Dec. 16 at any UCB location in Milford, Okoboji, Hartley, Ocheyedan or Lake Park. Free pet bandanas for the first 10 donations are available at each location. It's a wonderful way to help pets in need during the holiday season and to aid the Humane Society in caring for them. Holiday...
H-M-S menus Monday, Nov. 21: Breakfast – Cereal, fruit, juice; Lunch – Mandarin orange chicken/rice, cauliflower/broccoli, pineapple, bread (9-12). Tuesday, Nov. 22: Breakfast – Egg/cheese biscuit, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken patty/bun, chips, carrots/celery, applesauce. Wednesday, Nov. 23-Friday, Nov. 25: No School. Milk is served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar offered daily. CC/E menus Monday, Nov. 21: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Corndog, French fries, mixed vegetables, pears. Tuesday, Nov. 22: Breakfast – Scr...
Players, cheerleaders earn district academic honors Football players and cheerleaders from Class A District 1 schools were recognized for their academic accomplishments by being named Academic All-District. H-M-S players included on the list are seniors Lance Berends, Kooper Ebel, Ethan Diehm, Landen Elwood, Travis Kamradt, Spencer McCarter, Tyson Tessum and Trenton Vollink. Juniors recognized are Adam Schierholz and Ethan Wiersma. Two H-M-S cheerleaders also qualified for inclusion on the...
Veterans Day proved to be an early Christmas for American Legion Post 288. Valero Renewables – Hartley donated $20,000 to the local post to help pay for facility improvements. The contribution was handed over last Friday during the Veterans Day breakfast. "We were greatly surprised and overwhelmed with appreciation," said Legion Commander Roy Wohlert....
A funeral service for Joan M. Bogaard was held Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Sanborn. Fr. Tim Hogan officiated. Pallbearers were Michael Dunn, Todd Dunn, Daniel Kimmel, Matthew Kimmel, Tracy Ginger and Travis Ginger. Honorary pallbearers were Deanna Dunn, Heidi Kimmel, Dawn Kimmel, Erica Ginger, Sara Ginger and Kristena Dunn. Interment was in Roseland Cemetery at Sanborn. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Joan Marie Bogaard, only daughter of Ernest and Veronica (Joanning) Colling, was born Nov,...
• Nov. 20, 1947 R.C. Birdsall sold his general store of groceries and dry goods at Moneta to Jim Gaines, of Sioux City. Mr. and Mrs. Birdsall were undecided as to what they would do. Gale Birdsall continued to operate the Moneta Lockers and buy poultry. F.A. Albright won the first prize in the soybean contest sponsored locally by the Chamber of Commerce, Mann and Mann, and the Huntting Elevator. Albright’s yield on a five-acre plot was 26.6 bushels per acre. All plots were planted 3’4” except for that of George Groen, Sr., whose plot was dou...
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's football team picked up where it left off in 2021, again winning an outright Class A District 1 title and earning two postseason victories. The Hawks also compiled an 8-3 overall record for the second straight season. Running what Hawk coach Jay Eilers calls "the oldest offense in the book," H-M-S again set a school record for points scored in a season. The 437 points scored this fall edged the previous record of 436 set a year ago. The Hawks scored at least 40 points...
The champions of Class A District 1 are well-represented on the all-district teams for the 2022 season. A dozen Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn players were included on the all-district teams. Named to the first team are seniors Kooper Ebel, Travis Kamradt, Lance Berends, Elijah Groeneweg, Keevyn Jacobsma and Ethan Diehm, along with juniors Adam Schierholz and Ethan Wiersma. Second team picks are seniors Ethan Baker and Trenton Vollink, and honorable mention selections are senior Ryan Borden and junior...
