Articles from the July 22, 2021 edition
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Getting close to the end
Like a runner heading down the homestretch, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School's facilities project is nearing the finish line. The biggest obstacle to be cleared is completion of the middle...
Everly council mulls tree trimming bids
Trees in Everly could be getting a workup this summer. The city council on July 12 reviewed two bids for work on trees in the city's rights of way. Not including the parks, there are 263 trees in the...
Free take-home COVID-19 test kits available locally
Iowans concerned they may have COVID-19 can now take a test in the comfort of their own home. Test Iowa, the state's free COVID-19 testing program, has transitioned from offering COVID-19 testing at d...
Royal council sets spending limit for future mower purchase
The City of Royal wants to purchase a mower, but has not been able to test models in order to decide which option is best. According to discussion at the July 14 council meeting, a final decision will depend on staff being able to test a Ferris...
07/22/21: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Joshua J. Harrell, Sheldon, Speeding. Allan Robert Langfitt, Jr., Melvin, No Proof of Insurance. Salvador Sanchez Madrigal, Sioux City, Speeding. Alejandro Chilel Martin, Sioux Center, Speeding; No Valid Driver’s License. Jaime Fermin Ram...
Despite timely rain, drought persists
Recent precipitation has given local crops a boost, but more wet stuff is needed as the calendar approaches August. ISU Extension agronomist Joel DeJong, whose territory covers O'Brien County, said...
07/22/21: Community Calendar
Sign up for Summer Celebration parade Businesses and individuals interested in entering a float or vehicle in Hartley's Summer Celebration parade must register by July 30. Contact Brittany Dolphin at...
07/22/21: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Field Agronomist joins ISU Extension and Outreach New ISU Extension and Outreach field agronomist Gentry Sorenson comes from a farming background that includes years of experience helping other farmer...
Free entertainment offers variety at Clay Co. Fair
The Farmers Bank Stage will bring six different acts to the 2021 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, Sept. 11-19. This is just a portion of the $150,000 of free entertainment that will be offered to...
Big day planned July 31 at Everly Public Library
The Everly Public Library Tales of Tails summer reading program will hold its finale on Saturday, July 31. The scheduled events will coincide with the 100th celebration of the Everly Fire Department....
RFD 2020
Royal Fun Days returned from a two-year, coronavirus-induced hiatus July 16-18. The schedule featured a wide range of events for the whole family....
Linda A. Mortensen, 79, Hartley
Linda Ann (Wilken) Mortensen was born on Oct. 29, 1941, to George and Helen (Dyhrkoop) Wilken. She grew up on the family farm outside of Everly and graduated from Everly High School in 1959. She then attended the Iowa Business College in Cedar...
From Our Files
• July 25, 1946 Tentative plans for Hartley’s park just south of the athletic field were submitted to the park board. They called for two hard surface tennis courts, two badminton courts, horseshoe court, wading pool, sand pile, slide and swi...
The inning that just wouldn't end
Disappointed with the result of their final regular season game, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn baseball team looked to get back on track as the Class 1A district baseball tournament got underway on July...
H-M-S hardballers finish with most wins since 2014
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn’s baseball team finished the 2021 season with a record of 10-12, the best finish since the 2014 Hawks went 13-11. H-M-S lost to George-Little Rock in the opening round of the Class 1A district tournament. Individual and team s...
H-M-S softball season stats
The 2021 season for the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn softball team ended in the second round of the Class 1A regional tournament. The Hawks’ final record was 5-17. Statistical leaders were as follows. • Batting Hits: Darby Mastbergen 27, Gracie Knobloch 25...
