Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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Patrons in the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District will vote on a ballot with no candidates next week. The decennial vote on the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13 at polling stations in Hartley and Sanborn. If it's re-approved, revenue from the levy will continue to be used on things like improvement of grounds and facilities, construction, lease and purchase of equipment and technology, payment of debts contracted for building instruction, and...
Clay County Fair-goers will have a chance to celebrate an Everly man who earned a big state honor last month. Al Grigg will be recognized on Monday, Sept.12 at noon, in the Indoor Arena for his recent induction into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. Grigg has had a multi-generational presence on the local ag scene and has spent countless hours volunteering with area youth over the past several decades. "It is a very good honor," Grigg said of his hall of fame induction. "I was completely blown away by...
• Traffic Brian M. Grave, Hospers, Registration Violation. Jorge Alejandro Sifuentes, Brooklyn Park, Minn., Speeding; No Valid Driver’s License; Permitting Unauthorized Driver. Grace Ann McElroy, Sioux City, Speeding. Jennifer Elizabeth Haafke, Sheldon, Speeding. Brian Adan Martinez Stands, Sheldon, Speeding. Tomas Rodriguez Govea, Sheldon, Speeding. Jordan Michael Rice, Sibley, No Proof of Insurance. Peter Paul Matthews, III, Paullina, Registration Violation. Sheldon Ray Isom, Sheldon, Minor in Possession of Alcohol. Se Arom K. Weldegiorgis, S...
After playing two close sets with Sibley-Ocheyedan, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn volleyball team could not sustain that effort in the final two sets. The Hawks lost the match played Aug. 29 at Sibley by scores of 24-26, 27-25, 18-25 and 16-25. The teams traded leads for much of the first set and a series of ties was only broken when S-O scored the final two points. H-M-S was able to return the favor in the next set. "We saw some definite improvement from last week," said Hawk coach Cheryl Kroese....
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...
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...
A plan to remedy issues at Hartley's never-opened new pool received tentative approval from a state board. According to City Administrator Erica Haack, the Iowa Electrical Examining Board on Aug. 18 approved a plan that would address electrical inspection failures at the pool. She noted the approval came with several stipulations, and nothing has been set in stone. "We don't have all the information yet for the engineer to make an informed decision and present it to the council. At least this we...
There's a new pitmaster serving up smoky treats to Hartley residents and passersby on Highway 18. Uncle B's owner Brent Riemersma, of Brewster, Minn., pulled his barbeque trailer into the former D-Lux Drive Inn location earlier this summer and has remained there since. He uses the building for dine-in seating and as prep area for his food, which has been a hit among locals and visitors alike. "Everything I make is homemade from scratch," Riemersma said. "One day I had to use store-bought potato...
Sixteen years of providing medical care to residents of O'Brien County and the surrounding area are coming to an end for Dr. Soe Nyunt. Nyunt came to Hartley Mercy Medical Clinic in 2006. It proved to be a good fit, as he is board certified in family practice. "This has been the primary clinic for 16 years, serving the rural communities and seeing all kinds of patients," Nyunt said. In addition to practicing at the clinic, he also provided care for residents of Community Memorial Health Center....
The Royal City Council wants to improve the roads that provide access to a major grain storage facility in Clay County. But accomplishing that requires money, and accessing one potential funding source has been challenging. In a discussion this month with Chairperson Barry Anderson of the Clay County Board of Supervisors, Mayor Josh Toft said the city needs farm-to-market funds to improve roads leading to AgState's facility in the northeast section of town. "We've asked for funds to help with...
• Traffic Kaytelynn Anne Severson, Sheldon, Trespass. Zachary L. Espey, May City, Axle Weight Violation, 3 counts. Tony Harm Hughes, Matlock, Speeding. Asdain Rikat, Sibley, No Valid Driver’s License. Gustavo Ayala Campos, South Sioux City, Neb., Speeding. Alfonso S. Topete, Sioux City, Dark Windows. Mitchell Alan Bliven, Sioux City, Speeding. Reid Timothy Blair Nelson, Sutherland, Minor in Possession. Tayten James Darnell, Sibley, Dark Windows. Mariana Garcia, Ocheyedan, Speeding. Chad Wallace Arends, Lamberton, Minn., Speeding. Vanessa A....
