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Trio honored for years of HCF service
Efforts of three longtime Hartley residents were celebrated Sunday during a special event at the community center. Howard Borchard, Duane Kolpin and Connie Olhausen were the toast of the town during...
CC/E board discusses options for small class sizes
The number of students at Clay Central/Everly Elementary gained the attention of school board members during their regular meeting Sept. 27. Superintendent Kevin Wood in August reported that 50...
High spirits for 2023 H-M-S Homecoming
Rain might have dampened Friday's schedule, but school spirit still soared high last week for Homecoming at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn. Friday's parade was shelved due to an ongoing rainstorm. However,...
Ballots set for local city, school board elections
Residents in Hartley and Everly will have choices to make when they hit the polls Nov. 7. Voters in both cities will be handed a contested ballot. In the City With a Heart, Greg Cotter, Matt Dolphin...
Pedley's Ponderings
My coaching portfolio grew this fall with addition of flag football. This wasn’t exactly by choice, but my stint on the sidelines has been an interesting one nonetheless. I coached my son’s T-ball team here in Hartley for the past two summers. Whi...
New royalty reigning at H-M-S
There's new royalty reigning over the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District. Adam Schierholz and Kinsey Schirmer were named king and queen during coronation Tuesday night. The duo was...
City sells 3 of 4 lots in Everly
And then there was one. The Everly City Council on Monday approved the sale of three East Wilson Street lots, but a kerfuffle on the fourth property forced the council to hold the gavel on its sale....
Pedley's Ponderings
I've had billions of great ideas in my life, but rarely have I carried through. Last weekend, I carried through. I got a wild hair two weeks ago after the annual Cy-Hawk matchup. Iowa was slated to...
2023 H-M-S Homecoming Court
Homecoming festivities at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn kick off next Monday and run through Friday, when the Hawks take on Kingsley-Pierson at Peterson Field at 7 p.m. Coronation is slated for Tuesday,...
Hartley council delays decision on pipeline easement
The Hartley City Council on Monday punted a decision on whether to allow a carbon dioxide pipeline company to build on city-owned land. City Attorney Brandon Krikke said he needs more time to review...
From vision to reality
A local landmark will forever serve as a testament to one woman's vision for historical preservation in Hartley. Connie Olhausen saw an opportunity when the late Betty Eeten's house hit the sale...
Hartley council mulls changes to mowing fees
Hartley property owners who fail to maintain the length of grass and weeds in their yards may soon face a bigger bill. The city council on Monday agreed to investigate increasing the fee for property...
Governor swings through Hartley
Representatives from two local telecommunication companies had the ear of Gov. Kim Reynolds Aug. 30 in Hartley. Officials from Evertek and TCA hosted the two-term Republican governor at Savings Bank,...
The World's Greatest
Organizers of "The World's Greatest County Fair" are once again planning to give its slogan meaning. The Clay County Fair kicks off this Saturday and runs through Sept. 17. New Fair Manager Jerome Her...
Filing period now open for city council, school elections
Residents wishing to earn a spot on their local school boards and city councils have until mid-September to get their name on the Nov. 7 general election ballot. The filing period opened Aug. 28 and...
Hartley names new water superintendent
A familiar face is Hartley's new water superintendent. The city council on Aug. 31 agreed to hire Terry Hilbert for the open position during a special meeting. His wage was set at $31.25/hour....
Step by step
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...
CC/E supe discusses 23-24 enrollment numbers
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...
Ron DeSantis stops in Hartley
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-count...
Some Everly ash trees to get the blade
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...
New staff members excited to start at H-M-S
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...
Remediation plan in place for Hartley's pool
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...
Water main breaks cause boil advisory in Hartley
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...
Everly Community Days 2023
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...
Swampy Summer Celebration in Hartley
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...
