Articles from the February 11, 2021 edition
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Pool bond vote inching closer
Hartley residents wishing to learn more about the upcoming pool bond issue should circle Thursday, Feb. 25 on their calendars. A public hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Hartley Community Center...
Governor slashes COVID-19 restrictions
Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday issued a new proclamation that eased certain public health regulations aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19 in Iowa. Effective Sunday, Iowans no longer needed to wear...
2 CC/E teachers take early retirement
A pair of familiar faces at Clay Central/Everly will head off into the sunset once the school year comes to a close. The school board on Jan. 27 approved the early retirement applications of Mary Ann...
Pandemic pinch affecting community center
The Hartley City Council on Monday extended a helping hand to a local event center that's been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to restrictions on social gatherings, the Hartley Commun...
02/11/21: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Colton John DeRocher, Sergeant Bluff, Speeding. Brandon Russell Sherman, Boca Raton, La., Speeding. Johnnie Junior Johnson, Fridley, Minn., Speeding. Bianca Elizabeth Pantoja, Sioux City, Registration Violation. Neil J. Niswander, Sanborn,...
02/11/21: Community Calendar
MCFD postpones soup supper Firemen in May City will host their annual soup supper on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 5-7:30 p.m. This is postponed from Feb. 13. See the ad on Page 3 for more details. Food distribution Feb. 17 at Trinity UCC The Food Bank of...
02/11/21: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Recognized for academic excellence at UNI Two area students were named to the fall 2020 semester Dean's List at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. Those included on the list must have...
S-N Editorial
Many Americans remember President George W. Bush's 2003 "Mission Accomplished" speech not for its words, but for its imagery. The address came following decisive success by U.S. troops during the...
Farewell forever, Festiva
I bid adieu to a lifelong friend last month. It wasn't of the human variety or even living – it was my 1988 Ford Festiva. I've written about her in this space once before. The Festiva is a f...
Jazz choir season underway
The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn jazz choir began competitions last month. Due to the pandemic, Iowa Lakes Community College hosted performances, along with a clinic experience with Dr. Kurt Runestad, in...
From Our Files
• Feb. 14, 1946 A group of businessmen met with Col. Don Johnston, representative of the National Aeronautics Association, to discuss the possibility of organizing a chapter in Hartley. A committee was delegated the task of signing up 25 charter m...
Marilyn J. Meyer, 89, Everly
Marilyn Joan Nelson Meyer was born on June 3, 1931 to Arnold Jens and Agnes Miller Nelson in Omaha, Neb. She was an only child but enjoyed life with many, many cousins. She attended schools in Omaha, graduating from Technical High School in 1948 and...
Joan J. Goetsch, 94, Hartley
Joan Jane Harmelink Goetsch peacefully passed away on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, after a well-lived life of 94 years. The daughter of Hendrina Wilhelmina Van Eldik Harmelink (known as Minnie) and Gerrit...
Postseason hoop play begins for H-M-S teams
tion begins tonight (Feb. 11) as Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn takes on West Bend-Mallard at West Bend. The game will begin at 7 p.m. The Wolverines won the regular season matchup played in December at West Bend, 47-34. The Hawks will be especially...
District wrestling tournament is Saturday at Humboldt
Humboldt is the site where berths to the Class 2A state wrestling tournament will be earned during the district meet on Saturday, Feb. 13. Qualifiers from sectionals at Spirit Lake and Clear Lake will compete in action that begins at noon....
Headed back to districts
Although Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn doesn't have its own wrestling program in 2020-21, its school colors made an auspicious appearance on Saturday at the Class 2A sectional wrestling tournament at Spirit...
It was a clean sweep
After losing three out of four games – all against quality competition – Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn posted a 3-0 record in action last week. Balanced scoring and dominant rebounding propelled H-M-S to...
It doesn't get any easier
Facing three girls' basketball teams with at least 13 wins, and two that were ranked in the Top 20, proved to be a daunting task for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn last week. The Hawks lost all three...