The 2022-23 school year at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn will begin next Tuesday and the district is ready to welcome students to their classrooms. Initial indications are that H-M-S will have more students to welcome. Final enrollment will not be determined for some time, but the district is anticipating over 30 newcomers. That trend seems to apply at the high school, where at least 11 new students are enrolled. "We continue to get more students, which is a great thing," Principal Nate Hemiller said...
"It's not apples to apples. It's confusing." That was Royal Mayor Josh Toft's comment during the August city council meeting as he passed out bid sheets for painting and repairing the water tower. As anticipated, three companies did submit bids. However, they were not consistent in terms of the work they proposed to do to the tower. One proposal called for inspecting and painting the tower and 30,000-gallon tank, which is what the council wants to have done. Another bid covered replacing the lad...
A Hartley woman is gearing up to spread her love of yoga to the masses. Julie McCarty will open Authentically You Yoga and Wellness Studio on Saturday, Aug. 20 in Sanborn. The business is located inside the Vander Haag building on Highway 18 next to Family Health Chiropractic and is planning an open house to get things started with a bang. For McCarty, the grand opening will be a culmination of hard work driven by her passion for yoga. "I kept going back and forth as to whether I wanted to...
Problems at Everly's dump sparked considerable discussion during Monday's council meeting. According to Council Member Shaun Iske, the area has been littered with untagged toilets, appliances, wood entertainment centers, windows, TVs and more. He suggested the city purchase a better camera system to monitor the site and implement a stricter fine schedule for those who violate the rules. "It looks horrible down there again. It's bad," he said. "It's turned into the old dump." The location was...
• Traffic Ethan Anderson, Sheldon, Failure to Obey Stop Sign. Michael James Davis, Rock Rapids, Speeding. James Allen Redbird, El Reno, Okla., No Valid Driver’s License. Mandy Lee Palm, Atlantic, Speeding. Waldina Casanova, Las Vegas, Nev., Speeding. Irving Emmanuel Hernandez Rios, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License; No Proof of Insurance. Haley R. Bottjen, Wapello, Registration Violation; No Proof of Insurance. Bryce J. Cook, Hartley, No Proof of Insurance. Tyson James Cook, Hartley, Seatbelt Violation. Ashley Anne Barr, Chatsworth, Speed...
Intimidating rain clouds and humid weather didn't dampen Hartley's Summer Celebration last weekend. The annual event enjoyed steady crowds on Friday and Saturday, though a few showers got guests a little wet throughout the big day on Aug. 6. Nothing was canceled, though, and Celebration-goers of all ages enjoyed a variety of attractions and contests that kept them busy throughout the three-day slate....
The meatpacking industry is returning to Hartley. Hartley Cold Services, LLC, has taken ownership of the building formerly owned by Beef Specialists of Iowa on Second Street Southeast. The facility most recently housed American Natural Soy, and was officially sold as of July 26. Hartley Cold Services will specialize in a variety of services that large-scale packing plants can't, or won't, do. "Even the big guys can't do everything," said plant manager Jeff Knowles. "They are very, very good at...
A schedule dotted with new events will greet guests during Everly Community Days next weekend. This year's edition was a labor of love. According to City Clerk Kristi Fliss, there was much more community involvement during the planning process of the big event. "We had three community planning meetings, and we invited whoever wanted to come and talk," she said. "It's pretty exciting to have so many people involved." New events on Friday night include BINGO and a family movie night at the...
The Hartley City Council on Monday heard an update on a project that will improve existing infrastructure on the east side of town. Engineer Wes Boyer, of Bolton & Menk, said work on the cure-in-place-pipe (CIPP) lining project is slated to start in December. The scope of the project will affect 11,000 feet of pipe and 46 manholes. "It's really not a problem to be doing it in the winter. They do it regularly because the pipes are underground and fairly protected from temperatures," Boyer said....
• Traffic Dax Alan DeGroot, George, Seatbelt Violation. Chelsea Marie Hakeneis, Sheldon, Registration Violation; No Proof of Insurance. Kaitlyn Jordan Harms, Ocheyedan, Speeding. Drew Michael Haack, Hospers, SMV Signage Violation. Brian Junior Thorstenson, Hayfield, Minn., Speeding. Marie Caroline Rohrs, Sanborn, Speeding. Renae A. Vande Brake, Sheldon, Registration Violation. Jeremy Sean Taylor, Spartanburg, S.C., Dark Windows. Benjamin Ryan Messbarger, Omaha, Neb., Speeding. Sabrina Michelle Nettleton, Sergeant Bluff, Speeding. Kevin Ayala, S...
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