Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn students will soon find that the idiom "there is no such thing as a free lunch" may not always be true. As a result of action by the school board on Monday, the cost of student lunches during December and January will be assumed by the Nutrition Fund. The decision comes as a result of continued growth in the fund balance and a grant of $18,568 that was received. The fund balance on Oct. 31 was $664,758, which compares to $249,000 in 2021. The district has attempted to...
With the Nov. 7 election behind them, members of the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn School Board held their 2023-24 reorganizational meeting on Monday. Kari Van Es, who was elected as a write-in candidate for the Director District 1 seat, was sworn in as a board member. She lives in Sanborn with her husband and two children, and works at Prins Insurance. Officers for the year are Scott Vollink, president, and Kyle McCarter, vice president. Board subcommittee assignments are: Personnel – Becky Stoltz a...
The electrical utility operator in Royal wants more time to comply with terms of an agreement with the city. Torin Erickson, customer operations supervisor with Alliant Energy, said during the Nov. 8 city council meeting that Alliant Energy wants to extend the completion deadline for the underground electrical project. That deadline was established in an agreement reached in 2018. One condition of the agreement was that Alliant Energy would bury all of the main electrical lines by Oct. 12,...
A handful of Everly residents will be able to share their views on the town's quality of life with officials from Iowa State University as part of a special study. Representatives from the Rural Shrink Smart Project met with members of the Everly City Council on Monday to give a progress update. Led by ISU faculty, the study's stated goal is to develop tools to help all small and shrinking communities actively plan for shrinkage before population loss affects their quality of life. Everly was...
• Traffic Jefferson Friday Paygar, Rogers, Minn., Failure to Obey Stop Sign. Drew Danial Lane, Peterson, Failure to Yield. Austen John Gonnerman, Hartley, Dark Windows. Zoe Kate Moler, Spencer, Speeding. Abby Jane Jellema, Alton, Speeding. Demetrio Bautista Cazarez, LeMars, No Valid Driver’s License. Davin Joseph Lux, Everly, Speeding. Caleb Phillip Nkuna, Sioux City, Dark Windows; Speeding. Marina Teresa Martin Ramos, Sheldon, Registration Violation; No Proof of Insurance; Failure to Use Child Safety Device; No Valid Driver’s License. Devon...
Members of H-M-S Dance Attack are hunting down some hardware. The team will perform at the 48th annual Iowa High School and College State Dance Team Championships in Des Moines Nov. 30-Dec. 1. More than 650 routines will be performed at the event, which is held in Wells Fargo Arena, Hy-Vee Hall and the Community Choice Convention Center. H-M-S Dance Attack will perform in three categories: Novelty Class I, Lights, and Hoopla Class I. "Every single performance at school is fun, but it's nothing...
I’ve felt a bit stupid this week speaking with advertisers about the upcoming winter sports tab. After wrapping up the conversation with more than a few of them, I’ve ended with, “Have a Merry Thankgiving!” It seems rather apt that my brain is already on Christmas despite it being Thanksgiving. Like the rest of the year, this fall has simply flown right by. I think the recent stretch of great weather helped trick my brain, but nonetheless, we’re a month away from Christmas. I’m already putting off buying gifts. **** Last weekend I headed down...
Turkey Day 2023 is upon us once again – a time when family and friends come together to give thanks for the many blessings we’ve been afforded over the past year. While there are many things to complain about these days, there are far more important things to be grateful about. We can be thankful for community. Our neighbors are there for us through thick and thin, whether we realize it or not. Oftentimes, the strength of communities like ours is only fully realized in times of tragedy or great concern – mealtrains are organized when someone su...
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach field agronomists have completed their fall survey of subsoil moisture in northwest Iowa. Eighteen locations were sampled, according to Agronomists Gentry Sorenson and Leah Ten Napel. "The sites were selected for being typical for the major soil type," Ten Napel said in a news release. "Each site that was selected has little or no water run-on and no ponding. A 40-foot by 40-foot area is designated for sampling at the locations, and GPS helps ensure...
• Nov. 25, 1948 The Hartley Future Farmers sponsored a high school party at the Legion Hall. The main event of the evening was the crowning of the Harvest Queen, Joanne McCarty. She was also the chapter sweetheart for the year. The O’Brien County Legion meeting was held in Hartley. John Walters, well-known Sheldon resident, was elected commander of the county Legion to fill out the unexpired term of Dr. A.M. Schierholz, formerly of Paullina. Approximately 250 Chamber of Commerce members and their guests enjoyed the annual guest night din...
Sharon K. Nonneman, 84, of Grant City, Mo., died Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 at the Worth County Convalescent Center in Grant City. Sharon was born on Nov. 18, 1938 in Hartley. She was the daughter of the late Emil and Lillian (Zaiser) Lux. Sharon graduated from Hartley High School in 1957. In school she loved band and cheerleading. She enjoyed dancing and could often be found kicking up her heels on the dance floor. Sharon was united in marriage to Dennis Nonneman on Sept. 29, 1957. To this union...
A funeral service for Harold E. “Hap” Thorne was held Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at the Everly United Methodist Church. Pastor Michael Eeten officiated. Pallbearers were Kevin Mertens, Gene Fliss, Dave Morrissey, Gregg Fliss, David Rayner and John Thorne. Military graveside rites were conducted by Everly American Legion, Everett P. Boyles, Jr. Post #414. Interment was in Lone Tree Cemetery near Everly. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Harold Edward “Hap” Thorne, son of John Robert “Bob” and Dollie (Lorenzen) Thorne, was born Au...
A funeral service for Marlo F. Knock was held Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at the American Lutheran Church in Melvin. Pastor Judy Johnson officiated. Pallbearers were Jim Ransom, James Svoboda, Jerry Knock, Dan Hengeveld, Mike Van Engen and Ryan Remmers. Military graveside rites were conducted by Melvin American Legion, Reed Guthrie Post #470. Interment was in Baker Township Cemetery at Melvin. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Marlo Frederick Knock, second child of Andy and Margaret Fredricka (Peters) Knock, was born Feb. 25,...
Winter sports seasons get started Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's winter sports seasons got underway Nov. 21 when the girls' basketball team played at Sioux Central. Results will be reported in next week's issue. The first girl/boy basketball doubleheader of the season is scheduled for Nov. 28 when the Hawks play at George-Little Rock. H-M-S bowlers' first competition is also scheduled for Nov. 28 when they host MMCRU at Locomotion Lanes in Sanborn. The Okoboji/HMS boys' wrestlers hit the mats for the...
Festival of Trees returning in Hartley The Festival of Trees will be back this year in Hartley on Sunday, Dec. 3. The event will be held at the American Legion Building from 2-5 p.m., with a visit from Santa and kids’ activities planned. Organizers are asking for decorated tree entries from businesses, classrooms, churches, community groups or families. Participants will need to provide their own tree, whether it be a tabletop or larger. Setup is Dec. 1 or Dec. 2 after 4 p.m.; or Dec. 3 after 12 p.m. Winners for three categories will get a m...
