Articles from the April 28, 2022 edition
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'Total devastation'
A tiny green beetle is poised to cost the City of Everly a lot of green. Waste Water and Street Superintendent Nate Fitzgerald on April 18 shared his concerns about the emerald ash borer (EAB) with...
Power rate increase suggested in Hartley
A recent study conducted on the price of power in Hartley suggested a rate increase for customers serviced by the local utility. The city council earlier this month reviewed a report compiled by...
Lift station upgrade underway in Hartley
The dirty work is underway on a large infrastructure project aimed at improving the sewer system for residents in east Hartley. Crews from GM Contracting, Inc., of Lake Crystal, Minn., arrived last...
Instrument maintenance fee under consideration at H-M-S
A maintenance fee for school-owned musical instruments and possible increases in admission prices to War Eagle Conference athletic events were discussed this month by the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn school...
04/28/22: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Mia Faith Janke, Sheldon, No Proof of Insurance. Angel Gabriel Almenas Guzman, Burleson, Texas, Speeding; Hours of Service Violation. Patrick Joseph Sachau, Sioux City, Seatbelt Violation. Evan Patrick Eilers, Sanborn, Violation of School L...
04/28/22: Community Calendar
Dave’s Sand & Gravel marking 40th Dave’s Sand & Gravel in Everly will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday, May 7. An open house is planned from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. See the ad on Page 4 for more details. Garage sales in Everly this weekend A variety...
04/28/22: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Volunteers needed The summer baseball and softball program in Hartley is need of coaches and umpires for the summer season. The rec department is also in need of a director. See the ads on Page 3 for...
French toast for the fire department
The Everly Firefighter's Association held their spring breakfast last Sunday. A steady stream of patrons filtered in and tables filled with happy breakfast lovers. Gracious firefighter volunteers...
Bits 'N Pieces
Hello, my friends! Thank you for such a warm welcome of my first article a few weeks ago! Your inquiries as to whether or not to expect this column weekly made me realize that I should probably...
Marjorie J. Petersen, 92, Hartley
A funeral service for Marjorie J. Petersen was held Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. Pastor Larry Laskie officiated. Pallbearers were John Vander Veen, Bruce Tewes, Kevin Tewes, Brent Tewes, Craig Wills and Joe...
Alice M. Pippert, 89, Hartley
A funeral service for Alice M. Pippert was held Monday, April 25, 2022, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. Pastor Larry Laskie officiated. Pallbearers were Lance Irvine, Chad Irvine, Wyatt Albert, Steve Coulter, Mike Rosenberg and Marty...
From Our Files
• May 1, 1947 Drawings of a new church were heartily approved by the building committee of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Architect Thorwald Thorsen, of Forest City, drew plans for a building of modern Gothic style. A meeting of the congregation was...
They could finally play
After having four of the first five meets of the season either rescheduled or cancelled, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn boys' golf team was able to host a War Eagle Conference meet on April 21. Led by...
Boys' relays perform well at home meet
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn mixed solid performances in the boys' relays with strong finishes in individual events during the 2022 Hawk Relays. The Hawk boys placed in six of seven relay events during...
Top 3 finishes add up to best result of season
Individuals and relay teams from Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn placed in the Top 3 in nine events at the Hawk Relays on April 22. Those results combined to give the Hawk girls 81 points and a fourth-place...
Clay County Fair Queen candidates announced
Seven young ladies will compete for the title of Clay County Fair Queen on Sunday, May 1 at the Clay County Regional Events Center. Contestants include: Rebekah Buettner of Webb, daughter of Beau and Sara Buettner; Autumn Erdman, of Spencer, daughter...