Articles from the May 12, 2022 edition
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Getting after it
The saying, "Make hay while the sun shines," certainly applies to corn and soybeans. Area farmers hit fields full speed over the past week thanks to beneficial weather conditions that finally allowed...
Making birthdays a little happier
Fourth graders at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary spread some love recently with a donation to Upper Des Moines Opportunity (UMDO). The students put together birthday kits containing goodies like...
Hartley council discusses pool's opening
Hartley officials are keeping their fingers crossed that the new pool's ribbon cutting isn't postponed too long thanks to an unexpected delay. Superintendent of Public Works Jaron Benz on Monday updat...
Voter pre-registration deadline is May 23
The deadline to pre-register to vote in the primary election is Monday, May 23. If an eligible elector in Iowa is not already registered to vote, he or she may do so in one of the following ways: • R...
05/12/22: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Alisa Ann Ladenthin, LeMars. Seth Mitchel Plendl, Kingsley, Speeding. Kyle James Zondlo, Shakopee, Minn., Speeding. Lance Gerald Roorda, Maurice, Speeding. Nataniel Villanueva Garcia, Storm Lake, No Valid Driver’s License. Angela M. Van...
Q&A with Sen. Chuck Grassley
Q: Do you support President Biden’s plan to wipe away student debt? A: When something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Once again, the Biden Administration is operating under the false a...
Emily Heneman honored by Gov. Kim Reynolds
Emily Heneman, of Hartley, a senior at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School, was recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg for outstanding academic achievement at the 20th Annual...
05/12/22: Community Calendar
2 specials at Red’s Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a pair of take-out specials on Wednesday, May 18 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pick up in the front. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. Daycare fundraising event planned The Har...
05/12/22: Community Calendar
Volunteer umpires needed in Hartley The summer baseball and softball program in Hartley is need of umpires for the summer season. The rec department is also in need of a director. See the ads on Page...
All Shook Up at CC/E Spring Fling
Last Thursday the Clay Central/Everly Elementary band and choir students put on a rockin' good time at their 50's and 60's themed Spring Fling concert. The concert theme was "Cruisin' Down Memory...
Bits 'n Pieces
Hello, friends! I'm typing this on Monday and even though it's a touch on the windy side, it is gorgeous outside! (This opening sentence has me wondering if it is just Iowans that discuss weather...
From Our Files
• May 15, 1947 The membership of the Hartley Chamber of Commerce voted to incorporate the local organization and adopt a set of bylaws. A committee comprised of Lyle Shinkle, Ed Popp and Henry Wieditz was appointed to revise the bylaws proposed by t...
Final week split for H-M-S linksters
A 195-202 win over West Sioux gave Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn a split in War Eagle Conference boys' golf dual action last week. The final meet was played on May 6 at the Hawarden Golf Club. H-M-S players...
Hardest working athlete awards presented to 2 H-M-S seniors
Two Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School students were recognized for their dedication to Hawk athletics with the Hard Working Athlete Award. The awards were presented to seniors Kaley Pearson and...
1 champion, 2 runners-up at War Eagle meet
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn crowned a War Eagle Conference boys' champion and had two runner-up finishes at the 2022 track and field meet hosted by Hinton on May 3. The Hawks' all-conference qualifier...
Golfers win twice in final week
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn wrapped up the dual portion of the girls' golf season with a victory May 6 at Hawarden. The Hawks recorded a team total of 222 while West Sioux did not have a score as only two...
Moving on up
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn moved up two places and more than doubled its team score from a year ago at the War Eagle Conference girls' track and field meet. Hinton hosted this year's event on May 3. H-M-S...
05/12/22: Sports Briefs
Postseason meets on tap for H-M-S teams Both track and field teams from Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn will compete in a Class 1A state qualifying meet on Thursday, May 12 at Lawton. Events begin at 4 p.m. Other competing teams will be Akron-Westfield,...
