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Overall dryness in Iowa expanded last week amid unrelenting heat and a lack of rainfall and is now worse than it's been since March 2013, according to a Thursday report by the U.S. Drought Monitor. Drought conditions eclipsed their previous worst of this year, which occurred in late June and early July. Last week averaged about 10 degrees above normal in Iowa, and rainfall was about one-fifth of what is normally expected. Another dry, hot streak is expected to go for days starting Saturday,...
Progress took the form of demolition this week in downtown Hartley. A crew from Schmillen Construction tore down the garage in the back of 170 S Central Ave., on Tuesday. Across the street at the old Capitol Theatre, a crew from Site Services, of Algona, began removing all asbestos-affected material from the building's interior. Eventually, the building at 170 S Central Ave., which formerly housed Create-A-Craft, will be demolished. Hartley officials hope the theatre can be removed next year....
Clay Central/Everly Superintendent Kevin Wood on Monday said school board members should start considering the current state of enrollment numbers. As of Aug. 28, 50 students were in grades K-6 at CC/E. Wood noted that the kindergarten, second and third grade classes had five students apiece. "We kind of set a number at a work session awhile back, and we thought that magic number at the time was six," Wood said. "One thing we probably want to continue to talk about is what that is going to look...
Valero Renewables' plant in Hartley played host to a VIP on Aug. 25. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, stopped by the facility as part of his 99-county tour leading up to January's Iowa Republican Party Caucus. DeSantis was given a tour of the facility and chatted with Valero employees, including company Chairman Joe Gorder, who made the trip north from San Antonio. Hartley plant manager Kraig Kruger said the governor's visit was an "unbelievable...
Increased involvement in activities was stressed as Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School students returned to the classroom last week. The emphasis began during the orientation night for freshmen and their parents. Principal Blake Wendt presented data during the Aug. 21 school board meeting showing how academic success is tied to students' involvement in activities. "I found that our students who did not participate in any extracurricular activities had an average GPA of 2.61. Those in four-plus...
• Traffic Claudia Iveth Rivera Camacho, Sioux City, Registration Violation. Schuyler James Warren, Salix, Minor in Possession, Tobacco; Speeding. Heidi S. Allen, Sheldon, Speeding. Jeffery Charles Wood, Sioux Falls, S.D., Speeding. Stephany L. Smith, Sheldon, Unsafe Passing. Jose Tzuiztin Ruiz, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Garrett Lee Book, Sioux City, Seatbelt Violation. Zachary Anthony Hughes, Morris, Minn., Speeding; No Proof of Insurance. Mary J. Carpenter, Fremont, Neb., Seatbelt Violation; Speeding. Kiley Ann Timmerman, Kea...
Clay Central/Everly Mavericks came together for a free back-to-school grill-out game in Royal on Aug. 22 to usher in the new school year and thank the public for their support. The event was a "home run" with a lunchroom and gym full of families, community members and Maverick friends. The evening started in the lunchroom with everyone enjoying relief from the heat and a delicious meal of grilled hot dogs cooked by Royal Mayor Josh Toft. Children were given their gift from the CC/E Pop Can...
Long-time local healthcare leader Brenda Tiefenthaler has been officially named the next president and chief executive officer at Spencer Hospital, succeeding Bill Bumgarner who will retire later this year. The Spencer Hospital Board of Trustees had voted last week to offer the position to Tiefenthaler, a healthcare leader with 23 years of experience at Spencer Hospital. At Thursday's board meeting, Tiefenthaler formally accepted and the trustees unanimously voted to appoint her to the president...
It was close, but the paving project at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School was substantially completed as classes were about to begin. Engineer John Hight, of Beck Engineering, told the school board on Monday that barricades would be taken down and the parking lot would be open for use. Striping for parking spaces is scheduled to be done later this week. The area of the circle drive in front of the high school that was torn up has also been cleared for use. Testing of the concrete indicates the...
Some ash trees in Everly are officially on borrowed time. The city council on Monday agreed to take down at least 34 ash trees in city rights-of-ways, with potentially more to come. City staff will review the condition of ash trees at Everly Community Park to determine if more need to be added to the list. "It sounds like we might need to pull that trigger and get rolling with it," said Mayor Ron Thompson. The 34 trees were determined to be in the worst condition. Gas Superintendent Josh...
