Articles from the February 9, 2023 edition
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Progress at the pack
The new owner of the old meat packing plant in Hartley says progress is on track to reopen the facility sometime this spring. Stephane Comtois, owner of Hartley Cold Services, said preparation work...
Hemiller accepts shared superintendent job
Maroon and Gold will always have place in Nate Hemiller's heart even after his "colors" change. The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School principal will swap titles this summer when he officially...
02/09/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Joey Thomas McMath, Olivia, Minn., Speeding; Following Too Close. Abdirizak Noor Mohamed, Minneapolis, Minn., Speeding; Hours of Service Violation. Jose Manuel Duenas Topete, Hawarden, Speeding; No Proof of Insurance. Juan Viltres Ramos, L...
Still standing
Just as it has for the lifetime of every local resident, the old Capitol Theatre in downtown Hartley continues to stand sentinel over South Central Avenue. City officials are still hoping that...
EHM to party down next month
Mardi Gras is coming to Everly. The Everly Heritage Museum is inviting area residents to celebrate New Orleans-style at its "Mardi Gras on Main" concert fundraiser slated for Saturday, March 11. The...
Hartley native named Great Iowa Nurse
Four Spencer Hospital nurses are among the 78 nurses across the state being recognized as 2023 Great Iowa Nurses. Roxanne Warburton, Lindsey Kelleher, Kylee Zinn and Jessica Dirks were named to the li...
Sentinel-News wins 6 INA awards
The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal News picked up six awards Feb. 2 during the Iowa Newspaper Association's Better Newspaper Contests. News editor Nick Pedley took top honors in the Master...
Clay Co. Fair & Events Center helps non-profits raise more than $600K
The Clay County Fair Association, a private 501(c)5 organization, completed a successful 2022 by making a significant impact on the local economy, educating thousands of youth, and providing a boost...
02/09/23: Community Calendar
Daycare fundraiser is March 4 The Hartley Community Daycare Center will hold its annual fundraiser on Saturday, March 4. The evening will feature a prime rib meal and casino games. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. Movies at HPL A...
02/09/23: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Albert, Falline graduate from Buena Vista More than 140 students at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake graduated in the fall of 2022, including two students from this area. Maggie Albert, of Hartley, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in...
Gertrude G. "Gert" Van Engen, 95, Hartley
A memorial service for Gertrude G. “Gert” Van Engen was held Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at Grace Fellowship Church in Hartley. Rev. Kenneth C. Eberline, II and Rev. Nathan Van Engen officiated. Pallbearers were John Van Engen, Nathan Van Engen, And...
Darlene J. Lux, 93, Hartley
A funeral service for Darlene J. Lux was held Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley. Pastor Chris Nitzel officiated. Pallbearers were Randy Bobolz, Terry Thomsen, Brian Lux, Ezra Hambrick, Bradley Bobolz, David Petersen, G...
Bruce Tiedemann, 59, Earlham
A funeral service tribute was held for Bruce Tiedemann, 59, of Earlham, who died Dec. 26, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. A tribute was held Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022 at the Johnson Funeral Home, Earlham Chapel. Pastor Vic Rasmussen...
From Our Files
• Feb. 12, 1948 The Peterson Hatchery was purchased by the Bloemendaal Hatcheries, of Alton and Sheldon. Kenneth Bloemendaal had charge of the Hartley hatchery. Mr. Peterson planned to remain in Hartley and would be associated with the B...
Back on the upswing
After losing six of seven games over a two-week period, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn rebounded last week with three wins. The week began almost like the previous one had ended at Hinton, with H-M-S...
Second-half resurgence
Trinity Christian controlled the first half, but Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn came back during the final two quarters and in overtime to claim a 44-40 win on Feb. 3 in Hartley. The Tigers scored the first...
Jacobsma, Kamradt sign with area programs
Two Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn seniors will continue their football careers with area colleges next fall. Keevyn Jacobsma and Travis Kamradt signed their letters of intent during the national signing day...
It's a wrap
An unofficial Siouxland Conference dual tournament to complete six teams' schedules was held at Sioux Center on Feb. 2. Okoboji/HMS won one dual, lost one by a single point and dropped another to a hi...
Taking their place among the Siouxland's best
Eleven Okoboji/HMS wrestlers were place-finishers at the 2023 Siouxland Conference tournament, which was held Feb. 4 at Sioux Center. The Pioneers' Noah Strantz was the champion at 160 pounds and...
New seasons are about to begin
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn athletes are transitioning from the regular season to postseason competition in the coming week. Okoboji/HMS wrestlers will compete in the Class 2A district tournament on...
Dominant on the glass
Lance Berends became the leading rebounder in Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn boys' basketball history on Jan. 27 at Hinton. The senior's accomplishment was recognized with the presentation of a commemorative...
