Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Local firefighters bid farewell to former Hartley chief
Followed by rigs from Hartley, Sheldon, Sanborn, Primghar and May City, firefighter Larry Espey drives Michael and Naethan Hoaglund down First Street Southwest during a salute to their father, Doug, who served on the Hartley Fire Department for 25 years. The former chief's ashes were being carried by his sons to his visitation and military rites service on Friday.
Doug Hoaglund's quarter century of service on the Hartley Fire Department was worthy of a parade – so local firemen held one.
Fire engines from five departments made their way around Hartley last Friday to honor the late chief, who died June 3 at the age of 70. Hoaglund logged 25 years at the Hartley Fire Department and served 15 as its leader.
According to current Hartley Fire Chief Brad Meendering, it was the first such honor for a former firefighter in the City With a Heart.
"Doug was a good chief and did a lot for the fire department and the community over the years, and we wanted to show...
