Articles from the April 27, 2023 edition
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One step closer
It may not seem like much, but it's a start. City Administrator Erica Haack this month announced that Hartley has received a Derelict Building Grant from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for...
Still looking for a location
The potential location of a specially marked crosswalk with flashing lights leading to Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn schools in Hartley was discussed at the April board meeting. The Hartley Recreational...
Skid loader purchase may take different direction
The purchase of a skid loader by the City of Royal was delayed so another unit can be investigated. During the council meeting on April 12, Maintenance Superintendent Sherman Nielsen said he received a bid from Ziegler Equipment in Sheldon for a...
Hartley hires new gas superintendent
A familiar face has been hired as Hartley's new gas superintendent. The city council on Monday unanimously voted to hire Dave Patton, who will start duties on May 15. He currently owns and operates...
Skid loader purchase may take different direction
The purchase of a skid loader by the City of Royal was delayed so another unit can be investigated. During the council meeting on April 12, Maintenance Superintendent Sherman Nielsen said he received a bid from Ziegler Equipment in Sheldon for a...
4 girls vying for Clay Co. Fair Queen title
The search for Clay County's next fair queen has been set as a four-way race. Four young ladies will compete for the title of Clay County Fair Queen on Sunday, April 30 at the Clay County Regional...
04/27/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Dmytro Pshebishevskyi, Philadelphia, Pa., Load Capacity Violation. Jose Morales Lopez, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Sabrina Monen, Sheldon, Speeding. Daniel Tai Yan Molenaar, Hull, No Valid Driver’s License. Karlee Elizabeth Warnk...
04/27/23: Community Calendar
Everly Fire & Rescue breakfast is Sunday Everly Fire & Rescue will host its annual breakfast on Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at the fire station. The menu features French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, lil’ smokies and beverages. A free w...
04/27/23: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Movie night at First Reformed Church in Melvin The next movie night at the First Reformed Church in Melvin will be Sunday evening, April 30 at 7 p.m. At that time the movie "Lifemark" will be shown....
The Writer's Pen
Prom season is upon us, and I can say with certainty that proms have changed since my high school days. Securing just the right dress is of major importance. I was invited to go with my...
Pedley's Ponderings
It doesn’t take long to find someone who doesn’t like The Media. Conservatives despise CNN. Liberals hate Fox. All the while, there are a million offshoots placating everyone’s political ideologies and affirming that what they believe is right...
Lois L. Wichmann, 91, Hartley
A funeral service for Lois L. Wichmann was held Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in May City. Pastor Richard Milbrandt officiated. Pallbearers were Tom McCarty, David Kinley, Jeff Kinley, Toby Meyer, Curt Van Engen and John W...
Joyce S. Lyman, 96, Sibley
A memorial service for Joyce S. Lyman was held Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Sanborn Funeral Home Chapel in Sanborn. Pastor Judy Johnson officiated. Interment was in Harrison Township Cemetery near May City. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the...
James C. Schwien, 79, Omaha, Neb.
James Charles (Jim) Schwien was born in Tracy, Minn. He was the third of five children born to Melvin and Lois (Conner) Schwien. While still very young the family relocated to the rural Hartley area. He loved the outdoors and the life of a farm boy,...
Battling adversity
The best team score of the season was not enough to give Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn its first War Eagle Conference boys' golf dual win at Sanborn. The Hawks finished the meet on April 17 with a 203 team...
Relays to the forefront
A late addition to the schedule gave Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn an opportunity to excel in several relay events during the OABCIG Boys' Invitational. The quartet of Ryan Borden, Ethan Diehm, James...
What wind?
No matter which direction the wind was blowing, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn girls' golfers were up to the challenge during two War Eagle Conference dual meets at Sanborn. The Hawks' win on April 17 came...
From Our Files
• April 29, 1948 A statewide move to stamp out the menace of flies in Iowa was being translated into action in Hartley. Getting rid of flies called for a double-edged attack that included a sanitation program followed by spraying with DDT. The b...
