Articles from the January 18, 2024 edition
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Trump coasts to victory locally, statewide
Any debate about whom Iowa Republicans want in the White House next year was put to rest Monday night. Former president Donald Trump breezed to victory during the Iowa GOP Caucus with 51 percent of...
The price is right
The cost of lunches for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn students will continue to be covered by the district through the end of the current school year. H-M-S began covering the cost of student lunches in...
New director learning the ropes at HPL
A new director is leading services at the Hartley Public Library. Casey Mason, of Hartley, took the reigns at the local facility in late November. She started at the library as an assistant in...
Another pair off the books
The City of Everly's real estate portfolio shrunk once again Monday night. The council accepted two bids of $1,000 apiece from Stephanie and Derrick Nestvold for a pair of lots located by the railroad...
Maybe back to square one
The process of getting Royal’s Main Street repaved has hit another bump in the road. During discussion in December, council members indicated interest in having the city take on the project. It was hoped that excessive costs for engineering and u...
01/18/24: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Arrested on drug charges An O’Brien County man faces felony drug charges after officers carried out a search warrant in Sutherland. According to the Sutherland Police Department, eight sealed bags of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a digital sca...
01/18/24: Community Calendar
Cocktails & Kisses at HKCC in Everly The Hap Ketelsen Community Center in Everly will host “Cocktails & Kisses” on Saturday, Feb. 10. The event will feature drinks and a meal. Proceeds will benefit the HKCC and Everly Public Library. See the ad on...
01/18/24: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Hartley snow ordinance reminders The City of Hartley is reminding residents of snow removal and street parking ordinances during winter. See the ad on Page 2 for complete information. Nearly 200 units of blood donated in ’23 The community of H...
Spencer Hospital's first baby of 2024 makes surprise arrival
Spencer Hospital's Birth Center initially had a quiet start to the New Year; that is until Jessica Rojas and Juan Lopez arrived unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, Jan. 2, with Jessica in active labor....
From Our Files
• Jan. 13, 1949 The Hartley municipal skating rink was made ready for use for the first time. Adverse weather conditions held back its construction. Many of Hartley’s young people were making good use of it. Heavyweight champion Joe Louis boxed a f...
Larry D. Klatt, 86, Hartley
A funeral service for Larry D. Klatt was held Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley. Pastor Chris Nitzel officiated. Pallbearers were John Klatt, Jr., Darry Klatt, Don Brigham, Dwight Jacobs, Paul Yock, Jr. and Jacob H...
Terry L. Van Dyke, 69, Sanborn
A funeral service for Terry L. Van Dyke was held Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at the Christian Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Phillip Westra officiated. Pallbearers were Tim Brinkman, Tim Klaver, Lee Reitsma, Larry Reitsma, Marlin Vander Velde and...
Kenny L. Menke, 65, Hartley
A memorial service for Kenny L. Menke was held Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Grace Fellowship Church in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Brad Harms, Kent Rusch, Mark Smith, Dave Steuck and Jeff Smith. Hartley Funeral Home...
A banner night on the mats
Both of Okoboji/HMS's wrestling teams had perfect nights during duals hosted by Sibley-Ocheyedan on Jan. 11. The Pioneer boys defeated Sheldon/South O'Brien, 43-30, and topped Sibley-Ocheyedan,...
Strong to the finish
Better shooting from the floor and dominance on the glass helped turn what had been a battle with Sheldon into a comfortable victory for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn. The Hawk girls used a 12-point...
It was too easy
Turnovers that led to quick scores made things easy for Sheldon in a 68-31 win over Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn. The boys' non-conference game was played Jan. 11 in Hartley. The Orabs rolled to a 25-8...
