Articles from the June 8, 2023 edition
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1 year later, Hartley pool still empty
The one-year anniversary of Hartley's new pool was observed with a celebration similar to its ribbon-cutting last June. There was none. "I understand that the residents of Hartley are eager for an...
Waiting for the wet
The situation is by no means dire, but local fields could use a drink. "The corn is coming along pretty good, but where they're missing the rains, we're seeing slight leaf-curling," said Growmark FS...
Revised and reprinted
"All the Kids On My Block" was so good the first time, author Dave Hoye decided to print it twice. "When it sold out, I had a lot of requests for it," he said. "It's more about the kids than it is me...
06/08/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Jesse Taylor Eldridge, Sanborn, Littering. Dylan Mark Andrews, Columbia, Tenn., Seatbelt Violation. Adam Lynn Dean, Spencer, Speeding. Isaias Jesus Lopez, Worthington, Minn., Failure to Use Child Restraint Device; Speeding; No Valid Driver...
06/08/23: Community Calendar
Fireworks demo is June 16 at Solsma’s Solsma’s Punkin Patch & Fireworks will host its annual free fireworks demo on Friday, June 16. Specials will be offered all weekend. The business is located four miles west of Hartley. See the ad on Page 4 for mo...
06/08/23: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Receives doctorate from RIT On May 12, Jacob Hamilton received his Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, from the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, N.Y. Dr. Hamilton is the son of...
NEW Cooperative Foundation donates to local 4-H Clubs
The NEW Cooperative Foundation continued its support of local 4-H youth recently by donating $52,020 to 22 county extension and outreach offices, which will support 3,468 individual 4-H members. The...
New fire dept. building going up in Melvin
Northland Buildings representative Troy Winkel and crew, of Ashton, began the installation of a new garage on Melvin's Main Street last week. The 36'x75' building will house the local fire...
DNR proposes new restrictions to prevent Ocheyedan River from drying up
A rural water system in northwest Iowa would be required to idle its wells near the Ocheyedan River when its flow is too low, according to a Department of Natural Resources plan to keep the river...
S-N Editorial
Suffice it to say, Iowa Republicans had a “great” legislative session in 2023. With suffocating majorities in both chambers and a friendly face in the governor’s office, the GOP had little trouble pushing through its agenda with ease. Bills forci...
Pedley's Ponderings
I’m not good at building things – even when I help my son with a LEGO set I’m bound to fudge it up once or twice. Though my handyman skills are nil, I can sure break things. I can do it without even trying, too – just this week I broke the laminat...
The Writer's Pen
It's that time of year again, my favorite weekend of the year. I dubbed it Curbside Supply a long time ago. In fact I used to call the city clerk's office to inquire when it would be. At first she...
Update on the youth employment bill
The governor recently signed Senate File 542, which makes updates to Iowa’s youth employment laws. This bill changed significantly in its journey through the Legislature. This bill was developed w...
Protecting Iowa corn growers from Mexico's baseless attacks
On July 1, 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) – which was signed into law nearly two years earlier – entered into force, formally replacing the North American Free Trade Agr...
O'Brien County Fair royalty court
Judging for the 2023 O’Brien County Fair royalty was held Sunday, June 4 at Grace Lutheran Church in Primghar. A panel of three judges reviewed the candidates, who participated in individual and group...
From Our Files
• June 10, 1948 Town Clerk Lyle Shinkle set three days during which time all owners and operators of bicycles in Hartley would be required to purchase a license. The licensing of bicycles was not enforced during the war years due to the inability t...
Verland "Bud" J. Meyer, 86, Everly
A memorial service for Verland "Bud" J. Meyer will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly. Pastor Dan Taylor will officiate. Visitation will be held Friday, June 9, from...
William L. Roghair, 88, Mountain Lake, Minn.
William Lee Roghair, 88, of Mountain Lake, Minn., passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at his home in Mountain Lake. Visitation will be on Saturday, June 10, from 10-11 a.m. at the Missionary...
Douglas D. Daggett, 62, Peterson
A funeral service for Douglas D. Daggett was held Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the Sanborn Funeral Home in Sanborn. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Douglas Dean Daggett, son of Gary Lee and LaVonne...
Marlys A. Tewes, 89, Paullina
Services for Marlys A. Tewes were held Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Zion United Church of Christ in Calumet. Pastor Mike Cooper officiated. Burial was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Eldridge Family Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements....
Douglas D. Graves, 70, Hartley
A memorial service for Douglas D. Graves was held Friday, June 2, 2023, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Pallbearers were Rolin Muhs, Jeff Smith, Kirk Rozeboom, Tim Rosenboom, Caleb Smith and Jesse Graves. Cliff...
Hawks drop 2-of-3 at Sheldon softball tourney
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn’s losses during the Sheldon softball tourney on June 3 were to teams included in last week’s ratings by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. West Lyon (3A No. 12) and Ser...
Confidence boosters
Hitting, pitching and defense were all key contributors to Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's 10-0 win over Trinity Christian on June 1. The Hawks' hit total matched their scoring output, led by Tanner Tesch...
Having their ups and downs
Despite interruptions due to weather as well as injuries, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's softball team continued its winning ways against Trinity Christian on June 1. The Hawks played well in the field and...
