Articles from the February 10, 2022 edition
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Reynolds to let public health disaster emergency expire
A state-ordered pandemic declaration will end next week, one month shy of its two-year anniversary. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Feb. 3 signed the final extension of the state's public health disaster...
Bill would ban eminent domain in some cases
A bill proposed by O'Brien County's representative in the Iowa Senate would halt the use of eminent domain to complete privately-funded projects. Sen. Jeff Taylor, R-Sioux Center, last week...
Covid-19 outbreak over at CMHC
An outbreak of COVID-19 at Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley has been quelled. According to interim CMHC Director Lisa Lowe, no residents were testing positive for the virus as of Tuesday...
CC/E board offers early retirement
The Clay Central/Everly school board on Jan. 26 agreed to offer an early retirement package to qualifying teachers this year. According to Board Secretary Diane White, the first two eligible CC/E inst...
02/10/22: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Connie Jo Post, Sioux Falls, S.D., Speeding; Failure to Obey Stop Sign. George Caleb Eberhart Gerodias, Sioux City, No Proof of Insurance. Jeffrie Dillyn Mote, Wetumka, Ill., No Valid Driver’s License. Linda Kay Nachreiner, Laurens, Spe...
02/10/22: Community Calendar
Everly omelet breakfast is Sunday The Everly Lions Club will host an omelet breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Hap Ketelsen Community Center in Everly. Fresh-made omelets, muffins, rolls and little smokies will be served. Valentine...
02/10/22: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Operation PB&J to benefit local backpack program The H-M-S Kids Backpack Program is holding a peanut butter and jelly fundraiser. Those interested in contributing can do so by leaving a jar of peanut...
Maverick's reach new PBIS goal
Clay Central/Everly's students have been hard at work earning badges for their PBIS program. PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and is a system that many schools utilize...
ILCC Beef Bonanza
Last Saturday the Clay Raiders 4-H group enjoyed attending the 2022 Beef Bonanza at Iowa Lakes Community College. The Raiders, along with other local 4-H groups, attended this fun event held at the...
S-N Editorial
If you keep up with the headlines, you're aware of a plethora of issues being discussed this session in Des Moines. From scandalous books in schools to K-12 vouchers and tax cuts, there's plenty on...
Letters: Voting rights and the GOP power grab
To the editor: Senator Joni Ernst’s article on Jan. 20 that Democrats are gaslighting the American people regarding restricting voter rights needs some clarification. The Voting Rights Bill was passed in Aug. 1965. It was readopted and s...
Letters: Fire Ferentz, too
To the editor: In regard to Pedley’s Ponderings last week, I agree whole-heartedly about your assessment of Fran McCaffery and the years of talented players with so-so results of the Iowa basketball team. I too am a frustrated Hawkeye, but I also t...
Letters: Trust, but verify
To the editor: In 1966, Ronald Reagan created “The Eleventh Commandment” during his campaign for governor of California. The Commandment reads: Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican. Today, despite my deep admiration for President Rea...
Jennie Stallman, 88, Hartley
A funeral service for Jennie Stallman was held Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, at the Hartley Funeral Home Chapel in Hartley. Pastor Chris Nitzel officiated. Pallbearers were Jim Stallman, Bill Stallman, Davis Foughty, Gaylen Roskens, Todd Dykstra and Dennis...
Otto Polson, Jr., 83, Spencer
A funeral service for Otto Polson, Jr. was held Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at the Hartley Funeral Home Chapel in Hartley. Pastor Michael Eeten officiated. Pallbearers were Perry Polson, Kelly Polson, Mark Polson, Joseph Paulson, Dustin Polson and Scott...
Richard H. "Rick" Brinkman, 68, Sanborn
Visitation and fellowship in memory of Richard H. “Rick” Brinkman was held Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at the Sanborn Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers were Leon Kanengieter, Dave Sheffield, Lonnie Klever, Terry Van Dyke, Gary Anderson, Jeff Kuehl, Ken...
From Our Files
• Feb. 6, 1947 Leo Rasmussen, son of Mose Rasmussen, received a temporary appointment as manager of radio station KSVP at Artesia, N.M. He would continue his post as program director until adjustment was made in the staff. The Earl Britton farm sale...
1,000 points and counting
A moment in Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn boys' basketball history was noted on Jan. 31, when Lance Berends was presented a special ball recognizing him for reaching the 1,000-point mark. The ball was...
On top of their game
Big finishes in both halves helped Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn defeat Harris-Lake Park, 61-45, on Feb. 1 in Hartley. It was the Hawk girls' first win since Jan. 18. The 10-10 deadlock at the end of the...
Okoboji/HMS has solid day at wrestling sectional
The Okoboji/HMS wrestling team's performance at the 2A Sectional 13 at Estherville on Saturday may not have been flashy, but it was effective. Five Pioneers finished in the Top 2 of their weight...
4 wins in 5 days
Given the opportunity to turn the tables on two opponents that had won earlier meetings, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn earned wins over MMCRU and Harris-Lake Park, and won two more games to wrap up a 4-0...
Postseason basketball begins Saturday in Hartley
Class 2A girls' regional basketball tournament play begins Saturday, Feb. 12, with Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn hosting Alta-Aurelia at 7 p.m. The winner will advance to play Sibley-Ocheyedan in the...
