Articles from the September 2, 2021 edition
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Washing up the tower
Some high-flying work is underway in Hartley, but you won't find any acrobats around. A crew this week began work repainting the water tower. According to Hartley Superintendent of Public Works Jaron...
Honoring Old Glory
Hartley residents have a new outlet to dispose of old flags. The Stoltz family recently donated a receptacle in honor of Donald Wichman, Jackie Stoltz's father. The drop box is situated conveniently...
Filing period now open for city council, school elections
Residents wishing to earn a spot on their local school boards and city councils have until mid-September to get their name on the Nov. 2 general election ballot. The filing period opened Aug. 23 and...
Car chase leads to stolen vehicle in Hartley
Local authorities are still investigating an incident that led to a brief vehicle pursuit and stolen vehicle on Aug. 21 in Hartley. According to Hartley Police Officer Ryan Austin, O’Brien County Sheriff’s Deputy Lee Vellema was in the process of...
Delayed posting of Sept. 9 paper
Editor Nick Pedley will be out of the office Sept. 3-12. The Sept. 9 edition of the Sentinel-News will not be posted until Sept. 13. Thank you for your patience and understanding....
09/02/21: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Fernando Angel Curiel, Hawarden, Speeding. Michael Allen Frangenberg, Orange City, Speeding. Jessica Louise Lewis, Hull, Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device. Anabel Rivas Hurtado, Houston, Speeding; No Valid Driver’s License. Ant...
CC/E board approves retention incentive for staff members
After a two-month debate, the Clay Central/Everly Board of Education on Aug. 25 approved a special bonus for staff members who returned to their positions this fall. Labeled a "retention incentive," t...
Meetings to inform landowners about CO2 pipeline
A series of public informational meetings have been scheduled to inform landowners about a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline in Iowa by Summit Carbon Solutions, LLC. Summit Carbon filed its request...
09/02/21: Community Calendar
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...
09/02/21: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Volunteers needed to deliver meals Community Memorial Health Center is looking for volunteers to help deliver Meals on Wheels to local residents. If interested, call Linda at (712) 728-2428. Great...
HEDC presents rebate for new Pine Grove build
Andy Schierholz, representing Hartley Economic Development Corporation (HEDC), on Monday presented a rebate check for $15,000 to Abby Dulin as part of HEDC's lot cost and building incentive program...
Pedley's Ponderings
It’s never good when you wake up to multiple missed calls from one person. When I saw I had two from my dad on Tuesday morning, I already knew what he was going to tell me before I swiped to call back. My grandpa, Robert Pedley, had passed away in hi...
Over Morning Coffee
It's September and kids are back in school. As a retired high school teacher, I always feel nostalgic this time of year as I remember the students. When they stepped into the building, the halls came...
Spencer Hospital requiring COVID-19 vax for all staff
Employees at Spencer Hospital will now have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to keep their jobs. Citing the health and safety of its patients, visitors and healthcare team, Spencer Hospital...
Meet a Maverick: Michelle Huntress and Crystal Bunge
Another school year has commenced at Clay Central/Everly Elementary with both familiar faces and new staff comprising the CC/E team. Each week we will introduce you to a Maverick educator and/or...
Backpack Blessings at Bethlehem
Last Sunday, students, teachers and staff stood front and center at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Royal to be honored and prayed for during the congregation's annual Blessing of the Backpacks service....
David L. Titler, 48, Everly
Services in memory of David L. Titler were held Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, at the United Methodist Church in Everly, with Pastor Mike Eeten officiating. Pallbearers were Michael Titler, Thomas Titler, Matthew Titler, Joshua Titler, Ethan Titler and...
Barbara J. Hennings, 87, Milford
A funeral service for Barbara J. Hennings was held Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley. Pastor Chris Nitzel officiated. Pallbearers were Claire Volk, Daniel Volk, Nick Morreale, Bella Morreale, Elise Volk, Michael Roede,...
From Our Files
• Sept. 5, 1946 The local school was fairly bursting at the seams with an increased enrollment in practically every grade. It was believed that the freshman enrollment of 60 was a record for any single class. There were 452 pupils enrolled in the H...
CMI holds 29th Annual Firemen's Golf Benefit
Century Mutual Insurance Association on Aug. 25 held its 29th Annual Firemen's Golf Benefit Tournament. This year's event was held at the Primghar Golf and Country Club in Primghar. Century Mutual...
Too many weapons to overcome
With both teams ranked in the Top 10 by media outlets, the football season-opener between West Sioux (1A No. 2) and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn (A No. 9) Friday night at Peterson Field was expected to be...
H-M-S runners improve times, finishes at Cherokee meet
Comparing results from one season to the next is not always a fair way to gauge athletic performance, but times and finishes for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's cross country runners at the 2021 Deb Hankens...
Ups and downs in net opener
The 2021 volleyball season got off to a winless start for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn at a tournament hosted by West Lyon on Aug. 24. A similar pattern developed in the matches against Akron-Westfield and...
