Articles from the May 11, 2023 edition
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Old pack inching closer to new life
Activity is buzzing at the old packing plant in Hartley as the facility pushes towards its ribbon cutting. Stephane Comtois, owner of Hartley Cold Services, said the business is planning to initiate P...
Downtown Hartley building to get demolished
The Hartley City Council on Monday moved forward with plans to demolish a dilapidated downtown building. The council approved a bid from Site Services for asbestos abatement at 170 S Central Ave. for...
Hartley council discusses safety with CO2 pipeline reps
Safety was on the minds of Hartley City Council members Monday during a meeting with CO2 pipeline representatives. Craig Schoenfeld, a consultant with the proposed Heartland Greenland pipeline, gave...
05/11/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic John T. Nasers, Sibley, Registration Violation. Nevaeh Hope Vos, Des Moines, Registration Violation. Jose Manuel Visoso Marino, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Jun Zhang, Fontana, Calif., Speeding. Chelsea M. Elery, Ashton, No Val...
05/11/23: Community Calendar
Meadowbrook Junior Golf Academy signup is open Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club will once again host its Junior Golf Academy next month. The event will be held on June 13, 14, 20 and 21. Children in third grade through high school are invited to parti...
05/11/23: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Hartley woman earns 3rd place at national contest Lauri Myers, of Hartley, last month earned a third place finish in Human Resource Management at the Business Professional of America (BPA) National Le...
CMHC celebrates National Nurses Week
Residents and staff at Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley are marking National Nurses Week May 6-12. National Nurses Week is observed annually to show appreciation to America's nurses who...
Elise Haack honored by governor for academic excellence
Elise Haack, a senior at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School, was recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg for outstanding academic achievement April 30 at the 21st Annual Governor's...
From Our Files
• May 13, 1948 Hartley FFA Chapter members Alvin Fahlenkamp, Merlyn Feddersen, Donald Frick and Fred Schoelerman attended the state convention. The program included Future Farmer contests, general convention sessions, a banquet and a parade. P...
Standing at the top of the class
The accolades keep coming for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn senior Kooper Ebel, who was named the 2022 Class A Player of the Year by the Iowa Football Coaches Association. The Hawk quarterback helped lead...
Pair of girls' golfers place in Top 20
Two Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn golfers placed among the Top 20 players at the War Eagle Conference girls' tournament on May 2. Kinsey Schirmer finished fourth, firing an 18-hole score of 99 (50-49), and G...
Inexperience shows at War Eagle boys' tourney
Windy conditions coupled with inexperience negatively impacted Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn at the War Eagle Conference boys’ golf tournament on May 1. The Hawks had competitive scores through the first nin...
H-M-S athletes look to advance in postseason competition
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn track and field athletes will compete in the Class 2A coed state qualifying meet today (May 11) at Sheldon. Field events begin at 4 p.m. with running events to follow at 4:30....
Hawk boys sprint to 3 wins at WEC meet
Wins in two relays and one individual race topped the performances by Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn at the War Eagle Conference boys' track and field meet on May 1. Ryan Borden, Ethan Diehm, James Gellerman...
Girls score points in relays at War Eagle track meet
Relays were the most productive events for the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn girls' track and field team at the War Eagle Conference meet. South O'Brien hosted the meet on May 1. Moriah Otto, Jocelyn...
Darlene M. Koele, 69, Sioux Falls, S.D.
A memorial service for Darlene M. Koele was held Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Hartley Funeral Home Chapel in Hartley. Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted...
Cleone R. Ellingson, 88, Hartley
A funeral service for Cleone R. Ellingson was held Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in May City. Pastor Richard Milbrandt officiated. Pallbearers were Jared Van Engen, Angela Selzer, Tyler Ellingson, Amy Van Engen and C...
A good week to plant
Drier and warmer conditions last week allowed many farmers an opportunity to make planting progress, which led to a jump in both corn and soybeans acres planted. According to the latest crop progress...
Judge: Iowa's pipeline land survey law is unconstitutional
State law that allows hazardous liquid pipeline companies access to private land for surveys is unconstitutional because it doesn't provide compensation for intangible damages suffered by landowners,...
