Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Landowners in O'Brien and Clay counties will soon be able to learn more about a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline that would impact Iowa and four other states. O'Brien County residents are invited to an informational meeting about the project on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at Crossroads Pavilion Event Center in Sheldon, while Clay County's meeting is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 13 at the Clay County Event Center. Both events kick off at noon. The gatherings will be hosted by the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) a...
A former Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn school administrator is once again seeking a seat under the golden dome in Des Moines. Lynn Evans, of Aurelia, on Monday announced his candidacy for the Republican Party's nomination in Iowa Senate District 3. Evans previously sought the GOP's nomination in Iowa House District 3 during the 2020 primary, but lost to eventual winner Rep. Dennis Bush, R-Cleghorn. "During my career I have had the opportunity to lead school districts and serve communities in O'Brien, O...
Voters in the upcoming special election for Iowa Senate District 1 are in for a contest. Democrat Mark Lemke, of Spirit Lake, last week filed papers to get on the Dec. 14 ballot. His candidacy marks the first time a Democrat has run in District 1 since its was formed following the last round of redistricting in 2012. "I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Iowa State Senate," he said in a news release. "The Republicans who control the Legislature are out of touch and are not representing...
A new guidance curriculum introduced at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary complements the academic side of students' educational experience. Counselor Kristin Triplett has begun implementing "Second Step," a social-emotional curriculum that focuses on life skills and workforce readiness for all students. According to Principal Ashley Benz, the curriculum builds on the following skills: empathy, emotion management, problem solving, impulse control, calming down, communication and assertiveness....
Trees needed for ‘Winter Wonderland’ Friends of the Everly Public Library are looking for service groups, clubs, churches, businesses and individuals to decorate and display a Christmas tree or table decoration at “Everly’s Winter Wonderland,” which will be held December 2-3. Interested parties may contact Deb Jessen at (712) 363-2092 for details. See the ad on Page 2 for more information about the event. Festival of Trees in Hartley is Dec. 6-23 This year’s Festival of Trees at the Hartley Public Library will be held Dec. 6-23. The event i...
Correction The article in last week's newspaper about Dave Rowley winning the GOP's nomination for Senate District 1 included the wrong number of Republican candidates. There were four, not two, as the article stated. In addition to Rowley and Barb Clayton, Leo Stephan, of Spencer, and David Dow, of Emmetsburg, were in the running during the GOP's nominating convention on Nov. 11. The Sentinel-News regrets the error. On dean's list at Palmer College of Chiropractic Cole Verbrugge, of Sanborn,...
It doesn't take much to win elected office when nobody is running. Just ask Barb Trierweiler. With three write-in votes, the Rossie woman won the Clay Central/Everly Director District 5 seat during the Nov. 2 election. She accepted the position without hesitation and was sworn in Monday night. "I was not at all surprised," she said. "I was happy to take it, because I don't know who they'd get to fill it if I said no." Incumbent District 5 Board Member Steve Kracht opted not to seek re-election...
I’ve been ill lately. Some of it strep throat and caring for sick babies, and now an unknown back injury we are trying to properly diagnose. I’ve been down for the count for two weeks off and on, which has created quite a stir in my routine. Daily workouts look a lot different, cat naps are more frequent and pain relievers are administered whenever able. “Taking it easy” and “listening to my body” have been at the top of the to-do list. “Taking it easy” doesn’t come easy when you are owner/ope...
• Nov. 28, 1946 Arthur Krebs, son of Mrs. Clara Krebs, was appointed to the staff of Hawkeye, student yearbook at the State University of Iowa. It was Krebs’ duty to arrange contracts with various organizations on campus for space in the yearbook. Krebs was a freshman in the college of liberal arts. Most local residents were wondering how the order to observe a brownout during the coal strike would affect Hartley. City authorities stated that the ruling applied only where electrical power was supplied by coal. Hartley’s municipal light plant wa...
Carol Leslie, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the age of 90. Preceding her in death are husband of 68 years, Clarence Leslie; her parents, Charlie and Florence Warren; and siblings, William and Elenoar Warren, Ivan Perry, Arthur and Mardell Warren, Lester and Eleanor Warren, and Bill Biedenfeld. Carol is survived by her children, Kit and Leann Leslie, Robin and Ed Myers and Rick and Lisa Leslie; grandchildren,...
A memorial service for Jeanette J. Endorf was held Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church in Sanborn. Rev. Gregg Johnson officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Corey Hopkins, Kevin Endorf, Lon Woock, Scott Wolthuizen, Rick Wolthuizen, Chad Wolthuizen and Lyle Huff. Interment was in Roseland Cemetery at Sanborn. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Jeanette Joyce (Hopkins) Endorf, daughter of Murvin Hopkins and Marie (Taylor) Hopkins, was born Feb. 12, 1938 in Primghar. She moved to Sanborn in 1949, where she finishe...
David Earl Jacobs was born May 31, 1944. He was the eldest of six children born to Earl E. and Merna L. (Klatt) Jacobs. He attended the Melvin school district most of his school years but in his junior year his parents relocated to the Hartley school district. He graduated from Hartley High School in 1962. After graduation, David enlisted in the Marines where he served five years. He excelled in riflery and received several medals. His basic training was at Camp Pendleton and he loved southern California. Following his honorable discharge from...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources recently released between 1,000-2,000 rainbow trout at Scharnberg Pond southeast of Everly. The stocking was part of its cool weather trout program that brings trout to areas that cannot support them during the summer. All fall community trout stockings are now complete. The popular program is supported by the sales of the trout fee. Anglers need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The daily limit is five trout per...
The Health Science programs at Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon hosted over 30 students from Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn, Rock Valley and Trinity Christian high schools on Nov. 16 to explore the career fields of EMS, nursing, radiologic technology, pharmacy technology, medical lab technology, heath information technology and medical coding. The day consisted of mini-sessions in which each program instructor explained their respective career field and NCC's program. Students then watched...
