Articles from the June 9, 2022 edition
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Closer and closer
It may look finished from the outside, but Hartley's new pool still needs a vital piece of internal equipment before the ribbon can be cut. Local officials received word this week that the pool's...
Varied concerns
Americans feeling a pinch in their pocketbooks need not look far for someone to blame, according to Sen. Chuck Grassley. The Iowa Republican, who has represented the Hawkeye State in Washington, D.C....
Dieken, Evans cruise to primary victories
Two local Republicans earned decisive victories in Tuesday's primary election. Zach Dieken, of rural Granville, and Lynn Evans, of Aurelia, won their party's nomination in Iowa House District 5 and...
Hartley medical clinic to change hands
A big change is coming to a Hartley medical clinic soon. The family clinic located inside Hartley's Community Memorial Health Center will transfer operations from MercyOne to Spencer Hospital. No date...
06/09/22: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Cortney Adam Ball, Primghar, Speeding; No Proof of Insurance. Natalie Ann Dietrich, Sioux City, Speeding. John George Daniels, II, Sheldon, Registration Violation. Telesforo Lopez Ramos, Worthington, Minn., No Valid Driver’s License. Bri...
2 H-M-S students vying for 2022 O'Brien County Fair crowns
Judging for the 2022 O'Brien County Fair Royalty was held Sunday, June 5 at Grace Lutheran Church in Primghar. The candidates were judged by Sara Carlson, Janell Heimgartner and Becky Lickiss....
Changing of the cans
A successful can redemption center in Hartley has changed hands. Keith and Jackie Stoltz handed over the keys to the Hartley Recreational Trail Committee last week. The Stoltzes had operated and...
History comes alive in Everly
The memory of 6-on-6 basketball was alive and well Sunday during a special event in Everly. Around 70 people packed the Hap Ketelsen Community Center to hear a special presentation about 6-on-6...
06/09/22: Community Calendar
Daycare fundraising event planned The Hartley Community Daycare Center has announced its 3rd Annual Love for the Daycare Fundraiser. The event will be held on Saturday, June 18 at the Hartley Community Center. See the ad on Page 8 for more details....
06/09/22: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Awarded scholarships by ILCC Foundation The Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation has awarded scholarships to nearly 350 students to help pay for college. Scholarships awarded by the foundation are...
Bits 'n Pieces
Hello to all! I hope you have been staying well and enjoying the sun this week! Between those crazy haboob windstorms and days that feel like rain yet it never rains, I think I'm ready for some heat a...
Angela J. Mayer, 48, Spirit Lake
A funeral service for Angela J. Mayer was held Friday, June 3, 2022, at First Lutheran Church in West Okoboji. Burial was at Lakeview Gardens Cemetery in Okoboji. Turner Jenness Funeral Home assisted...
Kendal J. Thompson, 67, Everly
Kendal J. Thompson, 67, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, S.D. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic...
Gary L. Daggett, 83, Sanborn
A funeral service for Gary L. Daggett was held Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at the Sanborn Funeral Home Chapel in Sanborn. Pastor Heather Kraai officiated. Pallbearers were Wade Daggett, Blair Daggett, Joe Daggett, Mike Daggett, Isaiah Daggett and Tyler...
Daniel J. Sweeney, 60, Hartley
A memorial service for Daniel J. “Dan” Sweeney was held Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Grace Fellowship Church in Hartley. Pastor Lynn Dau officiated. Pallbearers were Steve Sweeney, Chris Sweeney, Doug Sweeney, Denny Grant, Garrett Werlinger and Gre...
Jean V. Rohlf, 96, Hartley
Jean Virginia Rohlf was born July 5, 1925, to Gustaf and Olivia (Baumeister) Grotefeld in May City. She spent her youth in the Hartley area where she received her education, graduating from Hartley High School in 1942. Following high school, Jean...
Late comeback salvages split
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn needed a late rally in the softball game to salvage a split with Cherokee on Saturday, June 4. On the softball diamond, H-M-S and Cherokee each scored a run in the first...
Promising start doesn't carry through in 2 losses
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's baseball team entered the Memorial Day weekend having lost back-to-back games, but the post-holiday schedule began with a convincing 11-4 win over South O'Brien at Paullina....
They came to play
After being shut out the first half of the game, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn scored 12 runs over the final three innings to roll past South O'Brien, 12-7, on May 31 at Paullina. Early scoring...
