Articles from the May 4, 2023 edition
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'Miracles still happen every day'
Don't tell Dr. Steve Meyer that miracles are few and far between these days. "God has a plan for everybody's life," he said. "Miracles still happen every day, and I'm a walking, living example of...
Planting seeds when the wind blows
Strong winds have been the norm this spring, but blustery conditions aren't slowing farmers as planting season hits its stride. Regional agronomists reported steady progress with corn planting across...
Why did the turkey cross the road in Hartley?
If any more turkeys show up in Hartley, school officials may have to consider changing H-M-S's nickname from the Hawks to the Gobblers. Many residents have been somewhat surprised in recent weeks to...
05/04/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Cruz Angel Tamayo Gonzalez, Hartley, No Valid Driver’s License; Speeding; Reckless Driving. Eric James DeZeeuw, Sioux Center, Speeding. Randolph Michael Whitley, Sioux Falls, S.D., Failure to Maintain Control. Chelsea Marie Hakeneis, She...
Community garden space available in Hartley
Hartley Cold Services is offering a free space for a plot in a community garden. The plots being offered are 10'x15' and can be larger based on need. The garden space is on the empty lot south of Van...
Clay Co. Fair crowns new royalty
The crown has been passed in Clay County. Fair officials on Sunday named Kamdyn Van Gelder as the 2023 Clay County Fair Queen. She succeeds 2022 queen Autumn Erdman and will assume her royal duties...
Specialist to begin orthopedic clinic at Hartley Family Care
Dr. Michael Dirkx, orthopedic surgeon and specialist with Northwest Iowa Bone, Joint & Sports Surgeons of Spencer Hospital, will initiate an orthopedic clinic at Hartley Family Care beginning June 1....
Mavericks turn out the tunes
From start to finish, the Clay Central/Everly Spring Fling concert event was filled with sights and sounds to behold. CC/E music/band instructor Crystal Bunge led her musicians through a performance...
Tree planting and litter pickup at CC/E
The Royal Lions Club last week gifted Clay Central/Everly Elementary a new crimson spire oak tree for the students and school. Children gathered around Royal mayor and Lions Club representative, Josh...
From Our Files
• May 6, 1948 The board of directors of the Hartley Chamber of Commerce forwarded a resolution to the post office department at Washington, D.C., requesting additional personnel for the local office. The Hartley post office had been operating for 2...
Artists display variety of entries at annual show
Students at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School had an opportunity to share their talents during the annual art show. Entries representing a variety of media were displayed in the student center on...
05/04/23: Community Calendar
Grace Fellowship to host large garage sale on Saturday Grace Fellowship in Hartley will host its annual garage sale on Saturday, May 6 from 8:30 a.m.-noon. A variety of items will be available, with all proceeds benefitting the Grace Fellowship...
05/04/23: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Four reach milestone blood donations at Hartley drive Donors came out in force during the blood drive conducted in Hartley on April 26. According to LifeServe Blood Center, 44 persons registered,...
Gearing up for the finish
Finishes that score points for the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn boys' track and field team are becoming the rule and not the exception. The Hawks began last week at the Okoboji Relays on April 24, where...
Headed in the right direction
Great effort led to season-best times and distances for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn in a pair of track and field meets. The Hawk girls began the week at the Okoboji Coed Relays at Milford. Individuals...
Playing better golf
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn recorded its best team score of the boys' golf season, but Hinton had too many players finish with scores in the 30s and low 40s. They gave the Blackhawks a 168-187 win during t...
Stepping up to help the team
The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn girls' golf team finished with a new low score for the season during a War Eagle Conference dual with Unity Christian. The Hawks defeated the Knights, 206-224, despite windy...
Golf, track teams to begin postseason play
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's spring sports teams will begin postseason play next week. The Hawk boys' golf team is assigned to the Class 2A sectional on Wednesday, May 10. Play begins at 10 a.m. at the... Full story
