Articles from the September 8, 2022 edition
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2022 H-M-S Homecoming Court
Homecoming festivities at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn kick off next Monday and run through Friday, when the Hawks take on MMCRU at Peterson Field at 7 p.m. Coronation is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 13 in...
Royal standoff ends peacefully
A rowdy night in Royal ended with a trip to jail for a local man who engaged in a six-hour standoff with law enforcement. According to the Clay County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 4 p.m....
2022 Clay County Fair kicks off Saturday
Area residents are gearing up for another edition of the World's Greatest County Fair. The Clay County Fair returns with another packed lineup Sept. 10-18 in Spencer. The annual event drew 277,389...
H-M-S PPEL vote is Tuesday
Patrons in the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District will vote on a ballot with no candidates next week. The decennial vote on the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) will be held...
Grigg to be feted at Clay County Fair
Clay County Fair-goers will have a chance to celebrate an Everly man who earned a big state honor last month. Al Grigg will be recognized on Monday, Sept.12 at noon, in the Indoor Arena for his...
09/08/22: Crime, Courts, Incidents & Accidents
• Traffic Brian M. Grave, Hospers, Registration Violation. Jorge Alejandro Sifuentes, Brooklyn Park, Minn., Speeding; No Valid Driver’s License; Permitting Unauthorized Driver. Grace Ann McElroy, Sioux City, Speeding. Jennifer Elizabeth Haafke, Sheld...
09/08/22: Community Calendar
Community Calendar dates due Sept. 15 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...
09/08/22: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Iowans can request absentee ballots Iowans can now request absentee ballots for the November general election. State law allows Iowans to request absentee ballots beginning 70 days before an election. County auditors will begin mailing absentee...
Ruth E. Tewes, 93, Spencer
Funeral services for Ruth E. Tewes were held Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer. Father Tim Hogan officiated. Casket bearers were her children, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were honorary casket...
Yvonne M. Baird, 69, Hartley
A graveside service for Yvonne M. Baird will be held at a later date. Hartley Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. Yvonne Marie Baird was born March 24, 1953, at Port Allegany, Pa., the daughter of James E. and Ella Mae (Butler) Price,...
LeAnn M. Harms, 80, Hartley
A funeral service for LeAnn M. Harms was held Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in May City. Pastor Richard Milbrandt officiated. Pallbearers were Kyle Harms, Jacob Hansen, Nathan Davis, Courtney Winter, Joe Billings and Rob J...
Shirley M. Peters, 92, Spencer
Services for Shirley M. Peters were held Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, at Warner Chapel in Spencer. Pastor Dan Taylor officiated. Pallbearers were Allen Peters, Roger Schoelerman, Gaylen Hubbard, Steve Doran, Bill Naber and Gary Klett. Interment was in...
From Our Files
• Sept. 11, 1947 Otto Kruse, of Hartley, went by plane to Oakland, Calif. to enjoy a 10-day visit in the Alfred Kruse home. From there he planned to go by train or bus to Montana to purchase Western sheep and lambs for feeding purposes. The sheep w...
It was the Hawks' night
Big plays. Long drives. A goal line stand. Leads that appeared to be safe. Comebacks that fell short. All of that illustrates the kind of game Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn and Gehlen Catholic played Sept....
Off to a fresh start
A new cross country season began at a new venue, as the Emerald Hills Golf Course was the site for the Okoboji Invitational on Sept. 1. In the past the meet was held at the Woodlyn Hills course east o...
Good tests of progress
After playing two close sets with Sibley-Ocheyedan, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn volleyball team could not sustain that effort in the final two sets. The Hawks lost the match played Aug. 29 at Sibley...
