Articles from the July 2, 2020 edition
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Hartley council mulls financing options for new pool
The fate of a new swimming pool in Hartley will hinge on local residents supporting it at the ballot box. According to information discussed June 24 during a special city council meeting, a portion...
Eye-high by the Fourth of July
Joel DeJong is in favor of tweaking one of the Midwest's most well known sayings. "I'm 6' 6" and I've got some cornfields looking me in the eye," he said. "Eye-high by the Fourth of July is really...
Hartley council raises salaries, wages
Despite a contentious discussion, City of Hartley employees will get a raise this year. The council voted 4-1 on June 24 to raise salaries and wages by 2.75 percent. Council Member Mary Westphalen...
Controlled visits to be allowed at nursing homes
Though strict protocol will remain in place, residents at Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley will be allowed to see visitors sometime this month. CMHC administrator Janette Simon announced...
Letters: Make sacrifices this Fourth of July to stay healthy
To the editor: As we prepare to enjoy Fourth of July week and upcoming celebrations in our beautiful Iowa Great Lakes region, we wish to remind you that Independence Day is founded on sacrifices,...
Letters: Do you want control over your land?
To the editor: The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) is proposing the use of eminent domain with wind and solar energy. Eminent domain is the right of a government to expropriate private property for public...
Over Morning Coffee
One year ago, the title of this column was, "The flag is more than a fashion statement." In it, I wrote about the history of our great flag and my concern that it is trivialized when its image is...
Committee to select nominees for county Extension council
Four O’Brien County residents have been appointed to the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach council nominating committee. The committee is charged with nominating candidates for the four vacancies on the council before Aug. 26. Committee m...
4 directors elected to AEA board
Four northwest Iowa residents were recently elected to the Northwest Area Education Agency (AEA) board. They are Amy Jurrens, District 1; Patrick Murphy, District 4; Henry Jessen, District 5; and...
HEDC visits new industrial park site
Hartley Economic Development Corporation board members recently toured the worksite at the city's new industrial park east of Grace Fellowship on Highway 18. Grading and drainage work is wrapping up,...
Star Energy FS and Growmark FS to merge in September
Star Energy FS, headquartered in Manson, and Growmark FS, headquartered in Hartley, Iowa, are merging into one. The new company, named Growmark FS, will offer its farmer customers with a full line of agronomy, energy and grain marketing needs....
Betty Lou Baish, 88, Milford
A celebration of life graveside service for Betty Lou Baish, age 88, of Milford and formerly of Lake Park, was held on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Harrison Township Cemetery near May City. Turner...
Dale E. Nagel, 83, Milford
A graveside service with family and friends for Dale E. Nagel will be held at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2020, at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. Dale Eugene Nagel was born July 3, 1936,...
Stanley D. Jespersen, 95, Spencer
Private family funeral services for Stanley D. Jespersen will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2020, at the Warner Chapel in Spencer. Pastor Mark Wilms will officiate. The services will be livestreamed on the Warner Funeral Home Facebook...
From Our Files
• July 5, 1945 A plan to organize a soil conservation district in O’Brien County was drawn up by the soils committee of the program planning board. The committee felt there was sufficient need to have a district organized to take care of a soils cons...
Better hitting sparks softball win
A better night at the plate supported by good pitching and defense was a successful formula for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's softball team, which defeated Trinity Christian, 11-5, on June 24 at Hull. Amon...
Inability to score runs plagues H-M-S baseball team
After surrendering 26 runs in two previous games, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn baseball team had chances to get into the win column at South O'Brien on June 25. But nine runners left on base put the...
Community Calendar: 07/02/2020
O’Brien County Relay For Life set for Aug. 3 The annual O’Brien County Relay For Life will be held Monday, Aug. 3 in Sheldon. Due to COVID-19 regulations and social distancing, the event will be revised this year. More details will follow as the even...
