Articles from the August 26, 2021 edition
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A new era
Last week's ribbon cutting ceremony at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's new middle school was a bit surreal for Superintendent Patrick Carlin. "Under construction" is all the administrator has ever known...
Hartley to apply for CAT funds
Hartley officials are hoping to win big money for its big pool project. The city council on Monday authorized City Administrator Erica Haack to apply for Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT)...
Change marks the start of school year at H-M-S
A change in buildings to start the new year is not all that's different at the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School. To increase instructional minutes, OREO time is no longer on the schedule. The...
Whacky about weeds
An abundance of weeds at Everly's sewage treatment facility sparked discussion on Aug. 16 among city council members. Weeds have exploded on the bare ground that surrounds the ponds, which recently un...
PDF08/26/21: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Harold Otto Postma, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License, 2 counts; Speeding. Erick Rosales Ruiz, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Samantha Joann Carman, Omaha, Neb., Speeding. Katherine Louise Seggerman, Rock Rapids, Failure to Maint...
08/26/21: Community Calendar
H-M-S menus Thursday, Aug. 26: Breakfast – Waffles, sausage (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – French bread pizza, broccoli/cauliflower, bananas. Friday, Aug. 27: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hot dog/bun, fries, baked beans, watermelon. Monday...
08/26/21: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Community Calendar dates due Sept. 8 The Community Calendar for the communities of Hartley, Melvin and May City will be distributed again this year. Clubs and organizations wishing to list their meeting dates are asked to bring or send them to The Se...
Not quite bone dry, but getting close
The Ocheyedan River west of Everly had more grass growing in its bed than water flowing through it Tuesday evening. This summer's drought has greatly affected streamflow in local rivers, creeks and...
Up is down, down is up
I generally despise traveling. Long road trips make me recoil, and plane rides have my legs feeling cramped before I even board the bird. Right now, though, I wish I was 35,000 miles above the ground. My and Kaity’s wedding date is fast approaching ...
S-N Editorial
Marking a milestone at H-M-S Middle School It goes without saying that Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn’s new 5-8 grade building is night and day compared to its predecessor. A brief walk-through will reveal hulking ceilings, bright windows, open spaces and a...
Welcome back
Clay Central/Everly Elementary was buzzing with excitement Tuesday morning on Day 1 of the 2021-22 school year. The day started off with students sitting next to the Maverick bell taking their turns...
What's new at Clay Central/Everly?
With Clay Central/Everly students now midway through their first week of school, Director of Student Services Michelle Huntress filled us in on what to look forward to this school year. What is CC/E...
CC/E hosts open house
Clay Central/Everly on Monday invited families, students, staff and the community to its 2021-22 school year open house. Families walked through the classrooms seeing all of the new additions and...
Marilyn J. Visser, 73, Hartley
A funeral service for Marilyn J. Visser was held Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at the Hap Ketelsen Community Center in Everly. Officiants were Dean Dykstra and Mary Weeda. Pallbearers were Jim Visser, Brent Nelson, Lavern Van Loon, Jeff Beyer, Jim Miedema...
From Our Files
• Aug. 29, 1946 The 1946 4-H fair and Iowa centennial celebration which was held in Hartley was a huge success in every way. Crowds numbering between 10,000 and 12,000 for the final two days were above expectations. The Hartley Chamber of Commerce a...
Kari Van Es named 2021 Iowa Outstanding CSR of the Year
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research recently named Kari Van Es the 2021 Outstanding Customer Service Representative of the Year recipient for the state of Iowa. To qualify for thi...
New H-M-S staff members excited for 2021-22 school year
Jay Eilers is the new elementary instructional coach. He obtained his Master's and undergraduate's degrees from Northwest Missouri State University, and hails from West Burlington. He previously...
Helping athletes to be successful in life
Football is more than a game that Jay Eilers gets to coach. It's a classroom where student-athletes have the opportunity to learn life lessons. Eilers is H-M-S's new head football coach, taking over...
