Articles from the August 31, 2023 edition
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Progress took the form of demolition this week in downtown Hartley. A crew from Schmillen Construction tore down the garage in the back of 170 S Central Ave., on Tuesday. Across the street at the old...
CC/E supe discusses 23-24 enrollment numbers
Clay Central/Everly Superintendent Kevin Wood on Monday said school board members should start considering the current state of enrollment numbers. As of Aug. 28, 50 students were in grades K-6 at...
Ron DeSantis stops in Hartley
Valero Renewables' plant in Hartley played host to a VIP on Aug. 25. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, stopped by the facility as part of his 99-count...
The more involvement, the better the outcomes
Increased involvement in activities was stressed as Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School students returned to the classroom last week. The emphasis began during the orientation night for freshmen and...
08/31/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents and Incidents
• Traffic Claudia Iveth Rivera Camacho, Sioux City, Registration Violation. Schuyler James Warren, Salix, Minor in Possession, Tobacco; Speeding. Heidi S. Allen, Sheldon, Speeding. Jeffery Charles Wood, Sioux Falls, S.D., Speeding. Stephany L. S...
08/31/23: Community Calendar
Community Calendar dates due today 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...
08/31/23: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Summer honor list announced at NCC Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon has announced the Honor List for the summer semester. Students on the Honor List are full-time and have achieved an avera...
Steinkamps inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame
Bob and Kim Steinkamp, of of rural Primghar, were inducted into the 2023 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair 4-H Exhibits Building on Sunday, Aug. 20. Inductees or their...
Iowa betting scandals no surprise
Watch any sporting event broadcast in America, and you’ll be bombarded with ads from sports books urging you to bet on the game. “Deposit your first $5, get $250 in free bets!” “Refer a friend, get $100!” “Cast your first $50 bet, get $500 in bon...
Letters: Reynolds must take control of the IUB hearing
To the editor: When questioned about eminent domain during the 2022 gubernatorial candidate debate, Gov. Reynolds answered many times that “there is a process in place.” That process is playing out now at the Cardiff Event Center in Fort Dodge whe...
Brent E. Tiedemann, 53, Estherville
A funeral service for Brent E. Tiedemann was held Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in May City. Pastor Richard Milbrandt officiated. Pallbearers were Jason Noble, Ryan Noble, Joshua Noble, Mark Tiedemann, Benjamin Tiedemann, B...
From Our Files
• Sept. 2, 1948 St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church at May City was observing the 60th anniversary of its organization. Five special services were planned to commemorate the milestone. Two former pastors, Rev. B.O. Richter and Rev. Carl G. Winter,...
Legion Family hosts membership meeting
The Legion Family in Hartley gathered Aug. 16 for its annual membership meeting. Post #288 Commander Roy Wohlert presented Certificates of Appreciation to Aiden Nitzel (left) and Brennan Stoltz...
Carrie Nelson inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
Carrie Nelson, of Clay County, was inducted into the 2023 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair 4-H Exhibits Building on Sunday, Aug. 20. Ninety-one Iowa counties participated...
Mavericks log first day of 2023-24 school year
From learning how to be respectful, ready and responsible to having fun with peers that were missed all summer, it's safe to say the Clay Central/Everly Mavericks' first day back at school was an...
7th inning stretch before the first day of school
Clay Central/Everly Mavericks came together for a free back-to-school grill-out game in Royal on Aug. 22 to usher in the new school year and thank the public for their support. The event was a "home...
Tiefenthaler appointed as Spencer Hospital president
Long-time local healthcare leader Brenda Tiefenthaler has been officially named the next president and chief executive officer at Spencer Hospital, succeeding Bill Bumgarner who will retire later this...
Experience may be the best teacher
If an athletic field is an extension of the classroom, then the opening game of the 2023 football season could be a valuable learning experience for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn. H-M-S came out on the...
Mixed results in season opener
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn split its pool matches and lost the battle for fifth place during the Spencer volleyball tournament on Aug. 22. The tournament was played at Okoboji High School, as the Spencer...
Off to a hot start
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn runners battled the heat at Cherokee on Aug. 24 to earn two third-place team finishes at the Deb Hankens Cross Country Meet. Two Hawks placed in the Top 10 during the girls'...
