Articles from the August 25, 2022 edition
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Pool proposal receives tentative approval from state
A plan to remedy issues at Hartley's never-opened new pool received tentative approval from a state board. According to City Administrator Erica Haack, the Iowa Electrical Examining Board on Aug. 18 a...
He's got the meats
There's a new pitmaster serving up smoky treats to Hartley residents and passersby on Highway 18. Uncle B's owner Brent Riemersma, of Brewster, Minn., pulled his barbeque trailer into the former...
Saying goodbye
Sixteen years of providing medical care to residents of O'Brien County and the surrounding area are coming to an end for Dr. Soe Nyunt. Nyunt came to Hartley Mercy Medical Clinic in 2006. It proved...
Seeking answers to upgrade farm-to-market access
The Royal City Council wants to improve the roads that provide access to a major grain storage facility in Clay County. But accomplishing that requires money, and accessing one potential funding...
PDF08/25/22: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Kaytelynn Anne Severson, Sheldon, Trespass. Zachary L. Espey, May City, Axle Weight Violation, 3 counts. Tony Harm Hughes, Matlock, Speeding. Asdain Rikat, Sibley, No Valid Driver’s License. Gustavo Ayala Campos, South Sioux City, Neb...
08/25/22: Community Calendar
HEDC to meet next Thursday Hartley Economic Development Corporation will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1, at 5:30 p.m. at Crazy Bob’s. Red’s Aug. 31 menu Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving two specials on Wednesday, Aug....
08/25/22: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Wins reserve champion title at Iowa State Fair John Vander Veen, of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn FFA, won the Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer title during the FFA Breeding Beef Show on Thursday, Aug. 11, at the 2022 Iowa State Fair. Additionally, Vander V...
Wagner named O'Brien County Youth Coordinator
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is excited to announce that Michele Wagner is the new O'Brien County Youth Coordinator. Wagner stepped into the role in early August and serves as primary...
Al Grigg inducted in 4-H HOF
rs for his volunteerism during the 2022 Iowa State Fair. Al Grigg was inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame on Aug. 21 during a special ceremony in the 4-H Exhibit Building. The longtime 4-H...
EFR receive golf outing donation
State Bank & Insurance presented a $200 donation to Everly Fire & Rescue with proceeds from Century Mutual Insurance's annual golf outing that was held on July 13 at Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club...
Hunting down history
As part of the Everly's Community Days celebration, the Everly Heritage Museum sponsored a "Selfie Scavenger Hunt". The hunt provided participants with clues to finding four historic sites in Everly....
Hermina A. (Mina) Van Kley, 94, Sanborn
A funeral service for Hermina A. “Mina” Van Kley was held Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at First Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Mark Ellens officiated. Pallbearers were Chad Van Kley, Kurtis Van Kley, Brett Van Kley, Taylor Van Kley, Brady Van Kley an...
Robert H. Hoeppner, 82, Spencer
A graveside service for Robert H. Hoeppner was held Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, at Lone Tree Cemetery near Everly. Pastor Dan Taylor officiated. Warner Funeral Home in Spencer assisted with the arrangements. Robert Henry Hoeppner, the son of Albert and...
Wanda E. Kooima, 73, Sheldon
Funeral services for Wanda E. Kooima were held Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at First Reformed Church in Sheldon, with Pastor Paul Van Maaren officiating. Burial was at East Lawn Cemetery in Sheldon. Vander Ploeg Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements....
Dorothy M. Van Kley, 87, Sanborn
A funeral service for Dorothy M. Van Kley was held Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at the First Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Mark Ellens officiated. Pallbearers were Jesse Eckard, Verlyn Scheerhoorn, Steve Van Kley, Gary Schiernbeck, Chad Breuer and...
Top-rated teams to meet Friday night
At least one media outlet believes the season-opener Friday night at Hawarden will feature two of the Iowa's best high school football teams. Radio Iowa's preseason poll has West Sioux ranked No. 2...
Getting a taste of live action
It wasn't anything like an official game, but Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn and Spirit Lake's football teams put on the pads and helmets for a scrimmage Friday night at Hafer Field in Spirit Lake. The...
