Articles from the June 29, 2023 edition
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Ernst impressed with Sanborn during O'Brien County visit
Sen. Joni Ernst is a big fan of what's happening in Sanborn. Iowa's junior U.S. senator was put on parade in the community Tuesday as part of her annual 99-county tour. The Republican visited...
Ernst talks politics at Business Corner
Though some have probably driven through it, Tuesday likely marked the first time a sitting U.S. senator made an official visit to Business Corner near May City. Sen. Joni Ernst stopped by 300 Acres,...
Everly to target nuisance properties
Solutions to address two eyesore properties in Everly were a main topic of discussion by the city council on June 19. Members targeted 313 E 2nd St. and 206 N Ocheyedan St. According to online property records, Shawn Hamrick, of Dickens, owns both re...
Bang, bang, boom!
The sound of freedom often means the bang of fireworks around the Fourth of July, but the ability to blast away depends on where you live. Hartley, Everly and Royal have adopted differing rules regard...
06/29/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Christie Jo Seivert, Everly, Registration Violation. Rigoberto Herrera Perez, Galva, No Proof of Insurance; No Valid Driver’s License. Joseph Dean Gorsch, Marion, Failure to Obey Stop Sign. Kelby Stewart Jensen, Sibley, Speeding. Kayla Mar...
06/29/23: Community Calendar
Free outdoor movie at St. Paul’s St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley will host a free outdoor family movie night on Wednesday, July 12, at sundown. The showing will follow the “No Pool, Big Problem” event slated for that eventing. See the ad on P...
06/29/23: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Named to spring dean’s list at UNI The University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls has announced the 2023 spring semester dean’s list. To be included, a student must have earned a grade point of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, while taking at least 12...
Moving on to FY24
With Gov. Kim Reynolds’ signature on each of the 2023 budget bills, the state’s spending plan for the new fiscal year is now set. The governor signed all of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget bills on Jun...
Evans: School and state board blunder in major transparency case
These are challenging times for Iowa’s 327 public school districts. They are being watched closely by state officials and lawmakers, by parents and by others in the community. These eyes are l...
Due process in question at the Iowa Utilities Board
To the editor: Much to the dismay of Summit Carbon Solutions, easements for over 1,000 parcels on its hazardous CO2 pipeline route remain unsigned. The clock is ticking, and time is running out. Construction is behind schedule, and the project is ove...
Phyllis L. "Phyl" Powers, 91, Spencer
Phyllis L. (Bohrns) Powers, of Spencer and formerly of Hartley, was born to William and Lillie (Thoms) Bohrns on Aug. 29, 1931 in Calumet. Phyl's father worked for the Illinois Central Railroad and...
Sharon K. Vogelaar, 74, Sanborn
A memorial service for Sharon K. Vogelaar will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2023, at First Reformed Church in Sanborn, with Pastor Mark Ellens officiating. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Tyler Gengler, TJ Gengler, Tiffany Mejia, Mia...
From Our Files
• July 1, 1948 A hail storm started 2-1/2 miles northwest of May City and traveled several miles to the southeast. Corn was stripped and beans were extensively damaged. It was thought that under favorable conditions, a fair crop could be harvested i...
Baseball, softball teams to begin postseason action
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's baseball and softball teams will begin postseason play starting this weekend. H-M-S (No. 4) will play George-Little Rock (No. 5) in the opening round of the Substate 1...
0-for-June streak ends
Big hits in key situations propelled Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn to a 7-5 win over West Bend-Mallard on June 20. The win at Gilmore City was the Hawks' first since May 31. Despite having three hits and...
They never gave up
Harris-Lake Park endured the agony of watching Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn rally from a three-run deficit to earn a 4-3 win on June 21. The Wolves scored single runs in the first, fifth and sixth innings...
Sister Janice Hoffman celebrates Diamond Jubilee
Sister Janice Hoffman, OSF, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis, of Dubuque, celebrated her Diamond Jubilee (60 years) on Saturday, June 17, at Mount St. Francis Center in Dubuque. Sister Hoffman...
