Articles from the March 1, 2023 edition
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Tail wags and big grins
It's often said the simplest things in life bring the most joy. At Community Memorial Health Center, that joy is brought in with a leash and a collar. Walker the dog has been visiting residents at...
Clay County Fair names new leader
Fair industry veteran Jerome Hertel has been named the next CEO/Manager of the Clay County Fair Association. Hertel will succeed Jeremy Parsons, who is leaving the Clay County Fair & Events Center...
'Gambling' for a good cause
Local gamblers have a chance to put it all on the Hartley Community Daycare Center this Saturday. The facility is hosting the 4th Annual Love for the Daycare Fundraiser at the Hartley Community...
No early dismissals for PD scheduled in 2023-24
One significant change is being made in the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School's calendar for 2023-24. According to Superintendent Patrick Carlin, the proposed calendar adopted by the school...
03/02/23: Crime, Courts, Accident & Incidents
• Traffic William Arnold, Sr., Newcastle, Wyo., Speeding. Humberto Sauceda Juarez, Fairmont, Minn., No Proof of Insurance; No Valid Driver’s License. Aariona Fennell, Sanborn, Violation of Restricted Permit. Amber Beldt, Sheldon, No Valid Dri...
CC/E receives positive audit review
The Clay Central/Everly school board on Tuesday was all smiles following the district's annual audit report. Murray Stanley, of Schnurr & Co., LLP, gave CC/E a passing grade with few critiques, noting...
Harlan hits 100
Living to 100 might seem like an incredible feat to some, but Harlan Goetsch isn't impressed. "I'm just an ordinary man who has tried to live an ordinary life," he said. "I'm nothing special." Folks...
LETTERS: My experience at the Iowa Capital
To the editor: Feb. 21, 2023 marked my first-ever trip to Des Moines to attend a rally at the capital. I’m not proud that this was my first rally since I am at retirement age. This is a process I could have and should have been involved in much e...
LETTERS: Don't drink ethanol's doomsday Kool-Aid
To the editor: Things are not going as planned for three deep pocketed investment companies seeking permits from the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB). They expected to move into this state, throw billions of dollars around, scoop up the land they needed...
Denise L. "DeeDee" Mastbergen, 68, Marcus
Denise "DeeDee" Mastbergen, 68, of Marcus, formerly of Paullina and LeMars, passed away on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in LeMars. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 28,...
Kevin J. Tewes, 63, Hartley
A funeral service for Kevin J. “Duff” Tewes was held Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley. Pastor Chris Nitzel officiated. Pallbearers were Brent Tewes, Dave Duncan, Jeff Kohn, Jason Otto, Roger Vander Veen and Dave Riec...
Karen A. Weber, 83, Spirit Lake
A memorial service for Karen A. Weber was held Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Harbor of Joy Lutheran Church in Milford. Pastor Tim Voth officiated. Pallbearers were Andy Plagge, Alex Plagge, Jack Plagge, Kate Plagge, Sydney Petersen, Elle Petersen,...
From Our Files
• March 4, 1948 Two Milwaukee trains failed to get through Hartley because of washouts in the east, one at Fort Atkins and one in Wisconsin. The Chicago train finally arrived the next morning at 6 a.m. The eastbound did not run. Hartley students w...
03/02/23: Community Calendar
Bald Eagle Day at Prairie Heritage Center The O’Brien County Conservation Board invites the public to the Prairie Heritage Center on Saturday, March 4 for Bald Eagle Day. This event runs from 1 until 4 p.m. with a live eagle presented at 2 p.m. All a...
03/02/23: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Hartley couple welcomes baby girl Nick and Jena Steuben, of Hartley, welcomed Stevie Ann Steuben into the world on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Spencer Hospital. Stevie was born at 2:57 p.m. She weighed 7...
CC/E students having busy winter
Lockers come to life at CC/E Elementary Hallways at Clay Central/Everly have been refreshed with the newest Leader in Me project – Living Lockers. Lockers are displaying an updated photo of each s...
Right there in the fight
Competing at the highest level for the first time in school history, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn made its mark at the 1A boys' state bowling tournament on Feb. 20 in Waterloo. Senior Marcus Aaron,...
Okoboji/HMS moves up Siouxland dual standings
Okoboji/HMS's wrestling team improved its dual meet records during the 2022-23 season and also had five athletes garner all-conference recognition and advance to the state tournament. The Pioneers...
Late wins give H-M-S girls improved WEC finish
A pair of late wins during the 2022-23 season gave the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn girls' basketball team a better finish in the War Eagle Conference. The Hawks defeated Trinity Christian and South...
Hawk boys have streaky season in 2022-23
The 2022-23 season was one of ups and downs for a senior-dominated Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn boys’ basketball team. The Hawks put together a five-game winning streak that included their first-ever victor...