Students at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn were greeted by several new teachers when they entered their classrooms on Wednesday. Eight new instructors and two new principals 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. Angela Berg is the new high school business teacher at H-M-S. She received her B.A. in Business and Marketing from Iowa State University, and her M.B.A. from Drake Univer...
• Traffic Heather Lee Kruger, George, Registration Violation. Allison Slykhuis, Sanborn, Registration Violation. Jeffrey Gene Gerritson, Sanborn, Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device. Tamera Lee Ginger, Hartley, Following Too Close. Cynthia S. Schueder, Paullina, Registration Violation. Eric James DeZeeuw, Sioux Center, Seatbelt Violation. Alexis Jane McCallum, Hartley, Registration Violation. Marvin Isai Alvarado Varela, Lancaster, Texas, Speeding. Yolanda Marilu Ramirez Sandoval, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Tyona Cymone Gid...
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...
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...
Though Mother Nature tried her best to dictate otherwise, organizers of Hartley's Summer Celebration found a silver lining. "We had the biggest crowd we've ever had for the meal and dance on Friday night, and everyone had a lot of fun," said committee member Rachel Wilson. "Saturday was wet, but we were able to pull almost everything off that was on the schedule." The party started Friday night without a hitch. Visitors packed Neebel Park for the Lions Club supper and stayed for the youth...
It may have taken a lot of hard work, but the big smile on Emily Trojahn's face proves that everything was worth it. The owner of the Daily Grind in Hartley has been grinning from ear to ear this summer following the opening of her new coffee shop. Located in the former d-Lux Drive-Inn on Highway 18, the business has been thriving thanks to a steady customer base eager to sample the vast selection of drinks and treats it has to offer. "It's so refreshing to have people being appreciative and...
With classes about to resume and the sun setting earlier each evening, Everly is gearing up for one last summer party this weekend. Everly Community Days will be held Saturday, Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13. Like years past, the annual event yet again features a variety of attractions to entertain the masses. Saturday's full schedule kicks off with Bossy BINGO and a vendor fair, which will be held at the Hap Ketelsen Community Center. Visitors are encouraged to come check out the spread and get a...
Passersby at Hartley's new pool on Tuesday saw a rare sight. A small crew was on hand to install a temporary construction fence around the perimeter of the facility. According to City Administrator Roxann Swanson, any excitement about the activity should be met with caution. She said the temporary fence was being installed for potential removal of the permanent fence. Swanson did not say whether work to repair issues at the never-opened new pool was forthcoming in the near future "We're still...
• Traffic Alexandr David Vlietstra, Paullina, Speeding. Brittani Ann Snodgress Kueny, Sioux City, Registration Violation. Shelby Marie Case, Primghar, Dark Windows. Austin John Rollman, Lipan, Texas, Speeding. David Morley, Archer, Seatbelt Violation. Jeffrey Allen Prins, Sheldon, Registration Violation; No Proof of Insurance. Peter Dak Mayan, Storm Lake, Speeding. Andrea Nicole Harstad, Spencer, Seatbelt Violation. Michael Duane Menard, Jr., Spencer, Seatbelt Violation. Andres Israel Gomez Silva, Colombia Heights, Minn., Speeding; No Valid Dri...
The Iowa Department of Education this week announced that 18,627 Students First education savings accounts (ESAs) have been approved as of Aug. 4. Less than 1,000 applications remain in review while parents or guardians provide additional information or documentation to confirm eligibility. In addition to applying and being approved for an ESA, families must separately apply to the accredited private school of their choice and, if accepted, their ESA account will be funded. Students have been...
The most anticipated weekend of the year in Hartley is about to ignite. Summer Celebration kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday. A variety of new attractions and old favorites will have guests buzzing, and organizers are excited to welcome the masses. "We try to keep a basic schedule so people know what to expect, and then sprinkle in some new things to keep everything interesting," said Summer Celebration Committee member Rachel Wilson. "We're hoping there's a little bit for everyone this...
